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100

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Prep platform

50%

Minimum Passing Score

Ministry of Education

120 min

Exam Duration

Ministry of Education

€50

Registration Fee

Examinations Service

35-40%

Numerical Reasoning

Exam Syllabus

1 Year

Certificate Validity

Cyprus Civil Service

The Cyprus A8 civil service exam is a 120-minute multiple-choice test testing numerical, verbal, and abstract reasoning. Passing requires a 50% overall average and at least 40% on each section. The exam fee is €50, and success awards a recruitment certificate valid for the subsequent year.

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1What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ...?

A.35

B.37

C.39

D.41

Explanation: The difference between consecutive terms increases by 2 each time: +3, +5, +7, +9. The next difference should be +11, making the next term 26 + 11 = 37.

2Find the missing number in the sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ...?

A.60

B.72

C.96

D.108

Explanation: Each term in the sequence is multiplied by 2 to obtain the subsequent term. Therefore, the next term is 48 * 2 = 96.

3What is the next term in the sequence: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ...?

A.30

B.34

C.36

D.49

Explanation: The terms are the squares of consecutive integers: 1^2 = 1, 2^2 = 4, 3^2 = 9, 4^2 = 16, 5^2 = 25. The next term is 6^2 = 36.

4What is the next number in the sequence: 5, 8, 14, 26, 50, ...?

A.86

B.94

C.98

D.102

Explanation: The pattern is: multiply the current term by 2 and subtract 2. Thus, 5 * 2 - 2 = 8, 8 * 2 - 2 = 14, 14 * 2 - 2 = 26, 26 * 2 - 2 = 50. The next term is 50 * 2 - 2 = 98.

5An arrow inside a regular hexagon rotates 60 degrees clockwise at each step. In Figure 1, the arrow points to the top vertex. In Figure 2, it points to the upper-right vertex. In Figure 3, it points to the lower-right vertex. What direction does the arrow point in Figure 5?

A.Lower-left vertex

B.Bottom vertex

C.Upper-left vertex

D.Top vertex

Explanation: A regular hexagon has six vertices spaced 60 degrees apart. Starting at the top (0 degrees) and rotating 60 degrees clockwise per step gives: Figure 1 = top (0°), Figure 2 = upper-right (60°), Figure 3 = lower-right (120°), Figure 4 = bottom (180°), Figure 5 = lower-left (240°).

6A shape consists of a square with a triangle attached to its top side (pointing upward) and a small circle drawn inside the square. The shape is reflected across a horizontal mirror line. What does the reflected image look like?

A.A square with a triangle attached to its bottom (pointing downward) and a circle inside the square

B.A square with a triangle still on top (pointing upward) and a circle outside the square

C.An upside-down square with a triangle on top and a circle inside it

D.The shape unchanged in every respect

Explanation: A horizontal mirror line flips the figure vertically (top becomes bottom, bottom becomes top) while left and right stay the same. The upward-pointing triangle on top becomes a downward-pointing triangle on the bottom. The circle inside the square remains inside the square (a square is vertically symmetric, and the circle's position relative to the square's centre is unchanged).

7A cube has distinct markings on three visible faces: the front face shows a star, the top face shows a circle, and the right face shows a triangle. The cube is rotated 90 degrees to the right (clockwise when viewed from above, around the vertical axis). Which marking is now on the front face?

A.Star

B.Circle

C.Triangle

D.Square

Explanation: Rotating the cube 90 degrees to the right (clockwise viewed from above) brings the right face to the front, the front face to the left, the left face to the back, and the back face to the right. The top face remains on top. Therefore the triangle that was on the right face is now on the front face.

8Identify the next number in the alternating sequence: 15, 5, 12, 10, 9, 15, 6, ...?

A.3

B.18

C.20

D.24

Explanation: This is an interleaved sequence. The terms at odd positions decrease by 3 (15, 12, 9, 6), and the terms at even positions increase by 5 (5, 10, 15, ...). The next term is at an even position, so it is 15 + 5 = 20.

9In a 2x2 grid of squares, Figure 1 has the top-left and bottom-right squares shaded. Figure 2 has the top-right and bottom-left squares shaded. Figure 3 is produced by overlaying Figure 1 and Figure 2 using an XOR rule (a cell is shaded in the result if and only if it is shaded in exactly one of the two input figures). What does Figure 3 look like?

A.All four squares shaded

B.No squares shaded

C.Only the top-left and bottom-right squares shaded

D.Only the top-right and bottom-left squares shaded

Explanation: Under the XOR rule, each cell is shaded in the result if it is shaded in exactly one of Figure 1 or Figure 2. The top-left cell is shaded in Figure 1 only, so it is shaded in the result. The same applies to the bottom-right (Figure 1 only), the top-right (Figure 2 only), and the bottom-left (Figure 2 only). Since no cell is shaded in both inputs, all four cells are shaded in the XOR result.

10A sequence of figures shows a triangle that rotates 90 degrees clockwise and shrinks by 50% at each step. Figure 1 is a large triangle pointing up. Figure 2 is a medium triangle pointing right. Figure 3 is a small triangle pointing down. What is Figure 4?

A.A tiny triangle pointing left

B.A tiny triangle pointing up

C.A small triangle pointing left

D.A medium triangle pointing down

Explanation: The orientation rotates 90 degrees clockwise each step: up, right, down, left. So Figure 4 points left. The size halves each step: large, medium, small, tiny. So Figure 4 is a tiny triangle pointing left.

About the Cyprus Public Service A8 Exam

The Cyprus Public Service Entry Exam (Scale up to A8) is a standardized aptitude test administered by the Examinations Service of the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth. It is a mandatory requirement for university graduates seeking entry-level professional positions (Scale A8) in the Cypriot civil service. The exam evaluates candidates on numerical, verbal, and abstract reasoning skills to establish a list of eligible candidates for recruitment.

Exam sponsor: Examinations Service of the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

50% average (with at least 40% in each individual section)

Exam / Certification Fees

€50

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35-40%

Numerical Reasoning

Covers arithmetic operations, percentage calculations, ratios, compound interest, visual data analysis (charts and tables), number sequences, word problems, and logical quantitative deduction.

30-35%

Verbal Reasoning

Includes vocabulary matching, synonym and antonym relationships, analogy completion, paragraph comprehension, logical text deduction, and structural syntax interpretation.

25-30%

Abstract & Diagrammatic Reasoning

Tests spatial relationships, shape transformation rules, geometric sequences, matrix problem-solving, and logical non-verbal deductions.

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Passing score: 50% average (with at least 40% in each individual section)
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 120 minutes
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Cyprus Public Service A8: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice timing yourself strictly, as these psychometric questions must be answered very rapidly.

2For Numerical Reasoning, master quick estimations, percentage change formulas, and data analysis from bar graphs and pie charts.

3For Verbal Reasoning, practice identifying the central theme in paragraphs and solving word analogies systematically.

4For Abstract Reasoning, look for simple transformations such as rotation, symmetry, color inversion, and element count increments.

5Review sample exams and past papers available on the official Examinations Service website (epd.moec.gov.cy) to familiarize yourself with the question formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cyprus Public Service Entry Exam for Scale A8?

It is a mandatory written aptitude exam for university graduates who wish to apply for entry-level officer positions (Scale A8-A10-A11) in the Cyprus Civil Service. Candidates who pass receive a Certificate of Success required for applying to open public job posts.

What are the sections of the A8 exam?

The exam is divided into three main components: Numerical Reasoning (35-40%), Verbal Reasoning (30-35%), and Abstract & Diagrammatic Reasoning (25-30%). All sections consist of multiple-choice questions.

What is the passing score for the Cyprus Public Service exam?

To be successful, candidates must achieve a general score of at least 50% on average, as well as a minimum score of 40% in each of the individual sections tested.

How long is the Certificate of Success valid?

The certificate is generally valid for vacancies advertised during the calendar year following the date of the examinations. For subsequent years, candidates must re-sit the exam.

Who is eligible to take the Cyprus A8 exam?

Anyone holding a recognized university degree (or equivalent qualification) can register. Additionally, candidates must satisfy the general requirements of the civil service, such as citizenship and military service fulfillment.

How much does the Cyprus Public Service exam registration cost?

The registration fee is €50, which must be paid electronically through the official portal (epd.moec.gov.cy) during the application period.