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Key Facts: TOLC-LP Exam

30 core

Core questions (10 Logic, 10 Verbal, 10 Math)

CISIA TOLC-LP Structure

90 min

Total core exam duration (30 min per section)

CISIA TOLC Regulations

+1 / -0.25

Core scoring (+1 correct, -0.25 incorrect, 0 blank)

CISIA Regolamento TOLC

€35

Official test booking fee per attempt

CISIA Official Portal

L-P01..03

Target professionalizing bachelor degree classes

MUR / CISIA Architecture

30 questions

English assessment section (15 min)

CISIA TOLC-LP Structure

TOLC-LP has 60 questions in 105 minutes: 30 core items split equally across Logic, Verbal Comprehension, and Mathematics, followed by 30 English items. The 2026 fee is €35; universities set their own admission and OFA thresholds.

Sample TOLC-LP Practice Questions

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1Consider the statement: 'If a structural beam is fabricated from reinforced concrete, then it satisfies the minimum load-bearing deflection standard.' Which statement is logically equivalent to this conditional proposition?
A.If a structural beam does not satisfy the minimum load-bearing deflection standard, then it is not fabricated from reinforced concrete.
B.If a structural beam satisfies the minimum load-bearing deflection standard, then it is fabricated from reinforced concrete.
C.If a structural beam is not fabricated from reinforced concrete, then it does not satisfy the deflection standard.
D.A structural beam satisfying the deflection standard guarantees that it is fabricated from reinforced concrete.
Explanation: A conditional statement (P -> Q) is logically equivalent only to its contrapositive (not Q -> not P). Negating the consequent ('does not satisfy the deflection standard') implies the negation of the antecedent ('is not fabricated from reinforced concrete').
2All precision CNC lathes require calibration oil. Some workshop machines that require calibration oil are manufactured in Germany. Which conclusion follows with certainty?
A.No overlap between precision CNC lathes and German-made machines is logically required by the premises.
B.All German machines are precision CNC lathes.
C.No precision CNC lathe is manufactured in Germany.
D.Every machine that requires calibration oil is a precision CNC lathe.
Explanation: Both groups lie wholly or partly inside the broader oil-requiring set, but that fact does not force them to overlap. The German-made oil-requiring machines could all be machines other than precision CNC lathes.
3An industrial technician notes: 'The hydraulic pump fails only if the fluid temperature exceeds 85°C.' Today, the fluid temperature reached 92°C. What can be concluded with formal logical certainty?
A.No definitive conclusion about pump failure can be drawn.
B.The hydraulic pump definitely failed today.
C.The hydraulic pump definitely did not fail today.
D.The hydraulic pump will fail tomorrow morning.
Explanation: The phrase 'P only if Q' translates to P -> Q (temperature exceeding 85°C is a necessary condition for failure, not a sufficient one). If temperature exceeds 85°C (Q is true), P may or may not occur; affirming the consequent yields no certain conclusion.
4Five gears (A, B, C, D, E) in a transmission gearbox have different teeth counts. Gear A has more teeth than Gear B. Gear C has more teeth than Gear D but fewer than Gear B. Gear E has fewer teeth than Gear D. Which gear has the smallest number of teeth?
A.Gear E
B.Gear D
C.Gear C
D.Gear B
Explanation: From the premises: A > B. Also, B > C > D. Finally, D > E. Combining these gives the strict ordering: A > B > C > D > E. Therefore, Gear E has the smallest number of teeth.
5What is the logical negation of the proposition: 'Every agricultural field in the district is equipped with an automated drip irrigation system'?
A.At least one agricultural field in the district is not equipped with an automated drip irrigation system.
B.No agricultural field in the district is equipped with an automated drip irrigation system.
C.All agricultural fields in the district lack drip irrigation systems.
D.Every field in the neighboring district has a drip irrigation system.
Explanation: The negation of a universal affirmative statement 'For all x, P(x)' is the existential negative 'There exists at least one x such that not P(x)'.
6A chemical sensor circuit gives an alarm if and only if Sensor X is active and Sensor Y is inactive. In which of the following states does the alarm sound?
A.Sensor X active, Sensor Y inactive
B.Sensor X active, Sensor Y active
C.Sensor X inactive, Sensor Y inactive
D.Sensor X inactive, Sensor Y active
Explanation: The condition states 'Alarm <-> (X AND NOT Y)'. The alarm triggers exclusively when Sensor X is True and Sensor Y is False.
7Consider the following rule: 'To operate the heavy industrial crane, a worker must hold a specialized license AND have at least 3 years of construction site experience.' Marco operates the heavy industrial crane. What must be true?
A.Marco holds a specialized license and has at least 3 years of site experience.
B.Marco has 5 years of site experience but no license.
C.Marco does not need a license because he is an apprentice.
D.Marco holds a license, but site experience is entirely optional.
Explanation: The rule establishes both holding a license and having >= 3 years experience as necessary conditions for operating the crane. Since Marco operates the crane, both conditions must hold.
8In a factory warehouse, boxes are stacked in a single vertical column. Box Red is directly above Box Blue. Box Green is below Box Blue but above Box Yellow. Box Orange is directly above Box Red. What is the order from top to bottom?
A.Orange, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow
B.Red, Orange, Blue, Green, Yellow
C.Orange, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow
D.Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, Orange
Explanation: Orange is above Red: [Orange, Red]. Red is directly above Blue: [Orange, Red, Blue]. Green is below Blue but above Yellow: [Orange, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow].
9Which of the following statements is logically non-tautological (can be false depending on truth values)?
A.P OR Q
B.P OR (NOT P)
C.NOT (P AND (NOT P))
D.P -> P
Explanation: 'P OR Q' is contingent: it is false when both P and Q are false. In contrast, P OR NOT P (law of excluded middle), NOT (P AND NOT P) (non-contradiction), and P -> P (identity) are universal tautologies.
10A quality inspector states: 'None of the steel bolts produced in Batch 402 are defective.' If this statement is FALSE, which statement must be TRUE?
A.At least one steel bolt produced in Batch 402 is defective.
B.All steel bolts produced in Batch 402 are defective.
C.Exactly half of the bolts in Batch 402 are defective.
D.No bolt in Batch 403 is defective.
Explanation: The statement 'No bolts are defective' is a universal negative ('No S is P'). If it is false, its contradictory 'Some bolts are defective' ('At least one S is P') must be true.

About the TOLC-LP Exam

The TOLC-LP (Test OnLine CISIA per le Lauree Professionalizzanti) is CISIA's admission test for professional-oriented degree classes L-P01, L-P02, and L-P03. The official Italian test uses five-option questions: 10 Logic in 30 minutes, 10 Verbal Comprehension in 30 minutes, and 10 Mathematics in 30 minutes, followed by 30 English questions in 15 minutes. This independent English-language bank uses four options and focuses on the three core knowledge sections; it is not an official translation, does not reproduce the English module, and is not a format simulation or CISIA-endorsed resource.

Exam sponsor: CISIA — Consorzio Interuniversitario Sistemi Integrati per l'Accesso. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The official test consists of 30 core multiple-choice questions delivered over 90 minutes across three timed sections: Logic (10 questions, 30 min), Verbal Comprehension (10 questions, 30 min), and Mathematics (10 questions, 30 min), followed by an English section (30 questions, 15 min). Core scoring is +1 for correct answers, -0.25 for incorrect answers, and 0 for unanswered questions.

Time Limit

105 minutes total (90 minutes core plus 15 minutes English)

Passing Score

Scored +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect, 0 for omitted. Admission thresholds and OFA requirements set by university degree programs.

Exam / Certification Fees

€35

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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33.3%

Logic & Reasoning

10 questions evaluating propositional logic, deduction, relational puzzles, conditions, and analytical thinking

33.3%

Verbal Comprehension

10 questions evaluating text comprehension, information extraction, vocabulary meaning in context, and logical coherence

33.3%

Mathematics

10 questions covering arithmetic, fractions, percentages, linear equations, basic coordinate geometry, functions, and graph reading

Preparing for the TOLC-LP Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Scored +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect, 0 for omitted. Admission thresholds and OFA requirements set by university degree programs.
  • Assessment: The official test consists of 30 core multiple-choice questions delivered over 90 minutes across three timed sections: Logic (10 questions, 30 min), Verbal Comprehension (10 questions, 30 min), and Mathematics (10 questions, 30 min), followed by an English section (30 questions, 15 min). Core scoring is +1 for correct answers, -0.25 for incorrect answers, and 0 for unanswered questions.
  • Time limit: 105 minutes total (90 minutes core plus 15 minutes English)
  • Exam / certification fees: €35 Official sources

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TOLC-LP: Suggested Study Strategy

1Manage section time strictly: you cannot bank unused minutes from Logic to use in Mathematics; each section is individually timed for 30 minutes.
2Understand the penalty calculus: with a -0.25 penalty for wrong answers, eliminate clearly impossible choices before guessing, or leave blank if entirely unsure.
3Focus on practical mathematical applications: practice percentage changes, unit conversions, reading graphs and charts, and solving linear systems.
4Sharpen reading speed and text analysis: practice answering questions on short technical and expository texts without re-reading the entire passage multiple times.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TOLC-LP and which degree courses require it?

The TOLC-LP is CISIA's entrance examination specifically designed for Italy's professionalizing bachelor's degree programs (lauree professionalizzanti: classes L-P01, L-P02, L-P03), which prepare students directly for technical professions in construction, agriculture, and industrial manufacturing.

What is the structure and timing of the TOLC-LP?

The core exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions with 5 options in 90 minutes: Logic (10 questions, 30 minutes), Verbal Comprehension (10 questions, 30 minutes), and Mathematics (10 questions, 30 minutes). It is followed by an English proficiency section of 30 questions in 15 minutes.

How is the TOLC-LP scored and is there negative marking?

For the core 30 questions, CISIA applies standard scoring: +1 point for each correct answer, -0.25 points for each incorrect answer, and 0 points for unanswered questions. The English section carries no negative penalty (+1 for correct, 0 for wrong/omitted).

How much is the exam registration fee?

The official registration fee established by CISIA is €35 per attempt, payable online when booking a session on the official CISIA portal.

Can the TOLC-LP be taken from home?

Yes. CISIA offers both TOLC all'Università (taken in university computer rooms) and TOLC@CASA (taken remotely from home with live digital proctoring), depending on university admission regulations.

Is this practice resource an official CISIA test tool?

No. The official core test is in Italian and uses five options, followed by a separate English module. This independent English-language bank uses four options and practices only the three core knowledge areas; it is not an official translation, a full-format simulation, or a CISIA-endorsed tool.