Saturday, October 13

UMAT-type challenge

I've always been a fan for those problem solving questions that force you to think outside the box? I like to think my intelligence is above the average human, and in my Discrete exam, we were presented with a fabulous Venn Diagram question. I was able to solve it within the given time, and will scan it when i get it back. Being the arrogant kid that i am, i found an IQ test apparently tested for job applicants in Japan. Remembering my triumph in Discrete, i was more than happy to strut my awesomeness once again.

The lady who posted it took 20 minutes, and her boyfriend 10 minutes. I finished it in 8 minutes, and feeling the desire to satisfy inflate my ego furthermore, i decided to see the comments of others who had also completed the challenge:

flotz says:5 months ago
this "test" is not japanese, more likely it is
chinese. anyhow, it is fun 1:30

filip says:5 months ago
5 minutes :-I

Kelly says:5 months ago
I did it in 42 seconds.

Kavitha says:6 months ago
This only took me about 2 minutes. Did you
know that a 4th grader in japan has to take a harder test than this and has to
do it in 2 and a half minutes. I am only 12.

....That last one completely, and utterly crushed me. It wasn't just the simple step to squash me like the bug that i am, Kavitha squished me to such an extent, that i cringe at the sight of every 12 yr old i know......And Kelly could - no, is at least the age of 21...................................

If anyone is interested, in trying out this game, the site is http://freeweb.siol.net/danej/riverIQGame.swf

There are rules, so read this beforehand, especially since the instructions are in jap.

Instructions
Click on link above and then click on the big blue circle to start. To move the people, click on them. To move the raft, click on the pole on the opposite side of the river. You must follow the rules below.

Rules
Only 2 people can be on the raft at the same time
The Father cannot be left alone with either or both of the daughters without their Mother
The Mother cannot be left alone with either or both of the sons without their Father
The thief (the redhead in the striped shirt) cannot stay with any family member if the Policeman is not there -- she gets violent
Only the adults (the Father, the Mother and the Policeman) know how to operate the raft

Good Luck to you all. Post your times!

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