Shape-Based Patterns

Shape-based patterns are among the most common and most intuitive rules in AR questions. They focus on the type of shape present in each box — whether a box contains circles, triangles, squares, pentagons, or other geometric figures. Mastering these patterns is your first step towards building a comprehensive pattern library.

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Why Shape Type Matters

Test designers frequently use shape type as a rule because it is visually obvious once you know to look for it, but easy to overlook when you are distracted by other features like colour or size. The key is to always check shape type as part of your systematic scan.

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The Common Shapes in UCAT AR

Before examining rules, ensure you can instantly recognise these shapes: