Name a common item type used to test spatial reasoning in Phase I.

• A. Reading comprehension
• B. Mental rotation
• C. Verbal analogies
• D. Numerical calculation

Answer: (B)

Mental rotation tests your ability to visualize and rotate objects in your mind, a core skill in spatial reasoning. In Phase I, these items typically present two shapes that are identical but oriented differently, and you decide whether one is a rotated version of the other. This requires holding the shape in working memory, rotating it mentally, and comparing orientations, which directly measures spatial manipulation. Other options target different skills: reading comprehension checks understanding of text, verbal analogies test vocabulary and logical relationships, and numerical calculation assesses arithmetic ability. They don’t probe how you manipulate visual space, which is why mental rotation is the best choice.