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EPSO Verbal Reasoning — Free Practice Test

Verbal Reasoning is the test where most EPSO candidates lose marks — not because the questions are hard, but because the True / False / Cannot Say format punishes small misreadings. Try 2 real questions below.

20 questions
35 minutes
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Pass score: 10/20
Question 1
Reading passage

The European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS) is a cornerstone of EU climate policy and a key tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions cost-effectively. Launched in 2005, it operates on a 'cap and trade' principle, whereby a limit is set on the total amount of greenhouse gases that can be emitted by covered installations. Companies must hold sufficient allowances to cover their emissions and can buy or sell allowances as needed. The ETS covers around 40% of the EU's total greenhouse gas emissions, making it one of the largest carbon markets in the world.

Which of the following statements is correct?

AThe EU Emissions Trading System covers approximately 40% of the EU's total greenhouse gas emissions.
BThe EU Emissions Trading System was introduced as part of the Kyoto Protocol negotiations in 1997.
CUnder the EU ETS, all companies operating in the EU are required to hold emissions allowances.
DThe EU Emissions Trading System aims to eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions from covered installations by 2030.
Question 2
Reading passage

The European digital strategy, launched by the European Commission in 2020, aims to make the next decade Europe's 'Digital Decade'. The strategy focuses on three main areas: technology that works for people, a fair and competitive digital economy, and an open, democratic and sustainable society. One of its key objectives is to ensure that the benefits of digitalisation reach all citizens and businesses across the EU. The strategy also emphasises the importance of digital skills, with the goal of having 80% of EU citizens possessing basic digital skills by 2030.

Which of the following statements is correct?

AThe European digital strategy was jointly launched by the European Commission and the European Parliament in 2020.
BThe European digital strategy sets a target for 80% of EU citizens to have basic digital skills by 2030.
CThe European digital strategy focuses on four main areas, including cybersecurity and data protection.
DThe European digital strategy aims to make the next decade Europe's Digital Decade, with full implementation expected by 2025.

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