Diagnostic Assessment

Section A: Visual & Conceptual Analysis

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Test Category: Category I: Language & Verbal Reasoning — 3. Critical Reasoning & Argument Analysis

Examination Paper: Section A

General Instructions for Candidates

This section assesses your ability to analyze visual information, understand architectural context, and articulate conceptual connections in English. Read all questions carefully and provide your answers in the spaces provided.

Time Limit: Approximately 20 minutes
Answer all questions.
For part (d), ensure your response is within the specified word count (50-70 words).
Write clearly and legibly.

Question 1

Look at the two buildings shown below.

Image A

The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C.

Image B

Instructions: Answer the following questions in the space provided.

(a) Identification: Identify the name and location of the building in Image A and Image B.

(b) Chronology: Which of these buildings was constructed first?

(d) Conceptual Connection: These two buildings were constructed over 2,000 years apart. In a short paragraph (50-70 words), explain the main idea or concept that connects them. Why would the architects of the newer building look to the older one for inspiration?

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