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These 10 free EYOA questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the EY (Ernst & Young) Online Assessment blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
Domain 1: Experiences
Question 1
A risk dashboard shows the late-delivery rate declining from 7.5% to 5.7%. Management's goal is a reduction of at least 150 basis points and at least 20% relative to the original rate. Select the correct evaluation.
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Correct answer: C - The rate fell 180 basis points and 24% relative to baseline; both goals were met
Question 2
Two service lines use the same 0-100 quality score, and the portfolio score weights every review equally. Line A completed 60 reviews with an average of 92; Line B completed 240 with an average of 79. A portfolio score of 82.0 or higher is required. What should the combined report conclude?
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Correct answer: A - The target was not met; the review-weighted score is 81.6
Question 3
An automation requires an $84,000 fixed investment and saves $28 per processed case. Approval requires forecast volume to be at least 12% above break-even. The forecast is 3,250 cases. Which recommendation follows?
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Correct answer: D - Do not approve yet; the required volume is 3,360 cases
Domain 2: Work Style
Question 4
An engagement may begin only if its conflict check is cleared and its signed engagement letter is on file. Project Orion has begun, and the rule was followed. Which conclusion is logically required?
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Correct answer: C - Orion had both a cleared conflict check and a signed engagement letter
Question 5
Five client workshops, J, K, L, M, and N, are scheduled once each from Monday through Friday. L is on Wednesday, K is immediately before N, J is earlier than M, and M is not on Friday. Identify the schedule that satisfies every constraint.
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Correct answer: B - Monday J; Tuesday M; Wednesday L; Thursday K; Friday N
Domain 3: Approach to Problem Solving
Question 6
A team member discovers that a workbook containing confidential client data was sent to an unintended external recipient five minutes ago. Message recall failed, and the recipient has not replied. What is the first action?
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Correct answer: B - Contain the exposure and notify privacy or security immediately
Question 7
A client asks an analyst to remove a material limitation from a decision slide because it may slow approval. The evidence remains incomplete. How should the analyst respond?
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Correct answer: A - Keep the limitation, explain its effect, and offer a path to obtain stronger evidence
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Question 8
A client says, 'The dashboard is too detailed; I need something useful for Monday's decision.' Which response best demonstrates active listening before the dashboard is redesigned?
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Correct answer: D - So Monday's decision is the priority. Which decision and criteria should the dashboard support?
Question 9
An analyst must use an unfamiliar data tool for a live assignment next week. Which plan provides the strongest evidence of learning agility?
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Correct answer: C - Learn the core functions, test them on noncritical data, seek feedback, apply the method to the assignment, and record lessons for reuse
Question 10
Four candidates explain why a client-facing analytics role appeals to them. Which answer gives the strongest evidence of motivation and fit?
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Correct answer: B - In a student consultancy, I tested assumptions and explained trade-offs to a sponsor. I want to apply that decision-focused approach in client work while building sector knowledge
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