Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) Practice Exam

Using a solved problem as a guide typically involves modeling one's approach after it. This means analyzing the methods and strategies used in the solved problem to apply similar techniques in tackling new or similar challenges. By understanding the reasoning and steps that led to the solution of the previous problem, one can adapt these strategies to fit the current problem at hand. This approach is beneficial as it allows for a structured way of thinking and enhances problem-solving skills by building on proven methods, rather than starting from scratch or reinventing the wheel.

The other options do not align with the common practice in problem-solving. Visualizing results can be part of the process, but it does not directly lead to applying a prior solution in a practical way. Ignoring the steps of a solved problem would eliminate the learning opportunity from it, and rewriting it completely does not typically facilitate effective problem-solving, as it would remove the direct learning from the methodology that made the original solution successful.