After the technical round of interviews, Barney was informed that he had to appear for a general test that was mandatory to clear. The test was difficult and involved questions on pattern recognition and abstract reasoning that required Barney to apply his raw mental ability. This indicates that the test was used to evaluate Barney's ________.

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The test Barney had to take, involving pattern recognition and abstract reasoning without relying on previously acquired knowledge, is designed to assess fluid intelligence. Fluid intelligence refers to the ability to think logically and solve problems in novel situations, independent of acquired knowledge.

After the Technical Round of Interviews, Barney Was Informed That