Canadian Forces Aptitude Test (CFAT) Practice

Beaver is to mammal as what is to fish?

1. Shark

2. Turtle

3. Eel

4. Salmon

The correct answer is: Salmon

The relationship presented in the question compares a specific example of a category. A beaver is a particular type of mammal, known for its distinct characteristics and behavior within that class of animals. In a similar manner, the correct answer, salmon, represents a specific type of fish. Just as the beaver functions as a member of the mammal category, salmon functions as a member of the fish category. Salmon are well-known for their distinctive life cycle, habitat in freshwater and saltwater environments, and their importance in various ecosystems. The other options, while all related to aquatic life, do not fit this specific relationship as closely as salmon does with fish. A shark is a type of fish, but it does not represent the same level of specificity within the category like salmon does. A turtle is a reptile, not a fish, and an eel is a type of fish, but again does not denote the iconic or recognizable nature within the fish category that salmon does. Thus, salmon effectively mirrors the relationship of beaver to mammal.