Arrange the passage correctly:
(1) Push the door open.
(2) The door unlocks with a click.
(3) Turn the key clockwise.
(4) Insert the key in the lock.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer
4 - 3 - 2 - 1
Explanation
The question requires arranging a set of actions into a logical, chronological order based on how a physical mechanism works.
To solve this sequence, follow the step-by-step process of opening a locked door:
Insert the key in the lock (4): Before you can do anything with a lock, the key must be placed inside it. This is the primary initiating action.
Turn the key clockwise (3): Once the key is inside, you must turn it to activate the internal locking mechanisms.
The door unlocks with a click (2): The physical turning of the key causes the latch to retract, which produces the audible "click" indicating success.
Push the door open (1): Now that the door is completely unlocked, you can finally perform the concluding action of pushing it open to enter.
Following this natural cause-and-effect chain, the only logical sequence is 4 - 3 - 2 - 1, making Option 1 the correct choice.
Key Points
When tackling mechanical process jumbles in competitive exams, trace the movement of the physical object. You cannot get a "click" (2) before you "turn the key" (3), and you cannot "turn" it before you "insert" it (4). Finding these tight link dependencies allows you to sort through options instantly.