1In a flow chart, which geometric shape is traditionally used to represent a decision-making step?
Flow chart : problems based on data flow diagrams
Easy
A.Rectangle
B.Oval
C.Diamond
D.Parallelogram
Correct Answer: Diamond
Explanation:
A diamond shape is standardly used in flow charts to represent a decision point, where a yes/no or true/false question determines the next path.
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2What does a rectangle represent in a standard data flow diagram or flow chart?
Flow chart : problems based on data flow diagrams
Easy
A.Decision
B.Data Input
C.Start or End
D.Process or Action
Correct Answer: Process or Action
Explanation:
Rectangles are used to denote a specific process, action, or calculation step within a flow chart.
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3Which symbol is used to denote the 'Start' or 'End' of a flow chart?
Flow chart : problems based on data flow diagrams
Easy
A.Triangle
B.Oval (Terminal)
C.Diamond
D.Rectangle
Correct Answer: Oval (Terminal)
Explanation:
An oval, also known as a terminal symbol, is used to indicate the starting and ending points of a flow chart.
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4In a flow chart, what do the arrows connecting the different shapes represent?
Flow chart : problems based on data flow diagrams
Easy
A.Errors in the system
B.Decision points
C.The duration of the process
D.The direction of the flow of control or data
Correct Answer: The direction of the flow of control or data
Explanation:
Arrows indicate the sequence of steps and the direction in which the process or data flows.
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5If A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, and so on, what is the numerical value of the word 'BAT' by adding its letter values?
Alpha numeric coding : coding and decoding
Easy
A.25
B.24
C.23
D.22
Correct Answer: 23
Explanation:
B = 2, A = 1, T = 20. Adding them together gives 2 + 1 + 20 = 23.
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6In a certain code, 'APPLE' is written as 'EPPLA'. How would 'MANGO' be written in that same code?
Alpha numeric coding : coding and decoding
Easy
A.OGNAM
B.NAGMO
C.MOGAN
D.OGMAN
Correct Answer: OGNAM
Explanation:
The code simply reverses the order of the letters in the word. Reversing 'MANGO' gives 'OGNAM'.
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7If 'RED' is coded as 18-5-4, how is 'DOG' coded using the same logic?
Alpha numeric coding : coding and decoding
Easy
A.4-14-7
B.4-16-6
C.5-15-8
D.4-15-7
Correct Answer: 4-15-7
Explanation:
The code uses the numerical position of each letter in the English alphabet (R=18, E=5, D=4). For 'DOG', D=4, O=15, G=7.
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8If in a certain language, CAT is coded as DBU, what will be the code for DOG?
Alpha numeric coding : coding and decoding
Easy
A.EPH
B.FPI
C.CPH
D.EPG
Correct Answer: EPH
Explanation:
Each letter is shifted forward by one position in the alphabet (C->D, A->B, T->U). Applying this to DOG gives D->E, O->P, G->H.
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9Find the next number in the series: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___
number series
Easy
A.9
B.11
C.10
D.12
Correct Answer: 10
Explanation:
The series consists of consecutive even numbers, increasing by 2 each time. The next number is 8 + 2 = 10.
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10Identify the missing number in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, ___
number series
Easy
A.36
B.24
C.20
D.25
Correct Answer: 25
Explanation:
The series consists of squares of consecutive integers: . The next is .
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11What comes next in the sequence: 10, 20, 30, 40, ___
number series
Easy
A.60
B.50
C.55
D.45
Correct Answer: 50
Explanation:
The series increases by 10 at each step. The next number after 40 is 50.
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12What is the next letter in the series: A, C, E, G, ___
alphabet series
Easy
A.K
B.I
C.J
D.H
Correct Answer: I
Explanation:
The series skips one letter each time (A, skip B, C, skip D, E...). After G, we skip H, which gives I.
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13Find the next letter in the series: Z, Y, X, W, ___
alphabet series
Easy
A.S
B.U
C.V
D.T
Correct Answer: V
Explanation:
The series consists of the English alphabet in reverse order. The letter preceding W is V.
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14Identify the next pair in the series: AB, CD, EF, ___
alphabet series
Easy
A.HI
B.GH
C.HG
D.IJ
Correct Answer: GH
Explanation:
The series takes consecutive pairs of letters from the alphabet. The next pair after EF is GH.
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15Find the next term in the series: A1, B2, C3, ___
alphanumeric series
Easy
A.E4
B.D3
C.E5
D.D4
Correct Answer: D4
Explanation:
The letters progress alphabetically (A, B, C, D) and the numbers progress sequentially (1, 2, 3, 4). The next term is D4.
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16What is the next term in the sequence: Z9, Y8, X7, ___
alphanumeric series
Easy
A.V6
B.V7
C.W6
D.W5
Correct Answer: W6
Explanation:
The letters are in reverse alphabetical order (Z, Y, X, W) and the numbers are decreasing (9, 8, 7, 6). The next term is W6.
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17What comes next in the alphanumeric series: P10, Q20, R30, ___
alphanumeric series
Easy
A.S30
B.T50
C.T40
D.S40
Correct Answer: S40
Explanation:
The letters are consecutive (P, Q, R, S) and the numbers increase by 10 each time (10, 20, 30, 40). The next term is S40.
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18Which letter is 5th from the left in the standard English alphabet?
alphabet test
Easy
A.D
B.G
C.F
D.E
Correct Answer: E
Explanation:
The first five letters of the English alphabet are A, B, C, D, E. The 5th letter is E.
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19If you arrange the words 'Banana', 'Apple', 'Cherry', and 'Date' in dictionary order, which word comes first?
alphabet test
Easy
A.Date
B.Cherry
C.Banana
D.Apple
Correct Answer: Apple
Explanation:
Dictionary order is alphabetical. 'Apple' starts with A, which comes before B, C, and D.
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20Which letter is exactly midway between A and E in the English alphabet?
alphabet test
Easy
A.B
B.D
C.F
D.C
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The letters from A to E are A, B, C, D, E. The letter in the exact middle is C.
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21A flowchart initializes a variable . It enters a loop where it performs , and then evaluates the condition . If the condition is True, it stops and prints . If False, it repeats the loop. What will be the final printed value of ?
Flow chart : problems based on data flow diagrams
Medium
A.9
B.21
C.27
D.81
Correct Answer: 27
Explanation:
Iteration 1: (Condition is False). Iteration 2: (False). Iteration 3: . The condition is True, so the loop stops and prints 27.
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22A data flow process receives sales amounts. If an amount is , a 10% discount is applied. Otherwise, a 5% discount is applied. If the system processes three inputs sequentially: , , and , what is the total final amount calculated by the system?
Flow chart : problems based on data flow diagrams
Medium
23In a flowchart evaluating grades, the input is Marks = 85. \nCondition 1: Marks 90 (Assign Grade A). \nCondition 2 (Else if): Marks 80 (Assign Grade B). \nCondition 3 (Else if): Marks 70 (Assign Grade C). \nIf a logical error in the flowchart directly connects the 'False' branch of Condition 1 to Condition 3 (skipping Condition 2), what grade will the student receive?
Flow chart : problems based on data flow diagrams
Medium
A.Grade C
B.No Grade
C.Grade B
D.Grade A
Correct Answer: Grade C
Explanation:
Marks = 85. Condition 1 (85 90) is False. The flawed flow jumps directly to Condition 3 (85 70), which is True. Thus, Grade C is assigned instead of Grade B.
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24A payroll data flow calculates wages. Input: Hours = 45, Rate = . \nProcess: If Hours , Overtime = Hours and Regular = 40. Else, Regular = Hours and Overtime = 0. \nFinal Pay = (Regular Rate) + (Overtime Rate 1.5). What is the Final Pay?
Flow chart : problems based on data flow diagrams
Medium
25In a certain code language, 'WATER' is written as 'YCVGT'. How will 'FIRE' be written in that same code language?
Alpha numeric coding : coding and decoding
Medium
A.HKSG
B.GLSF
C.GJTG
D.HKTG
Correct Answer: HKTG
Explanation:
Each letter in the word 'WATER' is shifted forward by 2 positions in the alphabet to get the code (W+2=Y, A+2=C, T+2=V, E+2=G, R+2=T). Applying the same to 'FIRE': F+2=H, I+2=K, R+2=T, E+2=G. Hence, HKTG.
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26If 'apple' is called 'orange', 'orange' is called 'peach', 'peach' is called 'banana', and 'banana' is called 'grape', which of the following is considered a citrus fruit in this coded language?
Alpha numeric coding : coding and decoding
Medium
A.apple
B.orange
C.banana
D.peach
Correct Answer: peach
Explanation:
In reality, an orange is a citrus fruit. In this code language, 'orange' is called 'peach'. Therefore, 'peach' represents the citrus fruit.
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27If in a specific coding system, 'BAT' is coded as 23 and 'CAT' is coded as 24, how will 'BALL' be coded?
Alpha numeric coding : coding and decoding
Medium
A.28
B.32
C.27
D.25
Correct Answer: 27
Explanation:
The code is the sum of the alphabetical positions of the letters. B(2) + A(1) + T(20) = 23. C(3) + A(1) + T(20) = 24. For BALL: B(2) + A(1) + L(12) + L(12) = 27.
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28If 'ROSE' is coded as 6821 and 'CHAIR' is coded as 73456, how will 'SEARCH' be coded?
Alpha numeric coding : coding and decoding
Medium
A.214673
B.214763
C.214683
D.216473
Correct Answer: 214673
Explanation:
This is a direct substitution code. R=6, O=8, S=2, E=1, C=7, H=3, A=4, I=5. Thus, S(2) E(1) A(4) R(6) C(7) H(3) gives 214673.
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29Find the missing term in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
Alpha numeric coding : number series
Medium
A.42
B.40
C.44
D.48
Correct Answer: 42
Explanation:
The differences between consecutive terms are increasing even numbers: +4, +6, +8, +10. The next difference will be +12. So, .
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30Identify the next number in the sequence: 5, 11, 24, 51, 106, ?
Alpha numeric coding : number series
Medium
A.215
B.221
C.217
D.212
Correct Answer: 217
Explanation:
The pattern involves multiplying by 2 and adding an increasing integer: ; ; ; . Next: .
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31What will come in place of the question mark? 1, 8, 9, 64, 25, 216, ?
Alpha numeric coding : number series
Medium
A.125
B.343
C.36
D.49
Correct Answer: 49
Explanation:
The series alternates between squares and cubes of consecutive integers: . The next term should be .
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32Find the next letter in the series: A, C, F, J, O, ?
Alpha numeric coding : alphabet series
Medium
A.U
B.W
C.V
D.T
Correct Answer: U
Explanation:
The position of letters jumps by increasing numbers: +2 (A to C), +3 (C to F), +4 (F to J), +5 (J to O). The next jump is +6. O(15) + 6 = 21 (U).
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33Find the missing pair in the series: AZ, CX, EV, GT, ?
Alpha numeric coding : alphabet series
Medium
A.HS
B.IS
C.JQ
D.IR
Correct Answer: IR
Explanation:
The first letter follows a +2 pattern (A, C, E, G -> I). The second letter follows a -2 pattern (Z, X, V, T -> R). Alternatively, they are opposite letter pairs. The next pair is IR.
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34Identify the missing sequence: BDF, CFI, DHL, ?
Alpha numeric coding : alphabet series
Medium
A.EJM
B.EMI
C.EJO
D.EKP
Correct Answer: EJO
Explanation:
Looking at the letters position-wise across the terms: 1st letters (B, C, D -> E), 2nd letters (D, F, H -> J, moving +2), 3rd letters (F, I, L -> O, moving +3). The result is EJO.
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35Find the next term in the alphanumeric series: Q1F, S2E, U6D, W21C, ?
Alpha numeric coding : alphanumeric series
Medium
A.Z88B
B.Y88B
C.Y44B
D.Y66B
Correct Answer: Y88B
Explanation:
First letter: Q, S, U, W (+2) -> Y. \nNumbers: ; ; ; . \nThird letter: F, E, D, C (-1) -> B. Term is Y88B.
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36What is the next term in this sequence: 2Z5, 7Y7, 14X9, 23W11, 34V13, ?
Alpha numeric coding : alphanumeric series
Medium
A.45U15
B.47U15
C.47T15
D.49U15
Correct Answer: 47U15
Explanation:
First number: 2, 7 (+5), 14 (+7), 23 (+9), 34 (+11) -> 34 + 13 = 47. \nLetter: Z, Y, X, W, V (-1) -> U. \nSecond number: 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 (+2) -> 15. The term is 47U15.
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37Consider the series: W 1 R % 4 J E # 7 M T 2 I 9 B H 3 A $ 9 F Q 5 D G 6 U S P. How many consonants are immediately preceded by a number and immediately followed by a vowel?
Alpha numeric coding : alphanumeric series
Medium
A.One
B.Three
C.Two
D.None
Correct Answer: One
Explanation:
We need the sequence: Number - Consonant - Vowel. Scanning the series, we find '4 J E' matches this condition. No other group satisfies it.
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38Arrange the given words in alphabetical order and choose the correct sequence: 1. Epidemic 2. Epilogue 3. Episode 4. Epigraph 5. Epigram
Alpha numeric coding : alphabet test
Medium
A.1, 5, 4, 3, 2
B.1, 4, 5, 2, 3
C.1, 5, 4, 2, 3
D.1, 4, 2, 5, 3
Correct Answer: 1, 5, 4, 2, 3
Explanation:
Alphabetical order: Epidemic (1), Epigram (5 - 'm' comes before 'p'), Epigraph (4), Epilogue (2), Episode (3). The sequence is 1, 5, 4, 2, 3.
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39Which letter is 7th to the right of the 15th letter from the right end of the standard English alphabet?
Alpha numeric coding : alphabet test
Medium
A.S
B.T
C.H
D.G
Correct Answer: S
Explanation:
15th letter from the right end is L (27 - 15 = 12th from left). The 7th letter to the right of L is L(12) + 7 = 19th letter from left, which is S. Alternatively, th from the right end, which is S.
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40If it is possible to make a meaningful English word with the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 11th letters of the word 'SUPERFLUOUS', what will be the first letter of that word? (If no such word can be formed, answer 'X')
Alpha numeric coding : alphabet test
Medium
A.L
B.S
C.X
D.E
Correct Answer: L
Explanation:
The letters are 1st (S), 4th (E), 7th (L), and 11th (S). The letters S, E, L, S can be rearranged to form the meaningful word 'LESS'. The first letter is L.
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41A flowchart algorithm initializes variables and . It then enters a loop with the following sequential operations: and . If the loop executes exactly 3 times, what are the final values of and ?
Flow chart : problems based on data flow diagrams
Hard
42A data flow diagram models a recursive process . If , it returns . Otherwise, it returns . What is the output when the initial input is ?
Flow chart : problems based on data flow diagrams
Hard
A.8
B.21
C.13
D.34
Correct Answer: 13
Explanation:
This flowchart models the Fibonacci sequence where , . Tracking up to : .
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43In a data flow diagram processing an input stream, Process multiplies the input by 2, Process adds 3, and Process outputs the result modulo 5. If the input stream is $4, 7, 9$ and the data is routed sequentially through , what is the final output stream?
Flow chart : problems based on data flow diagrams
Hard
A.$1, 0, 1$
B.$3, 4, 3$
C.$1, 2, 1$
D.$2, 1, 2$
Correct Answer: $1, 2, 1$
Explanation:
Input 4: . Input 7: . Input 9: .
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44A flowchart validates Armstrong numbers. It isolates the digits of an integer , raises each to the power of the number of digits in , and sums them. If the sum equals , it outputs 'Valid'. Which of the following inputs will result in a 'Valid' output?
Flow chart : problems based on data flow diagrams
Hard
A.421
B.370
C.125
D.245
Correct Answer: 370
Explanation:
For 370 (a 3-digit number): . The sum of the cubes of its digits equals the number itself.
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45In a certain code language, if 'GO' is coded as 32 and 'SHE' is coded as 49, how will 'SOME' be coded?
Alpha numeric coding : coding and decoding
Hard
A.64
B.58
C.62
D.56
Correct Answer: 56
Explanation:
The code represents the sum of the reverse alphabetical positions (Z=1, Y=2, ..., A=26). G=20, O=12 (sum 32). S=8, H=19, E=22 (sum 49). S=8, O=12, M=14, E=22 (sum 56).
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46In a highly secure cipher, 'ROSE' is written as 'ILHV' and 'HAND' is written as 'SZMW'. How will 'GIRL' be written in that same cipher?
Alpha numeric coding : coding and decoding
Hard
A.SQHO
B.TRJQ
C.UQKP
D.TRIO
Correct Answer: TRIO
Explanation:
The cipher reverses the English alphabet (A becomes Z, B becomes Y, etc., mathematically mapping to ). Therefore, G T, I R, R I, L O, making 'TRIO'.
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47A substitution cipher applies a staggered sequential shift to the word 'APPLE', coding it as 'CNSII'. Using the exact same logic, how would the word 'WORLD' be coded?
Alpha numeric coding : coding and decoding
Hard
A.XMTJG
B.YLVJG
C.YMUIH
D.YNVJH
Correct Answer: YMUIH
Explanation:
The shift pattern alternates addition and subtraction with an increasing step: . Applying this to 'WORLD': W+2 = Y, O-2 = M, R+3 = U, L-3 = I, D+4 = H.
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48In a code language, vowels in a word are replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet, and consonants are replaced by the previous letter. The resulting string is then written in reverse order. What is the code for 'FRACTAL'?
Alpha numeric coding : coding and decoding
Hard
A.E Q B B S B K
B.K B S B B Q E
C.J B R A B P D
D.K C S C C Q E
Correct Answer: K B S B B Q E
Explanation:
Applying the rule to 'FRACTAL': F(-1)=E, R(-1)=Q, A(+1)=B, C(-1)=B, T(-1)=S, A(+1)=B, L(-1)=K. The intermediate string is 'E Q B B S B K'. Reversing it gives 'K B S B B Q E'.
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49Find the next term in the series:
number series
Hard
A.252
B.288
C.242
D.264
Correct Answer: 252
Explanation:
The pattern follows the formula . , , , , . The 6th term is .
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50Identify the missing number in the series:
number series
Hard
A.263
B.251
C.253
D.249
Correct Answer: 253
Explanation:
Each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by 2 and adding 3. For example, . The next term is .
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51Find the next term in the series:
number series
Hard
A.312
B.294
C.284
D.252
Correct Answer: 294
Explanation:
The pattern follows the formula . For , . The 7th term is .
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52What comes next in the alphabet series: WFB, TGD, QHG, ?
alphabet series
Hard
A.NJL
B.OIK
C.NIK
D.MHL
Correct Answer: NIK
Explanation:
First letter: decreases by 3 (W, T, Q, N). Second letter: increases by 1 (F, G, H, I). Third letter: increases progressively by +2, +3, +4 (B, D, G, K). The next term is NIK.
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53Find the missing term in the series: AYD, BVF, DRH, ?, KGL
alphabet series
Hard
A.FMI
B.HNJ
C.GLK
D.GMJ
Correct Answer: GMJ
Explanation:
First letter: +1, +2, +3, +4 (A, B, D, G, K). Second letter: -3, -4, -5, -6 (Y, V, R, M, G). Third letter: constant +2 (D, F, H, J, L). The missing term is GMJ.
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54Find the next term in the sequence: ZA, XC, VE, TG, ?
alphabet series
Hard
A.SI
B.RI
C.SH
D.RJ
Correct Answer: RI
Explanation:
The first letter decreases by 2 each time (Z, X, V, T, R). The second letter increases by 2 each time (A, C, E, G, I). The next term is RI.
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55What is the next term in the alphanumeric series: 2Z5, 7Y7, 14X9, 23W11, 34V13, ?
alphanumeric series
Hard
A.45T17
B.47T15
C.45U15
D.47U15
Correct Answer: 47U15
Explanation:
First numbers have increasing differences: +5, +7, +9, +11, +13 (). Letters go backward by 1: Z, Y, X, W, V, U. Second numbers increase by 2: 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15.
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56Identify the missing term in the series: N5V, K7T, H10R, E14P, ?
alphanumeric series
Hard
A.C19N
B.B18M
C.C18M
D.B19N
Correct Answer: B19N
Explanation:
First letter: -3 step (N, K, H, E, B). Number: differences are +2, +3, +4, +5 (). Last letter: -2 step (V, T, R, P, N).
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57Given the sequence: P 3 C R A 5 8 T * 7 D $ E M 9 2 I # 4 V % U J 6 @ W. If all numbers are dropped from the arrangement, which element will be 11th from the right end?
alphanumeric series
Hard
A.*
B.D
C.$
D.E
Correct Answer: $
Explanation:
Sequence without numbers: P C R A T * D .
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58If the letters of the word 'EXTRAORDINARY' are arranged in alphabetical order from left to right, which letter will be fifth from the right end?
alphabet test
Hard
A.T
B.X
C.O
D.R
Correct Answer: R
Explanation:
Alphabetical order of the 13 letters is: A, A, D, E, I, N, O, R, R, R, T, X, Y. The 5th letter from the right is 'R'.
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59How many pairs of letters are there in the word 'MEDITATION' which have as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
alphabet test
Hard
A.Three
B.Two
C.Four
D.Five
Correct Answer: Four
Explanation:
The valid pairs are (E,D), (O,N), (D,I), and (D,A). E and D have 0 letters between them in both. O and N have 0. D and I have 4 letters between them in both. D and A have 2 letters between them in both. Total is 4 pairs.
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60If in the word 'REVOLUTION', vowels are changed to the previous letter and consonants are changed to the next letter in the English alphabet, and then the letters are sorted alphabetically, which letter is 4th from the left?
alphabet test
Hard
A.M
B.N
C.H
D.O
Correct Answer: N
Explanation:
Vowels (-1) and Consonants (+1) yields: S, D, W, N, M, T, U, H, N, O. Sorted alphabetically: D, H, M, N, N, O, S, T, U, W. The 4th letter from the left is N.