Question Paper Set 2
Mathematical and Analytical Abilities
1. Solve the equation: 2x - 5 = 9.
A) x = 3
B) x = 5
C) x = 7
D) x = 8
2. If the price of an item increases by 25% and then decreases by 20%, what is the net
percentage change in its price?
A) 0%
B) 5% increase
C) 5% decrease
D) 10% increase
3. Find the missing number in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, ...?
A) 20
B) 21
C) 25
D) 30
4. Calculate the simple interest on ₹10,000 at a rate of 5% per annum for 2 years.
A) ₹500
B) ₹1,000
C) ₹1,500
D) ₹2,000
5. A vehicle travels 240 km in 4 hours. What is the average speed of the vehicle?
A) 50 km/h
B) 55 km/h
C) 60 km/h
D) 65 km/h
Logical Assessment
6. What comes next in the sequence: J, F, M, A, ...?
A) B
B) D
C) M
D) May
7. If 5 cats can catch 5 mice in 5 minutes, how many cats are needed to catch 100 mice in
100 minutes?
A) 5 cats
B) 10 cats
C) 20 cats
D) 25 cats
8. A clock shows 3:15. What is the angle between the hour and minute hand?
A) 0°
B) 15°
C) 37.5°
D) 52.5°
9. If 'CODE' is written as 'EFGH', how would 'SIGN' be written in the same code?
A) UJKO
B) TKHO
C) TKJP
D) TJHK
10. A man is facing south. He turns 45° clockwise, then 180° clockwise, then 270° anti-
clockwise. Which direction is he facing now?
A) East
B) West
C) North
D) South
Creativity and Innovation
11. Which of these best describes a creative approach to solving a technical problem?
A) Following standard protocols
B) Applying new and unconventional ideas
C) Ignoring the problem
D) Waiting for someone else to solve it
12. If you could add one feature to a to-do list app to enhance productivity, which would you
choose?
A) Adding a notes section for each task
B) Limiting the number of tasks per day
C) Removing reminders for overdue tasks
D) Disabling editing after tasks are added
13. What is one way to make a button more user-friendly for first-time users?
A) Make it smaller
B) Add clear labeling and color coding
C) Remove any text or icon on it
D) Hide the button in a submenu
14. What simple improvement would you suggest for a data entry process?
A) Reduce the character limit in all fields
B) Add automatic error checks
C) Remove any autofill options
D) Make all fields optional
Problem Solving
15. How would you prioritize tasks if you had multiple urgent deadlines?
A) Complete tasks randomly
B) Prioritize based on deadlines and impact
C) Start with the easiest tasks first
D) Ignore the deadlines
16. If you encounter a technical issue you've never seen before, what is your first step?
A) Ignore it
B) Attempt to solve it alone without any research
C) Research and seek guidance if necessary
D) Delay the task indefinitely
17. What would you do if a key team member suddenly leaves the project?
A) Abandon the project
B) Inform management and reassign tasks
C) Stop all work until they return
D) Handle all tasks alone
18. Which action could help reduce project costs while maintaining quality?
A) Cut down on all project resources
B) Replace quality materials with cheaper alternatives
C) Streamline processes and reduce waste
D) Increase team size significantly
19. What is the most effective way to handle user complaints?
A) Ignore them
B) Respond promptly and address issues
C) Blame the user for mistakes
D) Forward all complaints without response
Optimized Solutions for Complex Problems
20. Which approach would you take to simplify a complex task?
A) Break it down into smaller tasks
B) Increase its complexity
C) Ignore it
D) Complete it without planning
21. How would you make complex code more readable?
A) Add extensive comments
B) Increase the number of functions
C) Remove all comments and documentation
D) Obfuscate variable names
22. What is one way to improve a slow algorithm's performance?
A) Use caching and reduce redundancy
B) Increase its time complexity
C) Run it multiple times
D) Avoid testing
23. Which of these could help streamline cross-department communication?
A) Limit communication to one platform
B) Use regular, scheduled meetings and updates
C) Allow unrestricted communication on any topic
D) Limit communication to top management only
Teamwork
24. How do you ensure that team members align with project goals?
A) Provide clear instructions and check-ins
B) Allow complete independence without guidelines
C) Do not discuss project goals with the team
D) Set no specific goals for the team
25. What is an effective strategy for working with a difficult team member?
A) Ignore their input
B) Communicate openly to resolve issues
C) Avoid interacting with them
D) Ask them to leave the team
26. How should tasks be distributed within a team for maximum efficiency?
A) Randomly assign tasks
B) Assign tasks based on each member’s strengths
C) Only assign tasks to one person
D) Avoid delegating tasks
27. What helps maintain team morale during stressful times?
A) Offering support and encouraging feedback
B) Ignoring their concerns
C) Increasing workload
D) Limiting breaks
28. What is a constructive way to resolve conflicts between team members?
A) Ignoring the conflict
B) Facilitate open communication and mediate
C) Ask members to work separately
D) Escalate immediately to upper management
Openness to Change
29. How would you adapt to a new skill needed for a project?
A) Ignore the skill requirement
B) Take steps to learn it quickly
C) Delay the project
D) Ask someone else to do the task
30. How would you handle project changes affecting deadlines?
A) Ignore the changes
B) Plan and communicate new timelines
C) Continue on the original schedule
D) Avoid informing stakeholders
31. What step would help your team adopt new technology?
A) Provide training and support
B) Ignore feedback
C) Enforce immediate, unsupervised use
D) Leave adoption to each team member
32. What do you do to stay adaptable in the workplace?
A) Learn continuously and remain open to new ideas
B) Rely on past practices only
C) Avoid trying new approaches
D) Refuse to change established habits
33. If you realize a change in approach is necessary for success, you should...
A) Continue with the current method
B) Adapt your approach to fit the new needs
C) Delay the change
D) Ignore feedback
Attention to Detail
34. Which approach ensures accuracy before submitting work?
A) Skipping a review
B) Relying on memory
C) Using checklists and careful review
D) Ignoring details
35. Identify the error in the following Java code:
java
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public class Pattern {
public static void main(String[] args) {
for (int i = 0; i <= 5; i++) {
for (int j = 0; j <= i; j++) {
System.out.print("*");
}
System.out.print();
}
}
}
A) System.out.print() should be System.out.println()
B) The loop range is incorrect
C) Missing return statement
D) Incorrect variable usage
36. Identify the bug in the following code:
java
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public class AverageCalculator {
public static double calculateAverage(int[] scores) {
int total = 0;
for (int i = 0; i <= scores.length; i++) {
total += scores[i];
}
return (double) total / scores.length;
}
public static void main(String[] args) {
int[] scores = {90, 80, 70, 60};
System.out.println(calculateAverage(scores));
}
}
A) i <= scores.length should be i < scores.length
B) Missing return keyword
C) Incorrect loop variable
D) Error in array initialization
Communication Skills
37. Which format is most effective for a project update memo?
A) Outline major points and action items clearly
B) Avoid details
C) Use informal language
D) Do not provide any updates
38. What’s the best approach to explain a new policy to a team?
A) Communicate all details clearly and address questions
B) Keep information vague
C) Avoid answering questions
D) Skip explanations
39. How would you communicate complex technical details to a non-expert?
A) Use simple language and analogies
B) Use only technical jargon
C) Avoid explanations
D) Ignore their questions
40. What’s an effective way to tailor communication for different audiences?
A) Adjust style based on audience’s familiarity
B) Keep a single communication style
C) Ignore audience differences
D) Use only formal language
41. If you receive feedback on your communication style, what should you do?
A) Dismiss it
B) Reflect on it to improve
C) Avoid any changes
D) Ignore feedback
Answers
1) C) x = 7
2) B) 5% increase
3) C) 25
4) B) ₹1,000
5) C) 60 km/h
6) D) May
7) A) 5 cats
8) C) 37.5°
9) C) TKJP
10) B) West
11) B) Applying new and unconventional ideas
12) A) Adding a notes section for each task
13) B) Add clear labeling and color coding
14) B) Add automatic error checks
15) B) Prioritize based on deadlines and impact
16) C) Research and seek guidance if necessary
17) B) Inform management and reassign tasks
18) C) Streamline processes and reduce waste
19) B) Respond promptly and address issues
20) A) Break it down into smaller tasks
21) A) Add extensive comments
22) A) Use caching and reduce redundancy
23) B) Use regular, scheduled meetings and updates
24) A) Provide clear instructions and check-ins
25) B) Communicate openly to resolve issues
26) B) Assign tasks based on each member’s strengths
27) A) Offering support and encouraging feedback
28) B) Facilitate open communication and mediate
29) B) Take steps to learn it quickly
30) B) Plan and communicate new timelines
31) A) Provide training and support
32) A) Learn continuously and remain open to new ideas
33) B) Adapt your approach to fit the new needs
34) C) Using checklists and careful review
35) A) System.out.print() should be System.out.println()
36) A) i <= scores.length should be i < scores.length
37) A) Outline major points and action items clearly
38) A) Communicate all details clearly and address questions
39) A) Use simple language and analogies
40) A) Adjust style based on audience’s familiarity
41) B) Reflect on it to improve
