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English 1. Select the word or phrase which best expresses the meaning of the given word. ACERBIC a) Bitter b) Coming first c) Basic d) Bland 2. Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. SUPERCILIOUS a) Haughty b) Humble c) Supersede d) Accept 3. Select the correct option that fills the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete. He has been ............ his excitement about going to the world cup. a) containing b) maintaining c) sustaining d) debating 4. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore - the errors of punctuation, if any) (A) Sasha is working/ (B) in the night / (C) and sleeps during the day (D) No error. a) (A) b) (B) c) (C)

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English

1. Select the word or phrase which best expresses the meaning of the given word.ACERBIC

a) Bitterb) Coming firstc) Basicd) Bland

2. Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.SUPERCILIOUS a) Haughtyb) Humblec) Superseded) Accept

3. Select the correct option that fills the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

He has been ............ his excitement about going to the world cup.a) containingb) maintainingc) sustainingd) debating

4. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore - the errors of punctuation, if any)

(A) Sasha is working/ (B) in the night / (C) and sleeps during the day (D) No error.a) (A)b) (B)c) (C)d) (D)

5. In the question a part of the sentence is italicized. Alternatives to the italicised part is given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative.

Please remember cleaning your shoes in the night.a) About cleaningb) To cleanc) For cleaningd) no improvement needed

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6. Choose the answer option that fills the blank(s) to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

After a hectic week in the city, as a relief from ______ pressures, Himalee plans to _____ on her long weekend.

(A) inveterate -- pique(B) urban -- rusticate(C) pent -- prate(D) neolithic -- venerate(E) laconic – slake

7. The sentences given in the question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

1. At the time, rich people lived in very big houses and many people worked in those houses. The day after Christmas was a good day to give the boxes to each worker, to say thank you to them and their families.2. Boxing Day is a holiday in Australia, Britain, New Zealand and Canada. Boxing Day is usually on 26th December.3. But when 26th December is a Sunday, Boxing Day is on 27th December.4. Today people don’t give boxes on Boxing Day. But they do celebrate Boxing Day with their families and friends.5. We don’t really know why the name of the holiday is Boxing Day. Some people think it is because many years ago, rich people gave Christmas boxes of food and clothes to the people working for them.

a) 15432b) 23514c) 35241d) 43215

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Logical Ability

1. Given signs signify something and on that basis, assume the given statements to be true and find which of the two conclusions I and II is/are definitely true. P + Q means P is greater than Q, P * Q means P is greater than or equal than Q, P = Q means P is equal to Q, P / Q means P is less than Q, P - Q means P is less than or equal to Q

Statements AX/AY, AW * AZ, AZ + AY Conclusions I. AW + AY

II. X/Za) Only conclusion I is trueb) Only conclusion II is truec) Neither conclusion I nor II is trued) Both conclusion I and II are true

2. In the following question three numbers are given which are inter-connected in some way. Select the option that bears an analogy similar to the main words.

21:51:15

a) 21:31:51b) 21:36:41c) 21:51:61d) 21:91:35

3. Choose the correct option.

From the given choices select the odd man outa) ADGb) BEHc) SUTd) KNQe) CFI

4. Choose the correct option.

If CONTRIBUTE is written as ETBUIRNTOC, which letter will be in the sixth place when counted from the left if POPULARISE is written in that code ?a) Lb) Ac) Id) D

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5. Choose the correct option.

3, 12, 48, 192, 768, _____a) 2868b) 2968c) 3072d) 3176

6. Choose the correct option.

Looking at a portrait of a man, Harsh said, "His mother is the wife of my father's son. Brothers and sisters I have none." At whose portrait was Harsh looking?a) His sonb) His cousinc) His uncled) His nephewe) None of these

7. Choose the correct option.

Siddharth and Murali go for jogging from the same point. Siddharth goes towards the east covering 4 km. Murali proceeds towards the west for 3 km. Siddharth tuns left and covers 4 km and Murali turns to the right to cover 4 km. Now what will be the distance between Siddharth and Murali?a) 14 kmb) 6 kmc) 8 kmd) 7 km

8. Choose the answer option that arranges the given set of words in the <b>'most'</b> meaningful order. The words when put in order should make logical sense according to size, quality, quantity, occurrence of events, value, appearance, nature, process etc.

1.Consultation 2.Illness 3.Doctor 4.Treatment 5.Recoverya) 2,3,1,4,5b) 2,3,4,1,5c) 4,3,1,2,5d) 5,1,4,3,2

9. The question consists of a problem question followed by two statements I and II. Find out if the information given in the statement(s) is sufficient in finding the solution to the problem.

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Problem Question: Is 200 the average (arithmetic mean) score in the CAT exams?

Statements: Half of the people who give the CAT exam,

a) Statement I alone is sufficient in answering the Problem Question.b) Statement II alone is sufficient in answering the Problem Question.c) Either of the statements taken individually are sufficient in answering the problem question.d) Both statements put together are sufficient in answering the problem question.e) Both the statements even put together are not sufficient in answering the problem

question.

10. Based on the given passage find out which of the statement can be inferred from the passage.

Efficiency is all right in its place, in the shop, the factory, the store. The trouble with efficiency is that it wants to rule our play as well as our work; it won’t be content to reign in the shop, it follows us home.

a) Efficiency can become all pervading.b) Efficiency does not always pay.c) Efficiency can be more of a torture than blessing.d) None of these

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Quantitative Ability (Technical)

1. Choose the correct option.

If log x + log y = log (x + y), then:a) x = yb) xy=1c) y = (x-1)/xd) y = x/(x-1)

2. Choose the correct option.(xn+yn) is divisible by (x-y):

a) for all values of nb) only for even values of nc) only for odd values of nd) for no values of n

3. Choose the correct option.The ratio of two numbers is 3:4 and their HCF is 4.Their LCM is:

a) 12b) 16c) 24d) 48

4. Choose the correct optionWhat will be the remainder when 1336 is divided by 2196?a) 0b) 1c) 12d) 2195

5. Choose the correct option.A company could advertise about its new product in 4 magazines, 3 newspapers and 2 television channels. But in a later move it decided to give advertisements in only 2 of the magazines, one of the newspapers and one the TV channels. In how many ways can they advertise their product?

a) 30b) 36c) 44d) None of these

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6. Choose the correct option.At a certain party the ratio of gents and ladies was 1 : 2. But when 2 gents and 2 ladies left the party, the ratio became 1 : 3. How many people were initially present in the party?

a) 12b) 15c) 18d) 24

7. Choose the correct option.The list price of an electric iron is Rs. 300. If two successive discounts of 15% and 10% are allowed, its selling price will be:

a) Rs. 229.50b) Rs.231.50c) Rs.232.50d) Rs. 234.50e) None of these

8. Choose the correct option.A certain sum of money at simple interest becomes Rs. 1062 in 2 years and Rs. 1183.50 in 3 years. What is rate of interest per annum?

a) 7%b) 6%c) 9%d) 5%

9. Choose the correct option.A man rows a boat at a speed of 5 km/hr in still water. Find the speed of a river if it takes him 1 hr to row a boat to a place 2.4 km away and return back.

a) 1 km/hrb) 6 km/hrc) 3 km/hrd) 4 km/hr

10. Choose the correct option.Three taps A, B and C can fill a tank in 12, 15 and 20 hours respectively. If A is open all the time and B and C are open for one hour each alternately, the tank will be full in:

a) 6 hrsb) 20/3 hrsc) 7 hrsd) 15/2 hrs

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Quantitative Ability (For MBA’s)

1. Choose the correct option.

The value of (loga n) / (log>ab n) is given by:a) 1 + loga bb) 1 + logb ac) loga bd) logb a

2. Choose the correct option.

In how many ways can a number 6084 be written as a product of two different factors?a) 27b) 26c) 13d) 14

3. Choose the correct option.

2x+y = 2*(2)1/2and 2x-y = 21/2, the value of x is:a) 1b) 2c) 3d) 4e) None of these

4. Choose the correct option.

The number of possible selections of one or more questions from 8 given questions, each question having an alternative, isa) 28-1b) 38-1c) 48-1d) None of these

5. Choose the correct option.

Find a whole number such that when one of its digit is erased, the resulting number is equal to one-ninth of the original number. The resulting number is also a multiple of 9.a) 90b) 83438

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c) 10125d) 70847

6. Choose the correct option.

The list price of an electric iron is Rs. 300. If two successive discounts of 15% and 10% are allowed, its selling price will be:a) Rs. 229.50b) Rs.231.50c) Rs.232.50d) Rs. 234.50e) None of these

7. Choose the correct option.

In a town the population grows at a simple rate of 10% in a decade and compounds from decade to decade. Find the population at the beginning of the 1970s if the population at the beginning of the 1990s is 3,63,000 people.a) 30,000b) 3,00,000c) 30,00,000d) 3,15,000

8. Choose the correct option.

A boat covers 40 km upstream and 90 km downstream in 5 hr. It can also cover 60 km upstream and 60 km downstream in 5 hr. The speed of the water current isa) 4 km/hrb) 5 km/hrc) 20 km/hrd) 25 km/hr

9. Choose the correct option.

If 33 untrained labourers can do a work in 15 days of 12 hr. each, how many trained labourers can do 50% more work in 11 days of 9 hr each ? (It may be assumed that it takes 2 trained labourers to do the work of 5 untrained labourers)a) 42b) 36c) 90d) 100

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10. Choose the correct option.

A rectangular courtyard 3.78 meters long and 5.25 meters wide is to be paved exactly with square tiles ,all of the same size. What is the largest size of the tile which could be used for the purpose?a) 14 cmb) 36 cmc) 90 cmd) 100 cm

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Personality

1. Among the given statements, select the statement with which you agree more.

a) I don't like to laugh loudly in public.b) I don't prefer concentrating upon more than one work at a time.

2. Among the given statements, select the statement with which you agree more.

a) I make people feel at ease.b) I never miss reading the newspaper.

3. Among the given statements, select the statement with which you agree more.

a) I don't like the idea of things changing around me.b) Doing one thing at a time can be pretty boring.

4. Among the given statements, select the statement with which you agree more.

a) I like to crack jokes with friends.b) I enjoy listening to old songs.

5. Among the given statements, select the statement with which you agree more.

a) Friends borrow various stuff from me.b) In a meeting, I tend to talk the most.

6. Among the given statements, select the statement with which you agree more.

a) I like to solve crosswords and puzzles in my free time. b) I imagine a lot of things in my free time.

7. Among the given statements, select the statement with which you agree more.

a) I sometimes feel I am not fully prepared to face the situation.b) I try not to be involved in more than one thing.

8. Among the given statements, select the statement with which you agree more.

a) I really enjoy taking rides in amusement parks or fairs.b) I nod my head while listening.

9. Among the given statements, select the statement with which you agree more.

a) One should not talk while eating.b) I listen without any bias to what the other person has to say.

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10. Among the given statements, select the statement with which you agree more.a) I am unable to sleep sometimes due to work pressure.b) I don't like changing frequently from one activity to another.

Personality

1. Choose an option for the following statements according to your view. Give your honest view. There is no right or wrong answer. Provide your first reaction. Do not spend too much time on any question.

I have been scolded for being talkative in class.a) Very Inaccurateb) Somewhat Inaccuratec) Neither accurate nor Inaccurated) Somewhat Accuratee) Very Accurate

2. Choose an option for the following statements according to your view. Give your honest view. There is no right or wrong answer. Provide your first reaction. Do not spend too much time on any question.

I look for proof before believing in anything.a) Very Inaccurateb) Somewhat Inaccuratec) Neither accurate nor Inaccurated) Somewhat Accuratee) Very Accurate

3. Choose an option for the following statements according to your view. Give your honest view. There is no right or wrong answer. Provide your first reaction. Do not spend too much time on any question.

I believe that a higher guiding force plays a role in my life.a) Very Inaccurateb) Somewhat Inaccuratec) Neither accurate nor Inaccurated) Somewhat Accuratee) Very Accurate

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4. Choose an option for the following statements according to your view. Give your honest view. There is no right or wrong answer. Provide your first reaction. Do not spend too much time on any question.

I am a moody person.a) Very Inaccurateb) Somewhat Inaccuratec) Neither accurate nor Inaccurated) Somewhat Accuratee) Very Accurate

5. Choose an option for the following statements according to your view. Give your honest view. There is no right or wrong answer. Provide your first reaction. Do not spend too much time on any question.

I generally watch TV in my free time.a) Very Inaccurateb) Somewhat Inaccuratec) Neither accurate nor Inaccurated) Somewhat Accuratee) Very Accurate

6. Choose an option for the following statements according to your view. Give your honest view. There is no right or wrong answer. Provide your first reaction. Do not spend too much time on any question.

I take frequent breaks from the task at hand to do other pending things.a) Very Inaccurateb) Somewhat Inaccuratec) Neither accurate nor Inaccurated) Somewhat Accuratee) Very Accurate

7. Choose an option for the following statements according to your view. Give your honest view. There is no right or wrong answer. Provide your first reaction. Do not spend too much time on any question.

It is better to do one thing properly than many things together.a) Very Inaccurateb) Somewhat Inaccuratec) Neither Accurate nor Inaccurated) Somewhat Accurate

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e) Very Accurate

8. Choose an option for the following statements according to your view. Give your honest view. There is no right or wrong answer. Provide your first reaction. Do not spend too much time on any question.

I often tend to give advice while listening to someone else’s problems.

a) Very Inaccurateb) Somewhat Inaccuratec) Neither Accurate nor Inaccurated) Somewhat Accuratee) Very Accurate

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Computer Fundamentals

1. Choose the correct answer.

Which key is used to type letters in capital?a) Ctrl Keyb) Ctrl Key + the letter keyc) Shift keyd) Shift key + the letter key

2. Choose the correct answer.

You have a high speed computer. However applications take a lot of time to load. What could be a possible reason?a) Less Memoryb) Less Hard Diskc) Power Supply Fluctuationd) Absence of CD ROM drive

3. Choose the correct answer.

It is an extension to the Serial ATA standard that enables SATA drives to be attached externally.a) eSATAb) SATA2c) ext-SATAd) PATA

4. Choose the correct answer.

Which of the following is not an Operating System (OS)?a) DOSb) Linuxc) Solarisd) Tenix

5. Choose the correct answer.

It is a self-contained operating environment that behaves as if it is a separate computer.a) C++b) Internetc) Virtual machined) Private network

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6. Choose the correct answer.

Which one of the following is not a linux shell?a) shb) bourne againc) kshd) ftp

7. Choose the correct answer.

You have a file with an extension pdf. Which of the following softwares is needed to open this file?a) MS Excelb) MS Wordc) Acrobat Readerd) Paint

8. Choose the correct answer.

Which one of the following is an email package?a) Microsoft Outlookb) NetNannyc) Microsoft Internet Explorerd) Microsoft Access

9. Choose the correct answer.

How do you find out what hardware devices are installed on your computer?a) Access the Device Managerb) Access the My Computer folderc) Access the Recycle Bind) Access the My Hardware folder

10. Choose the correct answer.

The average amount of time required to retrieve a quantity from its storage location is known as one of the following:a) Access vectorb) Execution timec) Access timed) None of these

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Computer Programming

1. Choose the correct answer.

Shravanti writes the following program:integer i = 0, j while ( i < 2 ) { j = 0;while ( j <= 3*i ) print jprint <i>blank space</i> j = j + 3}print \takes the cursor to the next linei = i + 1

What will be the output of the program?a) 0<br/>0 3b) 0 3<br/>0 3 6c) 0<br/>0 3 6<br/>0 3 6 9d) 0 3 6<br/>0 3 6 9<br/>0 3 6 9 12

2. Choose the correct answer.

Consider the following code:function modify(a,b) integer c,d = 2 c = a*d + breturn cfunction calculate( )integer a = 5, b = 20, cinteger d = 10c = modify(a, b);c = c + dprint c

Assume that a and b were passed by value. What will be the output of the function calculate( ) ?a) 80b) 40c) 32d) 72

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3. Choose the correct answer.

Smallest element of an array's index is called itsa) lower boundb) rangec) upper boundd) extraction

4. Choose the correct answer.

For a path to be Eulerian, which of the following conditions are necessary and sufficient?a) Degree of each vertex in the graph should be even.b) Degree of each vertex in the graph should be odd.c) The graph should have even edges.d) The graph should have odd edges.

5. Choose the correct answer.

A hash table can store a maximum of 10 records. Currently there are records in locations 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10. The probability of a new record going into location 2, with a hash function resolving collisions by lineara) 0.6b) 0.1c) 0.2d) 0.5

6. Choose the correct answer.

We have a max heap with n elements. We insert an element which is larger than all elements in the heap. Where will it be inserted?a) Top of the heapb) Bottom of the heapc) Somewhere in between the heap.d) Cannot be determined

7. Choose the correct answer.

A list is implemented as a singly linked link-list. The address of the first and last node are stored in variables <i>first</i> and <i>last</i>. Given the address of a node is given in the variable <i>node</i>, the element stored in the node can be accessed by the statement <i>node->data</i> and the address to the next node can be accessed by <i>node->next</i>. Yusuf writes

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the code to delete the first element from the linked-list. He writes the following function, where first and last are passed by reference.function deleteElement(first, last) if (first isequal null { print "List empty" }else{first = first->next }}

In which of the following scenarios will the code not work properly?a) When the list has no elementsb) When the list has a single elementc) When the list has two elementsd) It will work well in all possible cases.

8. Choose the correct answer.

Q is an empty queue. The following operations are done on it:ADD 5ADD 7ADD 46DELETEADD 13DELETEDELETEADD 10

What will be the content of Q after these operations. Front is marked by (F) and Rear is marked by (R).a) 10(R) 13(F)b) 5(R) 10(F)c) 13(R) 10(F)d) 10(R) 5(F)

9. Choose the correct answer.

Time complexity of linear search algorithm isa) O (log n)

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b) O (n)c) O(n^2)d) O(1)

10. Choose the correct answer.

Postfix form of ((A + B) * C - (D - E) ^ (F + G)) isa) AB + C * DE - FG + ^ -b) AB + C * DE - F - G + ^c) ABC + * DE - - FG + ^d) ^ - * +ABC - DE + FG

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Attention to detail

1. Two columns of words are provided in the question.

How many words are identical in both the columns?A )3b) 5c) 6d) 7

2. A list of words is given in the question. In the list, few consecutive terms are related to each other. Choose the answer option which contains words that are directly related to the previous word in the question. For example: car, mango, soldier, army, toy, food, potato. In this list, the word 'army' is directly related to 'soldier' and the word 'potato' is directly related to 'food'.

bone, dog, book, phone, chart, bag, sibling, family, tank, carrot, planet, moon, addition, plane, wings, waterfall, clock, tablet, border, cloth, sun, lightning, thunder, cattle, tea, board, drawer, hand, scissor, paper, telescope, shell, pocket, shore, basket, pencil, farm, grass, bicycle, kitten, house, statue, museum, swing, year, date, toast, jelly, jeep, chocolate, leaf, file, folder, dice, minute, season.

a) paper, diceb) grass, jellyc) border, housed) museum, family

3. Find out the number of times letter ' i ' occurs in the given list of letters.

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gnihkrkelillledhtmbvskrtinrginefngwdjfewiengjsirnkgdiicvkhmdiibfmlskniskkvdlswjn<br>calqsdktivmefkqkitvrdmndfwscgbmrinwiciwidwkcmwknidindkkooivnsjkebnwifigergng<br>nejnlqjxnjkvzamkhkswnqigekhiwnmbsnkdientgylejvbmtokksoofenfnlsikhlsgdgjerwbmfirftdl

a) 23b) 25c) 26d) 27

4. There are 20 sets of three numbers given below.

Identify the sets which contain duplicates, and count the total number of such sets.

a) 8b) 9c) 10d) 11

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5. Choose the correct option based on the information provided below.

How many students have scored between 62 - 86 percent?

a) 6b) 7c) 8d) 9

6. A set of rules is provided below. Answer the questions by following the rules and choose the correct answer option.

Three types of flooring materials can be used for renovation - wood, stone and tile. Rules for choosing the material are as follows:Wood flooring is used for houses with 2 or more bedrooms.Stone flooring is used for 1 or 2 bedroom houses.

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Tile flooring may be used along with wood flooring in houses with more than 4 bedroomsMore than 1 small kitchen must have tile flooring.Houses with a big and small kitchen require stone flooring.A big kitchen can either have tile or wood flooring.

Which flooring material will be used for a house with three bedrooms and a big kitchen?a) Tileb) Wood or Stonec) Stoned) Wood

7. Based on the information provided in the passage, choose the correct answer options for questions.

In the past two months, 560 people visited the monastery. A feedback form was distributed to every person at the entrance of the building.200 kids visited, but 50 left early and were unable to return the form. Out of 130 forms submitted, 30 were partially filled. 220 forms were given to teenagers, out of which 150 were returned. All of these forms were completely filled.90 adults completed the entire form and returned it, though 140 adults visited the monastery.The remaining forms that were not returned by people were reported as 'lost' in the form collection.

What are the total number of partially filled forms by kids?A )150b)50c) 30d) 90

8. The range of addresses and their respective delivery routes are provided in the passage. Carefully observe them, and choose the routes for addresses provided in questions.

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30 Cross Lane

a) Ab) Bc) Cd) D

9. Based on the information provided, choose the correct answer options for the following questions.

Arrange the names in increasing alphabetical order of first names.

a) 1, 5, 2, 4, 3b) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c) 1, 5, 4, 2, 3d) 1, 2, 4, 5, 3

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10. There are three columns provided below, along with codes for every parameter. For each question, choose the correct answer option that corresponds to the code mentioned in the columns.

Technology, 150 employees, 7 years

a) 10, 5, ab) 30, 5, dc) 24, 2, dd) 24, 2, b

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HR

1. What is the need for 'flexible' HR plans?

A) To adapt to changing skills and qualifications. b) To ensure that a diverse labor force is maintained at all times. c) To accommodate changes to senior management teams. d) To accommodate the rapidly changing environment in which organizations operate.

2. Can recruitment and selection of applicants be carried out in such a way that the 'best' or 'right' person will always be identified?

a) Yes.b) No.c) If managers use their intuition or gut feeling during the recruitment process.d) If the company invests enough money and time in the recruitment and selection process.

3. Which of the following is the best term to describe people who guide and suggest suitable learning experiences for their proteges:

a) Coachesb) Mentorsc) Line managersd) Department directors

4. 360 degree feedback is given to an employee by:

a) Supervisor and subordinates.b) Supervisor, subordinates, peers and suppliers.c) Supervisor, subordinates, peers and clients.d) Supervisor, subordinates, peers, customers, suppliers and self.

5. Human Resource Management is concerned with:

a) Payroll managementb) Recruitment and selectionc) Dimensions of peopled) Budgeting

6. The term 'organizational culture' refers to:

a) The social life that grows among the members of an organization and results in greater bonding among them, therefore aiding team work and building commitment.

b) The set of beliefs, values and learned ways of managing an organization that is reflected in its structures, systems and the approach to developing corporate strategy.

c) The amalgamation of different cultures, to which employees belong, into one culture.

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d) The level of sophistication that prevails among the management of the organization and affects their ability to think in complex ways.

7. The optimal utilization of Human Resources to achieve goals and objectives of a company is termed as:

a) Human Resource Planningb) Strategic Human Resource Managementc) Human Resource Developmentd) Human Resource Accounting

8. The definition of personality is:

a) Sum total of the ways in which an individual reacts with another.b) Sum total of the thoughts which an individual generates within himself about others.c) Sum total of feelings which an individual expresses verbally about others.d) Sum total of all negative behavior which an individual expresses about others.

9. Sympathy strikes are a form of:

a) Secondary strikesb) Boycottc) Primary strikesd) Lock-outs

10. Which one of the following involves the least complex application for HRIS?

a) Cheques preparationb) Performance planningc) Teletrainingd) High-flier tracking

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Marketing

1. Which type of advertising is required to market products in the maturity stage?

a) Persuasive advertisingb) Informative advertisingc) Reminder advertisingd) Comparative advertising

2. In 1977, Coca-Cola and IBM were thrown out of India. Under which environment can this situation be discussed?

a) Trade environmentb) Political-legal environmentc) Economic environmentd) Foreign policy measures

3. What are elderly, resigned, passive, concerned, resource constrained people, who are cautious consumers and loyal to favorite brands, known as?

a) Believersb) Striversc) Makersd) Strugglers

4. Which is the correct sequence of following steps of the marketing research process:<br>i. Defining the problem and research objective.<br>ii. Developing the research plan.<br>iii. Presenting the finding to management.<br>iv. Collecting the information. <br>v. Analyzing the information.

a) i, ii, iii, iv and vb) i, ii, iv, v and iiic) ii, iv, iii, i and ivd) i, iii, iv, ii and v

5. In BCG matrix, what is the term given to a company that operates in a high-growth market but has relatively low market share?

a) Question marks b) Stars c) Cash cows d) Dogs

6. Which type of problem solving do consumers adopt when they buy a brand they have purchased before?

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a) Limited problem solving (LPS) b) Routine problem solving (RPS)

c) Extensive problem solving (EPS)d) Any of the above

7. What are the group of firms that offer a product or class of products that are close substitutes for each other?

a) A companyb) A Firmc) An industryd) All of the above

1. In context to retailing, what is the phenomenon known as when you see a small Cafeacute; Coffee Day shop in a convenience store of a petrol pump?

a) Shop beyond shopb) Shop without shopc) Shop-in-shopd) None of the above

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UNIX

1. Which shell command can display each of the command line arguments one by one?

a) cat $*b) cat $[1-9]c) cat "$"[1-9]d) all of the above

2. Arrange boot block, super block, I-list and data block in the order in which they appear in UNIX system:

a) boot block, data block, super block and I-list.b) super block, boot block, data block and I-list.c) boot block, data block, I-list and super block.d) boot block, super block, I-list and data block.

3. How do you identify the type of file by context?

A) LsB) catC) fileD) who -type

4. Identify the earliest and most widely used shell that came with the UNIX system:

A) C shellB) Korn shellC) Bourne shellD) Smith shell

5. Which command sends the word count of the file infile to the newfile?

a) wc infile >newfileb) wc infile >> newfilec) wc infile | newfiled) wc newfile -> infile

6. Which command will be used with vi editor to delete the rest of the paragraph from current cursor position?

a) Xb) d*c) xxd) d}

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7. Select the command by which one can find all files owned by 'john' and lesser than 2000 blocks:

a) grep / -user eq john -size lt 2000 -printb) find / -user john lt 2000 - printc) find / (-user john -a - size - 2000 ) - printd) both a and b

8. How can a system administrator remove files from the user file system which have neither been accessed or modified in the last one year?

a) find - mtime + 365 | rmb) grep (/usr/*) - mtime +365 - exec rm;c) find / usr/* (- mtime + 365 - a - atime + 365 ) - exec rm{} ;d) find -name -mtime +365 | rm

9. Identify the statement which is correct about the signals system call:

a) It takes up three arguments.b) The third argument is a function call.c) The second argument is a pointer to a function.d) The first argument is an integer.

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SQL

1. Which of the following can be a valid column name?

a) #Subscription No.b) CustomerID_#1c) $tring_Addressd) 2_ConcatNo

2. Which of the following commands will not write to the rollback segment after deleting all the data from a table?

A) GRANTB) CASCADEC) TRUNCATED) DELETE

3. Which of the following SQL functions cannot operate on any datatype?

A) MINB) AVGC) LASTD) ROUNDE) SUM

4. Find the odd one out.

A) MERGEB) DELETEC) TRUNCATED) INSERT

5. Which of the following queries output names of all the employees from a table "Students", whose "grade" includes either of the substrings "AA" or "BB"?

a) SELECT stu_nameFROM Students WHERE grade='%AA%' || grade='%BB%'

b) SELECT stu_name FROM Students WHERE grade Like '%AA%' or grade Like '%BB%'

c) SELECT stu_name FROM Students WHERE grade= ='%AA%' or grade= ='%BB%'

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d) SELECT stu_name FROM Students WHERE grade Like '%AA%' || Like '%BB%'

6. A table "Travel" with column "tourID" as primary key is used to maintain the records by a tourism company. Which of the following SQL statements will have the index on "tourID" ignored?

a) Select tourID, source, destination from Travel where tourID = '11978'b) Select * from Travel where tourID = '11978'c) Select * from Travel where nvl(tourID, '00000') = '11978'd) Select 1 from Travel where tourID = '11978'

7. Which of the following tasks, a librarian can perform on the table book,after execution of the following command? GRANT SELECT ON books To librarianWITH GRANT OPTION;

a) Can only view records of table book.b) Can only grant permission to other users to view table book.c) Can view data as well as grant permission to other users to view table book.d) Can view records as well as grant all the permission to other users.

8. Which of the following statements is correct?

a) Foreign key can be defined on a combination of columns.b) The foreign key and referenced key can exist in the same table.c) Referential integrity is not defined in the child table.d) INTERSECTe) ALL UNION

9. Which of the following options is not a valid set operator in SQL?a) UNIONb) COMPLEMENTc) INTERSECTd) ALL UNIONe) All of the above are valid

10. Which line in the following query will generate an error:Line 1: SELECT LensType, Min (focalLength) 'Min.focalLength'Line 2: FROM Lens Line 3: WHERE LensType='Convex' Line 4: GROUP BY LensType;

a) Line 1

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b) Line 2c) Line 3 d) Line 4 e) This query will execute successfully

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JAVA

1. What will the output of the following code:public class bookTicket{public static void main(String[] args) {int fixAmt=0; try {char coach='B'; fixAmt=(int)coach } finaly { System.out.println(fixAmt); }}}

a) 66b) Compilation errorc) 0d) None of the Above

2. Given the following code, which statements are true? Class One { private int one_value1; protected int one_value2; int one_value3;}class Two extends One { int two_value;}

a) Objects of class Two have a field named one_value1.b) Objects of class Two have fields named one_value2 and one_value3.c) Objects of class Two have fields named one_value1 and one_value3.d) Objects of class Two have fields named one_value1 and one_value2.

3. Which one of these declarations is a valid method declaration?

a) void func {/* ... */}b) boolean func(void) {/* ... */}c) int func() {/* ... */}d) func(void) {/* ... */}

4. Which of the following is true about enumumerations?

a) An enum type cannot implement interfaces. b) It allows random access to all the elements stored in the collection. c) An enum type can define constructors. d) All of the above

5. Which of the following is a valid statement?

a) new int i=int();

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b) int i[]=new int[1];c) int i=new int[];d) new int i[]= int();

6. Which of the following statements is wrong? public class ques{ public static void main (String[] args) { public int X=0; final int Y=0; private int Z=0; //1 X=X++; //2 Y=Y++; //3 Z=Z++; //4 }}

a) 1b) 2c) 3d) 4

7. Which of the following is not a reserved keyword?

a) publicb) staticc) voidd) main

8. What will the output of the following code:public class sample { public static void main(String[] args) { int b=0; try {char c='0'; b=(int)c; } finally { System.out.println(b) }}}

a) 1b) 61c) 66d) Compilation Error

9. What will be the output of the following code? public class sample{ public static void main(String[] args)

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{float i=(float)(1/2)+ 3/2 + 0.1); System.out.println(i); }}

a) 1.1b) 1.6c) 2d) 2.1

10. Which of the following is not true in Java?

a) A class can only extend one class.b) The subclass of a non-abstract class can be declared as abstract.c) A final class cannot be abstract.d) A Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is host hardware depen

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C++

1. Comeau C/C++ comes with its own version of Standard C++ library called:

a) stdlibb) libcomoc) slibraryd) clibrary

2. Choose the correct statements regarding inline functions:1) It speeds up execution.2) It slows down execution.3) It increases the code size.4) It decreases the code size.

a) 1,3b) 2,4c) 1,4d) 2,3

3. Which of the following statements is incorrect about static data members?

a) Static data members of class cannot exist in the absence of object of the class.b) Keyword static should be included in the definition of static class variable at file scope.c) Static data members can be of void type.d) All of the above statements are incorrect

4. Choose the correct option for the following program fragment:void main( ) { int firstValue = 10 ; int &secondValue = firstValue ; cout << ++*(&secondValue) << &firstValue ; }

a) It will print 10 and the address of the variable firstValue.b) It will print 11 and the address of the variable firstValue.c) It will print 0 and the address of the variable firstValue.d) Results in run time error.

5. Which of the following statements is correct w.r.t. a class const method?

a) It cannot modify any of the class's data members.b) It can modify class's non-const public data members.c) It can modify class's non-const private data members.d) It can modify class's all non-const data members.

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6. A program returns _________ to the operating system, after its successful completion.

a) -1b) 0c) 1d) Nothing

7. The statements provided below are examples of:

1) class BCA: public Course and class Course: public Degree2) class BCA : pubic Degree, public Course

a) 1) Multilevel Inheritance2) Multiple Inheritance

b) 1) Multiple Inheritance2) Multilevel Inheritance

c) Both are example of Multiple Inheritanced) Both are example of Multilevel Inheritance

8. Which of the following is a valid escape code?

a) \pb) \qc) \rd) \s

9. Which of the following statements will open a existing file for editing in binary mode?

a) fstream file;file.open( "cplus.bin",ios::in|ios::app);

b) fstream file;file.open( "cplus.bin",ios::out|ios::binary);

c) fstream file;file.open( "cplus.bin",ios::binary);

d) fstream file;file.open( "cplus.bin",ios::binary|ios::app);

10. Which of the following options is the necessary condition for function overlaoding?

a) Overloaded functions must have different return types.b) Overloaded functions must have different return types as well as argument types.c) Overloaded functions must have different argument types.d) Overloaded functions must have same return types and different argument types.

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Mechanical Engineering

1. Choose the correct option.

For a thin walled tube, what is the the hoop stress? Assume p to be the internal pressure in the tube, din to be the internal diameter of tube, l to be the lengtha) p*din/(t)b) p*din/(2*t)c) p*din/(2*t^2)d) None of these

2. Choose the correct option.

If the absolute temperature of the cold reservoir is Tc and the temperature of the hot reservoir is Th, what is the Carnot efficiency?a) Tc/Thb) Th/Tcc) 1-Tc/Thd) 1-Th/Tc

3. Choose the correct option.

Gear X has 40 teeth, whereas Gear Y has 10 teeth. When Gear Y turns one revolution, how many revolutions will Gear X turn?a) –b) 4c) 2d) –

4. Choose the correct option.

For maximum discharge, what should be the angle of a triangular notch?a) 30 degreesb) 45 degreesc) 60 degreesd) 90 degreese) None of these

5. Choose the correct option.

What causes rat tail in casting?a) Insufficient clay in moulding sand

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b) Excessive heat in molten metalc) Excessively high temperature of molten metald) Low refractories of clay content of sande) None of these

6. Choose the correct option.

With the help of which process is steel produced from pig iron?a) Bessemer Processb) Cupola Processc) Both of the aboved) None of the above

7. Choose the correct option.

In a wheel and axle arrangement, the axle is turned with a speed of 5 metres/second. The diameter of the axle is 2 cm, whereas that of the wheel is 10 cm. At what speed will the wheel move?a) 1 m/secb) 25 m/secc) 5 m/secd) None of these

8. Choose the correct option

A work of 10KJ is performed to expand air adiabatically. What is the change in its internal energy?a) -16KJb) 8KJc) 16KJd) 32KJe) None of these

Mechanical Engineering (Applied)

1. Choose the correct answer.

The gas law PV/T= constant, is true for _____.a) Isothermal changesb) Neither isothermal nor adiabatic changesc) Both isothermal and adiabatic changes

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d) Adiabatic changes only

2. Choose the correct answer.

If the bucket is lowered with acceleration of 1.8 m/s2 the reaction at the bottom will be _____.a) 160Nb) 260Nc) 270Nd) None of the above

3. Choose the correct answer.

The neutral axis in curved beams _____.a) Lies at the bottom of the beamb) Lies at the top of the beamc) Coincides with the geometric axisd) Does not coincide

4. Choose the correct answer.

The property of a fluid which determines its resistance to shearing stresses is called _____.a) Viscosityb) Compressibilityc) Surface tensiond) None of the above

5. Choose the correct answer.

Normal heptane content in a fuel for S.I. engine _____.a) Does not affect auto-ignitionb) Accelerates auto-ignitionc) Retards auto-ignitiond) None of the above

6. Choose the correct answer.

The maximum pressure in a miniature boiler is _____.a) 1 Kg/cm2b) 15.5 Kg/cm2c) 25.2 Kg/cm2d) 6.9 Kg/cm2

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7. Choose the correct answer.

Shape of an ideal thermometer should be _____.

a) Cubicalb) Rectangularc) Sphericald) Cylindrical

8. Choose the correct answer.

What will be the locus of a point on a thread unwound from a cylinder?a) Involuteb) Circlec) Straight lined) Helix

9. Choose the correct answer.

Hardness of cementite is of the order of _____ BHN.a) 200b) 500c) 1400d) 1800

10. Choose the correct answer.

Which of the following is a group incentive plan?a) Stanlon planb) Rowan planc) Bedaux pland) None of the above

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Civil Engineering

1. Choose the correct option.

Which of the following is the most durable varnish?a) Water varnishb) Spirit varnishc) Turpentine varnishd) Oil varnishe) None of these

2. Choose the correct option.

In soils possessing low bearing capacity, what is the type of foundation generally provided?a) Column footingb) Grillage footingc) Mat footingd) Raft footinge) All of the above

3. Choose the correct option.

Rankine's deflection angle in minutes is obtained by multiplying the length of chord by ________________________

a) degree of the curveb) square of the degree of the curvec) inverse of the degree of the curved) none of these

4. Choose the correct option.

The unit of moments inertia of an area isa) kg/mb) kg/m2

c) m4

d) m4

e) kg-m2

5. Choose the correct option.

Where is the shear force maximum in a three hinged arch?

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a) maximum at crownb) maximum at springingc) maximum at quarter pointsd) it varies with slope

6. Choose the correct option.

When does uniform flow occur?a) size and shape of the cross section in particular length remains constantb) size and shape of cross-section changes along a lengthc) frictional loss in the particular length of the channel is more than the drop in its elevationd) frictional loss in the particular length of the channel is less than the drop in elevation

7. Choose the correct option.

Dried sewage after treatment is used as ____________a) Fertilizerb) building materialc) chemical for lowering B.O.Dd) base material for paints

8. Choose the correct option.

Evaporation from the surface of reservoir is be minimized by sprinkling __________a) Spiritb) Hydrochloric acidc) Acetyl alcohold) Methanee) None of the above

9. Choose the correct option.

For a base failure of a slope, what is the value of depth factor (Df)?a) Df = 1b) Df > 1c) Df < 1d) None of these

10. Choose the correct opion.

Which of the properties of Di-calcium silicate (C2S) is true?a) It hardens rapidly

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b) It generates less heat of hydrationc) It provides less ultimate strength to cementd) It hydrates rapidlye) It has less resistance to sulphate attack

Civil Engineering (Applied)

1. Choose the correct option.

If the payments of annuity continue for indefinite period, it is known as _____.a) Perpetual annuityb) Permanent annuityc) Annuity installmentd) Regulated annuitye) Uniform annuity.

2. Choose the correct option.

Lead poisoning occurs when the lead content in water exceeds _____.a) 0.05 ppmb) 0.15 ppmc) 0.25 ppmd) 0.5 ppm

3. Choose the correct option.

Aerated cement is produced by the addition of _____.a) Sodium silicateb) Copper sulphatec) Powdered aluminiumd) Zinc sulphatee) None of the above

4. Choose the correct option.

Usually the thickness of floor slabs for buildings is not less than _____.a) 5cmb) 9cmc) 21cmd) 27cme) 35cm

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5. Choose the correct option.

Foundation for building on sandy soils must have a depth of at least _____.a) 0.2mb) 0.5mc) 0.8 to 1md) 1 to 5m

6. Choose the correct option.

The strain energy stored in simply supported beam of span 'l' and flexural rigidity EI due to a ceratral concentrated loas W is _____.a) W2l2/84EIb) W2l2/48EIc) W2l3/98EId) W2l3/96EI

7. Choose the correct option.

The maximum super elevation on hill roads should not exceed _____.a) 1%b) 3%c) 5%d)10%

8. Choose the correct option.

Which of these are the bearings used to support axles of rolling stocks?a) Bush bearingsb) Needle bearingsc) Ball bearingsd) Roller bearingse) Journal bearings

9. Choose the correct option.

In roof trusses, the horizontal beam spanning between the two adjacent trusses is known as _____.a) Principal rafterb) Purlinc) Common rafterd) All of these

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10. Choose the correct option.

What does the strength of a beam section depend on?a) Its lengthb) Its sectional modulusc) Distance of its base from N.A.d) Its sectional area

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Electrical Engineering (Applied)

1. Choose the correct answer.

At which point does a hollow sphere of charge not produce an electric field?a) Interior pointb) Surface pointc) Outer pointd) None of these

2. Choose the correct answer.

Capacitance reactance is more when _____.a) Capacitances is less and frequency of supply is lessb) Capacitance is less and frequency of supply is morec) Capacitance is more and frequency of supply is more

Capacitance is more and frequency of supply is less

3. Choose the correct answer.

The demagnetization component of armature reaction in a D.C. generator _____.a) Reduces generator e.m.f.b) Reduces interpoles flux densityc) Increases armature speedd) Results in sparking trouble

4. Choose the correct answer.

The efficiency of a welding motor generator is usually in the range of _____.a) 90-95%b) 85-90%c) 50-60%d) 40-45%

5. Choose the correct answer.

Life of the Edison cell is at least _____.a) Five yearsb) Eight yearsc) Seven yearsd) Ten years

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6. Choose the correct answer.

Where is one of the super-thermal power stations being located?a) Panipatb) Haridwarc) U.P.d) Farraka

7. Choose the correct answer.

Belt conveyer can be used to transport coal at inclinations upto _____.a) 30 deg;b) 40 deg;c) 45 deg;e) 80 deg;

8. Choose the correct answer.

Which meter has the best accuracy?

a) Rectifier typeb) Moving-coilc) Moving-irond) Thermocouple

9. Choose the correct answer.

Non-linearities can be _____.a) Incidentalb) Linearisedc) Either incidental or intentionald) Intentional

10. Choose the correct answer.

Why are spacers provided between adjacent coils?a) to insulate the coils from each otherb) to provide free passage to the cooling oilc) both (a) and (b)d) none of the above

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Accounts Payable

1. Which of the following can be processed using a NON-PO approach if provided in company policy?

a) Stationery items.b) Direct material used in manufacturing.c) Royalty fees.d) A and C.

2. Which of the following is the most beneficial payment term from the point of view of a company?a) 3.5% discount if payment is made within 10 days from the invoice date.b) 45 days from the invoice date.c) 1% discount if payment is made within 15 days from the invoice date.d) 30 days from the invoice date.

3. Is it advisable for a company to process any NON-PO for a product/category for which a purchase order can be issued?a) There is no such concept of a Non PO.b) Yes.c) No.d) Depends on the criticality of the payment.

4. Is it possible to have an invoice number for a NON-PO based processing?a) No.b) Yes.c) There is no such concept of a Non PO.d) Has no impact on processing.

5. Which of the following can be a potential risk which may result from a Two way matching process?a) Payment for goods of quality as listed in purchase order.b) Payment for goods as per the price listed in purchase order.c) No risk is involved in two way matching process.d) Payment is made for goods not received.

6. What would be the discount amount on invoice of Rs. 15,000/- having a payment term of 1/10, Net 20 days from the invoice date if invoice date is 15th March 2010 and payment is made on 27th March 2010?a) Rs. 150/-b) Rs. 1,500/-c) No discount.d) Rs. 75/-

7. An employee has submitted an expense report of Rs. 20,000/- for his official visit to Kanpur. Out of the total claim, Rs. 5,000/- were incurred on grocery items for employee's self use. Should the employee classify the difference between personal and official expenses while submitting the expense report?

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a) Yes, every employee has a responsibility to disclose the true amount and nature of expense while claiming any reimbursements.

b) Should discuss with the approver and agree on 50% reimbursement for personal expenses.c) Employee believes that he should be compensated for his extra efforts which he had put while

at Kanpur and hence claiming extra Rs. 5,000/- is fine.d) No, as his total reimbursement would get reduced to Rs. 15,000/-.

8. A supplied 10 pieces of mobile for Rs. 15,000/- offering a trade discount of 20%. Freight of Rs. 2,500/- is not part of Rs. 15,000/-. The delivered price of all mobiles including freight assuming a cash discount of 5% is:a) Rs. 13,900/b) Rs. 13,775/-c) Rs. 13,750/-d) Rs. 13,450/-

9. Inter-company Payment Run may be performed:a) To settle invoices between any two different companies.b) To settle invoices between any two different companies located in different states.c) To settle invoices between different group companies of a single company.d) To settle invoices between any two companies through electronic mode.

10. Which of the following countries follow the system of VAT?a) Canada.b) Canada.c) Norway.d) All of the above.

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Accounts Payable

1. Which of the following may represent the highest credit rating given by a well known credit rating agency like Standard and Poor?a) AA-b) A+c) AA+d) AAA

2. Sakshi has issued an invoice of Rs. 1,000/- on 5th June 2010 with a payment term of 2.5/5 days, Net 15 days. How much money would Sakshi be receiving if payment is made by the customer on 8th June 2010?a) Rs. 1,000/-b) Rs. 750/-c) Rs. 1,250/-d) Rs. 500/-

3. Which of the following is a common sales order type?a) Sales contract.b) Service description.c) Quote.d) A and C.

4. W Ltd. follows a policy of writing off bad debts every three months based on the following criteria: a) 10% of accounts receivables with an aging period of 120 days - current amount of receivables under this category: Rs. 1,20,000/- b) 5% of accounts receivables with an aging period of 90 days - current amount of receivables under this category: Rs. 2,80,000/- c) 2% of accounts receivables with an aging period of 60 days - current amount of receivables under this category: Rs.5,00,000/- Based on the amount to be written off, following approvals shall be required: A) Accounts receivables supervisor - Rs. 10,000 to 15,000/- B) Accounts receivables manager - Rs. 15,001 to 25,000/- C) Accounts receivables head - Rs. 25,001 to 50,000/- How much bad debt would be written off under 90 days category of accounts receivables as mentioned above?a) Rs. 10,000/-b) Rs. 22,000/-c) Rs. 14,000/-d) Rs. 12,000/-

5. Equifax represents which of the following:a) Fax machine manufacturer.b) Equity raising firm.c) Credit rating agency.d) Fax machine manufacturer listed on Nasdaq.

6. Which of the following information should normally be available for a customer in an ERP?a) Country.b) Address.c) State.

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d) Both A and B.e) All of the above.

7. Categorizing a company's accounts receivable into classifications such as current, 1-30 days past due, 31-60 days past due, 61-90 days past due is known as:a) Aging of Accounts Receivable.b) Staging of Accounts Receivable.c) Accounts Receivable classification.d) Accounts Receivable groups.

8. ABC sold goods worth Rs. 27,000/- with credit terms of 2/10, net 60 on 1st July 2010. On 6th July 2010, the customer returned Rs. 3,500/- worth of goods. How much should ABC expect from the customer if he pays on 8th July 2010?a) Rs. 23,500/-b) Rs. 26,460/-c) Rs. 23,030/-d) Rs. 22,960/-

9. Ajay has received a purchase order of Rs. 15,000/- from M/s TBL Ltd. In order to ensure internal compliance, Ajay is required to issue a sales order against every purchase order received. Now while booking the sales order in the system, which of the following fields shall be required to be populated by him?a) Customer name.b) Quantity.c) Purchase order number against which sales order is issued.d) All of the above.e) A and B.

10. A is a part of credit management team at XYZ Corp. He prepares reports on the financial status/receivable status of various existing customers. While performing such checks, he observes that a customer A has been constantly delaying payments. What course of action can he suggest to the management to reduce the possibility of any loss?1. Suggest not to deal with the customer any longer.2. Suggest to consider a reduction in the credit period extended to the customer.3. Suggest to consider a reduction in the credit limit extended to the customer.4. All of the above.5. B and C.

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Finance and Accounting

1. Treatment of items of capital expenditure as revenue expenditure is a typical case of:a) Error of Commission.b) Error of Principal.c) Error of Submission.d) None of the above.

2. Mr. G sold goods to M in cash:a) Sales A/c Dr to M A/cb) M A/c to Sales A/cc) Sales A/c Dr to Cash A/cd) Goods A/c to Cash A/c

3. It is on the basis of the going concern concept that the assets are always valued at market price.a) Trueb) Falsec) Sometimes trued) Sometimes false

4. The term leverage refers to the process of spreading ______ exposure across different investment opportunities.a) Lossb) Profitc) Riskd) Security

5. C Company sold a machine for Rs. 10,000 that it had used for several years. The machine cost Rs. 23,000, and had accumulated depreciation of Rs. 8,000 at the time of sale. What will be reported on the income statement for the sale of the machine?a) gain of Rs.2,000 b) loss of Rs.5,000c) loss of Rs.13,000 d) gain of Rs.15,000

6. What is the opening balance of profit and loss account?a) Net profitb) Net lossc) Gross profitd) Opening stock

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General Accounting

1. The total of the debit and credit side of Mr. R were Rs. 15000 and Rs. 5000 respectively. The difference was transferred to suspense a/c. Later it was found that the total of purchase returns book was carry forward as Rs. 2500 instead of Rs. 2000.The balance of suspense account after rectification of this error will be:

a) Rs. 17,500b) Rs. 7,000c) Rs. 17,000d) Rs. 7,500

2. Which of the following does not fall under the general category of intercompany transactions?a) Shares and debentures.b) Intellectual Property.c) Bank loans and debt.d) Services.

3. After closing all revenue and expense accounts, ABC Company had a debit balance in its Income

account of Rs. 56,000. The proper entry to record the closing of the Income Summary account would be:

a) Revenue Dr., Income Summary Cr. Rs. 56000.b) Retained Earnings Dr., Income Summary Cr. Rs. 56000.c) Expenses Dr., Retained Earnings Cr. Rs. 56000.d) Expenses Dr., Revenue Cr. Rs. 56000.

4. If the U.S. dollar entity has 1,000,00 of Euro-denominated debt, and the rate changes from 1 = $.149 to 1 = $.158 during the year, what is the foreign exchange gain or loss?

a) Loss of 9000b) Loss of $9000c) Profit of 9000d) Profit of $9000

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Electronics and Semiconductor

1. Choose the correct answer.

Convert (1010)2 to its 8421 BCD equivalent-a) 00001010b) 00010000c) 10100000d) none of these

2. Choose the correct answer

The logic realized by the circuit shown in the fig-<img src='figures/setI/I.12.GIF' width='450' align='center'>a) AC + B'C'b) BC + B'C'c) AB + A'Cd) BC + A'Ce) None of these

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3. Choose the correct answer

In the figure shown below, assuming the flip flop was initially cleared and then clocked for 6 pulses, the sequence at the Q output will be-<img src='figures/setM/M.14.GIF' width='300' align='center'>a) 010000b) 011001c) 010010d) 010101e) None of these

4. Choose the correct answer

Identify the logic function being realized by the given CMOS gate<img src='figures/setA/A.24.GIF' width='300' align='center'>a) ((D.A)' +(B.C)')'b) (D+A.(B+C))'c) ((D+A).(B+C))'d) (D +A.B.C)

5. Choose the correct answer.

Determine the power supplied by the 2-amp current source in the circuit shown in the below figure<img src='figures/setC/C.10.GIF' width='525' align='center'>a) 25.33 Wb) 35.33 Wc) 45.33 Wd) 55.33 We) None of these

6. Choose the correct answer.

In the following circuit, for what condition is the output independent of frequency?<img src='figures/setH/H.11.GIF' width='450' align='center'>a) C1 = C2

b) R1C1 = R2C2

c) R1C2 = R2C1

d) C1= C2, R2 = 0e) None of these

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7. Choose the correct answer.

In the given circuit, if &#956;nCox (W/L)n = &#956;pCox (W/L)p= 1mA/V2 & Vtn = &ndash;Vtp = 1V & &#955; = 0, find Vo for Vl = 0<img src='figures/setB/B.2.GIF' width='375' align='center'>a) 0Vb) 1.25Vc) 2.5Vd) 5V

8. Choose the correct answer.

The maximum resistor ratio required by a 12-bit D/A converter utilizing a binary-weighted resistor network is-a) 1024b) 512c) 2048d) 4096e) None of these

9. Choose the correct answer.

The state diagram given below can be reduced to-<img src='figures/setD/D.13.GIF' width='450' align='center'>a) figure ab) figure bc) figure cd) None of these

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Telecommunications

1. Choose the right answer.

An FM wave having modulation index 6 and modulating frequency 1 kHz has frequency deviation D. If D is the Nyquist rate of signal m(t) which amplitude modulates a carrier of frequency 1 MHz, then the upper sideband (USB) in AM wave extends upto _____.a) 100.3 kHzb) 1.003 MHzc) 100.6 kHzd) 1.006 MHz

2. Choose the right answer.

The Nyquist rate for sampling a band-limited analog signal is 10 kHz. The highest frequency present in the signal is _____.a) 20 kHzb) greater than 20 kHzc) 5 kHz

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d) greater than 5 kHz

3. Choose the right answer.

If R, G, L and C implies resistance, conductance, inductance and capacitance per unit length respectively, then which of the following represents the equivalent circuit of a transmission line?a) R, G in series and L, C in parallelb) R, C in series and L, G in parallelc) G, C in series and L, R in paralleld) R, L in series and C, G in parallel

4. Choose the right answer.

In an antenna array, field from the array is maximum in a direction for which the progressive phase difference is _____.a) 0o

b) 60o

c) 90o

d) 180o

5. Choose the right answer.

A hybrid-T is to be used as duplexer. Which of the following represents the correct connections of microwave source, antenna, transmitter and matched load?a) Source and load on collinear ports, antenna on E-arm and transmitter on H-arm.b) Transmitter and load on collinear ports, antenna on H-arm and source on E-arm.c) Source and transmitter on collinear ports, load on H-arm and antenna on E-arm.d) Source and load on collinear ports, antenna on H-arm and transmitter on E-arm.

6. Choose the right answer.

In a uniform plane wave, E/H = _____.a) &radic;&mu;/&epsilon;b) &radic;&epsilon;/&mu;c) &radic;&mu;&epsilon;d) 1/&radic;&mu;&epsilon;

7. Choose the right answer.

The boundary conditions at the interface between two dielectrics in an electric field are _____.a) Dnormal = 0; Enormal = 0b) Dnormal = 0; Etangentia = 0

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c) Dtangential = 0; Enormal = 0d) Dtangential = 0; Etangentia = 0

8. Choose the right answer.

The net magnetic flux emerging from any closed surface is _____.a) Constantb) Zeroc) Unityd) Infinity

9. Choose the right answer.

A planar LED is fabricated from GaAs with nx = 3.5. If the transmission factor at crystal-air interface is 0.7, determine the optical power emitted as a percentage of internal optical power.a) 0.71%b) 1.43%c) 7.10%d) 14.30%

10. Choose the right answer.

Higher frequencies are preferred in radars because _____.a) they produce better echoesb) smaller targets can be detectedc) smaller antennas can be usedd) all of the above

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Molecular Biology

1. Which of the following enzymes helps in the unwinding of DNA strands?a. Primaseb. Helicasec. Ligased. Polymerase

2. How many amino acids together make a codon?a. Twob. Threec. Fourd. Six

3. Which of the following amino acids is the first amino acid incorporated in a protein synthesized in prokaryotes?

a. N-Formylmethionineb. Methioninec. Formyl-cysteined. Cysteine

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4. Which type of restriction enzymes cleaves at sites remote from recognition site?a. Type Ib. Type IIc. Type IIId. Type IV

Biochemistry

1. Which of these amino acids contains sulphur?a. Methionineb. Tryptophanc. Threonined. Serine

2. The reverse reaction of which of the following steps in the glycolysis pathway is catalyzed by a different enzyme in gluconeogenesis?

a. 3- Phosphoglycerate to 2-Phosphoglycerateb. Glucose-6-phosphate to Fructose-6-phosphatec. Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate to 1,3- Bisphosphoglycerated. Fructose-6-phosphate to Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate

3. A nucleotide constitutes of _________.a. Nucleoside and phosphate groupb. Pyrimidine and H+ ionc. Purine and phosphate groupd. Purine and sugar

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4. Which of the following pairs of carbohydrates are epimers?a. Glucose and Galactoseb. Ribulose and Ribosec. Glucose and Fructosed. Erythrose and Threose

Lab Chem

1. Which of the follwing steps is not a part of downstream processing?a. Filtrationb. Centrifugationc. Agitationd. Sedimentation

2. Which of the following is not a principle of chromatography?a. Ion-exchangeb. Size Exclusionc. Affinityd. Radiolabelling

3. Which of the following metals cannot be used in the affinity chromatography column for the purification of histidine containing proteins?

a. Coboltb. Nickelc. Copperd. Gallium

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4. Which of the following is the correct order of the components involved in the process of mass spectrometry?

a. Ionizer-Analyzer-Detectorb. Detector-Ionizer-Analyzerc. Analyzer-Ionizer-Detectord. Ionizer-Detector- Analyzer

Chemistry

1. Calculate the Vant Hoff Factor of [Pt(NH3)4Cl2]Cl2a. 2b. 3c. 4d. 8

2. In which of the following molecules, the central atom does not have sp2 hybridization?a. Aluminium chlorideb. Silicon chloridec. Sulphur dioxided. Sulphur trioxide

3. For gaseous reaction, A + B -------> 2C + D, most favoured conditions are:a. low temperature & high pressureb. high temperature & low pressurec. high temperature & high pressured. low temperature & low pressure

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4. Which of the following is not true about SN2 reaction mechanism?a. These are second order reactions.b. Reaction occurs via a carbocation intermediate.c. Complete inversion takes placed. The order of reactivity is: Methyl > 1o > 2o > 3o

Bharti-English

1. Can you tell me _____ the barber shop is?

a) Whereb) Wearc) Wared) Were

2. What is the opposite of ‘Heavy’

a) Lightb) Easyc) Toughd) Bulky

3. Choose the word that means the same as ‘lengthy’

a) Tall

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b) Thinc) Longd) Short

4. The house was full of young people and some were ______ TV. a) Seeingb) Lookingc) Watchingd) Viewing

5. _______ were you with last night?

a) Howb) Whatc) Whod) Where

7. One day, Amit’s scooter broke down. The scooter was golden and had red heart shapes on it. He needed a new scooter to go to school and play on. His mother took him to the toy shop to buy a new scooter where he really liked a purple one with blue stars on it. He also saw other purple ones with red hearts, and pink hearts and golden stars. His mother liked the purple one with golden stars the best.

Which scooter did Amit originally have?

a) Golden scooter with red heart shapes on itb) Golden scooter with pink heart shapes on itc) Purple with blue stars on itd) Purple with golden stars on it

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SJT Retail : For all the questions within this module please select two answer options - the most effective and least effective ways of dealing with the situation, as per you.

1. You are a manager at a clothes showroom. An executive comes and tells you that a customer is insisting on a specific brand, which the store does not have. You recognize that the customer has come for the first time to your store. You will:

a) Tell the lady that the brand is generally not available in the city.b) Suggest alternative brands.c) Tell the lady she should look for an alternate brand.d) Show her other better brands from your showroom. e) Ask the lady to check back in a few days to see if a new stock has come.

2. You are the manager at a supermarket. The cashier comes to you with a case where the aisle displayed a wrong price of a product. This is causing a lot of chaos at the cash counter. Which of the following actions will you do first?

a) Talk to the customer waiting at the cash counter.b) Reprimand an executive in front of the customers for putting up incorrect information. c) Put a board at the cash counter with correct price of productd) Let the cashier take a call on how to manage it.

3. A customer has been browsing the clothes section for a long time and has taken out a lot of clothes. You think she is waiting for someone and just generally browsing the store without any intention of purchasing anything. It is inconveniencing the other customers as they can’t find what they are looking for. You will:

a) Go to the person and suggest she check out another section where there is a sale. b) Get a couple of executives to start folding the clothes the customer has unfolded. c) Go the person and ask her if she is looking for something specific. That might make her go

elsewhere if she is not seriously looking.d) Ignore the lady and tend to the new customers to show them the complete variety.