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Q0508
Junior Software Developer
OVERVIEW

Test Modules and Duration

SSC/N0506
SSC/N9001
SSC/N9002
SSC/N9003
SSC/N9004
SSC/N9005
Natural Language Options

120 minutes

120 minutes

English Only

Distribution of Marks
As mentioned in the Qualification Pack
Pass Criteria
70% Per NOS
Technology tools / Platforms Tested (Mandatory)
i) NA
ii)
iii)
iv)
Technology tools / Platforms Tested (Select any one)
i) C++
ii) Python
iii) Java
iv)
Infrastructure Requirements
As per standard list provided to Assessment
Centers
QP Specific Infrastructure Requirements (if any) Not Applicable specific to QP
i)
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

SSC/N0506 (Assist in performing software construction and software testing entry

level tasks in the IT Services Industry)
Q1. Which of the following is a unique string of numbers that identifies each
computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network?
A. IP Address
B. Port Address
C. Permanent Address
D. Media Access Control Address
Q2.
What will be the output of the below C++ code?
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main()
{
int x = 2, y = 0;
int a = x && y;
cout << a;
return 0;
}
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. Runtime Error

Q3.
The result of the operation (155 mod 9) is ________.
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B. 1
C. 2
D. 3

Q4.
Consider the following Algorithm:
(where 'n' is the number of array elements)
1. Set item = a[pos]
2. Repeat for j = pos to n-1
Set a[j] = a[j+1]
[End of loop]
3. Reset n = n-1
4. Display the Array elements
5. End
For which of the following purposes, can the algorithm be used?
A. To insert an element in the given position(pos) of the array "a"
B. To delete an element from the given position(pos) of the array "a"
C. To traverse the array "a" from the given position(pos)
D. To sort the array "a" in ascending order

Q5.
Choose the appropriate algorithm to solve the following problem:
You need to search an element 'ITEM' in the array 'DATA'. The process starts with a
comparison between the first element of the array 'DATA' and 'ITEM'. As long as a
comparison does not result in a success, the algorithm proceeds to compare the
next element of array 'DATA' and 'ITEM'. The process terminates when the list is
exhausted or a comparison results in a success.
Choose the correct option from below. (N is the number of array elements)
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A. IF LOC = N do ITEM NOT FOUND
SEARCH(DATA, N, ITEM, LOC)
1. Initialize counter set LOC=0
[Search for item]
2.

Repeat while LOC > N

2.1 IF DATA [LOC] = ITEM do

2.2
3.

Return LOC.
Set LOC=LOC+1

4.

END of LOOP

5. EXIT

B. IF LOC = N do ITEM NOT FOUND

SEARCH(DATA, N, ITEM, LOC)
1. Initialize counter set LOC=0
[Search for item]
2.

Repeat while LOC < N

2.1 IF DATA [LOC] = ITEM do

2.2
3.

Return LOC.
Set LOC=LOC+1

4.

END of LOOP

5. EXIT
C. IF LOC = N do ITEM NOT FOUND
SEARCH(DATA, N, ITEM, LOC)
1. Initialize counter set LOC=0
[Search for item]
2.

Repeat while LOC < N

2.1 IF DATA [LOC] = ITEM do

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2.2
3.

Return LOC.
Set LOC=LOC-1

4.

END of LOOP

5. EXIT

D. IF LOC = N do ITEM NOT FOUND

SEARCH(DATA, N, ITEM, LOC)
1. Initialize counter set LOC=0
[Search for item]
2.

Repeat while LOC = N

2.1 IF DATA [LOC] > ITEM do

2.2
3.
4.

Return LOC.
Set LOC=LOC+1
END of LOOP

5. EXIT

Q6.
Which of the following is not a valid test scenario for Performance testing of a
'Website'?
A. Check whether page load time is within acceptable range
B. Check whether CPU and memory usage under peak load condition is within
acceptable range
C. Check whether proper field labels are used while displaying error messages
D. Check the database query execution time

Q7.
In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the most
appropriate alternative from the given options to replace that part.
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Everyone of them know that he is more efficient than any other member in the
team.
A. Everyone of them know that
B. Everyone of them knew that
C. Everyone of them knows that
D. Every one of them know

SSC/N9001 (Manage your work to meet requirements)

Q1.
Among the following points what should an office employee follow to ensure tidiness
around his/her work area?
I. Establish daily, weekly and monthly cleaning procedures.
II. Implement a paper recycling program.
III. Have snacks and refreshments at the workspace.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A. Only (I)
B. Only (I) and (II)
C. Only (II) and (III)
D. All (I), (II) and (III)

Q2.
On a Monday morning, you enter the office and see that there is a lot of litter on the
office floor. What will be the most appropriate response?
A. Ignore the litter and do your job
B. Scold the cleaner for not doing his job
C. Call the cleaner and ask him to clean the office immediately and warn him not to
repeat such mistakes
D. Clean the office by yourself
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Q3.
Of all the following jobs what would be the correct order of priority for an office
employee?
I. Work on a new assignment that your boss has given you to complete in 3 days.
II. Complete a report which is due in 4 hours.
III. Work on a monthly report that is to be discussed in a week.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A. I - II III
B. III - II I
C. I - III II
D. II -I- III

Q4.
Below are given statements followed by two conclusions. Take the given statements
to be true, even if they contradict commonly known facts, and determine the
conclusion/s that logically follow/s from the statements.
Statements:
I. Some pants are trousers.
II. All the trousers are jeans.
Conclusions:
I. All the jeans are trousers.
II. Some pants are definitely jeans.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows
D. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

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Q5.
Amardeep was allotted a project which she would have completed in 5 days. But
she asked for help of her team member Shreya so that they could complete the
project within the deadline of 3 days. Determine the number of days that Shreya
would have taken to complete the same project alone.
A. 5 days
B. 5(1/2) days
C. 7 days
D. 7(1/2) days

SSC/ N9002 (Work effectively with colleagues)

Q1.
Which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the given statements?
Statement:
Akshay informed the client that the deadline of the project will not be met due to
lack of manpower.
Conclusions:
I. The process followed by Akshay's team was not efficient.
II. There were not enough members in the Akshay's team.

A. Only conclusion I follows.

B. Only conclusion II follows.
C. Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow.
D. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.

Q2.

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Which of the phrases given below should replace the underlined phrase to make the
sentence grammatically correct?
Preeti is tired as she is working since 6 o'clock in the morning.
A. she was working
B. she has been working
C. she have been working
D. she will be working

Q3.
Fill in the blank(s) with the most suitable option.
Sir, would you _____ if I send you the presentation tomorrow?

A. hate
B. agreed
C. mind
D. might

Q4.
Sheetal and Bhavnish are assigned a project together. Bhavnish was unable to
complete his part of work on time due to which Sheetal was unable to complete the
remaining work on time. Bhavnish was given a warning from their manager for the
same. What should he do?

A. He should talk to the manager and apologize for his mistake

B. He should blame Sheetal for the delay as the remaining work was assigned to her
C. He should try to talk to Sheetal and convince her to take the blame on both of
them
D. He should ignore the warning given by his manager

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Q5.
One of your team members is lazy and has a laid back attitude. What should you do
to make him an active team player?

A. You should scold him in front of other team members so that he gets
embarrassed
B. You should talk to him and motivate him to work hard in order to have
professional growth in the organization
C. You should ask your manager to terminate him for some days
D. You should ask other team members to timely humiliate him

SSC/ N9003 (Maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment)

Q1.
Which of the following should NOT be practiced in an office?

A.

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B.

C.

D.

Q2.
Which one of the following images is most unlike the other three?

A. (1)
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B. (2)
C. (3)
D. (4)

Q3.
You notice that one of your colleagues is in a lot of stress because of being
constantly bullied by another colleague. What should be the appropriate response
from your part?

A. Report the issue to the higher authority

B. You should ignore the matter as you have no role to play in it
C. You should discuss the matter with your colleagues
D. You should confront the bully by yourself

Q4.
What is the correct course of action to deal with hazards at workplace?
I. Spot the hazard
II. Make the changes
III. Assess the risks

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

A. I - II III
B. III - II I
C. I - III- II
D. III - II I

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Q5.
You are joining a new company and on the first day you find that there are no fire
exits from the office. Among the following points what is/are the most appropriate
thing to do:
I. Go to your supervisor and tell him about the problem and the necessity of fire
exits.
II. Search other exit ways that would be helpful during emergencies and inform
about it to everyone.
III. Register a complaint against the security department.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. Only (I)
B. Only (I) and (II)
C. Only (II) and (III)
D. All (I), (II) and (III)

SSC/ N9004 (Provide data/information in standard formats)

Q1.
You are required to submit a daily report in a tabular format. Which of the following
applications is most appropriate to create such tables?
A. Adobe Photoshop
B. Notepad
C. Corel Draw
D. MS Excel

Q2.
Study the following graph and determine the percentage decrease (approximate) in
number of work related fatal accidents from year 1975 to 2010.
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A. 25%
B. 37%
C. 59%
D. 73%

Q3.
Consider the following table that shows the percentage distribution of population of
five states A, B, C, D and E on the basis of poverty line and also on the basis of
gender and answer the question that follows.

What will be (approximately) the female population above poverty line for the state
B if the male population below poverty line for state B is 3.15 million?
A. 6 million
B. 6.2 million
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C. 6.39 million
D. 6.5 million

Q4.
Which of the following program can open a file with an .html extension?

A. Photoshop
B. Adobe reader
C. Mozilla Firefox
D. MS Access

Q5.
Which department is to be contacted regarding the issues related to database of a
website?

A. Analysis department
B. Design department
C. Development department
D. Content department

SSC/ N9005 (Develop your knowledge, skills and competence)

Q1.
You are stuck with some technical issues at an early stage of an important project,
in such a case to ensure the completion of project in the timelines you will:
A. leave the assignment by giving excuses and get it assigned to someone else
B. complete the assignment by managing the issues on your own
C. go through the books and surf the internet to resolve the issues
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D. get the help from your team members and seniors who are well versed with such
issues
Q2.
The assessment test of employees of a company gives all the information EXCEPT:
A. their performance
B. level of their knowledge
C. their skill set
D. their co-operation with team members

Q3.
Consider a technology that you are interested in learning but you do not have the
opportunity to apply this technology as a part of your current work. Which of the
following is the most suitable course of action that you can take in this case?

A. Learn by working on the technology during your free time

B. Consider employment opportunities in that domain with your learning goals
C. Ignore your interests and learning goals and stick to your work
D. Discuss with your manager if there is any requirement related to the technology

Q4.
To get a report on performance of employees, the testing criteria should NOT consist
of:

A. knowledge of employee
B. professional development of employee
C. range of skills of an employee
D. salary of an employee

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Q5.
In your company, there is a policy to test the performance of all the employees
every 6 months. By looking at your evaluation, you come to know about some of
your weak areas. What would you do then?

A. Claim that the evaluation is false and incorrect

B. Analyze your weak areas and try to improve on them
C. Ask for a re-evaluation
D. Blame your colleagues for your bad performance

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