Decision Making

1.2 Practice Questions

Directions for questions 1 to 5: Study the given information carefully & answer the
questions that follow:
Following are the conditions for selecting a candidate in an organization.
The candidate -
i. Should be 12th pass and should have obtained 60% in the exam.
ii. should not be less than 21 years of age & should not have crossed an age of 30
as on 1.7.2016
iii. Must be a graduate in any stream with minimum of 55% marks.
iv. Should have a diploma or a degree or a certificate in Computer Science.
In the case of a candidate who fulfils all conditions except –
A. (iii) above but should be a post-graduate, case can be referred to Faculty Head
(FH).
B. (iv) above but he/she has studied Computer Science as one of the subjects in
their graduation, then the case may be referred to Department Head (DH).
In every question that follows, details of a candidate have been given
followed with a question and possible 5 course of actions. We are required to
select a course of action that applies to the man/woman’s candidature. All the
given cases are discussed on the date 1.11.2016-
1. Mutthuswami is an Arts graduate with 58% marks. He got 73% marks in class 12th
exam with non-medical. His date of birth is 22.9.1990.
A) If the case will be referred to Faculty Head.
B) If case is to be referred to Department Head.
C) If the candidate would be selected
D) If the candidate won’t be selected
E) If the given information is insufficient to answer the question
Solution: Option E
Explanation: Since the information is about education in Computer Science is not
given,so no decision can be taken.
2. Rohit passed his BA degree in 2nd class with 58% marks and +2 class in first class
with 69% marks. He did his diploma in computer science. His age will be 34 in Nov.
2020.
A) If the case will be referred to Faculty Head.
B) If case is to be referred to Department Head.
C) If the candidate would be selected
D) If the candidate won’t be selected
E) If the given information is insufficient to answer the question

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Sol: Option C
Explanation: The person satisfies all the conditions given and hence, will be selected.
3. Ritvik passed in his class 12th exam with 69% marks after which he completed a 6
months course in computer science. He secured 62% marks in B.Tech (computer
science). His date of birth is 12.05.1988.
A) If the case will be referred to Faculty Head.
B) If case is to be referred to Department Head.
C) If the candidate would be selected
D) If the candidate won’t be selected
E) If the given information is insufficient to answer the question
Sol: Option C
Explanation: The person satisfies all the conditions given and hence, will be selected.
4. Karuna scored 64% marks in his Class 12 examinations and she is known to be a
science graduate with 50% marks. She passed her M.Sc. with 49% marks. She also has
a certificate in computer science. Her date of birth is 12.12.1990
A) If the case will be referred to Faculty Head.
B) If case is to be referred to Department Head.
C) If the candidate would be selected
D) If the candidate won’t be selected
E) If the given information is insufficient to answer the question
Sol: Option A
Explanation : Since she did not have 55% marks in graduation but is post graduate so
her case will be referred to Faculty Head.
5. Abhay is a B.A. passed his BA in 1st class with 63% marks. He had passed his class
12 exams scoring 75%. He had studied an additional subject of computer science in his
B.A.. His date of birth is 23.9.1992.
A) If the case will be referred to Faculty Head.
B) If case is to be referred to Department Head.
C) If the candidate would be selected.
D) If the candidate won’t be selected.
E) If the given information is insufficient to answer the question

Sol: Option B
Explanation: Since he has studied computer science in B.A. So, his case will be
referred to Department Head.
Directions for questions 6 to 10: Study the information given below carefully and
answer the following questions:
Following are the conditions for admitting students for a Program in Arts.
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Given below are a set of conditions which are required to admit a student in
the program of Arts.
I. The candidate should have obtained an age of 25 years of age as on
1.12.2017.
II. The candidate must be a post graduate in any discipline with a
minimum of 55% marks.
III. He/She should have passed the written test with a minimum of 60%
marks.
IV. He/She should have worked for a min. of 6 months after completing his
post-graduation.
In case of an applicant who fulfils all other conditions except:
A. (ii) above, but has completed M Sc. degree, her/his case is to be
referred to Class Teacher.
B. (iii) above, but has work experience of more than 2 years, her/his case
is to be referred to HOD.
6. Mridul got secured 73% marks in post-graduation and has been with a firm for over 5
years after post-graduation. He was born on 12.04.1988.
A) If the case will be referred to HOD.
B) If the case will be referred to Class Teacher.
C) If applicant will be admitted.
D) If applicant will not be admitted.
E) If the given piece of information is inadequate
Sol: Option E
Explanation: The first condition of clearing the written exam with 60% passing marks
has not been discussed. So, information is inadequate to decide.
7. Anu has been working in Infosys for 2 years after completing her MSc. degree. She
was born on 11-11-1990. She got 60% marks in the written test and had 47% marks in
her post graduation.
A) If the case will be referred to HOD.
B) If the case will be referred to Class Teacher.
C) If applicant will be admitted.
D) If applicant will not be admitted.
E) If the given piece of information is inadequate
Sol: Option B
Explanation: The requirement which states that the post-graduation should be
completed with 55% marks is not met here but as she has completed her M.Sc, so
taking into consideration (A) the case will be referred to the class teacher.

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8. Renu has completed her post-graduation with 66% marks. She got 53% marks in the
written test. She worked in TCS for 6 years after her post graduation. She was born on
08.08.1981.
A) If the case will be referred to HOD.
B) If the case will be referred to Class Teacher.
C) If applicant will be admitted.
D) If applicant will not be admitted.
E) If the given piece of information is inadequate
Sol: Option A
Explanation: Since she has not secured 60% marks in written test, but has worked for
6 years, so her case is to be referred to HOD.

9. Vineet got 53% and 63% marks in post-graduation (MSc.) and the written test
respectively. He has been teaching since 4 years after his education was completed and
he took birth on 15.12.1971.
A) If the case will be referred to HOD.
B) If the case will be referred to Class Teacher.
C) If applicant will be admitted.
D) If applicant will not be admitted.
E) If the given piece of information is inadequate

Sol: Option B
Explanation: Since he got 53% marks in post-graduation but has done M.Sc. So, his
case will be referred to class teacher.
10. Vishakha was born on 15-04-1986 and got 87% in the written and 57% marks in her
post-graduation. She has been working with bullseye for the past 1 year.
A) If the case will be referred to HOD.
B) If the case will be referred to Class Teacher.
C) If applicant will be admitted.
D) If applicant will not be admitted.
E) If the given piece of information is inadequate
Sol: Option C
Explanation: The given set of criteria is satisfied and hence she will be admitted.

Directions for questions 11 to 15: Study the given information & answer the
following questions:
Following are the criteria to recruit a professor in an organisation:

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The Applicant must
a. be graduate in any discipline with min. 67% marks.
b. have his/her age in between 28 to 33 years as on 26-09-2017.
c. have a PG degree/ 3 years diploma or must have completed B.Ed. with more than
55% marks.
d. have minimum 3 years’ experience in Teaching.
e. be ready to join 1 year probation.
If a candidate satisfies all the criteria except
i. at (c) above, but is an Arts with Maths graduate with minimum 72% marks and
has an experience of more than 4 years and more her/his case is to be referred
to the Principal.
ii. at (d) above, but master degree’s with minimum 60% marks, her/his is to be
referred to the Vice Principal.
Details of applicants are given below in the questions. On the basis of the
following course of action which is based on the data given above, mark the
answer.
All cases are given to you as on the date 26-09-2017.
11. Manika is a B.Sc. Graduate with 70% marks and has completed PG in M.Sc. She
completed 27 years of age in 2015 and has 3 years’ experience as a Maths Faculty. She
is ready to join probation period of one year.
A) if case is to be referred to Principal.
B) if case is to be referred to Vice Principal.
C) if candidate is to be selected.
D) if information is inadequate to take a decision.
E) if candidate is not to be selected.
Sol: Option C
Explanation: Clearly Manika will be selected as she meets all the
requirements.
12. Mamta is a graduate in B.A. and B.Ed. with 75% and 70% respectively. She has
been working as a professor in Math for 5 years and has freelancing experience of 2
years. Mamta’s age is 30 years and she is ready to join 2 year probation.
A) if case is to be referred to Principal.
B) if case is to be referred to Vice Principal.
C) if candidate is to be selected.
D) if information is inadequate to take a decision.
E) if candidate is not to be selected.
Sol: Option C
Explanation: Mamta will be selected for the post as she meets all the requirements.
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13. Shobha, a 29-year-old science graduate with 70% marks in her graduation has 53%
marks in her B.Ed. and she also has an Arts with Maths graduation securing 80% marks.
She also worked with Satyam for a span of 5 years and she is willing to join the
probation period for 1 year.
A) if case is to be referred to Principal.
B) if case is to be referred to Vice Principal.
C) if candidate is to be selected.
D) if information is inadequate to take a decision.
E) if candidate is not to be selected.
Sol: Option A
Explanation: Since she has 53% marks in B.Ed but did Arts with Maths graduation
securing 80% marks, so her case must be referred to the Principal.
14. Abhishek is a graduate in B.Sc. and postgraduate in M.Sc. with 78% marks and has
been working for the past 7 years during which he worked as a teacher in coaching
institute for two years. He was born on 07.11.1986 and is ready to join probation period
of 1year.
A) if case is to be referred to Principal.
B) if case is to be referred to Vice Principal.
C) if candidate is to be selected.
D) if information is inadequate to take a decision.
E) if candidate is not to be selected.
Sol: Option D
Explanation: Since we do not know his B.Sc marks, so information is inadequate to
take the decision.

15. Aman has been working as Assistant Professor for the past 5 years. She has
completed MA and graduation with 73% marks each and is ready to join one year
probation. She was born on 22 Aug 1987.
A) if case is to be referred to Executive Head.
B) if case is to be referred to Vice President.
C) if candidate is to be selected.
D) if information is inadequate to take a decision.
E) if candidate is not to be selected.

Sol: Option C
Explanation: Clearly the candidate will be selected.

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