Decision making Practice Problems: Level 01

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 -
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  1. Should be 12th pass and should have obtained 60% in the exam.
  2. should not be less than 21 years of age & should not have crossed an age of 30 as on 1.7.2016
  3. Must be a graduate in any stream with minimum of  55% marks.
  4. Should have a diploma or a degree or a certificate in Computer Science.
In the case of a candidate who fulfills all conditions except –
  1. (iii) above but should be a post-graduate, case can be referred to  Faculty Head (FH).
  2. (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
    Sol: 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
    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.
Given below are a set of conditions which are required to admit a student in the program of Arts.
  1.  The candidate should have obtained an age of 25 years of age as on 1.12.2017.
  2. The candidate must be a post graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 55% marks.
  3. He/She should have passed the written test with a minimum of 60% marks.
  4. He/She should have have worked for a min. of 6 months after completing his post graduation.
In case of an applicant who fulfills all other conditions except:
  1. (ii) above, but has completed M Sc. degree, her/his case is to be referred to Class Teacher.
  2. (iii) above, but has work experience of more than 2 years, her/his case is to be referred to HOD.
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
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    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.
  5. 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.
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