TCS Smart Hiring Mock Test 5: full question bank

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Verbal Ability

Q1Read the following sentence carefully and choose the word that is closest in meaning to the highlighted word: The manage...synonyms antonyms

Numerical Ability

Q2In a practice worksheet, 40% of a certain number exceeds 25% of the same number by 54. What is 30% of that number?percentages

Reasoning Ability

Q3In a certain code language, 'rain falls on hills' is written as 'ka po ni la', 'hills look green' is written as 'ni fa r...coding decoding

Programming Basics

Q4Consider the following C program carefully. What will be printed on the screen when this program is compiled and execute...c output

Q5Consider the following C program carefully. What will be printed on the screen when this program is compiled and execute...c output

Reasoning Ability

Q6In a certain code language, the word MOUSE is written as LPVRF: every consonant of the word is replaced by the letter th...coding decoding

Numerical Ability

Q7A candidate in a scholarship test needs 40% of the total marks to pass. He scores 178 marks and falls short of the pass...percentages

Verbal Ability

Q8Read the following sentence carefully and choose the word that is closest in meaning to the highlighted word: The design...synonyms antonyms

Programming Basics

Q9Consider the following C program carefully. What will be printed on the screen when this program is compiled and execute...c output

Numerical Ability

Q10The price of cooking oil rises by 20%. In the same month, a household also cuts its consumption of the oil by 20%. What...percentages

Verbal Ability

Q11Read the following sentence carefully and choose the word that is closest in meaning to the highlighted word: The judges...synonyms antonyms

Reasoning Ability

Q12In a certain coding scheme, the code of a word is obtained by adding the SQUARES of the alphabet positions of its first...coding decoding

Numerical Ability

Q13In a semester examination, Paper I is worth 150 marks and Paper II is worth 250 marks. A student scores 60% in Paper I a...percentages

Programming Basics

Q14Consider the following C program carefully. What will be printed on the screen when this program is compiled and execute...c output

Reasoning Ability

Q15In a certain coding scheme, the code of a word is obtained by adding the SQUARES of the alphabet positions of its first...coding decoding

Verbal Ability

Q16Read the following sentence carefully and choose the word that is closest in meaning to the highlighted word: After the...synonyms antonyms

Numerical Ability

Q17In a diploma course, Paper I is worth 120 marks and Paper II is worth 280 marks. A student scores 70% in Paper I and 45%...percentages

Reasoning Ability

Q18A is the daughter of B. B is the sister of C. C is the father of D. Based on these relationships, how is A related to D?blood relations

Programming Basics

Q19Consider the following pseudocode carefully and trace its execution step by step. What will be printed when this pseudoc...pseudocode

Verbal Ability

Q20Read the following sentence carefully and choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the highlighted wor...synonyms antonyms

Q21Read the following sentence carefully and choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the highlighted wor...synonyms antonyms

Numerical Ability

Q22What is the mean proportional between 12 and 48?ratios

Reasoning Ability

Q23R is the wife of S. S is the brother of T. T is the mother of U. Based on these relationships, how is R related to U?blood relations

Programming Basics

Q24Consider the following pseudocode carefully and trace its execution step by step. What will be printed when this pseudoc...pseudocode

Q25Consider the following pseudocode carefully and trace its execution step by step. What will be printed when this pseudoc...pseudocode

Numerical Ability

Q26If 2A = 3B = 4C, then what is the ratio A : B : C?ratios

Reasoning Ability

Q27In a certain notation, P % Q means P is the father of Q. Based on this notation, in the expression G % H % K, how is G r...blood relations

Verbal Ability

Q28Read the following sentence carefully and choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the highlighted wor...synonyms antonyms

Q29Read the following sentence carefully and choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the highlighted wor...synonyms antonyms

Programming Basics

Q30Consider the following pseudocode carefully and trace its execution step by step. What will be printed when this pseudoc...pseudocode

Numerical Ability

Q31If x : y = 4 : 5, then what is the value of the ratio (3x + 2y) : (2x + 3y)?ratios

Reasoning Ability

Q32In a certain notation, X @ Y means X is the mother of Y. Based on this notation, in the expression D @ E @ F, how is D r...blood relations

Programming Basics

Q33A compiler component must check that the brackets in an arithmetic expression are balanced: every opening bracket must b...data structures

Numerical Ability

Q34A quarterly incentive is shared between two colleagues Sneha and Tara in the ratio 9 : 7. If Sneha receives Rs. 1,200 mo...ratios

Reasoning Ability

Q35At exactly 3 o'clock, the minute hand of a wall clock points towards the east. In which direction does the hour hand of...directions

Verbal Ability

Q36Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and complete the sentence meaningfully: The revised safety guideli...sentence completion

Q37Choose the option that best completes the sentence: Each of the shortlisted candidates ___ asked to bring two passport p...sentence completion

Programming Basics

Q38The numbers 1, 2 and 3 are pushed onto a stack in this order (1 is pushed first), and pop operations may be freely inter...data structures

Reasoning Ability

Q39Two survey trainees, Asha and Farid, start walking from the same boundary marker at the same time. Asha walks 8 km due e...directions

Numerical Ability

Q40A festival bonus is shared between two technicians Vikas and Uday in the ratio 11 : 8. If Vikas receives Rs. 1,650 more...ratios

Reasoning Ability

Q41A courier rider leaves his depot and rides 7 km towards the north. He then turns and rides 4 km towards the east, and fi...directions

Numerical Ability

Q42Working alone, A can finish a piece of work in 6 days, B can finish it in 9 days, and C can finish it in 18 days. If all...time and work

Programming Basics

Q43A database table is defined as employees(emp_id, emp_name, salary). Which of the following SQL queries correctly lists t...sql

Verbal Ability

Q44Choose the option that best completes the sentence: The project head would rather delay the release by a fortnight ___ s...sentence completion

Numerical Ability

Q45Either 3 men or 5 boys can complete a stitching assignment in 40 days. In how many days will 6 men and 10 boys, all work...time and work

Reasoning Ability

Q46A field inspector leaves her camp office and walks 6 km towards the west. She then turns and walks 9 km towards the sout...directions

Programming Basics

Q47A database table is defined as students(roll_no, name, city). Which of the following SQL queries correctly lists the nam...sql

Verbal Ability

Q48Choose the pair of words that best completes the sentence: The audit uncovered ___ gaps in the inventory records, so the...sentence completion

Reasoning Ability

Q49Consider the following statements and the two conclusions numbered I and II that are based on them. Taking the given sta...syllogisms

Programming Basics

Q50Consider the following C program carefully. What will be printed on the screen when this program is compiled and execute...operators

Numerical Ability

Q51A and B working together can complete a piece of work in 12 days. They begin the work together, but after 4 days A leave...time and work

Verbal Ability

Q52Choose the pair of words that best completes the sentence: Although the new billing process was clearly ___, several sen...sentence completion

Numerical Ability

Q53A contractor engages 24 men to finish a canal repair in 15 days. On the very first day, 6 of the men fail to report for...time and work

Verbal Ability

Q54The following sentence has been divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Read it carefully and identify the p...error spotting

Reasoning Ability

Q55Consider the following statements and the two conclusions numbered I and II that are based on them. Taking the given sta...syllogisms

Programming Basics

Q56Consider the following C program carefully. What will be printed on the screen when this program is compiled and execute...operators

Numerical Ability

Q57A supervisor engages 32 men to lay a warehouse floor in 21 days. At the start of the work, 8 of the men are transferred...time and work

Programming Basics

Q58Consider the following C program carefully. What will be printed on the screen when this program is compiled and execute...operators

Reasoning Ability

Q59Consider the following statements and the two conclusions numbered I and II that are based on them. Taking the given sta...syllogisms

Verbal Ability

Q60The following sentence has been divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Read it carefully and identify the p...error spotting

Reasoning Ability

Q61Seven auditors F, G, H, J, K, L and M are sitting in a straight row of seven chairs, all of them facing north. H sits ex...seating arrangement

Verbal Ability

Q62The following sentence has been divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Read it carefully and identify the p...error spotting

Numerical Ability

Q63A goods train 150 metres long is running at a uniform speed of 54 km/h. How much time will the train take to completely...time speed distance

Reasoning Ability

Q64Seven auditors F, G, H, J, K, L and M are sitting in a straight row of seven chairs, all of them facing north. H sits ex...seating arrangement

Numerical Ability

Q65A delivery van travels for the first 3 hours of a trip at a steady 40 km/h and for the next 3 hours at a steady 60 km/h....time speed distance

Verbal Ability

Q66The following sentence has been divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Read it carefully and identify the p...error spotting

Numerical Ability

Q67A motorboat has a speed of 8 km/h in still water. It goes to a fishing spot 15 km downstream and returns to the starting...time speed distance

Verbal Ability

Q68The following sentence has been divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Read it carefully and identify the p...error spotting

Reasoning Ability

Q69Six chess players U, V, W, X, Y and Z are seated around a circular table, all of them facing the centre of the table. W...seating arrangement

Q70Six chess players U, V, W, X, Y and Z are seated around a circular table, all of them facing the centre of the table. W...seating arrangement

Numerical Ability

Q71A constable spots a chain snatcher standing 250 metres away and starts chasing him; at the same instant, the snatcher st...time speed distance

Verbal Ability

Q72The four sentences labelled A, B, C and D, given below in jumbled order, together form a coherent paragraph. Arrange the...para jumbles

Reasoning Ability

Q73Study the following letter series carefully and choose the group of letters that should come next: AC, BE, CG, DI, ?letter series

Numerical Ability

Q74During a practice race, a cyclist is 300 metres behind her training partner on a long straight track when both start rid...time speed distance

Verbal Ability

Q75The four sentences labelled A, B, C and D, given below in jumbled order, together form a coherent paragraph. Arrange the...para jumbles

Q76The four sentences labelled A, B, C and D, given below in jumbled order, together form a coherent paragraph. Arrange the...para jumbles

Numerical Ability

Q77What is the average of the first 25 even natural numbers?averages

Reasoning Ability

Q78Study the following letter series carefully and choose the letter that should come next: B, C, E, I, Q, ?letter series

Verbal Ability

Q79Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. On one Sunday every month, a school hall in B...reading comprehension

Numerical Ability

Q80A firm employs 60 people in total. The average monthly salary of all 60 employees is Rs. 12,000, while the average month...averages

Q81The average of 20 numbers is exactly zero. At most how many of these 20 numbers can be greater than zero?averages

Verbal Ability

Q82Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. On one Sunday every month, a school hall in B...reading comprehension

Q83Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. On one Sunday every month, a school hall in B...reading comprehension

Numerical Ability

Q84In a limited overs match, a team chasing a target of 282 runs in 50 overs scores at a run rate of only 3.2 in the first...averages

Q85In a limited overs match, a team chasing a target of 244 runs in 50 overs manages a run rate of only 4.5 in the first 12...averages

Verbal Ability

Q86Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. On one Sunday every month, a school hall in B...reading comprehension

Numerical Ability

Q87A student buys a second hand bicycle for Rs. 1,400. A month later he has to sell it at a loss of 15%. At what price does...profit and loss

Q88By selling 33 metres of a fabric, a cloth merchant gains an amount equal to the selling price of 11 metres of the same f...profit and loss

Q89A dealer sells a wall clock at a profit of 10%. If he had bought the clock for 10% less and sold it for Rs. 3 less, he w...profit and loss

Q90A mechanic buys an old scooter for Rs. 32,000 and spends Rs. 8,000 on new parts and repairs. He then sells the scooter f...profit and loss

Q91A trader buys a used refrigerator for Rs. 16,000 and spends Rs. 4,000 on transporting it and replacing its compressor. H...profit and loss

Q92Study the following number series carefully and choose the term that should come next: 10, 3, 14, 7, 18, 11, ?number series

Q93Study the following number series carefully and choose the term that should come next: 5, 8, 14, 26, 50, ?number series

Q94Study the following number series carefully and choose the term that should come next: 3, 5, 11, 29, 83, ?number series

Q95Study the following number series carefully. One term of the series has been replaced by a question mark. Choose the ter...number series

Q96Study the following number series carefully. One term of the series has been replaced by a question mark. Choose the ter...number series

Q97An uncle is at present twice as old as his nephew. Eight years ago, the uncle was four times as old as the nephew was at...ages

Q98The sum of the present ages of Divya and Esha is 56 years. Six years from now, the ratio of Esha's age to Divya's age wi...ages

Q99Manoj says to Nitin, 'I am at present twice as old as you were when I was as old as you are now.' The sum of their prese...ages

Q100How many different four letter security codes can be formed using the letters of the word NUMBER, if each code must cons...permutations combinations

Q101In an inter college contest, 3 different trophies, one each for coding, design and quiz, are to be awarded among 5 stude...permutations combinations

Q102There are 10 points marked on a sheet of paper. Exactly 4 of these points lie on one straight line, and apart from these...permutations combinations

Q103One letter is picked at random from the letters of the word ENGINEERING. What is the probability that the letter picked...probability

Q104Two fair six sided dice are rolled together once. What is the probability that AT LEAST one of the two dice shows the nu...probability

Q105Two cards are drawn together at random from a well shuffled standard deck of 52 playing cards. What is the probability t...probability

Q106Two cards are drawn together at random from a well shuffled standard deck of 52 playing cards. What is the probability t...probability

Q107The following table shows the number of candidates who applied for the campus associate programme of a software services...data interpretation

Q108The following table shows the number of candidates who applied for the campus associate programme of a software services...data interpretation

Q109The following table shows the number of candidates who applied for the campus associate programme of a software services...data interpretation

Q110The following table shows the number of candidates who applied for the campus associate programme of a software services...data interpretation