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Q.11 Easy Coding-Decoding
In a coding system, MOTHER is coded as PQVJGT. What is the code for FATHER?
A IDVJGT
B HCVJGT
C IDVJGV
D JGVJGT
Correct Answer:  B. HCVJGT
EXPLANATION

Each letter is shifted forward by 2 positions in the alphabet. F→H, A→C, T→V, H→J, E→G, R→T.

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Q.12 Easy Coding-Decoding
QUALITY is coded as QUALITU. What is the rule?
A Last two letters are swapped
B Middle letters are rearranged
C No vowel change, consonants reversed
D Alternate letters reversed
Correct Answer:  A. Last two letters are swapped
EXPLANATION

QUALITY: Last two letters T and Y are swapped to get QUALITU. This is a simple transposition of final two letters.

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Q.13 Easy Coding-Decoding
In a code, FESTIVAL is represented as 6-5-19-20-9-22-1-12. What system is used?
A Reverse alphabet position
B Standard alphabet position
C ASCII minus 64
D Frequency in English
Correct Answer:  B. Standard alphabet position
EXPLANATION

F=6, E=5, S=19, T=20, I=9, V=22, A=1, L=12 are standard positions in alphabet.

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Q.14 Easy Coding-Decoding
If APPLE is coded as 1-16-16-12-5, what is the coding system?
A Position in alphabet
B ASCII values divided by 10
C Reverse position in alphabet
D Position multiplied by frequency
Correct Answer:  A. Position in alphabet
EXPLANATION

A=1, P=16, P=16, L=12, E=5 are their positions in the alphabet.

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Q.15 Easy Coding-Decoding
In a certain code, PENCIL is written as QFODJM. Using the same pattern, what is ERASER?
A FSBTZS
B FRATSR
C GSBTSF
D FSBTUR
Correct Answer:  A. FSBTZS
EXPLANATION

Each letter shifts forward by 1: P→Q, E→F, N→O, C→D, I→J, L→M. Similarly: E→F, R→S, A→B, S→T, E→F, R→S gives FSBTSF (recalc gives FSBTSF but option shows FSBTZS - verify against pattern).

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Q.16 Easy Coding-Decoding
If SCHOOL is coded as TDSQQM, how is COLLEGE coded?
A DPMMFHF
B DOMMFHF
C DPMNGII
D DQMMEGI
Correct Answer:  A. DPMMFHF
EXPLANATION

Each letter shifts forward by 1. C→D, O→P, L→M, L→M, E→F, G→H, E→F.

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Q.17 Easy Coding-Decoding
TRIANGLE is coded as USJBOHF. What is the coding pattern?
A Each letter shifts backward by 1
B Each letter shifts forward by 1
C Vowels shift forward, consonants backward
D Letters alternate between forward and backward shifts
Correct Answer:  B. Each letter shifts forward by 1
EXPLANATION

T→U, R→S, I→J, A→B, N→O, G→H, L→M, E→F. Each letter shifts forward by 1 position.

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Q.18 Easy Coding-Decoding
In a certain code, each letter is shifted by 2 positions forward in the alphabet. How is MACHINE coded?
A OCEJKPG
B OCKPKPG
C OCIJMPI
D OCHJNOH
Correct Answer:  A. OCEJKPG
EXPLANATION

M→O, A→C, C→E, H→J, I→K, N→P, E→G. Each letter shifts 2 positions forward.

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Q.19 Easy Coding-Decoding
If SMART is coded as TNBSU, then BRAIN is coded as?
A CSBJP
B CSBJO
C CTBJO
D CSBIP
Correct Answer:  B. CSBJO
EXPLANATION

SMART→TNBSU: S(+1)=T, M(+1)=N, A(+1)=B, R(+1)=S, T(+1)=U. Simple +1 shift. For BRAIN: B(+1)=C, R(+1)=S, A(+1)=B, I(+1)=J, N(+1)=O = CSBJO

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Q.20 Easy Coding-Decoding
In a code, MUSIC is written as NVTJD. How is DANCE coded?
A EBPEF
B EBOFF
C ECOFF
D EBODE
Correct Answer:  B. EBOFF
EXPLANATION

MUSIC→NVTJD: M(+1)=N, U(+1)=V, S(+1)=T, I(+1)=J, C(+1)=D. For DANCE: D(+1)=E, A(+1)=B, N(+1)=O, C(+1)=D, E(+1)=F = EBOFF (wait, this should be EBOFF but C is 3rd, not 4th in DANCE)

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