Dhaka School of Bank Management

BIBM, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216

Masters in Bank Management (MBM-Evening)-Evening Program
FORMAT OF THE ADMISSION TEST
The MCQ Test consists of three sections, viz., English Proficiency, Mathematics &
Analytical Ability and General Knowledge. The Descriptive Section of the test focuses on the
writing ability of the applicant in English. The total time available for all these sections is 150
minutes. The structure of questions for each section is as follows:

MCQ Test Descriptive

English Proficiency Mathematics Analytical ability and Written Areas
General Knowledge
 Antonym  Arithmetic  Tables & Graphs  Analytical writing
 Synonym  Arithmetic Algebra  Critical Reasoning  Precis
 Analogy  Geometry  Data Sufficiency  Translate into English
 Substituting in a single  Analytical Ability  Translate into Bangla
word  General
 Sentence Correction Knowledge
 Sentence Completion
 Reading Comprehension
 Appropriate Preposition
Model questions of each of the above sections are given below to provide prospective MBM-
Evening students with a better understanding about the nature and contents of Written
Admission Test:
Part I. MCQ

Section A: English Proficiency

1. The following question consists of a word printed in capital letters, followed by five (5)
lettered words or phrases. Select the word or phrase, which is most nearly opposite to the
capitalized word in meaning. After you choose your answer, Tick (√) the letter you have
chosen as shown below:
FIASCO
(A) Success
(B) Fiat
(C) Fallacy
(D) Ethical
(E) Erroneous

√ (B) (C) (D) (E)

2. The following question consists of a related pair of words or phrases in capital letters
followed by five lettered pairs of words or phrases. Choose the pair, which best expresses,
a relationship to that expressed by the original pair.
CENSUS: POPULATION
(A) Itinerary: Journeys
(B) Roster: Audience
(C) Inventory: Merchandise
(D) Slate: Incumbents
(E) Manifest: Debts

(A) (B) √ (D) (E)

3. The following sentence contains problems in grammar, usage, diction (choice of words)
and idiom. Select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence
correct.

I am not certain if I should discuss my promotion with him or not. No error

A B C D E

(A) √ (C) (D) (E)

4. The following sentence contains one blank space indicating that something has been
omitted. Choose the word or set of words which, when inserted in the sentence best fits
the meaning of the sentence.

We …………….. the fine print in the document but were unable to find the clause the
lawyer had mentioned.

(A) scrutinized
(B) reconciled
(C) exculpated
(D) cajoled
(E) accrued

√ (B) (C) (D) (E)

5. Trade exists for many reasons. No doubt it started from a desire to have something
different. Men also realized that different men could make different products. Trade
encouraged specialization, which led to improvement in quality. Trade started from
person to person, but grew to involve different towns and different lands. Some found
work in transporting the goods or selling them. Merchants grew rich as the demand for
products increased. Craftsmen were able to sell more products at home and abroad.
People in general had a greater variety of things to choose. The knowledge of new
products led to an interest in the lands, which produced them. More daring persons went
to see other lands. Others stayed at home, but asked many questions of the travelers. As
people learned about the products and the conditions in other countries, they compared
them with their own. This often led to a desire for better conditions or a hope for a better
life. Trade was mainly an economic force, but it also had other effects.

The general theme of the passage is how

(A) trade makes everyone rich

(B) trade divides the world
(C) products are made
(D) trade changes people’s lives
(E) people find new jobs

(A) (B) (C) √ (E)

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 Section B: Mathematics

1. If a = 2 and b = 4, then (a + b)2 =

(A) 6
(B) 12
(C) 36
(D) 16
(E) 32

(A) (B) √ (D) (E)

2. What was the rate of discount if an item which cost Tk 5,000 was sold for Tk 4,800?

(A) 12%
(B) 10%
(C) 4%
(D) 5%
(E) None of the above

(A) (B) √ (D) (E)

3. If the altitude of a triangle increases by 10% and the base of the triangle increases by 15%,
by what percent will the area of the triangle increase?

(A) 26.5%
(B) 3.33%
(C) 55%
(D) 12.5%
(E) None of the above

√ (B) (C) (D) (E)

4. If the area of the square ABCD is 64, what is the area of the triangle AEB?

(A) 32
(B) 28
(C) 128
(D) 16
(E) 21
√ (B) (C) (D) (E)

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 Section C: Analytical Ability & General Knowledge

1 The President lobbied for passage of his new trade bill, which would liberalize trade with
industrialized countries such as Japan, members of the European commumity, and Canada.

Each of the following, if true, could account for the above, except:

A. The President is up for re -election and needs to show results.

B. Labor unions have petitioned the President to provide more local job.
C. The trade agreement could bring a quid pro quo on pending negotiations.
D. Economists claimed that the passage of the bill would increase the country’s trade deficit.
E. It was politically desirable for a trade bill at the present time. .

The correct answer is (D). All the above facts except (D) would be consonant with the
President’s action. Fact (D) would be against passage of such bill.

2 The following problem has a question and two statements which are labeled (1) and (2).
Use the data given in (1) and (2) together with other available information to decide
whether the statements are sufficient to answer the questions. Then fill in the space
following the instruction given in the box:

A) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
B) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone
C) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from
(1) alone or (2) alone
D) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE suffices
E) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER,
but need even more data

Is x greater than zero?

(1) x4  16 = 0
(2) x3  8 = 0

(A) √ (C) (D) (E)

Part II. Descriptive

i) Analytical Writing

ii) Precis

iii) Translate into English

iv) Translate into Bangla