Introduction to Aptitude

Introduction to Aptitude
Aptitude – Ability, skill, capability
Why Aptitude ?
 Large number of graduates – For
Campus recruitment.
 Stringent Selection Procedure.
 Requires orchestrated efforts .
 Time consumption
 Corporate Environment
 Corporate are field of crisis
 It requires ability to find the solutions to solve the
crisis.
 Eventually, All the problems cannot be solved in
single methodology
 Different aspects should be handled to tackle
different type of problems.
 This can be solved using our linguistic skills.

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Abilities and Skills Checked :

 Quantitative Ability – Numerical ability

 Analytical Skills – Analyzing capability
 Logical Skills – Critical & Common sense
 Verbal Ability–Usage of English language
 Linguistic Skills
 Understanding the problem first

 Analyzing the root causes of problem.

 Splitting the problem into simpler modules.

 Find the solutions to the simpler modules.

 Correlate the solutions of all these simpler

modules to find the over all solutions.
 Mathematical Ideas
 L.C.M , H.C.F , Squares and Cubes

 Proportions – Direct and Indirect

 Equations – Quadratic and Linear Equations

 Probability

 BODMAS Rule

 Factorial Representations.
 Syntax And Semantics
•Syntax: The sentence with exact structure
and language rules.
For Example: Kill him not , leave him
Syntax error: Kill him, not leave him.
•Semantic: The sentence in exact syntax but
with inbuilt hidden errors.
For Example: Rat killed the cat.
 Confidence
 Why we need confidence for solving aptitude
papers?
 It is too hard to find the solutions if the mind is
struck with dilemma.
 It requires Stable mind which requires
confidence.
 Confidence makes synchronization of the left
and right brain.
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Theory of Brain:

New Mammalian Brain

Old Mammalian Brain

Reptilian Brain
 Improve Confidence
 Reptilian Brain:
 Similar to that of Reptiles.

 Fear of Failure / Escape to Safety.

 Regulates - Breathing & Heartbeat.

 Maintains Equilibrium & Muscle Tone.

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 Old Mammalian Brain:
Surrounds the Reptilian Brain.
Developed in Earliest Mammal 150
Million Years ago.
Has 2 Parts – Conscious and
Unconscious.
Conscious – 3-7 Data.
Unconscious – Infinite Data.
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 New Mammalian Brain:

 Surrounds the Old Mammalian Brain.

 Differentiates from other Earthly Creatures.
 Have Right and Left Side.
 Left and Right needs to work in Sync.
 Pattern of companies
 Thought work Sathyam Computers
 TCS
Yahoo
 Oracle
 Accenture Google
 Calsoft
Birla Soft
 CSC
 IBM I-Flex
 CTS
Microsoft
 Wipro
 HCL L&T Infotech
 Keane
Hexaware
 Infosys
Virtusa
 TCS Recruitment pattern
 Aptitude
 Technical Interview
 HR

 Aptitude: Technical interview:

 Verbal(32 questions/20min) C, C++
 Synonyms
 Antonyms Java
 Reading comprehension
 Quantitative:(38 questions/40min) Basic Electronics
 Progression
Sql
 Time & work
 Data Interpretation Basic communication
 Analytical:(12 questions/30min)
 Deductions Ms- Access
Thought work Recruitment Pattern
 Round 1: [written test]
Logical Reasoning
c, c++
SQL
Unix
Data structure.
 Round 2: [Programming Round]
 Round 3: [Technical Interview-1]
Data structure
Java
.Net
C++ , C
 Round 4 [Technical Interview-2]
 Round 5 [HR]
 Oracle Recruitment Pattern
 Written Test
Section 1:
Aptitude : 30 questions
20 Questions from Verbal part
10 Questions from Quantitative part
Section 2:
30 Technical Questions from
i. C,C++
ii. Java2
iii. SQL
 Interview
 Accenture Recruitment Pattern
 Rounds:
Written Test
Group Discussion
Technical Interview
HR Interview
Synopsis for Written Test[ 55 Questions – 1 hr ]
 Quantitative
Time & distance
Data sufficiency
Venn diagram
 Analytical Reasoning
Puzzles (cover all the topics)
 Logical Reasoning
Blood relations
Directions
 Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms, Antonyms, passage
 Essay writing
100 – 150 words within 10 minutes
 Calsoft Recruitment Pattern
 Rounds:
 Written Test(100 questions/2 hrs)
Aptitude Test(50 Questions)
Quantitative Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning
Technical Test(50 Questions)
16 questions from DBMS
5 questions from Data Structure
9 questions from Networking
20 programming questions from C, C++
 Interview
 CSC Recruitment pattern
Written Test
Aptitude(30 questions/40 min) Technical (60 questions/55min)
 Quantitative Reasoning  Engg mathematics – 2
Permutation and question
combinations  Theory of computation – 1
Time & Distance question
Problem on ages  Computer architecture – 20
Problems on Areas question
 Verbal Reasoning  Digital logic – 3 questions
Analogy  Data structure- 8 questions
Fill in the blanks  Compiler – 7 questions
Derive conclusions  Personality test – 5 questions

Communication Round
HR
 IBM Recruitment Pattern
 Aptitude(45 question/45 min)
Data matrices(15 questions/13 min)
Number series(20 questions/ 17 min)
Quantitative ability(10 question/15 min)
Profit & Loss
Time & Distance
Time & Work
Ratio and proportion
Simple and compound interest
 CTS Recruitment Pattern
 WRITTEN TEST
VERBAL ABILITY( 25 QS – 25 MNS)
Find the correct sentence(5)
Find the incorrect sentence(5)
Jumbled sentence(5)
Reading passage(10)
ANALYTICAL ABILITY( 25 QS – 30 MNS)
venn diagram(5)
data sufficient(5)
coding(5)
cubes(5)
puzzle(5)
MENTAL ABILITY( 20 QS – 20 MNS)
odd figure out(5)
next figure(5)
logical deduction(5)
puzzle test(5)
 (TECHNICAL + HR) INTERVIEW
 Wipro Recruitment Pattern
Written Test
 Verbal : ( 15 QUESTIONS ) • Aptitude: ( 15 questions )
– synonyms, - Time & Work,
– antonyms, - Time & Distance,
- Blood Relations,
– Analogies, - Series Completion,
– Voice - Partnership
– Direct & indirect speech - Puzzles,
– Sentence completion, - Calendars & Clocks,
– Prepositions
 reading comprehension.
- Percentages,
• Technical: ( 20 questions ) - Ratio proportions,
- C, C++, Java, - Ages,
- Linux, UNIX, - Pipes and Cisterns etc.,
- DBMS, SQL,
- Programming fundamentals,
- Hardware,
- Software Engineering,
- Micro Processors etc.,
 HCL Recruitment Pattern
 WRITTTEN TEST
i. GENERAL APTITUDE ii. TECHNICAL APS
 Permutations & Combinations, • C & C++
 pipes, • Networks
 average • Java
 data sufficiency • Operating systems
 series • Data structures
 logical deduction, • Software testing
 blood relation, • Microprocessor
 seating arrangements,
 Problems on ages,
 percentage,
 time and work,
 time and distance

 TECHNICAL INTERVIEW
 HR INTERVIEW
 Keane Recruitment Pattern
 1. Written test + essay writing
 2. GD
 3. technical interview
 4. HR interview
 WRITTEN TEST :
 Aptitude----1hour Verbal Reasoning:
Mathematical ability -15Q
 Verbal reasoning   - 15Q
 Logical reasoning – 15Q Articles,
 Mathematical ability
preposition,
 The clock problem, Question tag,
 Work problem, Replacing a word e.t.c
 Calendar problem.
 Distance problem
 Relationship Logical Reasoning:
 Areas and volumes Blood Relations,
 Pipes and cisterns
 Complete the number series.
Venn diagram,
 Ratio and proportions Seating Arrangement,
 Chain Rule Data sufficiency,
Assertion and Reasoning type
 Infosys recruitment Pattern
 1. Written test
 2. HR interview

 Written test ( 75 MNS)

 A. Analytical ( 30 questions/40min) B. VERBAL( 40 questions/35 min)
– Blood relation problems
– Venn diagram - Reading comprehension
– Data interpretation - Fill in the blanks
– Data Sufficiency - Correct sentence
– Seating Arrangement - Choose a heading for the
– Cubes sentence
– Figure series - Jumbled sentences
– Puzzle Test - Error in the sentence
– Syllogism.
– Odd one out
– Ranking
– Time sequence test
 Sathyam Recruitment Pattern
 Aptitude(15 questions/30min)
– Puzzles
– Quantitative
 Permutation & combination
 Problems on Ages
 Simple & compound Interest
 Profit & Loss
 Problems on Numbers

– Critical Reasoning
 Series, Bar Graphs

– Verbal Reasoning
 Reading comprehension
 Essay Writing
 Personal Interview (Both Technical & HR)
 Hexaware Recruitment Pattern
 Written Test(100 questions/60min)
 Aptitude(25 questions/15 min)
 Quadratic Equations
 Percentage
 Problems onAres
 Number Series

 Verbal Section(25 questions/15 min)

 Synonyms/Antonyms
 Error spotting

 Technical Section
 Basic Electronics (Circuit Theory)
 Control Systems
 Basic Electrical machines

 Group Discussion
 Interview
 Microsoft Recruitment pattern
 Rounds:
– Written Test
– Interview
 Writtern Test
– Puzzle Test
– Writing Algorithm
– Program Writing
 C, C++
 Java
 DBMS

 Interview (Both Technical and HR in a single

panel)
L & T Infotech Recruitment Pattern
 Written Test (90 questions/90 min)
 Quantitative
 Pipes and Cisterns
 Boats and Streams
 Alligation and Mixtures
 Simple Interest/ Profit & Loss
 Probability
 Problem on Ages and Numbers
 Verbal Section
 Synonyms/ Antonyms
 Analogies
 Error Spotting
 Reading Comprehension
 Non-Verbal Section
 Logical Reasoning ( All six topics)
 Group Discussion
 Technical interview
 HR
 I-Flex Recruitment Pattern
 Aptitude Test(50 question/75 min)
English Vocabulary(10 questions)
Data Interpretation(10 questions)
Data sufficiency(10 questions)
Quantitative(10 questions)
Logical Reasoning(10 questions)
 Technical Interview
C, C++
Data structure
 HR Interview
 Yahoo recruitment Pattern
 Written Test (90 min)
 C, C++
 SQL
 Regular Expression
 Unix Command
 Data Structure
 Technical Interview 1
 Technical Interview 2
 Programming Ability
 HR Interview
 Google Recruitment Pattern
 This consist of four Modules
 Module 1: English Vocabulary (5 min)
 Reading Comprehension with 5 questions
 Module 2: General Aptitude (6 questions/10 min)
 Module 3: Technical Test: (15 questions/ 15 min)
 Web based
 Html
 Protocols
 Computer Networks
 Module 4: Test on Analysis
 Rating certain sites along with a explanation
 Group Discussion
 HR interview
 Birlasoft Recruitment Pattern
 Written Test
 Technical
 Code conversion
 Java
 DBMS
 RDBMS
 Software engineering concepts
 Aptitude
 Time & Work
 Ratio & Proportion
 Percentages
 Alligation and mixtures
 Speed and Distance

 Group Discussion
 HR interview
 Virtusa Recruitment Pattern
 Consistsof 5 sections
 Verbal ability:
 Synonyms/ Antonyms
 Vocabulary words
 Sentence completion

 Aptitude Test:
 Normal Quantitative
 Mental Ability:
 Figure series
 Technical Ability:
 Reading Ability:
3 page material will be given with 10 min of time
 10 questions will asked from the material
Practice + Interest = Success

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