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Coding-Decoding Practice Set (All Types)

Introduction

This PDF contains all types of Coding-Decoding questions useful for exams like IBPS PO, SSC, DMER, etc. Each type
includes explanation, solved examples, and practice questions.

1. Letter Coding
Each letter is shifted by a certain number.
Example: ROSE -> SPTF (each letter +1).

2. Number Coding
Words are coded based on alphabetical positions.
Example: DOG -> 4 15 7

3. Substitution Coding
Words are replaced by arbitrary codes.
Example: 'Sky is blue' -> 'na ka la'.

4. Jumbled/Pattern Coding
Letter positions are reversed or altered.
Example: TRAP -> GIZK (27 - letter position).

5. Mixed Letter-Number Coding


Letters replaced by their positions and added.
Example: CAT = 3+1+20 = 24

6. Backward Letter Coding


Each letter is replaced by its mirror (A<->Z).
Example: BAD -> YZW

7. Position Based Coding


Use position logic (forward/backward).
Example: WORD -> XPSC
Coding-Decoding Practice Set (All Types)

8. Symbol Coding
Letters replaced by symbols.
Example: A = @, B = #, then ABC = @#$

9. Analogy/Meaning Based
Codes based on meaning.
Example: Pen -> Write, Knife -> Cut

10. Matrix Coding


Find letter codes based on grid positions.
Example: PEN -> A1 A2 A3

11. Conditional Coding


Code as per logic for vowels/consonants.
Example: CODE -> 2 1 2 1

12. Chinese Coding


Looks complex but is substitution.
Example: 'Good job done' -> 'ti mi ro'

Practice Questions

Practice Questions (Answer Key at the End):

1. If ROSE -> SPTF, then LILY -> ?


2. If CAT -> 3 1 20, what is the code for DOG?
3. If "Sky is blue" = "na ka la", and "Blue and water" = "la ra ta", what is the code for "water sky"?
4. If STOP -> HGLK, how is POST written?
5. If CAT = 3+1+20, what is value of BAT?
6. If BAD -> YZW, what is the code for TAP?
7. WORD -> XPSC. Then what is code for LAMP?
8. If A = @, B = #, C = $, then CAB = ?
9. Pen = Write, Knife = ?, what is the code?
10. In matrix coding, PEN = A1 A2 A3. What is the code for "NEW"?
11. If vowels = 1, consonants = 2, then CODE = ?
12. "Hard work pays" = "za pi ta", "Work and play" = "pi lo mi". Code for "play"?
Coding-Decoding Practice Set (All Types)

Answer Key

Answer Key:

1. MJMZ
2. 4 15 7
3. ta na
4. KGLH
5. 2+1+20 = 23
6. GZK
7. MBNQ
8. $@#
9. Cut
10. A1 B2 B3 (Assume sample matrix)
11. 2 1 2 1
12. mi

Common questions

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In number coding, each letter is replaced by its alphabetical position, and the numerical values are summed. For BELT: B = 2, E = 5, L = 12, T = 20. Adding these positions gives the code for BELT as 2+5+12+20 = 39.

Using the logic that vowels are coded as 1 and consonants as 2, 'DATE' is coded by identifying each letter: D (2), A (1), T (2), E (1). Therefore, 'DATE' is coded as 2 1 2 1.

Matrix Coding involves mapping letters to grid positions. Assuming PEN = A1 A2 A3 structure, similar logic would be applied to the term 'KEY'. If 'K' corresponds to P's position (A1), 'E' to E's position (A2), and 'Y' to an assumed A3 equivalent, 'KEY' would map similarly—perhaps as B1 B2 B3 depending on assumed grid layout.

First, we identify common coded elements from the sentences: 'blue' = 'la'. From 'Blue and water' = 'la ra ta', we find 'water' = 'ta', leaving 'and' = 'ra'. For 'Sky is blue' = 'na ka la', 'sky' = 'na' and 'is' = 'ka'. Thus, 'water' = 'ta' and 'sky' = 'na'. Therefore, 'water sky' is coded as 'ta na'.

In Jumbled/Pattern Coding, each letter's position is altered or reversed, as seen in WORD -> XPSC (27-position of letter). Applying this to LAMP: L (12) -> O (15), A (1) -> Z (26), M (13) -> N (14), P (16) -> K (11). Therefore, LAMP -> OZNK.

In backward letter coding, each letter is replaced by its opposite in the alphabet (e.g., A <-> Z, B <-> Y). For 'BAD' coded to 'YZW', B <-> Y, A <-> Z, D <-> W. Applying this to 'HAND,' H <-> S, A <-> Z, N <-> M, D <-> W, so 'HAND' would be coded as 'SZMW'.

The shift pattern can be determined by considering the example ROSE -> SPTF where each letter of the word ROSE is shifted forward by one in the English alphabet (R->S, O->P, S->T, E->F). Following this pattern, the word 'FLOWER' would become 'GMPIFS' by shifting each letter one position forward in the alphabet.

In Symbol Coding, each letter is matched to a specific symbol. Based on the code where D = !, E = *, and F = &, the word 'DEF' would be represented as '! * &'.

In Chinese Coding, deciphering involves cross-referencing coded word sequences. Given 'Success in coding' = 'mi ta lo' and 'In great work' = 'ta lo ko', the word 'In' appears as 'ta'. 'Great work' = 'lo ko', hence 'lo' = 'coding', 'ko' = 'work'. Thus, 'Success' = 'mi', and 'in' codes overlap as 'ta'.

Using the analogy pattern where Pen = Write, the function or usage of a 'Book' could be 'Read'. The code or word pair for 'Book' could thus be 'Read', as books are typically associated with reading.

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