UPPSC GS-2 (Testbook) Mock - 13 - Software Development MCQ

Given:

Ratio of two numbers = 12 : 7

HCF = 25

Formula:

Numbers = (HCF × Ratio part)

Solution:

First number = 25 × 12 = 300

Second number = 25 × 7 = 175

Numbers are 300 and 175.

Given:

Bhargav's gain: 20%

Chetan paid: ₹2,64,00,000

Calculation:

The price paid by Chetan = 1.20 (Bhargav's purchase price)

Bhargav's purchase price:

⇒ (2,64,00,000 / 1.20 = ₹2,20,00,000)

Avi's gain: 10%

Bhargav's purchase price = 1.10 (Avi's selling price)

Avi's purchase price:

⇒ (2,20,00,000 / 1.10 = ₹2,00,00,000)

Avi's purchase price: ₹2,00,00,000

The logic follows here:

Similarly,

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (4)"

The logic follows here:

Hence, the correct answer is "35.5".

The shaded part represents the people who can speak only one language.

Therefore, Venn Diagram represents the people who can speak only one language = C + A + B

Hence, 'Option (3)' is the correct answer.

If a meaningful English word has to be formed using 1st, 3rd, 5th and 8th letters of the word (each letter to be used once only) "SOUVENIR", 

Given word: SOUVENIR

1st, 3rd, 5th, and 8th letter of the word are: S, U, E, R respectively.

Possible words which can be formed using these letters are: 

User and Sure.

So, there are only 2 possible words which can be formed using these letters.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (2)".

According to the given details,

1.The code starts with 3.

2. The code ends with 729.

• 3__729

​3. The second digit is twice the first digit. (3 × 2 = 6) 

• 36_729

4. The third digit is half of the second digit. (6 ÷ 2 = 3 )

• 363729

Hence, the required coed is "363729".

BODMAS rule:

⇒ 2 × 6 - 12 ÷ 4 + 2

⇒ 2 × 6 - 3 + 2

⇒ 12 - 3 + 2

⇒ 14 - 3

⇒ 11

Hence, the correct answer is "11"

Communication is a two-way process in which participants not only exchange ideas and information but also share mutual understanding. It has to take into consideration the idea of mutuality and commonness, an exchange, a shared environment, a social relationship among the participants and the existence of a common need, urges, aim or goal.

Interpersonal Communication: It is direct, participatory and face-to-face communication between two people. It is personal, intimate and allows for maximum interaction and exchange in word and gestures. It requires certain skills to interact effectively with others such as the knowledge of social norms, etiquette, willingness to listen, and respect for one another, willingness to share about oneself, etc.

For example, talking to your friends or family, teacher and student interaction, etc. The interactions in this type of communication can be focused and unfocused.

1. Focused Interactions: According to Goffman, for focused interaction, there is a need for a direct, person to person communication. It occurs when people effectively sustain for a time in a conversation, a board game, or any joint task in a close face-to-face circle. It reveals the following characteristics:

• A single visual and cognitive focus of attention
• An openness to verbal communication
• A “we” feeling of solidarity
• A ritual of opening, closings, entrances, and exits.

2. Unfocused Interactions: It is that communication which occurs when people are present in the same setting but they are not engaged in direct or face to face communication., for example, sitting in a waiting room, standing in a queue, two strangers checking out each other’s clothing, manners, etc. It consists of:

• Rules concerning spacing, movement, positioning, listening, self-presentation
• Unlike focused interactions, there is no closure, intense focus of attention, or face-to-face obligations.
• Rules for sustaining public order without creating a situation that requires focused interaction.

Hence, it can be said that focused and unfocused interactions are the characteristics of interpersonal communication.

Correct answer is interpersonal skills.

• Individuals are social animals and have a need to interact with other human beings. Self-determination theory states that the three needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness must be met and if one of these needs is not met then individuals will experience poor psychological health

Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

Correct answer is Transactional Model.

Explanation:

• Interpersonal communication involves a dynamic process where messages are sent and received simultaneously between two or more people, affecting each other. This concept is best represented by the Transactional Model. 
• While Linear and Interactive models of communication also describe aspects of the communication process, they don't provide a full picture of the complexities of interpersonal communication.
• Key Points
•  
• Option 1: The Linear Model (Sender-Message-Channel-Receiver Model by Shannon and Weaver, 1949) was a basic and initial model which fundamentally sees communication as a one-way process. Here, there is a sender who sends a message through a channel to a receiver. It doesn't account for feedback or the interactive nature of communication, and it doesn't fully portray the dynamic nature of interpersonal communication.
• Option 2: The Interactive Model, also known as the Ping-Pong Model (Schramm, 1954), took a step further than the Linear, adding feedback to the process. It demonstrates two-way communication, but it is still limited. The model depicts senders and receivers as they take turns sending messages, but it still doesn't fully encompass the simultaneous sending and receiving that occurs during interpersonal communication.
• Option 3: The Transactional Model (Barnlund, 1970), however, suggests that parties in the communication process are simultaneously senders and receivers of messages. It does not distinguish senders and receivers, viewing each person as a communicator who simultaneously sends and receives messages. It also adds the crucial characteristics of context (situational influences) and noise (any kind of distraction or barrier), which provide a better understanding of the complexities involved in interpersonal communication.
• Therefore, despite all of the above models having utility within their own contexts, only the Transactional Model fully captures the dynamics of interpersonal communication, making Option 3 the correct choice.

Counseling is a supportive and therapeutic process involving a trained professional (counselor) assisting individuals or groups in addressing personal, emotional, or psychological challenges. It aims to promote self-awareness, enhance coping mechanisms, and facilitate positive changes in thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. The process typically occurs through open and confidential communication, fostering a trusting relationship between the counselor and the individual seeking guidance.

Key Points Assertion (A): Counselling is a face-to-face relationship between the guidance worker and the person who seeks a special kind of guidance.

• Face-to-Face Interaction: Counselling is asserted to be a face-to-face relationship, emphasizing the direct, personal engagement between a guidance worker and an individual seeking specialized guidance.
• Guidance Worker and Seeker: The assertion underscores the specific nature of the relationship, specifying the participants as the guidance worker and the person seeking guidance.
• Importance of Personal Connection: The assertion implies that the face-to-face nature of counseling is crucial for establishing a personal connection that enhances the effectiveness of the guidance process.
• Tailored Support: The face-to-face dynamic suggests a more personalized and tailored approach to addressing the unique needs and concerns of the individual or group seeking guidance.

Reason (R): Counselling is an intimate interpersonal relationship in which one person under his special training and skills is recognized as the helper while the other person is recognized as an individual or group with a problem who can benefit from the former.

• Intimate Interpersonal Relationship: Counselling is described as an intimate interpersonal relationship, emphasizing the depth and closeness inherent in the interaction.
• Specialized Helper-Recipient Dynamic: The reason clarifies that one person, through specialized training and skills, assumes the role of the helper, while the other is recognized as an individual or group with a problem.
• Benefit from Helper's Expertise: The reason suggests that counselling involves leveraging the skills of the trained helper for the well-being of the individual or group facing a problem.
• Recognition of Roles: It underscores the recognition of distinct roles—the helper offering assistance and the individual or group benefiting from the helper's expertise.

Important Points Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

• The assertion accurately characterizes counselling as a face-to-face relationship, highlighting the significance of personal interaction.
• The reason provides a detailed explanation, elucidating the intimate nature of this relationship and emphasizing the roles of the helper and the individual seeking guidance.
• The reason further clarifies that counselling involves a dynamic where the trained helper's skills are employed for the benefit of the individual or group facing a problem, providing a comprehensive and accurate explanation for the assertion.
• The face-to-face dynamic is not only practical but essential for the establishment of a meaningful and effective counselling relationship.

Thus, it is concluded that the both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Communication is the activity of conveying information through the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, written, or signals.

 It can be of two types: Verbal or Non- Verbal Communication.

• Verbal Communication is the process of sharing information with the use of words to the other person.
• While, non- verbal communication describes the process of conveying meaning through non-verbal or visual cues.
• This includes facial expressions, gestures, body language, timing, touch, space and distance, and anything that communicates without speaking.

Interpersonal Communication:

• Face to face interpersonal communication gives the sender and receiver the opportunity to use nonverbal messages which can be readily coded and decoded, and much of what needs to be said in clear words otherwise can be well conveyed by means of nonverbal cues. So, the quantum, as well as a variety of non-verbal cues, is more in the face to face communication.
• However, non-verbal messages are mostly involuntary, e.g one instantly nods or moves head sideways to disagree, and cannot be controlled once let out.
• On the other hand, it is accepted that verbal signs are prone to misinterpretations, so they are less trusted.

Therefore, from the above explanation, Verbal signs or signals are more in terms of quantum and variety is incorrect in the context of face to face interpersonal communication.

Explanation:

I. Many Students are not paying attention to studies due to mobile games: From the statement given, it can be inferred that many students' addiction to mobile games is affecting their academic performance negatively. This suggests that students are likely not paying enough attention to their studies because they are playing mobile games, so inference I follows.

II. It is only because of mobile games that students fail in the examination: However, the statement does not imply that mobile games are the only reason students fail in examinations. There could be multiple other factors contributing to a student's failure, such as lack of understanding, insufficient study, personal issues, health problems, etc. Therefore, inference II does not follow from the statement given.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4, i.e., only inference I follow.

Given statement:

You are either literate or illiterate.

Conclusions:

As per the statement, you are either literate or else you are illiterate.

Considering option 1: AC:

• Does not follows, as both literate and illiterate not satisfying the statement.

Considering option 2: DA:

• Follows, ​as either or case taking place.

Considering option 3: CB:

• Follows, as either or case taking place still we will consider the option given first.

Considering option: AB:

• Does not follow, not satisfying the condition.

​Hence, the answer is DA.

Statement: Mr. Paul is not only promoted with a $ 100 promotional certificate was found, but also the reason for the data rule violation was also reported.

Based on the information provided in the given quote, there is no mention or indication that Mr. Paul was promoted with a $100 promotional certificate. The quote mentions that when Mr. Paul questioned the leaked data, he was offered a $100 promotional certificate as an apology. However, this does not imply that he was promoted with the certificate.

Furthermore, the quote does not provide any details or information about the reason for the data rule violation. It states that Amazon has acknowledged the data breach but has not disclosed the nature or scope of the incident. Therefore, the quote does not report the reason for the violation.

Since the statement incorrectly suggests that Mr. Paul was promoted with a $100 promotional certificate and reports the reason for the data rule violation, the suitable option is D - The statement is definitely false.

Given:

Debt of Rs. 1,260 due in 3 years at 12%

Formula used: 

S.I. = (P × R × T)/100

Calculations:  

Let each installment be Rs. k

⇒ 1st year =  [k + (k × 12 × 2)/100] 

⇒ 2nd year = [k + (k × 12 × 1)/100] 

⇒ 3rd year = k 

Then, [k + (k × 12 × 2)/100] + [k + (k × 12 × 1)/100] + k = 1,260

⇒ 3k + (24k/100) + (12k/100) = 1,260 

⇒ 336k = 1,26000

⇒  k = Rs. 375

∴ Each installment is Rs. 375.

Given:

A sum of money is to be distributed among Abhay, Bina, Chandan and Divya in the proportion of 5 ∶ 2 ∶ 4 ∶ 3

Calculation:

Let, the common term be m, Divya gets 3m of the money.

According to the question, Chandan gets ₹ 500 more than Divya

So, Chandan = 4m = 3m + 500

⇒ 4m - 3m = 500

⇒ m = 500

Bina = 2m = 2 × 500 = 1000

∴ Bina's share is Rs. 1,000.

Given:

m : n = 3 : 5

(m - 6) : (n - 6) = 9 : 17

Calculation:

⇒ 5m = 3n

⇒ 5m - 3n = 0 →(1)

⇒ 17(m - 6) = 9(n - 6)

⇒ 17m - 102 = 9n - 54

⇒ 17m - 9n = 48 →(2)

Subtracting the [equation (1) multiplied by 3] from equation (2),

⇒ 17m - 9n - 15m + 9n = 48 - 0

⇒ 2m = 48

⇒ m = 24

From Eqn (2), we have

⇒ n = (5 × 24)/3 = 40

∴ The smaller number is 24.

Solution:

$\frac{4}{12}\times \frac{3}{2}÷\frac{4}{8}-12+4$

⇒ $\frac{4}{12}\times \frac{3}{2}\times \frac{8}{4}-12+4$

⇒ $\frac{1}{12}\times 3\times \frac{4}{1}-12+4$

⇒ $1-12+4$

⇒ -7

∴ The correct option is 2. 

Given:

First term (a) = 14

Common difference (d) = 10 - 14 = -4

Position of the term (n) = 14

Formula used:

The nth term of an arithmetic sequence is given by the formula: (T_n = a + (n-1)×d).

Solution:

The first term (a) ⇒ 14

The common difference (d) ⇒ -4

The term (n) ⇒ 14

⇒ T₁₄ = 14 + (14-1)×-4

⇒ T14 = 14 + 13×-4

⇒ T14 = 14 - 52

⇒T14 = -38

Hence, the 14th term of the sequence is -38.

Given:

Diptesh's rate = 1/9 work/day

Tushar's rate = 1/12 work/day

Formula:

Combined work in two days = Diptesh's 1 day work + Tushar's 1 day work

Calculation:

⇒ The combined work in two days: 1/9 + 1/12

⇒ LCM of 9 and 12 = 36

⇒ (4/36 + 3/36) = 7/36 work in 2 days

⇒ Full cycles to finish the work = Total work / Work done in two days = 1 / (7/36) = 36/7

⇒ Days taken for full cycles = floor(36/7) × 2 = 5 × 2 = 10 days

⇒ Remaining work after 5 cycles: 1 - (35/36) = 1/36

⇒ On the 11th day, Diptesh works, completing more than the remaining work as he can do 1/9 per day.

So, time taken by Diptesh to complete the remaining work = (1/36)/(1/9) = 1/4 days

Thus, total days required = 10 + 1/4 = 41/4 days

Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

Given:

Side of a square field = 25 meters

The speed of boy = 9 km/hr

Concept used:

To convert kilometers per hour to meters per second, multiply it with 5/18

Formula used:

Perimeter of square = 4 × side of square

Time = Distance/Time

Calculation:

We will covert its unit with m/s, so we get

9 km/hr = 9 × (5/18) = 5/2 m/s

According to the question:

Distance run around the field (d) = Perimeter of the field

Perimeter of square = 4 × side of square

⇒ d = 4 × 25m = 100 meters

Now,

Time (time taken to run around the field) = 100 m/(5/2) m/s

⇒ 100 ×(2/5) sec = 20 × 2 = 40 sec

∴ Time taken to run around the field is 40 sec.

The correct answer is Intelligence, design, choice, and implementation.

Key Points Herbert Simon's model of decision-making involves four stages, which are:

Intelligence: In this stage, the decision-maker identifies a problem or opportunity and collects information about it. This may involve scanning the environment for relevant data, seeking out expert opinions, or analyzing historical trends.

Design: In this stage, the decision-maker develops alternative solutions or courses of action to address the problem or opportunity. This may involve brainstorming, research, or consulting with others.

Choice: In this stage, the decision-maker evaluates the alternatives developed in the previous stage and selects the best option. This may involve weighing the pros and cons of each option, considering the potential outcomes and risks, and assessing the feasibility and impact of each option.

Implementation: In this stage, the decision-maker puts the chosen option into action. This may involve developing a plan, assigning tasks to team members, monitoring progress, and making adjustments as needed.

It's important to note that these stages are not always sequential or linear, and the decision-making process may involve feedback loops, revisiting previous stages, or making changes along the way. Additionally, the decision-making process may be influenced by factors such as the decision-makers personal biases, organizational culture, and external pressures.

Hence, the correct answer is Intelligence, design, choice, and implementation.

Calculation:

While traveling in a train, if some college students pull the alarm chain simply to get down at their desired point, then I should stop them from doing so with the help of other passengers because deliberately pulling a chain which delays the train is a crime.

∴ "With the help of some passengers, check them from doing so" is the correct answer.

The correct answer is Logical incrementalism approach. 

Key Points

•  Logical Incrementalism is a fourth decision-making mode that was added to Mintzberg’s modes by James Bryan Quinn (1980).
• Pursuant to this mode, managers develop strategies through “an interactive process in which the organization probes the future, experiments and learns from a series of partial (incremental) commitments rather than through global formulations of total strategies”. 

Important Points 

 Management Information System:

• Management Information Systems (MIS) is the study of people, technology, organizations, and the relationships among them.
• MIS professionals help firms realize maximum benefit from investment in personnel, equipment, and business processes.
• MIS is a people-oriented field with an emphasis on service through technology.
• In addition, they manage various information systems to meet the needs of managers, staff, and customers.
• By working collaboratively with various members of their work group, as well as with their customers and clients, MIS professionals are able to play a key role in areas such as information security, integration, and exchange. 

Additional Information 

• Decision Support System- A decision support system (DSS) is an information system that aids a business in decision-making activities that require judgment, determination, and a sequence of actions.
• The information system assists the mid- and high-level management of an organization by analyzing huge volumes of unstructured data and accumulating information that can help to solve problems and help in decision-making.

Artificial Intelligence Systems- 

• Artificial Intelligence System was a volunteer computing project undertaken by Intelligence Realm, Inc.
• With the long-term goal of simulating the human brain in real-time, complete with artificial consciousness and artificial general intelligence. 

Executive Support Systems- 

• An executive information system (EIS), also known as an executive support system (ESS), is a type of management support system
• It facilitates and supports senior executive information and decision-making needs.
• It provides easy access to internal and external information relevant to organizational goals.

Hence, the correct answer is Management Information System.

Mix gender helps participants to develop interpersonal skills, confidence, communication, and assertiveness.

 HintFlexible student groupings: For integrated learning to be meaningful and effective for the learners, flexibility in grouping, preferably heterogeneous grouping with students’ interest and choice, need to be adopted. Heterogeneous grouping helps in building a natural setting and peer learning.

 Key PointsGuidelines for Using Cooperative Learning: 

• Limit group size to three to five students.
• Compose groups heterogeneously by mixing students considering academic achievement, sex, and, race.
• Give each student in the group a specific role, responsibility, or task that contributes to the success of group.
• Use cooperative learning as a supplemental activity for review, enrichment, or practice, allowing students in the group to help one another master material. Groups can also complete projects such as reports, presentations, experiments, and artwork.
• Consider room arrangement, task materials, and time frame as you plan cooperative activities.
• Grade individual students’ contributions.
• Consider providing a group reward to students in the group.
• Vary group composition so that no student feels labeled by being in a ‘slow’ group and all students have an opportunity during the school year to work with every other student in the class.
• For cooperating learning groups to function effectively, collaborative social skills must be taught, modeled, and reinforced regularly.

Thus, Mixed gender helps participants to develop interpersonal skills, confidence, communication, and assertiveness.

The correct answer is All of these.

Key Points

• Interpersonal communication:
  • Interpersonal communication is the process of exchange of information, ideas and feelings between two or more people through verbal or non-verbal methods.
  • It often includes the face-to-face exchange of information, in a form of voice, facial expressions, body language and gestures. The level of one’s interpersonal communication skills is measured through the effectiveness of transferring messages to others.
  • Commonly used interpersonal communication within an organization includes daily internal employee communication, client meetings, employee performance reviews and project discussions. In addition, online conversations today make a large portion of employees’ interpersonal communication in the workplace.
• The Importance of Interpersonal Communication in the Workplace:
  • ​Problem solving
    • ​Interpersonal communication skills are necessary because they allow people to discuss problems and weigh the pros and cons of alternatives before coming up with the final solution. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  • Alignment with business goals
  • Trust
  • Change management
  • Company culture
  • Employee recognition
  • Workplace miscommunication
  • Personal relationships
  • Effective management and leadership
    • ​Managers who maintain professionalism, open workplace communication and a positive attitude are more likely to be seen as approachable by their employees. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
  • Employee success
  • Conflict management
    • In order to keep your employees informed, motivated, connected and productive, organizations need to adjust their internal communication strategy based on new trends and their employees’ preferences. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  • Career development
  • Remote work
  • Crisis management