HclTech Aptitude Assessment Guide

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1. HclTech Assessment Pattern

Rule: Attempt all parts of the assessment.

#	Assessment Section	Questions	Duration
1	Verbal Reasoning	15 Qs	18 mins
2	Logical Reasoning	15 Qs	18 mins
3	Quantitative Aptitude	15 Qs	18 mins
4	Analytical Reasoning	15 Qs	18 mins
5	Critical Reasoning	15 Qs	18 mins
6	Technical / Coding Section	Varies	30 mins

2. Key Topics to Prepare

Verbal Reasoning

Analogies & Word Relationships
Syllogisms & Deductive Logic
Sentence Completion & Reading Comprehension

Logical Reasoning

Number & Letter Series
Direction Sense & Path Tracking
Coding-Decoding & Blood Relations

Quantitative Aptitude

Profit, Loss & Discount
Time, Work & Cisterns
Speed, Distance & Percentages

Analytical & Critical

Circular & Linear Seating
Grouping & Selection Matrix
Assumptions & Strengthening Arguments

3. Topic-Wise Practice Questions (Verified Solutions)

Section 1: Verbal Reasoning 15 Qs – 18 Mins

Q1. Word Analogy

Choose the word pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the original pair:
COMPILER : CODE :: ARCHITECT : ?

A) Building
B) Blueprint
C) Software
D) Contractor

View Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: B) Blueprint
Explanation: An architect designs a blueprint, just as a programmer writes code for a compiler. The compiler processes code as its primary document, similar to how an architect creates or works with a blueprint to build a structure.

Section 2: Logical Reasoning 15 Qs – 18 Mins

Q2. Number Series

Find the missing number in the following sequence:
14, 28, 20, 40, 32, 64, ?

A) 56
B) 128
C) 52
D) 48

View Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A) 56
Explanation: Alternating two-step pattern: Multiply by 2, then subtract 8.
14 × 2 = 28 | 28 – 8 = 20 | 20 × 2 = 40 | 40 – 8 = 32 | 32 × 2 = 64 | 64 – 8 = 56.

Section 3: Quantitative Aptitude 15 Qs – 18 Mins

Q3. Profit & Loss

The percentage profit earned by selling an item for ₹1,920 is equal to the percentage loss incurred when selling the same item for ₹1,280. At what price should the item be sold to make a 25% profit?

A) ₹1,800
B) ₹2,000
C) ₹2,250
D) ₹2,500

View Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: C) ₹2,250
Explanation:
1. Profit Amount = Loss Amount ➔ 1920 – CP = CP – 1280 ➔ 2 × CP = 3200 ➔ CP = ₹1,600.
2. Target Price for 25% profit = 1600 × 1.25 = ₹2,250.

Section 4: Analytical Reasoning 15 Qs – 18 Mins

Q4. Seating Arrangement

Six professionals—A, B, C, D, E, and F—are sitting in a circle facing the center. A sits 2nd to the left of F; C sits opposite to F; B is an immediate neighbor of C and E; D sits to the immediate left of C. Who sits 2nd to the right of D?

A) B
B) E
C) A
D) F

View Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A) B
Explanation: Clockwise positioning from 12 o’clock: C (12 o’clock), D (1 o’clock), A (4 o’clock), F (6 o’clock), E (9 o’clock), B (11 o’clock). 1st right of D is C (12 o’clock); 2nd right of D is B (11 o’clock).

Section 5: Critical Reasoning 15 Qs – 18 Mins

Q5. Assumption Identification

A recruitment firm observed that computer science graduates who participated in competitive coding received 40% more job offers. The firm concluded that participating in contests directly improves a candidate’s problem-solving skills. Which assumption is required by this conclusion?

A) Employers ignore GPA for contest participants.
B) Students who participate in contests did not already possess superior problem-solving skills prior to joining.
C) Non-CS graduates receive equal offers.
D) Contests are the only way to evaluate coding speed.

View Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The argument assumes causation (contests created the skill). If participants were already superior prior to joining, the contest did not cause the skill improvement.

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