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Question Papers Bank Specialist Officer Exam
Can you provide me the question paper of Bank Specialist Officer Exam as my friend is preparing for the Exam?
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5th October 2014, 03:23 PM
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Re: Question Papers Bank Specialist Officer Exam
Here I am mentioning a few questions of the Bank Specialist Officer Exam Specialist Officer Reasoning Previous Paper 1. In a certain code ‘TREAMWORK’ is written as ‘NBFUJQNV’ and ‘SOME’ is written as ‘PTDL’. How is ‘PERSON’ written in that code? (a) QDOOPT (b) QDOMNR (c) SFQMNR (d) SFQOPT (e) None of these 2. How many such pairs of letters are three in the word ‘SUBSTANCE’ each of which has as many letters between them in the word (in both forward and backward directions) as in the English alphabets? (a) None (b) One (c) Two (d) Three (e) More than three 3. How many meaningful English words, not ending with ‘D’ can be made with the third, the fifth, the seventh and the ninth letters of the word ‘STEADFAST’ using each letter only once in each word? (a) None (b) One (c) Two (d) Three (e) More than three 4. In a certain code ‘BASKET’ is written as ‘5$3%#1’ and ‘THIRD’ is written as ‘14*#2’. How is ‘SKIRT’ written in that code? (a) 3%*41 (b) 3/%41 (c) 3%#41 (d) 3#4%1 (e) None of these 5. The positions of the first and the fifth digits of the number 81943275 are interchanged. Similarly the positions of the second and the sixth digits are interchanged and so on till the fourth and the eight digits. Which of the following will be the third digit from the right end after the rearrangement? (a) 1 (b) 9 (c) 2 (d) 4 (e) None of these 2 6-10. Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below: M 3 # R A T 1 E J $ K @ F U 5 4 V I 6 © D 8 * G B 7 δ 2 W 6. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on their position in the above arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group? (a) T E R (b) U 4 @ (c) 6 D V (d) J 1 K (e) N δ * 7. How many such numbers are there in the above arrangement, each of which is immediately preceded by a letter but not immediately followed by a letter? (a) None (b) One (c) Two (d) Three (e) More than three 8. What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series based on the above arrangement? R T 1 $ @ F (a) 8 * H (b) 8 H N (c) 8 H 7 (d) D * H (e) None of these 9. How many such symbols are there in the above arrangement, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and immediately followed by a letter? (a) None (b) One (c) Two (d) Three (e) More than three 10. Which of the following is the seventh to the left of the twentieth from the left end of the above arrangement? (a) V (b) @ (c) δ (d) © (e) None of these 11-15. Each of the questions below consists of a questions and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer question. Read both the statements and— Give answer (1) if the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, with the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question. Give answer (2) if the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, with the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question. Give answer (3) if the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question. Give answer (4) if the data in both the statement I & II together are necessary to answer the question. 11. Among M, P, T, R and W each being of a different age, who is the youngest? I. T is younger than only P and W. II. M is younger than T and older than R. 12. How is ‘gone’ written in a code language? I. ‘you will be gone’ is written as ‘ka pa ni sa’ in that code language. II. ‘he will be there’ is written as ‘ja da ka ni’ in that code language. 13. On which day of the week (starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same work) did Sushant visit Chennai? I. Sushant visited Chennai two days after his brother visited Chennai. II. Sushant and did not visit Chennai either on Wednesday or on Friday. 14. Towards which direction is P with respect to the starting point? I. P walked 20 meters, took a right turn and walked 30 meters, again took right turn and walked 20 meters towards West. II. P walked 30 meters, took a left turn and walked 20 meters, again took left turn and walked 30 meters towards East. 15. How is K related to Z? I. Z and P are the only sisters of D. II. D’s mother is wife of K’s father. 16-20. In the following questions, the symbols @, $, #, © and % are used with the following meaning as illustrated below: ‘P $ Q’ means ‘P is not smaller than Q.’ ‘P © Q’ means ‘P is neither greater than not equal to Q.’ ‘P % Q’ means “P is not greater than Q.’ ‘P @ Q’ means ‘P is neither greater than nor smaller than Q.’ Now in each of the following question assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the four conclusions I, II, III and IV given below them is/are definitely true and give your answer accordingly. 16. Statements : R # J, J $ D, D @ K, K % T Conclusions : I. T # D II. T @ D III. R # K IV. J $ T (a) Only either I or II is true (b) Only III is true (c) Only III and IV are true (d) Only either I or II and III are true (e) None of these 4 17. Statements : T % R, R $ M, M @ D, D © H Conclusions : I. D % R II. H # R III. T © M IV. T % D (a) Only I is true (b) Only I and IV are true (c) Only I and II are true (d) Only II and IV are true (e) None of these 18. Statements : M @ B, B $ N, N $ R, R © K Conclusions : I. K # B II. R © B III. M $ R IV. N © M (a) Only I and III are true (b) Only I and II are true (c) Only II and IV are true (d) Only II, III and IV are true (e) None of these 19. Statements : F # H, H @ M, M © E, E $ J Conclusions : I. J © M II. E # H III. M © H IV. F # E (a) Only I and II are true (b) Only II and III are true (c) Only, I and III are true (d) Only II, III and IV are true (e) None of these 20. Statements : D % A, A @ B, B © K, K % M Conclusions : I. B $ D II. K # A III. M # B IV. A © B (a) Only, I and IV are true (b) Only I, II and III are true (c) Only II, III and IV are true (d) Only I, III and IV are true (e) All I, II, III and IV are true 21-25. Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions. A word and number arrangement machine when given an input of words and numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement. (All the numbers given in the arrangement are two digit numbers.) Input :gone over 35 69 test 72 park 27 Step I :27 gone over 35 69 test 72 park Step II :27 test gone over 35 69 72 park Step III :27 test 35 gone over 69 72 park Step IV :27 test 35 park gone over 69 72 Step V :27 test 35 park 69 gone over 72 Step VI :27 test 35 park 69 over gone 72 Step VII :27 test 35 park 69 over 72 gone And Step VII is the last step of the rearrangement of the above input as the desired arrangement is obtained. As per the rules followed in the above steps, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate step for the given input. 21. Input : 86 open shut door 31 49 always 45. How many steps will be required to complete the rearrangement? (a) Five (b) Six (c) Seven (d) Four (e) None of these 22. Step III of an input: 25 yes 37 enemy joy defeat 52 46 Which of the following is definitely the input? (a) enemy 25 joy defeat yes 52 37 46 (b) 37 enemy 25 joy yes defeat 52 46 (c) enemy joy defeat 25 52 yes 46 37 (d) Cannot be determined (e) None of these 23. Step II on an Input : 18 win 71 34 now if victory 61 How many more steps will be required to complete the rearrangement? (a) Three (b) Four (c) Five (d) Six (e) More than six 24. Input : where 47 59 12 are they going 61 Which of the following steps will be the last but one? (a) VII (b) IV (c) V (d) VIII (e) None of these 25. Step II and an input : 33 store 81 75 full of goods52 Which of the following will be step VI? (a) 33 store 52 of 75 81 full goods (b) 33 store 52 of 75 full 81 goods (c) 33 store 52 of 75 goods 81 full (d) There will be no such step (e) None of these 26-30. Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below: Following are the conditions for selecting Manager-HR in an organization: The candidate must — (i) be at least 30 years and not more than 35 years as on 1.3.2012. (ii) have secured at least 60 percent mark in Graduation in any discipline. (iii) have secured at least 65 percent marks in the Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/HR. (iv) have post qualification work experience of at least five years in the Personnel/HR Department of an organization (v) have secured at least 50 percent marks in the selection process. In the case of a candidate who satisfies all the above conditions except. (a) at (ii) above, but has secured at least 55 percent marks in Graduation in any discipline and at least 70 percent marks in Post Graduate/Diploma in Personnel Management/HR, the case is to 6 be refereed to GM – GR. (b) at (iv) above, but has post qualification work experience of at least four years out of which at least two years as Deputy Manager – HR, the case is to be referred to President – HR. In each question below are given details of one candidate. You have to take one of the following courses of actions based on the information provided and the conditions and sub-conditions given below and mark the number of that course of action as your answer. You are not to assume anything other than the information provided in each question. All these case are given to you as on 1.3.2012. Mark answer (1) if the candidate is not to be selected Mark answer (2) if the data provided are not adequate to take a decision. Mark answer (3) if the case is to be referred to President-HR Mark answer (4) if the case is to be referred to GM-HR Mark answer (5) if the candidate is to be selected 26. Rita Bhatt was born on 25th July 1978. She has required 62 percent marks in Graduation and 65 percent marks in Post Graduate Diploma in Management. She has been working for the past six years in the Personnel Department of an organization after completing her Post Graduation. She has secured 55 percent marks in the selection process. 27. Ashok Pradhan was born on 8th August 1980. He has been working in the Personnel Department of an organization for the past four years completing his Post Graduate Degree in Personnel Management with 67 percent. Out of his entire experience, he has been working for the past two years as Deputy Manager — HR. He has secured 62 percent marks in Graduation and 58 percent marks in the selection process. 28. Alok Verma was born on 4th March 1976. He has been working in the Personnel Department of an organization for the past six years after completing his Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management with 66 percent marks. He has secured 57 percent marks in the selection process and 63 percent marks in Graduation. 29. Swapan Ghosh has been working in the Personnel Department of an Organization for the post five years after completing his Post Graduate Degree in HR with 72 percent marks. He has secured 56 percent marks in Graduation. He was born on 12th May 1977. He has secured 58 percent marks in the selection process. 30. Seema Behl has been working in the Personnel Department of an organization of the post even years after completing her Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management with 70 percent marks. She was born on 5th July 1979. She has secured 65 percent marks in Graduation and 50 percent marks in the selection process. 31-35. Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are height friends travelling in three different cars, viz. X, Y and Z with at least two in one car to three different places, viz. Delhi, Chandigarh and Agra. There is at least one female member in each car D is traveling with G to Delhi but not in car Y. A is travelling with only H in car Z but not to Chandigarh. C is not travelling with either D or E. F and D are studying in the same only girl’s college. H, B and G are studying in the same only boy’s college. 31. Which of the following represents the group of females among them? (a) F, C, A (b) F, G, A (c) D, C, A (d) Data inadequate (e) None of these 32. Which of the following is correct? (a) Delhi – X – C (b) Chandigarh – X – F (c) Agra – Z – E (d) Delhi – Y – E (e) None of these 33. In which car are four of them travelling? (a) X or Z (b) Y (c) X or Y (d) Z (e) None of these 34. In which of the following cars is C travelling? (a) X (b) Y (c) Z (d) Either X or Y (e) Data inadequate 35. Passengers in which are travelling to Chandigarh? (a) Y (b) X (c) Either X or Y (d) Data inadequate (e) None of these 36-40. In each of the question below is given a statement, followed by a question. Read the statement carefully and answer the question that follows. 36. Statement : The State Government granted special status to the seminar on the importance of protecting the environment around us organized by the local academic body to create awareness among the citizens. Who of the following 8 may be a probable reason for the State Government’s decision? (a) The Central Government has accorded highest priority to issues related to protection of environment, over all other issues. (b) In the past the State Government and granted special status to such seminars. (c) The State Government has failed to implement measures for protecting the environment (d) The local academic body made a fervent appeal for the special status (e) None of these 37. Statement :Most car manufactures have marginally reduced the price of their products deposited higher input costs and increased Govt. duties and have promised to keep the prices at the present level for at least the next couple of months. Which of the following can be a best possible reason for the above step by car manufactures? (a) Car manufactures have not been able to meet their sales target for the above step by car manufactures? (b) The Government is planning to review taxes on the raw material for manufacturing cars. (c) The car sales market is going through a jubilant phase as the volume of sales has picked up considerably in the recent past and profit per car has also gone up. (d) Car buyers are still hesitant to make their purchase and may postpone for another few months. (e) Oil marketing companies are contemplating reviewing the petrol and diesel prices in order to decide future market prices. 38. Statement : The prices of vegetables and other food articles have decreased in the recent month raising hope among policy planners that the RBI’s (Reserve Bank of India) tight grip on supply of liquid money in the market for controlling inflation may be eased. Which of the following may be a possible action of the above situation? (a) The Reserve Bank of India may not reduce its key interest rates in near future. (b) The Government may step in and make certain concessions to the common people on various issues (c) The Reserve Bank of India may consider lowering certain rates to bring in more liquidity in the market. (d) The RBI may wait for at least another year before taking any step. (e) The RBI may collect more data from the market and wait for another four months to ensure they take correct step. 39. Statement : A serve cyclonic storm hit the Eastern coastline last resulting in huge loss of life and property on the entire east coast and the Government had to disburse a considerable amount for relief activities through the district administration machineries. Which of the following may possibly be a follow up measure to be taken up by the Government? (a) The Government may set up a task force to review the post relief scenario in all districts and also to confirm proper end user receipt of the relief supplies. (b) The Government may set up a committee for proper disbursement of relief supplies in future. (c) The Government may empower the District Magistrates to make all future disbursements of relief. (d) The Government may send relief supplies to the affected people in future only after proper assessment of the damage caused by such calamities. (e) The Government may not need to activities any follow up measure. 40. Statement : It has been reported in a recent study that intake of moderate quantity of milk chocolate reduces the risk of suffering from central nervous system related illnesses. Which of the following would weaken the findings of the study reported in the above statement? (a) People generally prefer to eat chocolate when they are young. (b) Majority of those not diagnosed with diseases related to central nervous system have stayed away from away from eating chocolates in their lives. (c) Chocolates contain certain elements which strengthen the functions of the central nervous system (d) Majority of those suffering from central nervous system related diseases are middle aged. (e) Many of those who suffer from diabetes also suffer from other major ailments. |
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30th March 2015, 10:43 AM
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Re: Question Papers Bank Specialist Officer Exam
Can anybody please provide me the IBPS Specialist Officer Exam previous year question paper, as here I am looking for the same?
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30th March 2015, 10:46 AM
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Re: Question Papers Bank Specialist Officer Exam
Here I am sharing the IBPS Specialist Officer Exam previous year question paper which you are looking for Directions : In each of the following questions, there is a group of letters or words given. Four of the five are alike in a certain way, while one is different. Find out the one which is different. Q.1. (1) black (2) red (3) green (4) yellow (5) paint Q.2. (1) XZ (2) MN (3) PQ (4) BC (5) ST Q.3. “Foot” is related to “Man” in the same way as “Hoof” is related to ––––– (1) Leg (2) Horse (3) Dog (4) Boy (5) Shoe Q.4. “Day” is related to “Night” in the same way as “Kind” is related to ––––– (1) Cruel (2) Bright (3) Dark (4) Generous (5) Gratitude Q.5. If the letters in the word TOPS can be rearranged to form a meaningful word beginning with O, the last letter of that word is your answer. If more than one such word can be formed, M is the answer and if no such word can be formed, X is the answer. (1) T (2) P (3) M (4) S (5) X Q.6. Some leaders are dishonest. Satyapriya is a leader. Which of the following inferences definitely follows from these two statements ? (1) Satyapriya is honest (2) Satyapriya is dishonest (3) Some leaders are honest (4) Leaders are generally dishonest (5) Satyapriya is sometimes dishonest ENGLISH LANGUAGE This is a test to see how well you ‘know’ English. Your English language ability would be tested through questions on grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension of a passage, etc. Study and answer the sample questions given below. Please remember, in the test paper there may be questions of several other types also. Directions : Pick out the most appropriate word from amongst the words given below each sentence to complete it meaningfully. Q.7. He quickly glanced .............................. the book to find what it said about the Indian economy. (1) at (2) through (3) in (4) to (5) over The correct answer is “through” which is answer No. 2. Q.8. The counsel urged the court to ........................... down the obnoxious law. (1) enact (2) enforce (3) cancel (4) strike (5) declare Q.9. The local official ........................... the Minister of the situation. (1) explained (2) warned (3) apprised (4) told (5) intimated Directions : Read each sentence given below to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part of the sentence is your answer. If there is no error, the answer is ‘5’. (Ignore errors of punctuations, if any) Q.10. I am twenty / two years old / when I first / joined the bank. No error (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) The error is in (1). Therefore the answer is ‘1’. Q.11. To the Hindus / the Ganga is / holier than / any other river. No error (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) In this question, there is no error; Hence the right answer to this question is ‘5’. Now attempt the following question. Q.12. Of all the teachers / in our school / our class teacher / were very strict. No error (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Directions : In each of the following questions select from amongst the five alternatives, the word nearest in meaning of the word given in capitals. Q.13. CENTENARY (1) a guard (2) a hundred years (3) a very old man (4) hundred runs (5) hundredth anniversary Q.14. TRIUMPH (1) conquer (2) smash (3) earn (4) brave (5) capture Directions : In each of the following questions, select from amongst the five alternatives, the word most opposite in meaning of the word given in capitals. Q.15. LIVELY (1) simple (2) weak (3) dull (4) angry (5) moron Q.16. INADVERTENT (1) adequate (2) available (3) sluggish (4) negligent (5) intentional In addition to the above questions, there will be a passage in English for comprehension. You will be asked questions based on the passage. QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE This test is designed to measure how fast and accurate you are in dealing with numbers, viz. computation, quantitative reasoning, interpretation of tables and graphs. Directions : In each of the following questions one number is missing. The place where the number is missing is shown by a questions mark (?). You have to find out which one of the answers shown against 1, 2, 3 and 4 can replace the question mark. If none of these four can replace the question mark, you will indicate (5) i.e. ‘None of these’ as your answer. Q.17. 42 + 73 + 137 = ? (1) 352 (2) 252 (3) 242 (4) 142 (5) Other than those given as options Q.18. 20 ½ = ? (1) 4 (2) 5 (3) 12 (4) 20 (5) Other than those given as options The correct answer for Q.18 is 10. But none of the 1, 2, 3 or 4 shows this answer. Therefore your answer is 5. Some of the questions may require arithmetical reasoning. For example : Q.19. At 10 rupees each, how many rupees will 6 lemons cost ? (1) 6 (2) 10 (3) 60 (4) 61 (5) 610 Q.20. Which of the following can be exact multiple of 4 ? (1) 27114 (2) 58204 (3) 48402 (4) 32286 (5) Other than those given as options Q.21. If the profit made by selling a pen for Rs. 10 is as much as its cost, what is the cost price of the pen ? (1) Rs.3/- (2) Rs.5/- (3) Rs.10/- (4) Rs.20/- (5) Other than those given as options Also, there may be some questions based on graphs and tables. Directions : Given below is a table showing percentages out of a total of 700 employees ranking six attributes that help promotion. Rank I is the highest. Study the table carefully and answer questions that follow : Q.22. Which attribute for promotion has received the highest rank ? (1) Perseverance (2) Seniority (3) Honesty (4) Sociability (5) Efficiency Notice the percentage for rank I given in the table. You observe that seniority is the attribute with the highest percentage. So your answer is “Seniority”, which is answer No. (2). Q.23. How many employees gave rank III to intelligence ? (1) 119 (2) 98 (3) 77 (4) 70 (5) 10 Look at the intersection of the column giving percentage for rank III and the row giving percentage for intelligence. You find that 10 percent of the 700 employees have given rank III to this attribute. 10% of 700 is 70. So your answer should be (4). Q.24. Which attribute is considered the least important for promotion ? (1) Honesty (2) Intelligence (3) Perseverance (4) Efficiency (5) Sociability GENERAL AWARENESS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE BANKING INDUSTRY This test is designed to measure your awareness about the past and present events, socio economic developments as well as awareness about developments in the Banking Industry etc. Q.25. Which of the following financial institutions has introduced the ‘Know Your Customer’ guidelines for Banks ? (1) IDBI (2) RBI (3) NABARD 4) SIDBI (5) Other than those given as options Q.26. Which of the following sectors contributes the maximum in deciding the growth in income of the states in India ? (1) Energy (2) Tourism (3) Service (4) Transport (5) Agriculture Q.27. Headquarters of which of the following nationalised Banks is not situated in Maharashtra state ? (1) Dena Bank (2) Central Bank of India (3) Bank of India (4) Union Bank of India (5) United Bank of India Q.28. Who among the following is the current Prime Minister of India ? (1) Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (2) Dr. Manmohan Singh (3) Mrs. Sonia Gandhi (4) Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee (5) Other than those given as options PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE Questions in this test will be relevant to the respective post. IT Officer (Scale I) Q.29. Public data can be accessed –– (1) only from the base class itself (2) both from the base class and from its derived classes (3) cannot be accessed by any method (4) only from derived classes (5) Other than those given as options Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) Q.30. Which of the following is a high tech, high value agricultural project ? (1) Marine Fisheries (2) Greenhouse (3) Grape Cultivation (4) Poultry Farming (5) Other than those given as options Attribute Percent of Employees Giving Different Ranks I II III IV V VI Seniority 32 17 22 19 5 5 Perseverance 14 19 17 9 27 14 Efficiency 15 19 21 14 14 17 Intelligence 10 14 10 14 17 35 Honesty 24 17 7 9 27 16 Sociability 5 14 23 35 10 13 For complete paper here is the attachment |
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