Study Note - Coding and Decoding
Coding and Decoding
Coding is the process of encrypting / creating codes for a given information. In this topic we
need to decode/find the pattern of coding used.
▪ Generally, symbols/numbers/alphabets are used for coding
Types of coding:
▪ Number coding – numbers are used for coding
▪ Symbol coding – symbols are used for coding
▪ Language coding
▪ Chain coding
▪ Simple & jumbled coding
▪ Complex coding
The following points are to be kept in mind while solving questions from above types
▪ Numerical position of letters in English alphabet both in forward and backward /
reverse direction is to be kept in mind
A B C D..….. M N ………... Z
1 2 3 4 13 14 26
=> Forward direction
26 14 13 3 2 1
A………..M N…………X Y Z
<= Reverse Direction
=> At times alphabets in a given word is replaced in the code with alphabet which comes
numerically in the same position in the reverse alphabetical order
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Study Note - Coding and Decoding
=> Sometimes words can be coded with sum or product of numerical position of the alphabets
in the given word
=> Advanced questions on coding decoding is a mix of number, symbol and letter coding.
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