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Coding Decoding

The document provides an overview of Coding-Decoding techniques used in banking exams, outlining various types such as Letter Coding, Number Coding, Substitution Coding, and Fictitious Language. It includes examples and strategies for decoding, emphasizing the importance of identifying patterns and applying specific logic. Additionally, it offers common tricks and exam tips to enhance problem-solving efficiency.

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The document provides an overview of Coding-Decoding techniques used in banking exams, outlining various types such as Letter Coding, Number Coding, Substitution Coding, and Fictitious Language. It includes examples and strategies for decoding, emphasizing the importance of identifying patterns and applying specific logic. Additionally, it offers common tricks and exam tips to enhance problem-solving efficiency.

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🧠 CODING-DECODING – Banking Exam Notes

✅ What is it?
In Coding-Decoding, a word, number, or sentence is written in a coded form using a specific logic (e.g., alphabet
shifting, symbol substitution, numeric patterns). You’re required to identify the logic and decode/encode
accordingly.

🔍 TYPES OF CODING
1. Letter Coding

A word is coded as another word using some alphabet logic.

Example:

TRUTH → USVUI​
Each letter is +1 in the alphabet: T→U, R→S, etc.

🔑 Identify alphabet positions (A=1, Z=26), apply shifts.

2. Number Coding

Words are coded using numbers based on positions, letter counts, or word patterns.

Example:

CAR → 3 1 18​
(C=3, A=1, R=18) → direct alphabet positions

Or more complex:

BIG → 19​
(B=2, I=9, G=7) → 2 + 9 + 7 = 18

🔑 Check for: sum of letter positions, even/odd logic, positional shifts.

3. Substitution Coding

Each word stands for something else.

Example:

“If ‘apple’ is called ‘banana’, and ‘banana’ is called ‘grape’, then what is the color of ‘apple’?”
🔑 Don’t go with the actual meaning—go by the substitution rule.

4. Fictitious Language (Language Coding)

Statements are given in a coded language.

Example:

Statement 1: “Sky is blue” → “na pa zi”

Statement 2: “Blue is deep” → “pa zi ka”

Q: What is the code for “blue”?

🔑 Compare common words and common codes:


●​ "is" and "blue" common in both → “pa” and “zi” common ⇒ "blue" = "zi" or "pa"​

●​ Use elimination logic.​

5. Coding Based on Letter Position (Reverse/Skip/Pattern)

Example:

DOG → WRL​
(D=4 → W=23), (O=15 → R=18), (G=7 → L=12)​
Possibly: Reverse alphabet (Z=1, A=26), or alternating logic.

🔑 Check both normal (A=1 to Z=26) and reverse positions (Z=1 to A=26)

6. Mathematical/Logical Coding

Numbers in the word might be manipulated mathematically.

Example:

BALL → 2+1+12+12 = 27​


CALL → 3+1+12+12 = 28​
Pattern: Sum of letter positions.

7. Forward-Backward Coding
Split the word, code one half in forward sequence, other in reverse.

Example:

TRAIN → First 3 letters shift +1, last 2 shift -1

🔑 Look for symmetry, splitting, alternating logic.

🛠️ STRATEGIES TO CRACK
1.​ Write alphabet positions (A=1…Z=26) quickly at the top of scratch pad​

2.​ Check difference in positions when letters change​

3.​ Compare common words/codes across multiple statements​

4.​ Test simple logic first (like +1, reverse, vowel/consonant logic)​

5.​ Don’t assume random logic — there’s always a rule, even if indirect​

6.​ Work backwards if stuck (e.g., see if decoding the options helps)​

⚠️ COMMON TRICKS USED


●​ Alphabetical reverse (Z=1, Y=2, … A=26)​

●​ Skip letters (alternate positions)​

●​ Vowels vs consonants logic​

●​ Letter mirror image (A ↔ Z, B ↔ Y…)​

●​ Multiple-step logic (e.g., reverse word + shift letters)​

●​ Code letters as numbers, manipulate, then re-code​

🧪 SAMPLE PRACTICE
Q1:​
If FLOW → GMPX, then what is ROAD?
→ F→G (+1), L→M (+1), O→P (+1), W→X (+1)​
So, R→S, O→P, A→B, D→E ⇒ SPBE

Q2:​
If in a certain code, MONKEY is written as 123456, and DONKEY is written as 723456, then what is the code for
MONK?

→ M=1, O=2, N=3, K=4 ⇒ Code = 1234

🎯 EXAM TIPS
●​ Don't overthink the logic. Most are basic: +1, -1, reverse, mirror, sum​

●​ If a word seems long or difficult, focus on first and last letters first​

●​ In language coding, matching statements side-by-side works best​

●​ Time management: If stuck, skip and come back​

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