Decoding the Code Language Pattern

The question asks us to decode a specific pattern used in a code language and apply it to a new word. We are given two examples:

• 'EDUCATION' is coded as 'GFWCATKQP'
• 'PROFESSOR' is coded as 'RTQFESUQT'

We need to find the code for 'FACULTIES' using the same pattern.

Identifying the Encoding Pattern

Let's examine the first example, 'EDUCATION' to 'GFWCATKQP'. We compare each letter of the original word with the corresponding letter in the coded word.

From the table, it appears there's a specific pattern based on the letter's position in the 9-letter word 'EDUCATION'. The first three letters (E, D, U) are shifted by +2 positions in the alphabet. The next three letters (C, A, T) are shifted by +0 positions (stay the same). The last three letters (I, O, N) are shifted by +2 positions.

The pattern seems to be: +2, +2, +2, +0, +0, +0, +2, +2, +2 for the 9 letters.

Verifying the Pattern with PROFESSOR

Let's check if the same pattern applies to the second example, 'PROFESSOR' to 'RTQFESUQT'. 'PROFESSOR' also has 9 letters.

The pattern holds true for 'PROFESSOR' as well. The first three letters (P, R, O) are shifted by +2, the middle three letters (F, E, S) by +0, and the last three letters (S, O, R) by +2.

Applying the Pattern to FACULTIES

Now we apply this established pattern (+2, +2, +2, +0, +0, +0, +2, +2, +2) to the word 'FACULTIES'. 'FACULTIES' also has 9 letters.

Applying the pattern, we get the coded word 'HCEULTKGU'.

Comparing with Options

Let's compare the resulting coded word 'HCEULTKGU' with the given options:

• Option 1: HCEWLTIGU
• Option 2: HCEWNVKGU
• Option 3: HCEULTKGU
• Option 4: HCEULVKGU

The coded word 'HCEULTKGU' matches Option 3.

Revision Table: Code Language Practice

Additional Information: Letter Coding in Reasoning

Letter coding is a common type of question in reasoning tests. It involves understanding the rule or pattern by which letters in a word are replaced by other letters or symbols. These patterns can be based on:

• Alphabetical Position Shift: Adding or subtracting a fixed number from the alphabetical position of each letter (like the +2 shift here). The shift can be constant or vary based on position, vowel/consonant status, etc.
• Reversing the Word: Writing the word backward.
• Substituting Letters: Replacing letters with specific other letters or symbols based on a given key.
• Position-based Patterns: The pattern might change for different positions within the word, as seen in this problem (first 3, middle 3, last 3).

To solve such problems, it's crucial to observe the given examples carefully, identify the consistent rule or pattern, and then apply it systematically to the word in question. Writing down the letters and their positions or shifts often helps in visualizing the pattern.