Understanding the Coding Language Pattern

This question involves a coding language where words are transformed based on a specific rule or pattern. We are given an example transformation: 'SUPERWASH' is coded as 'UWRGTYCUJ'. Our task is to figure out this pattern and then apply it to code the word 'ANTISEPTIC'.

Analyzing the Given Coding Example: SUPERWASH to UWRGTYCUJ

Let's compare the letters of the original word 'SUPERWASH' with the corresponding letters in the coded word 'UWRGTYCUJ' step by step:

Upon examining each pair of letters, we can see a consistent pattern: each letter in the original word is shifted forward by 2 positions in the English alphabet to get the corresponding letter in the coded word.

Applying the Letter Shift Pattern to ANTISEPTIC

Now that we have identified the pattern (a shift of +2 for each letter), we will apply this rule to the word 'ANTISEPTIC' to find its coded form.

Let's code each letter of 'ANTISEPTIC':

• A shifted by +2 positions is C.
• N shifted by +2 positions is P.
• T shifted by +2 positions is V.
• I shifted by +2 positions is K.
• S shifted by +2 positions is U.
• E shifted by +2 positions is G.
• P shifted by +2 positions is R.
• T shifted by +2 positions is V.
• I shifted by +2 positions is K.
• C shifted by +2 positions is E.

Combining the coded letters, the word 'ANTISEPTIC' is coded as 'CPVKUGRVKE'.

Comparing with the Options

Let's check which of the given options matches our calculated coded word 'CPVKUGRVKE'.

• Option 1: CPUKVGRVKE
• Option 2: CPVKUGRVKE
• Option 3: CPVKUGRRVE
• Option 4: CPKVUGRVKE

Our derived code 'CPVKUGRVKE' exactly matches Option 2.

Revision Table: Summary of Letter Shifts

Additional Information on Coding and Decoding Patterns

Coding and decoding questions are common in logical reasoning sections of competitive exams. They test your ability to identify patterns. The patterns can involve various types of transformations:

• Letter Shifting: Each letter is shifted by a fixed number of positions forward or backward in the alphabet (like in this question). The shift can be constant or vary based on the position of the letter or the letter itself.
• Reverse Alphabetical Order: Using the alphabet in reverse order (Z=1, Y=2, etc.).
• Letter Swapping: Swapping positions of letters within the word (e.g., reversing the word, swapping adjacent letters, or swapping letters at specific positions).
• Substitution: Replacing each letter with another specific letter, symbol, or number.
• Combination of Patterns: Sometimes, a combination of the above patterns is used.

To solve such problems, carefully analyze the given example(s) to identify the rule and then apply that rule consistently to the new word.