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Module outline

  1. Quantitative Ability: Percentage, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Average, Time and Work, Speed Time and Distance, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Age Problems, Number System, Divisibility Rules, HCF LCM, Algebra, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Data Interpretation, Logarithm, Sequence and Series (Series), Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Speed Mathematics and Basic Mathematics
  2. Logical Reasoning: Seating Arrangements, Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Data Arrangement, Coding Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions (Direction Test), Ranking, Order and Sequence, Data Sufficiency, Venn Diagram, Inequality, Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Logical Sequence Of Words, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Analogy, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning)
  3. Verbal Ability: Comprehension / Reading Comprehension / Unseen Passages (Critical Reasoning) (Paragraph Questions), Subject Verb Agreement (Verb Noun Agreement), Tenses, Articles, Preposition, Conjunction, Modals, Active Passive Voice (Voice), Direct and Indirect Speech, Vocabulary, Sentence Re-arrangements (Para Jumbles) (Narrative Sequencing), Sentence Completion (Fill in the blanks), Sentence Correction (Error Correction), Cloze Test (Cloze Passage), Facts, Inference and Judgements
  4. Programming Fundamentals (Technical): C Fundamentals
  5. Data Structures (Technical): Introduction to DS, Array, Stack, Queue, Linked List, Tree, Graphs, Hashing
  6. Algorithms (Technical): Algorithm Analysis, Sorting Algorithms, Greedy Algorithms, Dynamic Programming, Minimum Spanning Trees, Shortest Path Algos, Time Complexity Analysis, Advanced Algorithms
  7. OOPs (Technical): Object Oriented Programming (OOPS)
  8. DBMS (Technical): Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, Normalization (1NF - BCNF), Decomposition Properties & 4NF, File Organization & Indexing, Relational Algebra, Relational Calculus, Transaction Management, Concurrency Control, Database Recovery, ORDBMS, Database Security & Authorization, Query Processing & Optimization, Enhanced Data Models, Data Warehousing & Mining, Big Data Systems, NoSQL
  9. SQL (Technical): SQL
  10. Operating Systems (Technical): Introduction to OS, Process Management, CPU Scheduling, Process Synchronization, Deadlock, Threads & Process Creation, Memory Management, Virtual Memory, Disc Scheduling, File Management, Windows OS, Linux OS, Security, Distributed Systems, Virtual Machines
  11. Computer Networks (Technical): Introduction to CN, Data Communication, DLL: Access Control, DLL: Flow Control, DLL: Error Control, DLL: Framing, Data Link Layer - Ethernet, Net Layer: IPv4 & Proto, Net Layer: IP Addressing, Net Layer:Routing Protocol, Transport Layer Services, TL: Congestion & UDP, Application Layer, Hardware basics, Network Security, Mobile Technology, Cloud Computing and IoT, Cyber and Info Security
  12. Software Engineering (Technical): Fundamentals of Software Engineering, Software Requirements and Quality Assurance, Software Design, Estimation and Metrics, Software Testing, Software Maintenance and Configuration Management
  13. Coding/Automata Round: Coding Questions by Yash Sir, C Programming by Yash Sir, Programming in C++, Java, Python for Placements by Yash Sir, Pseudo Codes
  14. Personality / Behavioral Assessment: Behavioral Assessment (Behavioral Competency Profiling) (Psychometric Test)
  15. Writing Assessment: English Writing Ability
AI summary & chapters

AI Summary

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This educational video, presented by Yash Jain of Knowledge Gate Eduventures, is a tutorial on 'Selection Decision Tables'. The video begins with an introduction to the topic, followed by a detailed explanation of a sample problem. The core of the lesson involves a set of five mandatory conditions for short-listing candidates for a management trainee position, including age (21-28 years as of 1st Nov 2017), minimum graduation marks (60%), preliminary exam marks (60%), final exam marks (55%), and immediate availability for work. The video then presents two specific exceptions to these rules: a candidate with less than 60% in graduation but over 72% in the preliminary exam is referred to the Deputy General Manager, and a candidate with less than 60% in graduation but at least 65% in post-graduation is referred to the General Manager. The instructor explains how to apply these rules to determine the correct course of action for a given candidate. The video concludes by highlighting the importance of this topic for various competitive exams like CAT, XAT, GMAT, and government tests, and ends with a 'Thanks for Watching' screen.

Chapters

  1. 0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00

    The video opens with a title slide showing a hand filling out a multiple-choice answer sheet, with the text 'SELECTION DECISION TABLE'. This transitions to a blackboard-style presentation slide with the title 'SELECTION DECISION TABLES' and the instructor's name, 'By YASH JAIN'. The instructor, visible in a small window, introduces the topic, explaining that the video will cover selection decision tables, which are a common type of question in competitive exams. He mentions that the content is copyrighted by Knowledge Gate Eduventures and warns against piracy.

  2. 2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00

    The video displays a problem statement on a blackboard. The text instructs the viewer to study the information and answer the questions below. It outlines the conditions for short-listing candidates for a management trainee interview. The five mandatory conditions are listed: (i) age between 21 and 28 years as of 1st Nov 2017, (ii) at least 60% marks in graduation, (iii) at least 60% marks in the preliminary selection examination, (iv) at least 55% marks in the final selection examination, and (v) readiness to join work immediately after the interview. The slide then presents two exceptions: (A) a candidate with less than 60% in graduation but over 72% in the preliminary exam is referred to the Deputy General Manager, and (B) a candidate with less than 60% in graduation but at least 65% in post-graduation is referred to the General Manager. The instructor explains these rules, emphasizing that the candidate must fulfill all five main criteria to be called for an interview.

  3. 5:00 – 6:19 05:00-06:19

    The video transitions to a slide titled 'WHY STUDY THIS TOPIC?'. It lists numerous competitive exams where this topic is relevant, including CAT, XAT, GMAT, GATE, IIT JEE, and various government and banking exams. The instructor explains that this is a high-yield topic, often worth multiple marks, and is considered easy if one understands the concept. The final slide shows a pyramid of company logos (e.g., IBM, Google, TATA) and then a 'THANKS FOR WATCHING' screen, concluding the tutorial.

The video provides a comprehensive tutorial on solving selection decision table problems. It systematically breaks down the process by first presenting the core rules and then the specific exceptions. The instructor uses a clear, step-by-step approach, explaining that a candidate must meet all five primary conditions to be called for an interview. The two exceptions are presented as special cases that override the main rule, requiring referral to a higher authority. The lesson concludes by contextualizing the topic's importance, showing its relevance across a wide range of high-stakes exams, which reinforces its value for students preparing for competitive assessments.

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