Decision Making - Concepts, Short Tricks & Questions
Duration: 18 min
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- Numerical Ability & Problem Solving: Speed Mathematics and Basic Mathematics, Arithmetic, Number System, HCF LCM, Divisibility Rules, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Average, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Mixture and Alligation, Time and Work, Pipe and Cistern, Speed Time and Distance, Age Problems, Partnership, Data Interpretation, Mental Ability, Sequence and Series (Series), Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Algebra, Statistics, Logarithm, Mensuration and Geometry, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Sequences and Series, Powers, Surds and Logarithms, Subject-Verb Agreement, Sentence Completion, Geometry, Sentence Structure and Correction, Data Sufficiency, Trigonometry, Measurement and Quantity Take-Off, Signal Space and Optimum Detection, Probability, Statistics, Algebra, Time and Work, Speed, Time and Distance, Data Interpretation, Combinatorics
- Logical Reasoning: Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Syllogisms, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Directions (Direction Test), Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Calendar, Clock, Cubes & Dices, Logical Sequence Of Words, Venn Diagram, Data Arrangement, Inequality, Analogy, Ranking, Order and Sequence, Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Alphabet and Word Tests, Numerical Reasoning, Number System, Averages, Mixtures and Alligation, Percentages, Series Completion, Analogy and Classification, Patterns in Two-Dimensional Figures, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Direction Sense, Logical Deduction and Induction, Syllogisms and Venn Diagrams, Critical Reasoning, Order, Ranking and Sequence, Reading Comprehension, Profit, Loss and Discount, Constraint Puzzles, Traverse Surveying, Ratio and Proportion, Mensuration, Permutations and Combinations, Clocks and Calendars, Assembling and Grouping of Shapes, Transformation of Shapes, Three-Dimensional Patterns and Visualization, Cubes and Dice, Vocabulary, Blood Relations
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs (India + Rajasthan): History, Geography, Polity, Indian Economy, Static General Knowledge, State Wise GK, GK- Current Affairs, Environment, Physics
- Computer Fundamentals & Operating Systems: Basics of COA, Floating Point Rep, Digital Systems & Boolean Basics, Number Representation, Number System, Introduction to OS, File Management, Windows OS, Unix OS, Linux OS, Register Transfer and Microoperations, Virtual Memory
- Computer Networks: Introduction to CN, Data Communication, DLL: Error Control, DLL: Access Control, Data Link Layer - Ethernet, Net Layer: IPv4 & Proto, Application Layer, Hardware Basics, Network Security
- Cyber Security: Cyber Threats and Malware Attacks, Role of Internet and Web Services, Security in Mobile and Wireless Computing, Electronic Data Interchange and E-Commerce, Physical Security and Cryptography Basics, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Cyber Safety and Security, Ethical Hacking
- Programming (C & OOP): C Fundamentals, Control Flow, Arrays & Pointers, Functions, Storage Classes, Structures & Enums, DMA, Macros, Scoping & File Handling, OOPS with C++, Operators & Expressions, Sorting Algorithms, Java Fundamentals, Java
- MS Office & Data Processing: MS Office Applications, Basics of DBMS
- Internet & Web Technology: Society, Law & Ethics, Terms & Abbreviations, Keyboard Shortcuts, Emerging Tech Trends, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Internet Fundamentals, Website, Browser & Services, Web Design & Development, Protocols & Services, Web Publishing & Hosting, Server Side & Security
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This educational video provides a comprehensive lecture on "Decision Making" for competitive exams, specifically focusing on "Passage Based Decision Making" and "Eligibility Test" formats. The instructor, Yash Jain Sir, begins by defining the types of questions students might encounter. He then transitions into a practical demonstration, solving a complex logical reasoning problem involving six individuals (P, Q, R, S, T, U) with varying work hours and earnings. The lecture emphasizes the importance of reading data carefully and using a tabular method to organize variables and apply constraints systematically. The session concludes with the final solution to the problem and a summary of the key deductions made, providing a clear example of how to approach such questions in an exam setting. The video is part of a series by Knowledge Gate, as indicated by the logo.
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0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00
The video opens with a title slide displaying "DECISION MAKING" in large white text against a black background, accompanied by a graphic of a person reviewing profiles on a screen. The instructor introduces the topic, setting the context for a lecture on decision-making skills required for exams. He is wearing a blue polo shirt and glasses. The slide also features a teal rectangle at the top. The visual style is clean and professional.
2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00
A slide titled "Types of Questions" appears, listing "1) Passage Based Decision Making" and "2) Eligibility Test". The instructor explains that Passage Based Decision Making generally involves a paragraph or group of statements followed by questions, where a candidate is required to read the data carefully and decide accordingly. He gestures towards the screen to emphasize the points. The text "YASH JAIN SIR KNOWLEDGE GATE EDUCATOR" is visible at the bottom left. The background is dark green.
5:00 – 10:00 05:00-10:00
The instructor presents a specific problem, Q1, displayed on the screen. The problem involves six persons (P, Q, R, S, T, U) working different hours among 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 hours, and earning different amounts among Rs.200, Rs.300, Rs.450, Rs.500, Rs.650, and Rs.700. He begins writing the problem details on the board and draws a table with columns for Persons, Hours, and Money to organize the data. He writes "Time: 3/4/5/6/8/9" and "Amount: 200/300/450/500/650/700" on the side. The TCS 2020 logo is visible. The problem text is white on a dark background.
10:00 – 15:00 10:00-15:00
The instructor starts filling the table based on direct clues. He writes "Q earns Rs. 500 by working 8hrs a day" into the table. He notes the condition "The difference in the number of work hours of P and S is 4", deducing that P and S must be 5 and 9 hours respectively. He also writes "One person works for 6hrs and earns Rs.700" and "U earns Rs. 200 more than T". He further notes "P does not earn Rs.300" and "The one, who works for maximum hours, does not earn the lowest wage". He circles the numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 on the board. He writes "P-S=4" and "S-P=4" on the board. The table is drawn in green chalk.
15:00 – 18:20 15:00-18:20
The instructor finalizes the solution. He deduces that R works 6 hours and earns 700. He determines S works 9 hours and earns 300. He leaves T and U with the remaining hours (3 or 4) and earnings (450 or 650). He answers the question "For how many hours does U work?" as "Cannot be determined" and answers "How many persons work for lesser hours than R?" as "Three". The video ends with a "THANKS FOR WATCHING" slide. He shows the final table with P(5hrs, 200), Q(8hrs, 500), R(6hrs, 700), S(9hrs, 300), T(3/4hrs, 450), U(4/3hrs, 650). He points to the table to explain the final arrangement. The final slide has a blue geometric background.
The lecture progresses from a general introduction to decision-making types to a detailed, step-by-step solution of a complex logical reasoning problem. The instructor uses a tabular method to organize variables (persons, hours, earnings) and applies constraints to eliminate possibilities. Key takeaways include the structure of passage-based questions and the technique of using a grid/table to solve multi-variable logic puzzles. The final table shows P(5hrs, 200), Q(8hrs, 500), R(6hrs, 700), S(9hrs, 300), T(3/4hrs, 450), U(4/3hrs, 650). The instructor's methodical approach highlights the importance of cross-referencing conditions to arrive at a definitive solution. The video serves as a practical guide for students preparing for TCS NQT or similar exams.