TCS NQT Mock Test

Welcome to the TCS NQT Mock Test!

This test is designed to simulate the format and difficulty of the TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT), helping you prepare effectively. By practicing with realistic questions, you can sharpen your skills and improve your performance in key areas assessed by TCS, including aptitude, reasoning, and verbal. We have not removed timer on student’s request to practice it little freely. We suggest you to practice it first in timed manner and then question by question. Solutions to tough problems have been provided at the bottom. If you still need more help, feel free to drop a comment.

Take this opportunity to familiarize yourself with the question types, pacing, and strategies to maximize your score. Give it your best shot and track your progress—success on this mock test will set you up for success on the real NQT!

Section 1: TCS NQT Numerical Ability Test (20 Qs, 25 mins)

Section 2: TCS NQT Reasoning Ability Test (20 Qs, 25 mins)

Section 3: TCS NQT Verbal Ability Test (25 Qs, 25 mins)

Section 4: TCS NQT Advanced Quant + Reasoning (15 Qs, 25 mins)

Let $p$ and $q$ be the roots of the quadratic equation $x^2 − 6x + k = 0$. Another quadratic equation is formed such that the roots of this new equation are $p^2$ and $q^2$. If the sum of the roots of this new equation is 40, find the value of $k$. 0 1 2 -2

Let $f(x) = x^4 − 10x^3 + 35x^2 − 50x + 24$. Given that the roots of $f(x) = 0$ are all real and positive, find the product of the smallest and largest roots. 0 4 6 8

Solve the inequality $3x - 7 < 2x + 5$ x > 12 x < -12 x > -12 x < 12

Let N be a positive integer such that when N is divided by 5, it leaves a remainder of 2, and when N is divided by 7, it leaves a remainder of 3. What is the smallest possible value of N? 17 23 37 52

Based on these scores, which of the following statements is true?

A teacher recorded the scores of 9 students on a math test as follows:

The mean, median, and mode are all equal. The median is greater than the mean. The mode is less than the mean. The mean is equal to the median.

Which bookstore had the highest average quarterly sales for the year?

The table below shows the number of books sold by four bookstores over four quarters of a year:

Bookstore	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
Store A	250	320	310	280
Store B	180	220	210	240
Store C	300	350	400	370
Store D	200	190	210	230

Based on the table, answer the following question:

Store A Store B Store C Store D

A cylindrical tank has a radius of 5 meters and a height of 10 meters. It is filled with water up to 80% of its height. A metal cuboid block with dimensions 2 meters × 2 meters × 4 meters is then fully submerged in the tank, displacing some of the water. What is the new height of the water level in the tank? 8.8 m 8.2 m 9.8 m 10.2 m

Who is standing immediately to the right of Dana?

Six friends—Alice, Bob, Charlie, Dana, Eric, and Fiona—are standing in a line. The arrangement must satisfy the following conditions:

Alice is standing to the left of Charlie.
Bob is not next to Dana.
Eric is standing at one of the ends.
Fiona is standing between Alice and Charlie.

Alice Charlie Elic Fiona

Who is sitting immediately to the left of Mike?

Seven coworkers—Gina, Henry, Isla, Jack, Kevin, Lily, and Mike—are sitting around a circular table. The arrangement must satisfy the following conditions:

Gina is sitting directly opposite Jack.
Isla is sitting next to Henry.
Lily is not sitting next to Mike.
Kevin is sitting to the right of Lily.

Henry Jack Isla Gina

In a certain code language, the word “BRIGHT” is coded as “EUKWLV”. Based on this coding pattern, how is the word “CANDLE” coded? FDOQJH FDOQMG FCPNFH FDOQHF

In a certain code, the word “GREAT” is written as “7-18-5-1-20”. How will the word “FIND” be coded in that same code? 6-9-14-4 5-9-14-4 7-10-12-3 5-8-12-6

Statement: All cats are mammals. Some mammals are not dogs. Some dogs are not pets.

Conclusions:

Some pets are cats.
No dog is a cat.
Some mammals are cats.
Some pets are mammals.

Only conclusion 1 and 3 follow. Only conclusion 2 and 4 follow. Only conclusion 1, 3, and 4 follow. All conclusions follow.

No flowers are trees. All trees are plants. Some plants are not herbs.

Conclusions:

Some herbs are flowers.
No plants are flowers.
Some trees are not herbs.
All flowers are plants.

Only conclusion 2 and 4 follow. Only conclusion 1 and 3 follow. Only conclusion 2 and 3 follow. None of the conclusions follow.

Which project should you prioritize given the team’s limited resources and the potential impact on your organization?

Scenario:
You are a project manager overseeing three important projects—Project A, Project B, and Project C. Each project has a strict deadline and requires specific resources. You have a limited budget and a small team, making it essential to prioritize effectively.

Project A: High impact, deadline in 2 months, requires 60% of the team's time and a budget of $10,000.
Project B: Medium impact, deadline in 1 month, requires 30% of the team's time and a budget of $5,000.
Project C: Low impact, deadline in 3 months, requires 20% of the team's time and a budget of $3,000.

Focus on Project A. Focus on Project B. Focus on Project C. Divide resources equally among all three projects.

Which candidate should you choose for the position based on the company’s current needs and budget constraints?

You are the head of the HR department at a growing tech company and need to hire a new software developer. You have narrowed down the candidates to two final applicants:

Candidate X: 5 years of experience in software development, excellent technical skills, and a great cultural fit with the team but has a higher salary expectation ($100,000/year).
Candidate Y: 3 years of experience, good technical skills, and a fair cultural fit, but has a lower salary expectation ($80,000/year).

Hire Candidate X for their experience and skills. Hire Candidate Y to save on salary costs. Reject both candidates and continue searching for a better fit. Hire Candidate X but negotiate a lower salary.

TCS NQT Numerical ability Solutions

Sol : 1

To solve, first find the LCM of the divisors 15,25 and 35

LCM(15,25,35) = 525.

Since the remainder is 7, the required number is:525+7=532

Sol : 2

Calculate the number of students for each percentage:

Soccer only: 40% – 15% = 25% of 600

600×0.25=150

Basketball only: 30% – 15% = 15% of 600

600×0.15=90

Both sports: 15% of 600

600×0.15=90

Sol : 3

Calculate the discounted prices:

Jacket: 8000*(1-0.25)=6000

Shoes: 6000*(1-0.25)=4500

Add the discounted prices together:

6000+4500=10500

Add the 5% sales tax:

10500*(1+0.05)=10500*1.05 = 11025

Sol : 4

The formula for calculating the amount in compound interest is: $A = P \left(1 + \frac{r}{n}\right)^{nt}$

Plugging in the values: A = $ 1200 \left(1 + \frac{0.05}{1}\right)^{1 \times 2} =1323$

Sol : 5

Using the alligation method:

Cost of Sugar A: 4
Cost of Sugar B: 6
Average cost of the mixture: 5

Alligation setup:

Difference from Average: Sugar A: 5−4=1 Sugar B: 6−5=1

The ratio of the quantities of Sugar A to Sugar B:Ratio of A to B=1:1

Since the total weight is 100 kg, the merchant should use 50 kg of each

Sol : 6

Let’s divide total required sugar by one cup capacity = (3/4) / (1/8) = 6

Sol : 7

Calculate the total score of the original 20 students = 20×75 =1500

Calculate the total score of the 5 new students = 5×85 = 425

Calculate the new total score = 1500+425=1925

New average = 1925/ 25 = 77

Sol : 8

Let the distance of each half be d.

Time taken for the first half = d/6
Time taken for the second half = d/4
Total time for the race = t1+t2=d/6+d/4 = 5d/12
Total distance for the race: Total distance=d+d=2d
Overall average speed: Average Speed = Total Distance/Total Time = 2d/(5d/12) = 4.8 km/h

Sol : 9

Calculate the work done by A and B in one day:
- Work done by A in one day = 1/10
- Work done by B in one day = 1/15
Total work done by A and B together in one day = 1/10+1/15 = 1/6
Work done by A and B together in 4 days: Work done in 4 days=4×1/6= 2/3
Remaining work: Remaining work=1−2/3 = 1/3
Time taken by B to finish the remaining work = Remaining work/B’s work rate=(1/3)/(1/15) = 5

Sol : 10

Rate of interest is weighted average = 0.4* 15 + 0.3 * 8 + 0.3 * 10 = 11.4%

Sol : 11

Marked Price of the laptop: Rs. 40,000
Discount Riya received:
- 20% of Rs. 40,000
- Discount = 0.20 × 40,000 = 8,000
- Cost Price for Riya = 40,000 − 8,000 = 32,000
Selling Price of Riya to Neha (Profit = 30%):
- Profit = 0.30 × 32,000 = 9,600
- Selling Price = 32,000 + 9,600 = 41,600
Marked Price for Neha (15% higher than Cost Price):
- Marked Price for Neha = 41,600 + (0.15 × 41,600) = 41,600 + 6,240 = 47,840
Aditi bought the laptop at a 10% discount on the marked price:
- Discount = 0.10 × 47,840 = 4,784
- Cost Price for Aditi = 47,840 − 4,784 = 43,056
Marked Up Price for Aditi (40% higher than Cost Price):
- Marked Up Price = 43,056 + (0.40 × 43,056) = 43,056 + 17,222.4 = 60,278.4
Selling Price of Riya to Aditi (Extra paid = Rs. 2,500):
- Selling Price for Riya = 32,000 + 2,500 = 34,500
Discount Given by Aditi:
- Selling Price = Marked Up Price − Discount
- 34,500 = 60,278.4 − Discount
- Discount = 60,278.4 − 34,500 = 25,778.4
Percent Discount by Aditi:
- Percent Discount = (25,778.4 / 60,278.4) × 100 ≈ 42.8%

Sol: 12

Since the rate of work is same, 10 workers will take = 12*6/10 = 7.2

So workers will be finishing the task on 8th day (since it is not complete by 7th day)

Sol : 13

39 is divisible by 3 and 13

Sol : 14

Cost Price (CP) of each phone:
CP = 12,000 / 50 = 240
Marked Price (MP) of each phone:
MP = 300
Selling Price (SP) after 20% discount:
- Discount = 20% of MP = 0.20 × 300 = 60
- SP after discount = MP − Discount = 300 − 60 = 240
Total Selling Price for 30 phones:
Total SP = 30 × 240 = 7,200
Total Cost Price for 30 phones:
Total CP = 30 × 240 = 7,200
Profit:
Profit = Total SP − Total CP = 7,200 − 7,200 = 0

Sol : 15

Father’s Age = 40 years

Son’s Age = 40*2/5 = 16 years

Let y be the number of years until the father is twice the son’s age.

At that time, the father’s age will be 40 + y.
The son’s age will be 16 + y.

Set up the equation:
40 + y = 2(16 + y)

Solving the equation:
40 + y = 32 + 2y
40 – 32 = 2y – y
8 = y

Son’s age at that time:
Son’s age when father is twice as old = 16 + 8 = 24 years.

Sol: 16

Divide the equation by 2: $x^2 – 4x + 3 = 0$

$x^2 – 4x +3 = (x-3)*(x-1) = 0$

x = 1, 3

Sol : 17

Sugar : flour = 3 : 5 = 450 / x

x = 750g

Sol : 18

Time taken by train = 240/60 = 4 hr

Train will reach city B after 4 hours which is 1 PM

Sol: 19

Area = 1/2 * B * H = 1/2 * 10 * 6 = 30

Sol : 20

Calculate the effective speed of the boat downstream: Effective Speed = Speed of Boat + Speed of Current = 15 km/h + 5 km/h=20 km/h
Calculate the time taken to travel downstream: Time=Distance/ Effective Speed=60/ 20 =3 hours

Solutions: Advanced Quant and Reasoning test

Sol: 1

Using the identity $p^2+q^2=(p+q)^2−2pq$

$p^2+q^2=62−2k=36−2k$

40 = 36 – 2k

k = -2

Sol: 2

Identify the Sum and Product of the Roots: By Vieta’s formulas:

The sum of the roots = 10

The product of the roots = 24

Using Trial Factorizations or Testing Possible Root Pairs: We can quickly confirm that roots are 1, 2, 3, 4.

Calculate the Product of the Smallest and Largest Roots: The smallest root is 1, and the largest root is 4, so product is 4.

Sol: 3

3x – 7 < 2x + 5

3x – 2x < 7 + 5

Sol: 4

Just check all the options

Sol: 5

Mean = 89

Median = 88

Mode = 85

Sol: 6

Calculate the average for each store:

Store A: 290

Store B: 212.5

Store C: 355

Store D: 207.5

Sol : 7

Initial height of the tank = 8 (80% filled)

Volume of cuboid block = 2 * 2 * 4 = 16

Let’s assume increase in height as ‘h’

$ pi * (5)^2 * h = 16 $

$ h = 16/(pi * 25)$ = 0.2 m

Sol : 8

Since Eric is at one of the ends, he can be either at the leftmost or rightmost position.

Fiona must be between Alice and Charlie, meaning Alice must be to the left of Charlie, forming the group as Alice, Fiona, Charlie.

Given that Bob cannot be next to Dana, if we place Eric on the left end, the arrangement looks like this: Eric, [ ], [ ], Dana, [ ], [ ].

The only possible arrangement that satisfies all the conditions is Eric, Alice, Fiona, Charlie, Bob, Dana.

In this arrangement, the person immediately to the right of Dana is Charlie.

Sol : 9

Fix Gina in one position, and Jack must sit directly opposite her.
Next, place Isla next to Henry. The arrangement could be: Gina, [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], Jack, [ ].
Place Isla next to Henry, leaving two spots.
Since Lily cannot sit next to Mike, we can place Lily in one of the remaining spots and Kevin to the right of Lily.
The only arrangement that satisfies all these conditions is: Gina, Isla, Henry, Mike, Lily, Kevin, Jack.
In this arrangement, the person sitting immediately to the left of Mike is Henry.

Sol : 10

The coding follows a pattern where each letter is shifted by a certain number of positions in the alphabet:

B → E (B + 3)
R → U (R + 3)
I → K (I + 2)
G → W (G + 6)
H → L (H + 3)
T → V (T + 2)

Applying this to “CANDLE”:

C → F (C + 3)
A → D (A + 3)
N → O (N + 1)
D → Q (D + 6)
L → O (L + 3)
E → H (E + 2)

Sol : 11

For “GREAT”:

G = 7
R = 18
E = 5
A = 1
T = 20

Thus, “GREAT” is coded as “7-18-5-1-20”.

Now for “FIND”:

F = 6
I = 9
N = 14
D = 4

So, “FIND” is coded as “6-9-14-4.”

Sol : 12

Conclusion 1: Some pets are cats. (This does not necessarily follow; while it is possible, the statement does not provide direct evidence for this.)
Conclusion 2: No dog is a cat. (This does not follow because it is possible that some dogs could be cats since not all mammals are dogs.)
Conclusion 3: Some mammals are cats. (This follows because all cats are mammals, hence it is true.)
Conclusion 4: Some pets are mammals. (This follows because since some mammals are not dogs, those mammals can still be pets.)

Thus, the valid conclusions are 1, 3, and 4.

Sol : 13

Conclusion 1: Some herbs are flowers. (This does not follow because no flowers can be trees, and since herbs can be plants, they might not be flowers at all.)
Conclusion 2: No plants are flowers. (This follows because all flowers are excluded from being trees and the statement doesn’t mention that any flowers can be part of plants.)
Conclusion 3: Some trees are not herbs. (This follows because some plants are not herbs, and since all trees are plants, it implies that there are some trees that cannot be herbs.)
Conclusion 4: All flowers are plants. (This does not follow since no flowers are trees, and plants include both trees and non-flowers.)

Thus, valid conclusions are 2 and 3.

Sol : 14

Project B has the nearest deadline (1 month) and requires only 30% of the team’s time, allowing for timely completion.

Project A, while high impact, requires 60% of the team’s time and has a longer deadline, making it less urgent.

Project C is low impact and has the farthest deadline, so it should be deprioritized.

Prioritizing Project B ensures that at least one project is completed on time while leaving some resources available for either Project A or C after that.

Sol: 15

Candidate X has more experience and technical skills, which are critical for a software development role. Hiring a more experienced candidate can lead to better performance, mentorship for other team members, and a quicker onboarding process.

While Candidate Y is less expensive, they may require more time to ramp up, which could delay project timelines and potentially lead to lower quality work.

If budget constraints are an issue, considering negotiation for Candidate X’s salary or evaluating budget allowances may be more beneficial than compromising on quality. Thus, the most prudent choice is to hire Candidate X for their proven capabilities, despite the higher salary.

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