Baseline Assessment

Assessment Overview:

• Total Questions Prepared: 90

• Total Questions in the Assessment: 30
• Pass Mark: 60% (18 out of 30 questions)
• Assessment Open Window: 90 Minutes
• Duration per Attempt: 45 Minutes
• Attempts Allowed: 3
• Retake Policy: If a candidate fails the first attempt, they are allowed to appear for the
next attempt within the open window.

Question Randomization and Selection:

• Total Questions to be Asked: 30

• Randomization Criteria:
o 50% from Easy Questions (18 questions)
o 50% from Medium Questions (12 questions)
• Question Shuffling: Yes

Question Distribution by Topic: Each assessment will have questions distributed as per the
topic-wise categorization below:

Topic Total Questions Easy Medium

Basic Computer Science 23 13 10

Basic Math Algorithms 22 12 10

Network Basics 22 11 11

Logical Thinking 23 14 9

Total 90 50 40

Question Distribution for Assessment

Topic Easy Questions Medium Questions

Basic Computer Science 4 4
Basic Math Algorithms 4 3
Network Basics 4 3
Logical Thinking 4 4
Total 16 14

Detailed Question Categorization:

• Easy Questions:
o Basic Computer Science: Questions 1 - 13
o Basic Math Algorithms: Questions 24 - 35
o Network Basics: Questions 46 - 56
o Logical Thinking: Questions 68 – 81

• Medium Questions:
o Basic Computer Science: Questions 14 - 23
o Basic Math Algorithms: Questions 36 - 45
o Network Basics: Questions 57 - 67
o Logical Thinking: Questions 82 - 90

Implementation Guidelines:

1. Random Selection: Ensure that 50% of the questions are randomly selected from the
easy category and 50% from the medium category, maintaining the distribution of
topics.
2. Shuffling: Enable shuffling of questions to maintain assessment integrity and prevent
predictability.
3. Pass Criteria: Participants need to correctly answer at least 12 out of 30 questions to
pass, which equals 40% of the total questions asked.
4. Assessment Open Window: The assessment will be available for a total duration of
90 minutes. Candidates must complete each attempt within 45 minutes.
5. Retake Policy:
o If a candidate fails the first attempt, they can appear for the second attempt
within the assessment's open window.
o If a candidate faces network or any other technical issues during the
assessment, they are eligible for a retake.
o Candidates who are not available on the scheduled day due to attending
another very important commitment may also be considered for a retake,
subject to verification and approval.

Assessment Delivery:

• Questions will be pulled randomly from the categorized pool as per the defined
randomization criteria.
• The delivery system should automatically shuffle the questions for each attempt to
ensure a unique experience.
This policy ensures a balanced and fair assessment process that evaluates the participant’s
knowledge across various topics with a mix of easy and medium difficulty questions,
providing a clear framework for passing and retaking the assessment if necessary.

Basic Computer Science (23 Questions)

1. What is the main function of an operating system?

a) Manage computer hardware
b) Store user data
c) Protect against malware
d) Provide internet connectivity
Answer: a
2. Which of the following is a programming language?
a) HTML
b) Python
c) SQL
d) XML
Answer: b
3. What does CPU stand for?
 a) Central Process Unit
b) Central Processing Unit
c) Central Programming Unit
d) Central Protocol Unit
Answer: b
4. What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 10?
a) 1010
b) 1001
c) 1110
d) 1101
Answer: a
5. Which device is used to input data into a computer?
a) Monitor
b) Printer
c) Keyboard
d) Hard drive
Answer: c
6. Which of the following is an example of software?
a) Hard disk
b) Keyboard
c) Operating System
d) Monitor
Answer: c
7. What is RAM an abbreviation for?
a) Random Access Memory
b) Read Access Memory
c) Rapid Access Memory
d) Readily Available Memory
Answer: a
8. Which of the following is a type of non-volatile memory?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) Cache
d) Register
Answer: b
9. What does HTTP stand for?
a) HyperText Transfer Protocol
b) HyperText Translation Protocol
c) HyperText Transaction Protocol
d) HyperText Transport Protocol
 Answer: a
10. What is the main purpose of a database?
a) Store data
b) Process data
c) Transmit data
d) Display data
Answer: a

11. Which of the following is an example of an input device?

a) Monitor
b) Scanner
c) Speaker
d) Printer
Answer: b
12. What does GUI stand for?
a) Graphical User Interface
b) General User Interface
c) Graphical Utility Interface
d) General Utility Interface
Answer: a
13. Which of the following is a storage device?
a) CPU
b) RAM
c) SSD
d) Motherboard
Answer: c
14. What does LAN stand for?
a) Local Access Network
b) Local Area Network
c) Local Application Network
d) Localized Area Network
Answer: b
15. Which part of the computer performs calculations?
a) Hard drive
b) CPU
c) RAM
d) ROM
Answer: b
16. What is the main difference between hardware and software?
 a) Hardware is physical; software is intangible
b) Hardware is intangible; software is physical
c) Hardware is temporary; software is permanent
d) Hardware is permanent; software is temporary
Answer: a
17. Which of the following is not a type of computer?
a) Desktop
b) Laptop
c) Server
d) Browser
Answer: d
18. What is an example of system software?
a) Microsoft Word
b) Adobe Photoshop
c) Windows 10
d) Google Chrome
Answer: c
19. Which of the following is a programming language primarily used for web
development?
a) C++
b) Python
c) JavaScript
d) Java
Answer: c
20. What does SQL stand for?
a) Standard Query Language
b) Structured Query Language
c) Simple Query Language
d) Sequential Query Language
Answer: b
21. What is the function of a compiler in programming?
a) To execute a program
b) To convert high-level code to machine code
c) To debug a program
d) To write a program
Answer: b
22. Which of the following is an example of an output device?
a) Mouse
b) Keyboard
c) Monitor
 d) Scanner
Answer: c
23. Which file format is used for web pages?
a) .jpg
b) .html
c) .doc
d) .png
Answer: b

Basic Math Algorithms (22 Questions)

24. What is the result of 15 * 2 - 10 / 2?

a) 20
b) 25
c) 30
d) 35
Answer: b
25. What is the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 28 and 42?
a) 6
b) 7
c) 14
d) 21
Answer: b
26. Simplify the expression: 3x - 5x + 2x.
a) -2x
 b) 0
c) 2x
d) 3x
Answer: b
27. Solve for x: 4x - 5 = 3x + 2.
a) 2
b) 3
c) 5
d) 7
Answer: a
28. What is the value of 9! (9 factorial)?
a) 362880
b) 40320
c) 5040
d) 720
Answer: a
29. What is the sum of the interior angles of a hexagon?
a) 540 degrees
b) 720 degrees
c) 900 degrees
d) 1080 degrees
Answer: b
30. If f(x) = 2x + 3, what is f(5)?
a) 8
b) 10
c) 12
d) 13
Answer: d
31. What is the solution to the quadratic equation x2−4x+4=0x^2 - 4x + 4 =
0x2−4x+4=0?
a) x = 0
b) x = 1
c) x = 2
d) x = 4
Answer: c
32. If the sequence is 2, 4, 8, 16, ..., what is the 6th term?
a) 32
b) 64
c) 128
d) 256
 Answer: b
33. Find the value of x: 5x+3=2x+95x + 3 = 2x + 95x+3=2x+9.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Answer: b
34. Solve for x: 3(x−2)=2(x+4)3(x - 2) = 2(x + 4)3(x−2)=2(x+4).
a) 2
b) 4
c) 6
d) 8
Answer: c
35. If a=3a = 3a=3 and b=4b = 4b=4, what is the value of a2+b2a^2 + b^2a2+b2?
a) 9
b) 12
c) 16
d) 25
Answer: d
36. What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 15?
a) 30
b) 45
c) 60
d) 75
Answer: c
37. Simplify the expression: 3(2x−4)−2(x+5)3(2x - 4) - 2(x + 5)3(2x−4)−2(x+5).
a) 4x−224x - 224x−22
b) 4x−24x - 24x−2
c) 6x−226x - 226x−22
d) 6x−26x - 26x−2
Answer: b
38. What is the result of 7+2×(5−3)27 + 2 \times (5 - 3)^27+2×(5−3)2?
a) 11
b) 15
c) 19
d) 21
Answer: b
39. If 2x+y=102x + y = 102x+y=10 and x−y=3x - y = 3x−y=3, what are the values of x
and y?
 a) x=5,y=0x = 5, y = 0x=5,y=0
b) x=4,y=2x = 4, y = 2x=4,y=2
c) x=3,y=4x = 3, y = 4x=3,y=4
d) x=2,y=6x = 2, y = 6x=2,y=6
Answer: b
40. Find the roots of the equation x2−5x+6=0x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0x2−5x+6=0.
a) x = 1 and x = 6
b) x = 2 and x = 3
c) x = 1 and x = 5
d) x = 3 and x = 6
Answer: b
41. What is the sum of the first 10 positive integers?
a) 45
b) 50
c) 55
d) 60
Answer: c
42. If the area of a circle is 49π49\pi49π square units, what is the radius?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
Answer: c
43. Simplify the expression: 2(x−3)+4(2x+1)2(x - 3) + 4(2x + 1)2(x−3)+4(2x+1).
a) 10x−210x - 210x−2
b) 8x−28x - 28x−2
c) 10x−1010x - 1010x−10
d) 8x−108x - 108x−10
Answer: a
44. Solve for x: 3x4+2=5x2−1\frac{3x}{4} + 2 = \frac{5x}{2} - 143x+2=25x−1.
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Answer: c
45. If the sum of the angles of a triangle is 180 degrees, what is the third angle if the
first two angles are 45 degrees and 55 degrees?
a) 70 degrees
b) 80 degrees
c) 90 degrees
 d) 100 degrees
Answer: a

Network Basics (22 Questions)

46. What does IP stand for in networking?

a) Internet Protocol
b) Internet Provider
c) Internal Protocol
d) Internal Provider
Answer: a
47. Which device connects multiple networks together?
a) Switch
b) Router
c) Hub
d) Repeater
Answer: b
48. What is the main function of a firewall?
 a) To speed up network connections
b) To protect the network from unauthorized access
c) To distribute network traffic
d) To provide IP addresses
Answer: b
49. Which protocol is used to send email?
a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) SMTP
d) SNMP
Answer: c
50. What does DNS stand for?
a) Domain Name System
b) Domain Network System
c) Direct Name Service
d) Direct Network Service
Answer: a
51. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for data encryption?
a) Application Layer
b) Presentation Layer
c) Session Layer
d) Transport Layer
Answer: b
52. What is the purpose of an IP address?
a) To identify a device on a network
b) To encrypt data
c) To provide a domain name
d) To route traffic to the correct port
Answer: a
53. Which of the following is a private IP address?
a) 8.8.8.8
b) 192.168.1.1
c) 172.217.0.0
d) 203.0.113.0
Answer: b
54. What does LAN stand for?
a) Local Area Network
b) Long Area Network
c) Large Area Network
d) Linked Area Network
 Answer: a
55. Which protocol is used to securely transfer files over the internet?
a) FTP
b) HTTP
c) SFTP
d) SMTP
Answer: c
56. What is a MAC address?
a) A type of IP address
b) A unique identifier for network interfaces
c) A type of network protocol
d) A network security feature
Answer: b
57. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing?
a) Data Link Layer
b) Network Layer
c) Transport Layer
d) Session Layer
Answer: b
58. What does DHCP stand for?
a) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
b) Dynamic Hypertext Configuration Protocol
c) Direct Host Configuration Protocol
d) Direct Hypertext Configuration Protocol
Answer: a
59. Which of the following is a common network topology?
a) Star
b) Circle
c) Triangle
d) Square
Answer: a
60. What is the purpose of a subnet mask?
a) To encrypt data
b) To divide a network into sub-networks
c) To provide a unique IP address
d) To secure the network
Answer: b
61. Which protocol is used for web browsing?
a) FTP
 b) SMTP
c) HTTP
d) SNMP
Answer: c

62. What does VPN stand for?

a) Virtual Private Network
b) Virtual Public Network
c) Virtual Protected Network
d) Virtual Protocol Network
Answer: a
63. Which device is used to amplify and regenerate network signals?
a) Router
b) Switch
c) Repeater
d) Hub
Answer: c
64. What does TCP stand for?
a) Transmission Control Protocol
b) Transfer Control Protocol
c) Transmission Configuration Protocol
d) Transfer Configuration Protocol
Answer: a
65. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for error detection and correction?
a) Physical Layer
b) Data Link Layer
c) Network Layer
d) Transport Layer
Answer: b
66. Which protocol is used to resolve domain names to IP addresses?
a) FTP
b) SMTP
c) DNS
d) SNMP
Answer: c
67. What is the maximum length of a CAT5 Ethernet cable segment?
a) 50 meters
b) 100 meters
c) 150 meters
 d) 200 meters
Answer: b

Logical Thinking (23 Questions)

68. Which number should come next in the series: 1, 3, 6, 10, ...?
a) 12
b) 14
c) 15
d) 16
Answer: c
69. If all roses are flowers and some flowers fade quickly, which of the following
statements is true?
a) All roses fade quickly
b) Some roses fade quickly
c) No roses fade quickly
d) All flowers fade quickly
Answer: b
70. What is the missing number in the sequence: 2, 5, 10, 17, ...?
a) 20
b) 24
c) 26
d) 30
Answer: c
71. If A is taller than B and B is taller than C, who is the tallest?
a) A
b) B
c) C
d) Cannot be determined
Answer: a
72. What is the next number in the pattern: 1, 4, 9, 16, ...?
a) 20
b) 22
c) 25
d) 30
Answer: c
73. If it takes 3 people 3 hours to paint a wall, how long will it take 6 people to paint
the same wall?
a) 1 hour
b) 1.5 hours
c) 2 hours
d) 3 hours
Answer: a
74. If you rearrange the letters "CIFAIPC" you would have the name of a:
a) Country
b) City
c) Ocean
d) River
Answer: b
75. What is the next number in the sequence: 5, 10, 20, 40, ...?
a) 50
b) 60
c) 70
d) 80
Answer: d
76. What is the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, ...?
a) 26
b) 30
 c) 32
d) 36
Answer: c
77. If all cats are mammals and all mammals have a backbone, do all cats have a
backbone?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Some cats do
d) Cannot be determined
Answer: a
78. Find the next term in the series: 3, 6, 9, 12, ...?
a) 14
b) 15
c) 16
d) 18
Answer: b
79. If it takes 4 people 4 days to build a house, how long will it take 8 people to build
the same house?
a) 1 day
b) 2 days
c) 3 days
d) 4 days
Answer: b
80. If A is equal to B and B is equal to C, then A is equal to C. This is an example of:
a) Transitive property
b) Symmetric property
c) Reflexive property
d) Distributive property
Answer: a
81. What is the next number in the sequence: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, ...?
a) 6
b) 7
c) 8
d) 9
Answer: c
82. If all squares are rectangles and all rectangles have four sides, do all squares
have four sides?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Some squares do
 d) Cannot be determined
Answer: a
83. Find the odd one out: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
a) 2
b) 5
c) 9
d) 11
Answer: c
84. What is the missing number in the sequence: 3, 6, 9, 12, ...?
a) 14
b) 15
c) 16
d) 18
Answer: d
85. If all birds can fly and a penguin is a bird, can a penguin fly?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Some penguins can
d) Cannot be determined
Answer: b
86. What is the next number in the sequence: 4, 9, 16, 25, ...?
a) 30
b) 35
c) 36
d) 49
Answer: c
87. If the day before yesterday was Tuesday, what day is it today?
a) Thursday
b) Friday
c) Saturday
d) Sunday
Answer: a
88. What is the next number in the series: 1, 4, 7, 10, ...?
a) 12
b) 13
c) 14
d) 15
Answer: d
89. If B is the brother of C and C is the son of D, what is the relationship between B
and D?
a) Father
b) Son
c) Grandson
d) Brother
Answer: b
90. What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ...?
a) 24
b) 30
c) 32
d) 36
Answer: c