IIFT 2014 Analysis | Answer Keys & Solution

IIFT 2014 Analysis, Answer Keys & Solutions                           

The IIFT 2014 Test was held across India on November 23, 2014.  The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), an autonomous organization, is one of India's most prestigious business schools, having campuses in New Delhi and Kolkata. The IIFT 2014 analysis presented here is based on the candidates’ experiences and our expert mentors’, who have worked with their inputs to arrive at a composite analysis of the IIFT 2014 test.

IIFT 2014 Question Paper

To know more about the IIFT 2014 question paper, let us have a detailed look at the IIFT 2014 question paper:

        IIFT 2014 Question Paper- An Overview

Section	Area	No. of Questions	Marks per Qst	Marks allotted
I - Part 1	Data Interpretation	19	1	19
I - Part 2	Logical Reasoning	20	.75	15
II	General Awareness	28	.5	14
III - Part 1	Verbal Ability	20	.75	15
III - Part 2	Reading Comprehension	16	.75	12
IV	Quantitative Ability	25	1	25

Total Number of Questions: 128                                 Time Allowed: 2 Hours

The candidates face a penalty @ 1/4^th marks being deducted for every wrong attempt in the test.

IIFT2014 Question Paper --- Detailed Analysis

Data Interpretation 

With patience and focus, one could have done almost all the questions. Most students were able to do at least ….. questions in this part.

Logical Reasoning

The questions in the logical reasoning part were ……... . The topics featured were …..,……..,…., …. . The average attempt in this part of the IIFT 2014 question paper should have been ……….., assuming about 80% accuracy.

General Awareness 

The segment on General Awareness had many questions based on ……. .The current affairs questions were based on topics like …….... Overall, one who kept abreast of the latest events in various human activities could have easily solved most of these questions.

Verbal Ability

The Verbal Ability portion in the IIFT 2014 test featured a mix of questions on vocabulary, idioms, grammar and jumbled paragraphs. ……..

The questions based on ……… were rather easy. Overall, one should have been able to attempt ….. questions with around ……. % accuracy.

Reading Comprehension

The Reading Comprehension passages were ……. in number, followed by ……… questions. The questions in this part were ……. A good attempt here would be ……. questions with a good level of accuracy.

Quantitative Ability

The topics featured here were ……………………………………… Some of the questions in the Quantitative Ability part were long-winding and therefore, should have been avoided. A good attempt in this apart would be around …… questions, with ……. % accuracy.

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Samsung India Placement Procedure

Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul. It comprises numerous subsidiaries and affiliated businesses, most of them united under the Samsung brand and it is the largest South Korean conglomerate.

Selection Process:

1.       Written Test

2.       Group Discussion

3.       Technical Interview and HR Interview

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Written Test

1st test was an aptitude test. In this test you have to do 40 questions in 50 minutes. Question were in set of five. There were 4 sets of logical reasoning questions and 4 sets of Data Interpretation questions, thus 40 questions in total. Some of these questions were time consuming so you need to skip and skim the questions to manage time well.

2nd test was a technical test. In this test you have to do 30 questions in 20 minutes. Majority of questions were based on object oriented programming (C++) and there were few question on Data Structures and C.

Group Discussion

Candidates who have cleared the written test will be shortlisted for group discussion as well as personal interview. Candidate’s communication skill and awareness in general knowledge will be measured in group discussion. 

Technical Interview and HR Interview

1st round was a technical interview round. In this interview candidates were asked questions like What is a linked list and how will you reverse it; question related to various topics like ,Tree, Function Pointer, Polish Notation , Run time polymorphism were also asked. You need to strong in subjects like Data Structures to clear this round.

2nd round was a HR interview round. Common questions were asked, examples are, why you want to join SEL, What are your strengths and weakness etc. This round was just for formality. 

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Oracle Placement Procedure

Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Redwood City, California, United States. The company specializes in developing and marketing computer hardware systems and enterprise software products – particularly its own brands of database management systems. As of 2011, Oracle is the second-largest software maker by revenue, after Microsoft.

Academic Criteria:

·         70 percent throughout (Class X, XII and Graduation).

·         B.E/B.Tech, BCA, MCA, B.Sc.(Computer Science).

·         Education gap of not more than one year.

Selection Process:

1.       Online Aptitude Test

2.       Group Discussion

3.       Technical Interview and HR Interview

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Online Aptitude Test

The written test contains questions from topics such as Computer Science Knowledge, Data Structures, OS Concepts, Verbal Ability, Reasoning and General English. There will be 30 questions from Computer Science which needs to be finished in 30 minutes. Twenty five questions will be asked from General English. Maximum time allotted for this section is 25 minutes. Reasoning section will contain 35 questions which have to be completed in 35 minutes.

Group Discussion

Candidates who have cleared the written test will be shortlisted for group discussion as well as personal interview. Candidate’s communication skill and awareness in general knowledge will be measured in group discussion. 

Technical Interview and HR Interview

In technical interview, candidates can expect questions from the his area of specialization. Candidates should have a thorough knowledge in their core subject to clear the technical round successfully. Apart from this, candidates will be asked questions to measure their ability to handle tough situations, projects done, etc.

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Microsoft India Selection Process

Microsoft is a multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington. The main function of the company is that it develops, and supports a huge range of products and services related to computing. It is well renowned software company that is known for Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft office suite. Microsoft is one name that is ubiquitous with the world of computing and it is a dream for many an individual to work in the company.

Academic Criteria:

·         70 percent throughout (Class X, XII and Graduation).

·         B.E/B.Tech, BCA, MCA, B.Sc.(Computer Science).

·         Education gap of not more than one year.

Selection Process:

1.       Online Aptitude Test

2.       Video Interview

3.       Technical Interview and HR Interview

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Online Aptitude Test

It’s really simple to follow and we’ll send you full instructions on what’s involved and how to complete it. Take the time to read the instructions carefully. There is no right or wrong answer, it’s all about how you approach certain situations and your preferred way of working, so just be yourself as you provide your responses.

Video Interview

This stage is designed to identify whether you have the strengths and capabilities that match our opportunities. We’ll send you a link and you’ll partake in an online video interview. This is designed to be as flexible and convenient for you to complete as possible. For this reason, it is asynchronous – that is, there won’t be a live interviewer who you speak to. Instead, the questions are pre-recorded by one of our recruiters. In your own time, you are then able to record your answers using a web camera.

Technical Interview and HR Interview

Final round of selection process is Technical and HR interview. Career prospects, questions related to project, etc. are asked for the section. Selected candidates in the section will be given with the offer letter. In the final HR round the interviewer may ask the student about the company, what are the goals and weakness of the student? HR may ask one or more Puzzles. The student should first introduce himself/ herself to the interviewer. The HR would evaluate the student’s confidence, creativity, problem solving abilities and ability to work as a team.

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Infosys Ltd Placement Process

Infosys Ltd (formerly Infosys Technologies) is an Indian multinational corporation that provides business consulting, information technology, software engineering and outsourcing services. It is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. Infosys is the third-largest India-based IT services company by 2014 revenues.

Academic Criteria:

·         60 percent throughout (Class X, XII and Graduation).

·         B.E/B.Tech, BCA, MCA, B.Sc.(Computer Science).

·         Education gap of not more than one year.

Selection Process:

1.       Online Aptitude Test

2.       Technical Interview and HR Interview

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Online Aptitude Test

The first round is an online test. A total of 65 questions are there in the test. Time allotted for the completion of the test is 60 minutes. Questions for the test are categorized under two headings.

·         Verbal Ability (20 Questions)

·         General Aptitude (30 Questions)

·         Mathematical Ability(15 Questions)

Technical Interview and HR Interview

Final round of selection process is Technical and HR interview. Career prospects, questions related to project, etc. are asked for the section. Selected candidates in the section will be given with the offer letter. In the final HR round the interviewer may ask the student about the company, what are the goals and weakness of the student? HR may ask one or more Puzzles. The student should first introduce himself/ herself to the interviewer. The HR would evaluate the student’s confidence, creativity, problem solving abilities and ability to work as a team.

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IGATE Selection Process

IGATE is a global leader in providing integrated technology and operations-based solutions, headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey. IGATE engages with corporations in North America, Europe, Japan and Australia providing platform-based solutions to clients' business challenges by integrating technology and processes in a proprietary way. Revenues of IGATE are over US$ 1.1 billion, and it has a global workforce of over 31,000. IGATE has over 70 offices and customer delivery centers across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. 

Academic Criteria:

·         60 percent throughout (Class X, XII and Graduation).

·         B.Tech./M.Tech.(CSE/IT/ECE/EI/Mech.), BCA, MCA, B.Sc.(Computer Science).

·         Education gap of not more than one year.

Selection Process:

1.       Online Aptitude Test

2.       Essay/Mail Writing

3.       Technical Interview and HR Interview

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Online Aptitude Test

The first round is an online written test. A total of fifty questions are there in the test. Time allotted for the completion of the test is 60 minutes. Questions for the test are categorized under two headings.

·         Verbal Ability (20 Questions)

·         General Aptitude (30 Questions)

There is no negative marking. Must try to attempt all of them.

Essay/Mail Writing

The students who successfully clear the online test are then short listed for the Essay/Mail round. Essay writing is based on general topics and around 30-45 minutes is given for its completion. You need to have a good English speaking as well as writing ability to go through this step.

Technical Interview and HR Interview

Final round of selection process is Technical and HR interview. Career prospects, questions related to project, etc. are asked for the section. Selected candidates in the section will be given with the offer letter. In the final HR round the interviewer may ask the student about the company, what are the goals and weakness of the student? The student should first introduce himself/ herself to the interviewer. The HR would evaluate the student’s confidence, creativity, problem solving abilities and ability to work as a team.

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IBM Selection Process

The International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation, with headquarters in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and markets computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.

Academic Criteria:

·         60 percent throughout (Class X, XII and Graduation).

·         Education gap of not more than one year.

Selection Process:

1.       Online Aptitude Test

2.       Group Discussion

3.       Technical Interview

4.       HR Interview

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Online Aptitude Test

The first round is an online written test. This is more like an aptitude test. The test is divided in four sections. The sections are verbal ability test, analytic ability test, attention to detail test and the last one, technical ability test. In this test the questions are related to time, distance, ratio proportion, puzzles, number system and series based. The student can get questions related to computer hardware and software in the technical section.

Group Discussion

The students who successfully clear the online test are then short listed for the group discussion round. The students are placed in a group of 10 to 12 students. A topic is given to the students. To clear the group discussion round he/she must be alert and must have good presence of mind.

Technical Interview

After the group discussion round, the student is judged on the technical knowledge. In the technical round, questions are mostly asked about computer software programming, operating systems, database management, etc. The interviewer may also ask the student about the project done by them in the final year. He/ she may expect a few questions on their project work. 

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HR interview

In the final HR round the interviewer may ask the student about IBM, what are the goals and weakness of the student? The student should first introduce himself/ herself to the interviewer. The HR would evaluate the student’s confidence, creativity, problem solving abilities and ability to work as a team.

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