30+ TCS Aptitude Questions To Amp Up Your Preparation Level!

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TCS (Tata Consultancy Service) Limited is an Indian multinational firm that operates mostly in the fields of information technology and consulting services. The organization's main office is located in Mumbai, India. It is a component of the Tata group which is currently operational in 46 different nations.

TCS is one of the most trusted and largest Indian companies in terms of market capitalization. The company hires many candidates for its job opening each year. TCS was positioned 10th in the list of Fortune India 500 companies for 2017. TCS achieved a market valuation of more than $100 billion for the first time ever in April 2018, making it the first Indian IT business to do so.

TCS Recruitment Process

TCS has a standard hiring process consisting of three rounds to choose new applicants for the position of software developer.

• Aptitude test
• Technical Interview
• HR interview

The recruitment drive includes a written test, followed by an interview with each candidate. In addition to that, there could be a group discussion as well before independent interviews. Students with a cumulative grade point average of 75 or more are sometimes exempt from taking the written exam; in those cases, they are given the opportunity to attend the interview without first taking the exam.

During the technical interview, questions can be asked about recent projects done at college. For experienced candidates, the interviewers may inquire about the last job role and responsibilities.

Roles offered by TCS

There are technical & non-technical roles available, as well as the opportunities differ based on the region as well as the time of application. The positions of software engineer, test engineer, network engineer, as well as a business analyst are the most sought-after nowadays.

Graduates who are hired directly from colleges are provided with a specialized training and mentoring program to boost their IT knowledge and coding skills. On the other hand, experienced candidates can choose from a large number of different roles. Candidates can search the current job opening on the basis of job profiles or office locations on the TCS careers site.

TCS provides its employees with a talent acquisition program for personal and professional growth, employee involvement, and a community volunteering platform, as well as a well-being program for their own personal well-being.

Overview of selection rounds

Your ability in mathematics, analysis, and reasoning will be evaluated through the TCS aptitude questions. You can expect questions on a wide variety of subjects, including Data Interpretation, Verbal Reasoning, Graphs, Mathematics, Probability, Puzzles, Algebra, as well as Seating Arrangement.

To solve the TCS aptitude questions it is important to comprehend and evaluate the problems before taking them up for solving. Also, your priority should be finding the correct answer to all of the questions that are considered to be easy. As a result, you should make an effort to answer at least 15–16 questions correctly within the given time limit. 

Remember: Start with answering the easier questions. Don't force yourself to solve the questions where you are stuck. If it is taking up too long, skip it and go on to the next one. Further, you can practice on the TCS placement paper available online to improve your time management.

Quantitative ability

This part of the competition consists of a series of multiple-choice questions that include both mathematical and logical topics. Some important topics here are numbers, time and work, averages, mixtures & allegations, data arrangements, permutations & combinations, ratios and proportions, profits and losses, time, velocity and distance, blood relations, probability, ages, clocks, & Sudoku.

Tip: Concentrate on the use of shortcuts and formulae

Coding round

Candidates are given a total of 20 minutes to respond to ten multiple-choice questions pertaining to fundamental programming concepts of the C language in this new round. Hence, it is important to be proficient in programming languages and be aware of the latest developments and updates in the coding domain especially the C language. Also, you may focus your practice on the programming concepts such as the highest common factor, lowest common multiple, factorial, Fibonacci series, string programs, the sum of numbers, even/odd, and leap year.

Verbal Ability

First and foremost, ensure that you follow all of the instructions. Then ensure that you are utilizing all of the necessary sentence phrases and keywords. Thirdly, ensure that you give careful consideration to the grammatical structures as well as the tenses. Fourth place, make sure to use proper punctuation and to keep the content as straightforward and brief as possible. Last but not least, you should reread the context & make sure that you are following the flow of the passage.

HR interview

During the HR round of the recruitment process, the interviewer will evaluate your general personality qualities and determine whether or not you will be a good fit for the work environment at TCS. You will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Dress code
• Acquaintance with the TCS
• Your mental makeup as well as your drive to succeed
• Conduct on the job
• General inquiries concerning your future ambitions
• Questions about your personality, such as your strengths and weaknesses, your family background, and so on.

TCS Aptitude Questions With Answers

Check out these TCS aptitude questions that you must practice before going for the selection process. 

1. A cricket tournament featured sixteen different school teams as competitors. As prize money, each of the teams will receive a total of 8,000 rupees (also written as Rs.). If the team that finished in the lowest place is given Rs. 275 as prize money and the prize money increases by the same amount for succeeding finishing teams, how much will the team that finished in first place receive?

A. Rs.1250

B. Rs.1000

C. Rs.725

D. Rs. 500

Ans- C

2. A total of Rs.2387 is separated into three parts in such a way that one-fifth of the first part, one-half of the second part, and the fourth one and the third part are all the same size. Determine the total by finding the sum of five times the first portion, three times the second part, and four times the third part.

A. Rs.9982

B. Rs.10199

C. Rs.9114

D. Rs. 7812

Ans- B

3. The practice of fishing is a significant contributor to environmental damage. The researchers concluded that if a trawler's net has a mesh size of x cm by x (square mesh), the proportion of fish caught in the net is equal to 100 percent plus 0.022 times 0.05 times. For instance, if the net mesh size is set to zero, then each and every fish that swims into the enclosure will be successfully captured. The trawler's crew with the square mesh net, suspected of using an illegal size net, lowered their net into the water close to the damans, and authorities from the coast guard apprehended them. The researchers later examined the size of the fish that were hauled in and based on their findings, they concluded that the trawler's net would capture at least 97.93% of the fish that entered the net. What is the highest possible value that x can have for the net being pulled by the trawler?

A. 11

B. 9

C. 8.5

B. None of the above

Ans- B

4. When Eesha was born, her father was 34 years old. Even though he is 3 years younger than his sister, her younger brother Shashank takes great pride in the fact that he is as tall as she is, even though he is three years younger than her. Shashank's mother, Eesha, was just 29 years old when he was born. Eesha is the taller of the two. What is the total number of years Eesha's parents have lived?

A. 92 years

B. 89 years

C. 66 years

D. 76 years

Ans - A

5. A road network connects several cities. The only way to get to City C is to travel through either City A or City B first. The distance between A and C is 65 km; however, the distance between B and C is only 30 km . 58 km is the smallest distance that may be traveled from point A to point B. The distance between cities P and A is 420 km, while the distance between cities P and B is 345 km. The quickest route between these two cities is 420 km. The following is an expression of the shortest distance in kilometers between cities P and C:

A.  487 km

B. 375 km

C. 483 km

D. 307 km

Ans. B

6. In seventy-two days, A, B, and C can work together to accomplish some tasks. When A and B work together, they can do twice as much as C can achieve on their own, and when A and C work together, they can accomplish four times as much as B can accomplish on their own. Determine the total time that C spent working on the project alone.

A.360 days

B.216 days

C.180 days

D. 144 days

Ans- B

7. If the population of a town is 1,21,000 and it grows at a rate of 10% per year, what will the difference be between the population of the town three years from now and the population of the town two years ago?

A. 62041

B. 61055

C. 61251

D. 61051

Ans- D

8. A distributor has decided to sell an item at a price that is twenty percent more than the item's cost price. If he were to offer a discount of Rs 2 on a purchase of Rs 40, this would be considered a good deal. I would like to know what his percentage gain or loss is.

A. 12% loss

B. 14% gain

C. 8% gain

D. 10% gain

Ans-B

9. A person is putting the finishing touches on the house. He bought twenty ropes of wire, each of which had a density of 300kgs/msquare. The height of the building that is going to be constructed is going to be 40 meters. If the maximum amount of current that can flow through a wire is 20 amps and the maximum amount of voltage that can flow through the wire is 80 volts, then what kind of force will be exerted against the current if the wire is utilized?

A. 5 n/m

B. 4 n/m

C. 9 n/m

D. 7 n/m

Ans - B

10. What amount of money, if it is invested at compound interest, will equal Rs. 6930 in three years, assuming that the interest rate is 5% for the first year, 10% for the second year, and 20% for the third year?

A. Rs.4500

B. Rs.5500

C. Rs.5000

D. Rs.4000

Ans- C

11. What is the amount of the sum that, when divided among A, B, C, and D in the proportion 2:3:5:8, delivers Rs 8420 less to D than what it provides to him when it is divided among them in the proportion 1/2:1/3:1/5:1/8?

A. Rs.12510

B. Rs.25020

C. Rs.17540

D. Rs.35620

Ans- B

12. The ratio of alcohol to water in vessel A is 3:7, while the ratio in vessel B is 4:11, respectively. The solutions coming from containers A and B containing 7 liters are combined in vessel C. The total volume of this mixture is 15 liters. What is the percentage of water to alcohol present in the solution in the letter C? ​

A. 9:20

B. 20:7

C. 18:7

D. 7:18

Ans- D

13. Pawan travels a distance of twenty kilometers to visit his friend at his house, which is located in a different city. He makes it across the first half of the distance at a speed of 6 kilometers per hour, but it takes him twice as long to cross the second half of the distance as it did to cross the first half. What is the whole amount of time that it took him to cover the entirety of the journey?

A. 320 minutes

B. 300 minutes

C. 240 minutes

D. 280 minutes

Ans- B

14. How many different methods are there for X to pay Y Rs. 500 using only Rs. 100 and Rs. 20 notes, with the restriction that Y only has 16 Rs. 20 notes and with the request that she utilizes notes of both denominations?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 2

Ans- A

15. At a certain rate of percent per annum, a fund will grow to Rs. 9799 in three years and Rs. 12464 in eight years if the interest is calculated using the basic method. Find out how much the identical sum will be worth in five years if the interest rate is doubled from before, and it is calculated using simple interest.

A. Rs.12960

B. Rs.13530

C. Rs.13500

D. Rs.12840

Ans- B

16. Two ants, one measuring 1 cm in length and the other measuring 1.2 cm in length, crawl in opposing directions at average rates of 2 and 3 mm per second, respectively. How many seconds will pass between the two of them before they meet?

A. 4.4 sec

B. 2.8 sec

C. 0.4 sec

D. 1.5 sec

Ans- A

17. A retailer spent Rs P on acquiring 25 identical toys and then made a profit by selling part of those toys for Rs P each. How many items did he sell if he determined his profit to be 8% by using the selling price as the base rather than the cost price?

A. Rs.24

B. Rs.20

C. Rs.21

D. Rs.23

Ans- D

18. An examination was carried out, and the following analysis was performed. In just eight days, with each day consisting of five hours of consistent effort, four men were able to check certain exam papers. How many hours did it take two men working together for twenty days to check twice as many student papers?

A. 7 hours

B. 8 hours

C. 9 hours

D. 10 hours

Ans- B

19. The numerals from 101 to 150 are written in the following order: 101102103104105...146147148149150. What is the answer to the remainder left when this total number is divided by three?

A. 0

B. 1

C. 2

D. 3

Ans- C

20. Partners A and B make a financial investment in their company. The proportion of the investment is in three parts for every two. They decide to give away 5% of all the money they make from their business to a charitable organization. A was given a portion of the company's overall profit, which amounted to Rs. 855.So, what is was his investment-

A. Rs.500

B. Rs.1000

C. Rs.1500

D. Rs.2000

Answer: C

21. Following the established timetable, a passenger train pulls out of a train station. 2 hours before the departure of the passenger train, a freight train had left the station where the passenger train was. At a speed of around 16 km per hour, the passenger train follows in the same direction as the freight train. After 2 hours, the passenger train can pass the freight train and take its place as the leading train. Perform the necessary calculations to determine the freight train's speed.

A.30 km/hr

B.40 km/hr

C.58 km/hr

D.55 km/hr

Ans- B

22. An unnamed vessel is making an upstream journey at 14 kilometers per hour. The same ship continues its voyage downstream at 40 kilometers per hour. Determine the speed that the stream is moving at, choosing one of the following:

A. 26 km/hr

B. 13 km/hr

C. 40 km/hr

D. None of them are acceptable.

Ans- C

23. A grocery store's revenue increased by Rs. 6435, Rs.6927, Rs. 6855, Rs.7230, and Rs.6562 rupees during the course of five straight months. How much revenue does he need to generate in the sixth month to achieve an average revenue of 6,500 Indian Rupees?

A. Rs.4991

B. Rs.5991

C.Rs.6001

D. Rs.6991

Ans- A

24. A, B, and C are laborers, each of which has unique capabilities. Depending on its complexity, they finish a project in 24, 30, and 40 days. They decide to work together on a project, but Cleaves leaves the team four days before the job is scheduled to be finished. What was the total amount of time necessary to finish the task?

A. 9 days

B. 10 day

C. 11 days

D. 15 days

Answer: C

25. A housewife will put fifty percent of her husband's income toward the upkeep of the home, twenty-five percent toward the payment of rent, and fifteen percent toward their day-to-day transportation costs. The sum left over is then put into an account for savings at the financial institution in the neighborhood. Assuming that an amount of Rs. 50 is placed in the bank each and every month, and the following is an example of how this could play out. What is the amount that her spouse makes every year?

A. Rs. 500

B. Rs.1500

C. Rs. 800

D. Rs. 1000

Ans-B

26. The average age of a group of buddies is 15 years old. That particular group is composed of ten individuals altogether. Adding 5 new members has resulted in an increase of 1 year in the group's current average age. What is the age range that the new members fall into on average?

A. 18 years

B. 15 years

C. 21 years

D. 20 years

Ans- A

27. Initially, a dress was marked down to $150, while a pair of trousers was offered at $50. What was the overall percentage that Emily saved on her purchases, assuming that she received a discount of 40% on the outfit and 20% on the jeans?

A. 27%

B. 35%

C. 45%

D. 50%

Ans- B

28. Kamal pointed to a photograph and said, "The lady in the photograph is my nephew's maternal grandmother." If Kamla does not have a sister of his own, then it is not clear how the woman pictured in the photo is connected to Kamla in any way.

A. The Mother-in-Law to the Husband

B. Second Cousin 

C. Sister-in-law

D. Mother

And- D

29. M, N, O, P, and Q are all members of the same family and are currently on a trip together. Although N is M's father, she is not M's biological mother. M's mother is not N. L and N are a wedded pair who live together in the same house. The relationship between P and N is a sibling. The identity of O's parents is revealed to be L. M's brother's name is Q, and Q is an only child. How many male members does this family have altogether? The correct answers are:

A. 4

B. 3

C. 2

D. 1

Ans- C

30. One of the ten instructors at a private school decides to retire, and in her place, a new teacher who is 25 years old joins the faculty. Consequently, the typical age of the educators in the school has dropped by three years. When did the teacher reach the age when she could retire?

A. 55 years

B. 65 years

C. 45 years

D. 75 years

Ans- A

31. A young child named Varma completed the addition of all of the natural numbers from one to ten. On the other hand, due to the fact that he inserted the same number twice, the total is now 58. What is the sum that was arrived at by adding the numbers together twice by Varma?

A. 4

B. 7

C. 3

D. 8

Ans: A

32. When viewed from a position that is 160 meters away from the base of the tower, a tower that is standing on a horizontal plane will subtend a particular angle. After approaching it from a distance of 100 meters, it was discovered that the tower now subtended an angle twice as large as it did before. The tower stands at a height of

A. 80 meters

B. 90 meters

C. 160 meters

D. 270 meters

Ans- A

33. If Devesh travels two-thirds of the trip at a speed of 6 kilometers per hour and the remaining third at a speed of 7 km/hr , he will be able to cover the total distance in one hour and twenty-four minutes. Calculate the total distance.

A. 8 km

B. 9 km

C. 6 km

D. 7/5 km

Ans- C

34. Determine the boat's speed on still water if it takes 2 hours to travel a particular distance upstream, but it only takes 1 and a half hrs to travel the same amount back downstream. If the current moves at a speed of 3 km/hr

A. 12 Km/h

B. 18 Km/h

C. 21 Km/h

D. 24 Km/h

Ans- C

35. It takes Kamlesh two extra hours than it does Pankaj to travel a distance of forty kilometers. If Kamlesh were to double his current speed, Pankaj would finish the race one hour faster than Kamlesh would. If that's the case, then what is Kamlesh's speed?

A. 11 Km/h

B. 5 Km/h

C. 9 Km/h

D. 6 Km/h

Ans- B

36. 12 It takes Mayur three times as long to row the same distance with the stream moving against them as it does when the stream moves in the opposite direction. The ratio between the speed of the boat (while it is moving in calm water) and the speed of the stream is as follows:

A. 3:1

B. 1:3

C. 2:1

D. 1:1

Ans- C

37. Traveling by rail for 120 km and driving the remaining 480 km results in a total travel time of eight hours for a distance of 600 kilometers. If 100 miles (160 km ) are traveled by train, and the remaining distance is driven, the total trip will take an additional 20 minutes. If that is the case, what would the train's relative speed be compared to that of the car?

A. 3:4

B. 5:4

C. 4:3

D. 3:5

Ans- A

38. You walk a predetermined distance and then take the car on the way back, taking thirty-three minutes. You could cover the distance on foot between the two sides in forty-five minutes. How long do you estimate it would take to bike in each direction?

A. 19 minutes

B. 20 minutes

C. 21 minutes

D. 22 minutes

Ans- C

39. It takes Avinash a total of half an hour to travel the 8 kilometers that separate them. If he can cover a distance of 3 kilometers in 2/5 of the allotted time, then what speed does he need to maintain to reach the remaining distance in the allotted time?

A. 3 Km/h

B. 14 Km/h

C. 15 Km/h

D. 11 Km/h

Ans- C

40. In a number with just two digits, the digit in the position that corresponds to the unit is greater than twice the value of the digit that represents the ten by one. The difference between the newly formed number and the original number is less than the original number by one when the digits in the unit's place and the ten's place are switched. What is the number that was used in the beginning?

A. 35

B. 36

C. 37

D. 39

Ans- C

List of HR interview questions

Here are the top HR questions that you must prepare for while appearing for the TCS interview.

41. Why do you think you are a good fit for this job?

Your business has always stood out to me as an industry leader in innovation, and I continue to hold that opinion. Your recent advancements in the market have proven to be a significant success, and I can't think of any other organization where I could build my initial talents, which will help me in the long term.

42. What drives you?

Whenever I take on a challenge, I push myself to perform to the best of my capabilities. When I was young, my father taught me that if you complete a task with your name linked to it, you need to do it with 200% of your dedication because it might continue to live longer than you do. He said this was because the assignment might continue to live longer than you do. To ensure that it will stick in your mind, you must perform the task to the best of your ability.

43. What do you think about confidence vs. overconfidence?

In my opinion, confidence may be defined as the trust we have in ourselves and the abilities we possess to successfully execute a task. When we begin to overstate our capabilities and think too highly of ourselves, we are exhibiting overconfidence, a manifestation of the ego within each of us.

44. Why are you leaving your current company?

I am grateful to my present company for everything they have done to assist my professional development. Working for a small startup over the past year has assisted me in developing leadership abilities earlier than I could have at a larger corporation. On the other hand, given what I've learned here, I think it could be best for me to go on to a bigger company, where I think there will be more room for advancement in the near and distant future.

45. Why are you applying for this job?

To contribute to the success of such a well-respected organization as your own is both an honor and a privilege. During my investigation into the vacancy you now have, I concluded that my qualifications coincide with the prerequisites you are looking for. Because of this position, I can demonstrate the technical abilities that have helped me contribute to the organization's growth.

46. How do you deal with stressful situations, pressure, and anxiety?

Whenever I'm put in a high-pressure or stressful scenario, I often draw on my people skills and remain calm throughout the ordeal. In addition, I engage in activities relating to the mind and body, such as meditation, to better deal with the stress and pressure I experience at work.

47. If you needed to work overtime, would that be possible?

Because I know that there is a justification behind every request made by the corporation that I work for more than the standard amount of hours, I do not mind being required to put in those additional hours. If making an additional effort implies contributing something to the company, I will be delighted to make an effort.

48. Why should we hire you instead of someone else?

I have theoretical knowledge, but I lack a setting where I may use that knowledge in practice. You have my word that I will devote all my efforts to ensure the organization continues to progress positively. Because I am new to the workforce, I do not have any preconceived notions about how an organization's work culture should be. This openness to new experiences will make it much simpler for me to adjust to how things are done at your company. Because I am prompt and consistent, I can complete the work that has been assigned to me on time and do everything in my power to satisfy the requirements that have been set forth by the organization.

49. What gets you angry?

Even though I do not have a short fuse, I can't help but feel irritated when someone interrupts me while I'm working when there is no valid cause for them to do so. Even though I am typically a calm and collected person, when I am in a foul mood, I make it a point to put any unpleasant feelings I am experiencing into my job.

50. What do your close friends and coworkers have to say about you?

I value cultivating long-lasting and fruitful professional connections with my teammates, and because of this most of them have developed into some of my closest friends. Since quite some time ago, we have devoted eight hours per day, five days per week, to this activity. Therefore, I believe that anything they say will be based on reality, not suppositions or fabrications.

FAQs regarding TCS Aptitude Test

What is the aptitude test for TCS?

The TCS aptitude questions are broken up into three different sections: the “Numerical Ability'', the “Verbal Ability”, as well as the “Reasoning Ability” section. The section of the TCS aptitude test devoted to questions about one's cognitive abilities is also known as the “Cognitive Skills” test.

Is the aptitude test for TCS simple?

There is a category of questions in the TCS aptitude test called star questions. When compared with the other questions, star questions are considered to be of a higher level of difficulty and carry a greater weightage in the final score. 

What is the required score to pass TCS?

The minimum required percentage to pass the TCS test depends on the total number of applicants that submit their applications for the test. However, it is recommended to score 60% and above to secure your spot in the next round.

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