Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in .

This section includes InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

25451.

Write the direction cosines of a line equallyinclined to be three coordinate axes.

Answer» As the given line is equally inclined with all three coordinate axis,
let it create angle `alpha` with all three coordinate axis.
Then,
Direction cosines will be `(cos alpha,cos alpha,cos alpha)`.
`:. cos^2alpha+cos^2alpha+cos^2alpha = 1`
`=>3cos^2alpha = 1`
`=>cos alpha = +-1/sqrt3`
When `cos alpha = 1/sqrt3`,
Direction cosines will be `(1/sqrt3,1/sqrt3,1/sqrt3)`.
When `cos alpha = -1/sqrt3`,
Direction cosines will be `(-1/sqrt3,-1/sqrt3,-1/sqrt3)`.
25452.

10th term from the end of an A.P. is its 11th term from the beginning. Its value is 55. If its first term be 5, find the common difference, the number of terms and the last term. 

Answer»

5+10d = 5+ (n -10)d ⇒ 10d = nd - 10d

⇒ 20d =nd n =20

5+10d = 55⇒ d = 5

tn = 5+19 x 5 =100

25453.

Show that the relation defined on the set = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}, given by = {(a, b) ∶ |a − b| is even} is an equivalence relation.

Answer»

Let set A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. 

And relation on set is defined as R = {(a, b) ∶ |a − b| is even}. 

Reflexivity : Let a ∊ A.

Then, |a − a| = 0 which is an even number. (Because, 0 is divisible by 2, hence 0 is an even number) 

Therefore, (a, a) ∊ R, ∀ a ∊ A. 

Hence, relation is a reflexive relation. 

Symmetricity : Let a,b ∊ A such that (a,b) ∊ R. 

⇒ |a − b| is an even number. 

⇒ |b − a| is an even number. ( \(\because\)|a − b| = |−(b − a)| = |b − a| ) 

⇒ (b, a) ∊R ∀ a,b ∊ A . 

Hence, if (a, b) ∊ R. Then, (b, a) ∊R ∀ a, b ∊ A.. 

Therefore, relation is a symmetric relation. 

Transitivity : Let a,b ,c ∊ A such that (a, b) ∊ Rand (b, c) ∊ R. 

⇒ |a − b| is an even number and |b − c| is an even number. 

⇒ a, b and are odd numbers or a, b and c are even numbers. 

(Because |a − b| and |b − c| are even numbers is only possible when a,b and c are of same type) 

⇒ a and c both are odd numbers or and both are even numbers. 

⇒ |a − c| is an even number. 

⇒ (a, c) ∊ R ∀ a,b ,c ∊ A. 

Hence, if (a, b) ∊ R and (b, c) ∊ R. Then, (a, c) ∊ R ∀ a,b ,c ∊ A.

Therefore, relation is a transitive relation. 

Since, relation is reflexive, symmetric and transitive relation. 

Therefore, relation is an equivalence relation. 

Hence, relation defined on the set = {1,2 ,3 ,4 ,5 }, given by R= {(a, b) ∶ |a − b| } is an equivalence relation.

25454.

The 7th term of an A.P is 32 and its 13th term is 62. Find A.P

Answer»

t7 = 32, t13 = 62

a +cd = 32 ........ (1)

a +12d = 62 ......... (2)

Subtracting (2) from (1) -6d = -30 ⇒ d = 5

Then A.P is 2, 7, 12, 17 . . . 

Note:

OD ⊥ BD

25455.

How many methods exist for normalizing the data?(a) one(b) two(c) three(d) profiler

Answer» Right answer is (b) two

The explanation is: There are two methods for normalizing the data.
25456.

How can we define ‘undefined value’ in R language?(a) Inf(b) Sup(c) Und(d) NaN

Answer» Right answer is (d) NaN

The best explanation: NaN is used to define the “undefined” value in the R language. Undefined values also have some value in R. Missing values are denoted by NA or NaN for q undefined mathematical operations. A NaN value is also NA but the converse is not true.
25457.

Let be the set of all real numbers and be a relation in , defined by : R = {(a, b) ∶ a ≤ b2 }. Verify that is a function or not.

Answer»

Let be the set of all real numbers. 

And relation on set S is defined as = {(a, b) ∶ a ≤  b2 }. 

Since, 1, 2 and 3 are real numbers, therefore, 1, 2 and 3 ∊ S. 

Now, 1 ≤ 4 = 22 and 1 ≤ 9 = 32

⇒ 1 ≤ 2and 1 ≤ 32

⇒ (1, 2) ∊ R and (1, 3) ∊ R. (By definition of relation ) 

Therefore, relation R is not function. (Because, in function every element have unique images.) 

Hence, relation R = {(a,b): a ≤ bon set of all real numbers is not a function.

25458.

What is NaN called?(a) Not a Number(b) Not a Numeric(c) Number and Number(d) Number a Numeric

Answer» Correct answer is (a) Not a Number

For explanation I would say: NaN is called Not a Number. It is the full form of NaN. Full forms can be viewed in R studio by typing help. A NaN value is also NA but the converse is not true. The value NaN represents an undefined value.
25459.

π is an irrational number. Why?

Answer»

Since, \(\pi\) = 3.141592653………. which is non-terminating and non-repeating decimal number. 

Hence, is an irrational number.

25460.

Which of the following is lattice command for producing a scatterplot?(a) plot()(b) lm()(c) xyplot()(d) anova()

Answer» Correct option is (c) xyplot()

The explanation is: plot() produces a scatterplot.
25461.

If a command is not complete at the end of a line, R will give a different prompt, by default it is ____________(a) *(b) –(c) +(d) /

Answer» Correct choice is (c) +

Explanation: Comments can be put almost anywhere, starting with a hashmark (‘#’), everything to the end of the line is a comment.
25462.

Find all possible orders of matrices having 7 elements.

Answer»

Since, the possible factor of 7 are 1 × 7 and 7 × 1. (Because, 7 is a prime number.) 

Since, the numbers of elements in a matrix of order m x n is mn. 

Therefore, the possible orders of matrices having 7 elements are 1 × 7 and 7 × 1.

25463.

Point out the correct statement?(a) POSIX represents a portable operating system interface, primarily for UNIX systems(b) There are different levels of indication that can be used, ranging from mere notification to fatal error(c) The default input format for POSIX dates consists of the month, followed by the year and day, separated by slashes or dashes(d) R don’t have any way to indicate to you that something’s not right

Answer» Correct answer is (a) POSIX represents a portable operating system interface, primarily for UNIX systems

To explain I would say: Dates stored in the POSIX format are date/time values (like dates with the chron library), but also allow modification of time zones.
25464.

A function, together with an environment, makes up what is called a ______ closure.(a) formal(b) function(c) reflective(d) symmetry

Answer» Right choice is (b) function

For explanation: The function closure model can be used to create functions that “carry around” data with them.
25465.

Give an example to show that the union of two equivalence relations on a set A need not be an equivalence relation on A.

Answer»

Let R1 = {(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (1, 2), (2, 1)} and R2 = {(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (1, 3), (3, 1)} are two equivalence relations on set A = {1, 2, 3}. 

Now, R1 ∪ R2 = {(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (1, 2), (2, 1), (1, 3), (3, 1)}. 

Since, (2, 1) ∊ R1 ∪ R2 and (1, 3) ∊ R1 ∪ R2

But (2, 3) ∉ R1 ∪ R2

Hence, relation R1 ∪ R2 is not transitive relation and hence, not equivalence relation.

Thus, R1 ∪ R2 is not an equivalence relation even when relation R1 and R2 are equivalence relation.

25466.

Which of the following command is used to print an object “x” in R?(a) printf(x)(b) print(x)(c) printx(d) print[x]

Answer» The correct answer is (b) print(x)

The explanation: print(x) command is used to print. Print(x) is the basic syntax for R. We can directly print the variable without print function also. The functions in R are helpful to the user to simplify the problem.
25467.

The only environment without a parent is the ________ environment.(a) full(b) half(c) null(d) empty

Answer» The correct choice is (d) empty

The best explanation: Every environment has a parent environment and it is possible for an environment to have multiple “children”.
25468.

The recover() function will first print out the function call stack when an _______ occurs.(a) Error(b) Warning(c) Messages(d) delete

Answer» Right choice is (a) Error

Explanation: When you choose a frame number, you will be put in the browse and will have the ability to poke around.
25469.

________ generate random Normal variates with a given mean and standard deviation.(a) dnorm(b) rnorm(c) pnorm(d) rpois

Answer» The correct choice is (b) rnorm

Easy explanation: The “r” function is the one that actually simulates random numbers from that distribution.
25470.

Which of the following is discrete state calculator?(a) discrete_scale(b) ggpcp(c) ggfluctuation(d) ggmissing

Answer» Correct choice is (c) ggfluctuation

For explanation I would say: ggpcp is used to create a parallel coordinate plot.
25471.

Point out the correct statement?(a) update_element update contents of a theme(b) Use theme_update_element to modify a small number of elements of the current theme or use theme_set to completely override it(c) theme_bw is theme with grey background and white gridlines(d) is.rel reports whether x is a theme object

Answer» Right option is (a) update_element update contents of a theme

To explain: update_element function is deprecated. Use %+replace% or +.gg instead.
25472.

The coefficient of t4 in the expansion of  ((1 - t6)/(1 - t))3 is:(1) 14(2) 15(3) 12(4) 10

Answer»

The correct option (2) 15

Explanation:

(1 – t6)3 (1 – t)–3 : 6C4 = 15

(coeff. of t4 in (1 – t)–3)

25473.

________ function generates “n” normal random numbers based on the mean and standard deviation arguments passed to the function.(a) rnorm(b) vnorm(c) knorm(d) lnorm

Answer» The correct option is (a) rnorm

For explanation: rnorm function generates “n” normal random numbers based on the mean and standard deviation arguments passed to the function. The workspace of R is flexible to all functions of statistics.
25474.

The equation of the line passing through (–4, –3, –1), parallel to the plane x + 2y – z – 5 = 0 and intersecting the line x + 1/-3 = y - 3/2 = z - 2/-1 is

Answer»

Correct option  (4)  x + 4/3 = y- 3/-1 = z - 1/1

Explanation:

Let P.O.I. of line is  (–3λ – 1, 2λ + 3, – λ + 2)

Direction cosines of line is  (–3λ + 3, 2λ, –λ + 1). Since this line is parallel to x + 2y – z = 5

hence dot product is zero.

(–3λ + 3)1 + 4λ –1(– λ + 1) = 0

λ = –1

Hence direction cosines 6, –2, 2 are

x + 4/3 = y- 3/-1 = z - 1/1

25475.

______ generate aesthetic mappings from a string.(a) aes_all(b) aes_auto(c) aes_string(d) aes_position

Answer» The correct answer is (c) aes_string

The best I can explain: Aesthetic mappings describe how variables in the data are mapped to visual properties (aesthetics) of geoms.
25476.

Find the intervals in which the function f given by f(x) = x2 – 4x + 6 is strictly increasing.

Answer»

f(x) = x2 - 4x + 6 

f1 (x) = 2x - 4 

f1 (x ) = 0 given, 2x - 4 = 0 

⇒ 2x =4 

⇒ x = 2 

Thus f1(x ) = 0 at x = 2 

Now, the point x = 2 divides the real line into two disjoint intervals namely, 

(-∞,2) and (2,∞). 

At (2,∞),f1 (x) > 0 

⇒ f is strictly increasing at(2,∞)

25477.

The number of all possible positive integral values of a for which the roots of the quadratic equation, 6x2 –11x + a = 0 are rational numbers is : (1) 5 (2) 3 (3) 2 (4) 4

Answer»

The correct option (2) 3   

Explanation:

D = 121 – 24α, be positive and perfect square. Three values of a : {3, 4, 5}

25478.

State two applications area of real time systems.

Answer»

Application areas of real time systems.

  1. Booking and reservations. eg. hotel, car, bus, air ticket.
  2.  Space explorations.
  3.  Intensive care units (hospital). (ICU)
  4.  Chemical plants/nuclear
  5. Military security
  6.  Banking eg. ATM.
Booking and reservations. eg. hotel, car, bus, air ticket. Space explorations. Intensive care units (hospital). (ICU) Chemical plants/nuclear Military security Banking
25479.

The set of real values of `x` for which `log_(2x + 3) x^(2)ltlog_(2x+3)(2x + 3)` is `(a,b) uu (b,c) uu (c,d)` thenA. `2a + b = c + d + 1`B. `2a = 3b`C. `c + d = 3`D. `b + d = 2`

Answer» Correct Answer - B::C::D
Case - `1`
If `2x + 3 gt 1 rArr x gt -1 …..(1)`
then `x^(2) lt 2x + 3`
`x^(2) - 2x - 3 lt 0`
`x in (-1, 3) …(2)`
`rArr (1) cap (2) = (-1, 3)`
Case `-2`
`0 lt 2x + 3 lt 1 rArr (-3)/(2) lt x lt 1 …..(3)`
then `x^(2) gt 2x + 3`
`rArr x lt -1 cup x gt 3 ......(4)`
`rArr (3) cap (4) (-3)/(2) lt x lt -1`
but by definition of log `x^(2) gt 0`
`rArr x lt 0 cup gt 0, x ne 0`
so final
`((-3)/(2), -1) cup (-1, 0) cup(0, 3)`
`rArr a = (-3)/(2), b = -1, c = 0, d = 3`
25480.

p and q are the zeroes of the polynomial 4y2 − 4y + 1.What is the value of 1/p + 1/q + pq?A. -15/4B. -3/4C. 5/4D. 17/4

Answer»

Correct option is: D. \(\frac{17}{4}\)

25481.

Which of the following will have the MAXIMUM number of 6's when written in decimal form?A. 666/1000B. 3/6C. 3/5D. 2/3

Answer»

Correct option is: D. \(\frac{2}{3}\)

25482.

Two events a and b are said to be independent if.

Answer»

Events A and B are independent if: knowing whether A occured does not change the probability of B. Mathematically, can say in two equivalent ways: P(B|A) = P(B) P(A and B) = P(B ∩ A) = P(B) × P(A).

25483.

a coin is tossed 4 times. if getting a tail is a success ,then the probability of 3 successes is:

Answer»

Flip 1             H                     T
 
Flip 2        H          T          H        T
 
Flip 3     H    T    H    T    H    T   H    T
 
Flip 4    H T H T H T H T H T H T H T H T
 
If you follow down each potential path of flips, you'll find that there are only four paths with exactly three tails making the probability 4/16 or 1/4.

25484.

A wave is represented by the equation `y=10 sin 2pi (100 t-0.02x)+ 10 sin 2pi (100t +0.02 x).` The maximum amplitude and loop length are respectively.A. 20 units and 30 unitsB. 20 units and 25 unitsC. 30 units and 20 unitsD. 25 units and 20 units

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`y 20 sin 2pi (100t) cos 2 pi (0.02x)`
`therefore A =20, `loop length `=lamda//2 =(50)/(2) =25` units
25485.

A bucket made of aluminium sheet is of height 20 cm and its upper and lower ends are of radius 25 cm and 10 cm respectively. Find the cost of making the bucket if the aluminium sheet costs Rs. 70 per 100 cm3 (use π = 3.14)

Answer»

Slant height, l = \(\sqrt{(r' - r")^2 + h^2}\)

⇒ l = \(\sqrt{(25- 10)^2 + 20^2}\)

⇒ l = 25 cm 

∴ Slant height of the bucket, l = 25 cm 

Curved surface area = π(r’ + r’’)l + πr’’2 

= π(25 + 10)(25) + π (10)2 

= 3061.5 cm2 

Cost of making bucket per 100 cm2 

= Rs 70 

Cost of making bucket per 3061.5 cm2\(\frac{3061.5}{100}\times70\)

= Rs 2143.05

∴ Total cost = Rs 2143.05

25486.

A data set of n observations has mean \(2\bar x\) while another data set of 2n observations has mean \(\bar x\). The mean of the combined data set of 3n observations will be equal to1. \(\frac{4}{3}\bar x\)2. \(\frac{3}{2}\bar x\)3. \(\frac{2}{3}\bar x\)4. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : \(\frac{4}{3}\bar x\)

Given

A data set of n observations has mean \(2\bar x\)

Another data set of 2n observations has mean \(\bar x\)

Formula used

Mean = Sum of observations/Number of observations

Calculations

A data set of n observations has mean \(2\bar x\)

\(⇒ 2\bar x = {Sum_1 \over n}\)

⇒ Sum1 = 2̅xn

Another data set of 2n observations has mean \(\bar x\)

\(⇒ \bar x= {Sum_2 \over 2n}\)

⇒ Sum2 = 2̅xn

⇒ Mean of 3n observations = (Sum1 + Sum2)/3n

\(\Rightarrow {2\bar xn + 2\bar xn \over 3n} = {4\bar xn \over 3n}\)

\(\Rightarrow Mean = {4 \over 3}\bar x\)

25487.

----- are devices for measuring differences in the magnitude of a group of related variables (a) Index numbers (b) Time series (c) Standard deviation (d) Mean 

Answer»

Index numbers are devices for measuring differences in the magnitude of a group of related variables.

25488.

Statistical inference deals with methods of inferring or drawing _____about the characteristics of the population based upon the results of the sample taken from the same population. 

Answer»

Statistical inference deals with methods of inferring or drawing      Conclusions about the characteristics of the population based upon the results of the sample taken from the same population.  

25489.

The amount of a variation is designated as …………… measure of dispersion. a. absolute b. relative c. both d. none

Answer»

The amount of a variation is designated as absolute measure of dispersion.

25490.

A summary measure that describes any given characteristic of the population is known as a -----------a) Parameterb) Informationc) Inferenced) Statistics 

Answer»

 A summary measure that describes any given characteristic of the population is known as a Parameter

25491.

What do you mean by Dispersion. Give the meaning of Absolute Measure and Relative Measure with example.

Answer»

Dispersion is a measure of the extent to which the individual item vary from a central value Dispersion is used in two senses, (i) difference between the extreme items of the series and (ii) average of deviation of items from the mean. 

Absolute Measure : The figure showing the limit or magnitude of dispersion is known as absolute measure and it is shown in the same unit as ;those of the original data, exampple e measures of dispersion in the age of students, their height, weight etc.

Relative Measure : For comparative study the concerning absolute measure is divided by the corresponding mean or some other characteristic value to obtain a ratio or percentage, which is known as the relative measure.

25492.

Mean deviation is ……….. measurea. relativeb. absolutec. bothd. none

Answer»

Mean deviation is absolute measure 

25493.

Editing would also help eliminate inconsistencies or obvious errors due to _________ treatment. a) Characteristicb) Arithmeticalc) Calculationd) Tabulation 

Answer»

 Editing would also help eliminate inconsistencies or obvious errors due to Arithmetical  treatment.

25494.

If the sample size is too small, it may not ______represent the population or the universe as it is known, thus leading to incorrect inferences. a) Appropriately b) Reliably c) Homogeneously d) Heterogeneously 

Answer»

If the sample size is too small, it may not Appropriately represent the population or the universe as it is known, thus leading to incorrect inferences.

25495.

A measure of skewness is only the difference between 2------- (a) averages (b) Deviation (c) Both (d) None

Answer»

A measure of skewness is only the difference between 2 averages.

25496.

A measure of dispersion is an average of (a)Deviation (b) Skewness(c) Median (d) Variance

Answer»

A measure of dispersion is an average of deviation.

25497.

The larger the size of the population, the ______ should be the sample size. a) Smallerb) Largerc) Accurated) Fixed 

Answer»

The larger the size of the population, the Larger should be the sample size.  

25498.

For a sample to be truly representative of the population, it must truly be_______.a) Fixed b) Random c) Specific d) Casual 

Answer»

For a sample to be truly representative of the population, it must truly be  Random

25499.

 A _______ sample is obtained by selecting convenient population units.a) Randomb) Quotac) Stratifiedd) Convenience 

Answer»

Convenience  sample is obtained by selecting convenient population units .

25500.

If the sample is truly representative of the population, then the characteristics of the sample can be considered to be the same as those of the _____ population.  a) Fixedb) Selectedc) Randomd) Entire 

Answer»

If the sample is truly representative of the population, then the characteristics of the sample can be considered to be the same as those of the Entire population.