Question

In a certain code ‘CERTAIN’ is coded as ‘BFQUZJM’. How is ‘MUNDANE’ coded in that code?

• A. LVMEZOD
• B. NTCOMBF
• C. NTOCNBF
• D. LTMCZOF

Hint:

In coding questions, check for alternating patterns like +1, -1 shifts rather than assuming a single rule.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Each letter is shifted one step backward in the alphabet.
Step 1: Verify pattern using CERTAIN → BFQUZJM.
\[ C \rightarrow B,\ E \rightarrow F,\ R \rightarrow Q,\ T \rightarrow U,\ A \rightarrow Z,\ I \rightarrow J,\ N \rightarrow M \] Pattern: Alternate +1 and -1 shifts.
Step 2: Apply same pattern to MUNDANE.
\[ M \rightarrow L\ (-1) \] \[ U \rightarrow V\ (+1) \] \[ N \rightarrow M\ (-1) \] \[ D \rightarrow E\ (+1) \] \[ A \rightarrow Z\ (-1) \] \[ N \rightarrow O\ (+1) \] \[ E \rightarrow D\ (-1) \]
Step 3: Form coded word.
\[ LVMEZOD \]
Hence, the coded form is LVMEZOD.