Strategy Compliance and Regulation Business Analyst Aptitude Test 19/12/2025
50 Questions, 30 Minutes
A relational Model is a modeling technique that Involves Option 1 Structuring data in a tree-like, parent-child hierarchy Option 2 Organizing data into tables with rows and columns Option 3 Using entities, attributes and relationships as a blue print for relational model Option 4 Using a Star or Snowflake schema for data analysis
Based on your experience in managing meetings, ONE of the options below is NOT a way a Chairman for a meeting can effectively manage it&comma& which one is it? Option 1 Set an agenda. Option 2 Distribute meeting materials in advance. Option 3 Assign roles to members in advance of the meeting. Option 4 Keep the meeting time open and flexible.
Which is NOT a legal variable name? Option 1 The spaces at the end of a code line Option 2 The spaces at the end of a code line Option 3 The spaces between two code lines Option 4 The spaces at the beginning and end of a code line
Based on your familiarity and experience in project management methodologies and tools, we can define a scope creep as; Option 1 Failure to meet the project objectives. Option 2 Delay to complete the project objectives. Option 3 The continuous and uncontrolled expansion of a project’s requirements. Option 4 All of the above in A, B and C
When presenting results to non-technical stakeholders, which statistical output is least appropriate? Option 1 Simple trend charts Option 2 Percentage change month-on-month Option 3 Raw regression coefficients without interpretation Option 4 Key performance ratios
Which of the following statements is NOT classified as a risk to operations in a company like UEDCL? Option 1 Company is aware of all alternatives. Option 2 Company is unaware of the outcomes for each alternative. Option 3 The decision the company is going to make will require educated guesses. Option 4 The company is unaware of the alternatives.
What does a confidence interval tell us? Option 1 Whether our data are of good quality Option 2 The range of values where the actual population parameters are likely to lie Option 3 The effect size Option 4 The range of data dispersion
Management wants to reduce system losses, Which analysis should the analyst prioritise using UEDCL Business statistics? Option 1 Correlation between losses and customer numbers Option 2 Regression of losses against operational inputs and time Option 3 Frequency distribution of tariffs Option 4 Mean comparison of revenue across years
One of the following is NOT considered to be “noise” in communication, which one is it? Option 1 Psychological noise. Option 2 Semantic noise. Option 3 Physical noise. Option 4 Mechanical noise.
Based on your experience in communication, the following is the correct order through which communication occurs in a company like UEDCL: Option 1 Source/Message creation, Encoding&comma& Decoding&comma& Responding&comma& Feedback. Option 2 Feedback, Encoding&comma& Source/Message creation&comma& Decoding&comma& Responding. Option 3 Encoding, Decoding&comma& Responding&comma& Source/Message creation&comma& Feedback. Option 4 Source/Message creation, Decoding&comma& Encoding&comma& Responding&comma& Feedback.
The following are Python Visualization libraries except Option 1 Pandas Option 2 Matplotlib Option 3 Seaborn Option 4 Bokeh
Which SQL statement is used to select all records from a table named ‘Customers’? Option 1 SELECT FROM Customer; Option 2 SELECT ALL FROM Customers; Option 3 SELECT * FROM Customers; Option 4 GET ALL FROM Customers;
It is a known fact that communication in an entity like UEDCL can take on both formal and informal ways, pick the informal style among the formal one below; Option 1 Conferences Option 2 Meetings Option 3 Grapevine Option 4 Memos
What is the primary purpose of an SQL JOIN? Option 1 To create a new table from existing tables Option 2 To Join Columns from two or more tables Option 3 To sort data in Ascending Order Option 4 To combine rows from two or more tables
Which conclusion follows if the first two statements are factual? 1) All A are B, 2) Some B are C Option 1 Some A are C Option 2 No A are C Option 3 All C are A Option 4 Cannot determine from the given information alone
Based on your experience in Stakeholder Management, after categorising stakeholders based on the Power/Influence matrix&comma& what is the BEST way to handle stakeholders with high power and high influence? Option 1 Manage them closely Option 2 Monitor them Option 3 Keep them informed Option 4 Keep them satisfied
BPA emphasizes on the following except Option 1 Process efficiency Option 2 Optimization Option 3 Elimination of bottlenecks Option 4 Formulating Vision and Mission of the Business
If a one-year project has an indicator baseline value of 10 and a final goal of 20, what is the achievement value for that indicator? Option 1 10 Option 2 20 Option 3 0 Option 4 30
If you were asked to forecast next quarter’s revenue using a dataset, which technique would be most appropriate? Option 1 Linear trend extrapolation with seasonality check Option 2 One-way sample t-test Option 3 ANOVA Option 4 Chi-square goodness-of-fit
Regular Expression is Option 1 A line of code that Identifies a variable Option 2 A sequence of characters that searches a given file Option 3 A line of code that names similar variables Option 4 A sequence of characters that forms a search pattern
Which of the listed below is NOT considered a risk attribute in risk management and planning? Option 1 Risk has a future focus. Option 2 Risk deals with probabilities. Option 3 Risk does not have alternative possibilities. Option 4 Risk affects the project objectives.
If monthly performance indicators are recorded using the same unit (USh’Mns), what statistical property does this ensure? Option 1 Normal distribution Option 2 Comparability across time periods Option 3 Absence of outliers Option 4 Independence of observations
Which of the following is an example of data validation? Option 1 Storing data in a secure server Option 2 Cleaning and collecting data errors before data analysis Option 3 Presenting data in a visually appealing format, depending on the target audience Option 4 Conducting interviews as a medium for collecting data
Indentation in python refers to Option 1 The spaces at the beginning of a code line Option 2 The spaces at the end of a code line Option 3 The spaces between two code lines Option 4 The spaces at the beginning and end of a code line
The are three (3) benefits of outsourcing as a business development model listed below, choose the ONE that does not apply; Option 1 Outsourcing increases the pool for expert services. Option 2 Outsourcing increases the risks a company must bear. Option 3 Outsourcing can lead to reduced staff costs. Option 4 Outsourcing enhances efficiency.
For decision making, a MEAL system must constantly: Option 1 collect, analyse and use data&comma& Option 2 collect and use data Option 3 analyse and use data Option 4 collect and analyse data
The following are the PRIMARY constraints to successful project management and delivery: Option 1 Project Scope, Project Context&comma& Project Time and Project Quality. Option 2 Project Scope, Project Time&comma& Project Quality and Project Budget. Option 3 Project Scope, Project Conciseness&comma& Project Time and Project Budget. Option 4 All of the above in A, B and C
A sequence of numbers goes 2, 4&comma& 8&comma& 16&comma& 32&comma& what is the following number in the sequence? Option 1 48 Option 2 64 Option 3 40 Option 4 36
The following statements are true about SQL JOINS except Option 1 (INNER) JOIN: Returns records that have matching values in both tables Option 2 LEFT (OUTER) JOIN: Returns all records from the left table, and the matched records from the right table Option 3 RIGHT (OUTER) JOIN: Returns all records from the left table, and the matched records from the right table Option 4 FULL (OUTER) JOIN: Returns all records when there is a match in either left or right table
Which of the following is the correct order in the risk management cycle? Option 1 Identify the risks, identify suitable responses to the risks&comma& assess and evaluate the risks and select the response. Option 2 Assess and evaluate the risks, select the response&comma& identify suitable responses to the risks and identify the risks. Option 3 Identify suitable responses to the risks, identify the risks&comma& assess and evaluate the risks and select the response. Option 4 Identify the risks, assess and evaluate the risks&comma& identify suitable responses to the risks and select the response.
In a risk matrix, when an event is considered to be a low risk&comma& low probability of occurrence risk&comma& it is in which position of the matrix? Option 1 The top right corner Option 2 The bottom left corner Option 3 The bottom right corner Option 4 The top left corner
Based on your familiarity with project management methodologies and tools, the following are characterisitcs of a project EXCEPT one&comma& please pick it. Option 1 A project focusses on the delivery of tasks. Option 2 A project involves the management of tasks and activities. Option 3 A project has a wide scope that focusses on benefits. Option 4 A project success can be measured by the time it has taken, the budget utilisation and its output.
The following are tools of BPA except Option 1 Process Mapping Option 2 Scope Creep Option 3 Flowcharts Option 4 Simulations
Based on your experience and familiarity with solution design and implementation, the following are all part of the definition of a strategy EXCEPT one&comma& please pick the ODD one out? Option 1 Resource Allocation. Option 2 Course of future action. Option 3 Attaining organisational/company goals. Option 4 Review of organisation/company past achievements and successes.
If revenue steadily increases but collections fluctuate widely, what is the most likely explanation? Option 1 Improved billing accuracy Option 2 Seasonal customer demand Option 3 Weak collection efficiency Option 4 Data normalisation error
You have been hired as a Business Analyst, and using the table attached of households surveyed for access to clean cooking&comma& based on your knowledge and experience&comma& what is the % of households accessing and using clean cooking products and practices. Option 1 36% Option 2 33% Option 3 24% Option 4 12%
The COUNT() function returns Option 1 The number of rows that matches a specified criterion Option 2 The number of columns that matches a specified criterion Option 3 The number of tables that matches a specified criterion Option 4 The number of JOINS that matches a specified criterion
Kaizen is a practical business analysis method that Option 1 Focuses on process continuous improvement over time Option 2 Uses a diagram to Visualize contributing factors to a problem Option 3 Applies the 80/20 rule to focus on the most significant problem Option 4 Identifies the value-added and non-value-added activities within a process
The following are different types of SQL JOINS except Option 1 (INNER) JOIN Option 2 LEFT(OUTER)JOIN Option 3 RIGHT(OUTER)JOIN Option 4 (OUTER) JOIN
The following are Business Process Models and Notations (BPMNs) apart from ONE, can you pick the ODD one out? Option 1 Microsoft Visio Option 2 Appian Option 3 Bizagi Option 4 SAP
SQL stands for Option 1 Structured Query Language Option 2 Standard Query Language Option 3 Structured Query Logic Option 4 Standard Quotient Language
What is a correct way to declare a Python variable? Option 1 x = 5 Option 2 Var x = 5 Option 3 #x = 5 Option 4 $x = 5
When we talk about business efficiency and effectiveness, UEDCL would want to; Option 1 Exhaust the available resources. Option 2 Achieve company objectives at all costs. Option 3 Minimise losses. Option 4 Optimally use the available resources to achieve company goals.
Which of the following is NOT a part of risk management? Option 1 Risk Management is about eliminating all of the risks facing organisations/companies/projects. Option 2 Risk Management is about gaining a good understanding of the nature and scale of the risks (both opportunities and threats). Option 3 Risk Management is about implementing control measures to reduce or mitigate any downside threats. Option 4 Risk Management is about trying to maximise any upside opportunities.
A wildcard character in SQL is used to Option 1 Substitute one or more characters in a string Option 2 Identify Unique characters in a string Option 3 Identify duplicate rows Option 4 Mark similar strings
K-means as a Machine Learning method refers to Option 1 An unsupervised Machine Learning method for clustering data points Option 2 A supervised Machine Learning method for clustering data points Option 3 A classification model for predicting continuous data Option 4 A classification model that makes predictions based on previous outcomes
Imagine you were in charge of a UEDCL project to convert all customer electricity meters from analogue operation to a digitised online operation, choose the most optimal project lifecycle methodology given constrained resources? Option 1 Predictive Lifecycle model. Option 2 Agile Lifecycle model. Option 3 Iterative Lifecycle model. Option 4 Hybrid lifecycle model.
Data modeling types generally fall into three abstraction levels Option 1 Conceptual, Logical and Physical Option 2 Conceptual, Logical and Analytical Option 3 Physical, Analytical and Logical Option 4 Logical, Conceptual and Operational
If technical losses increase while energy billed remains constant, which indicator is most directly affected? Option 1 Customer growth rate Option 2 Revenue collection efficiency Option 3 System loss ratio Option 4 Average tariff
The primary outcome of BPA is Option 1 A streamlined and more efficient process flow Option 2 A Comprehensive understanding of business needs Option 3 Gathering business solutions using SWOT analysis Option 4 Engaging various stakeholders to find business solutions
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