Data Arrangement Questions

The act of placing items in a precise order or sequence in order to satisfy the specified constraints is known as arrangement.

Arrangement puzzles, which feature in the logical reasoning component of aptitude tests, examine a test-ability taker’s to interpret complex material and fill in knowledge gaps using clues and limitations.

What is Data Arrangement?

Data arrangement problems (e.g., Seating Arrangement) test a person’s ability to interpret complex data and fill in the gaps with the hints provided.

Structure of Data Arrangements Questions

Each Arrangement question usually starts with a paragraph that discusses a specific circumstance and defines a few terminology. This introduction will offer you a sense of what you should do in response to that inquiry. This will be followed by a few short lines outlining the rules or limits that will be applied to the specific terms and circumstances. The seating arrangement of a group of people is an often discussed question.

During arrangement questions, there are three different types of clues. They are:

1. Direct hints: The relationship between two terms will be mentioned immediately in the statements in this category.

2. Indirect clues: These are laws that, once all other direct clues have been recognised, can be transformed to direct clues by reasoning.

3. Scenario hints: Once all of the direct and indirect clues have been included into the logical framework, the rest of the problem can be reduced to two or three scenarios, each of which will lead to the correct solution after further examination.

Data Arrangement Questions 

To answer the questions below, carefully read the following information:

Nine people A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I are sitting in a row facing North in a movie theatre. B is located at the far end of the row. Both F and G are seated next to H. C is directly to the right of D, and third to the right of E. A is to the left of F. F is located third from the left of B.

Q1. Who is the middle person in the row?

(1) R

(2) D

(3) F

(4) H

Sol: We need to line up 9 people in a row. We’ll start with the direct information. It is assumed that B is at one of the row’s ends. As a result, B might be at either end of the row. So here are the two scenarios.

B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 

The third position to the left of B is specified in the last paragraph, hence the first arrangement will be rejected because there is no place to the left of B. Fixing F’s position in the second arrangement gives us

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ F__ _ B There’s more information on A’s position in relation to F this time. F is directly across from A. As a result, if we put A in his place, the arrangement will be _ _ _ A F__ _ B.

Simply keep looking for information that will connect the remaining people to those who have already been sorted. It is assumed that H is seated next to F and G. So H falls somewhere between F and G. As a result, we have _ _ _ A F H G B.

C is now in third place to E’s right. So there’s only one way E might be at the opposite end of the spectrum. E _ _ C A F H G B is the arrangement. C is now to D’s immediate right. E I D C A F H G B is the final layout.

As a result, A is seated in the middle of the row and option 2 is the right choice.

Q2. Who is on the opposite end of the line?

1.A

2.E

3.G

4) C

sol: E I D C A F H G B is the final layout. As a result, E is at the far end of the row. As a result, the best solution is option 2.

Q3. Which of the statements below is correct?

1. E is two rows behind A.

2. D is on the far side of the spectrum.

3. I live next door to G.

4. Between F and C, there is one individual.

E I D C A F H G B is the final layout. As a result, the statement “between F and C, there is one individual” is valid. As a result, the solution is option 4.

Seating Arrangement Tips and Tricks

• First, take a short look at the material provided; after seeing all of the processes, you will have a better understanding of the people’s position.

• Determine the usefulness of each piece of information and organise it accordingly.

• To minimise confusion about left and right in circular and square/rectangular arrangements, assume that everyone is facing the centre unless otherwise stated.

• Comparative information is when a person’s location is not specifically addressed but is mentioned in comparison to others. A, for example, is seated to the left of D.

• It is certain knowledge if the person’s location is specifically mentioned. For instance, A is seated on the right side.

• Negative information can sometimes be found in definite information. A negative piece of information does not tell you anything, but it does give you the idea to rule out an option. For example, A is not seated on B’s immediate left.

• It will be simpler to acquire a sense of the arrangement if you believe you are among them while answering the questions.

• To answer these kind of questions, first decode the material and try to visualise it in a pictorial fashion.

• Start with the statements that are 100 percent correct.

• Then, using negative and indirect information, try to comprehend the statement.

• If there are multiple alternatives, try drawing a new diagram for each one.

• Remove any diagrams that interfere with other information. Finally, you will be presented with the final diagram.

Conclusion

Seating arrangements are significant classroom setting events because they can assist minimise problem behaviours that reduce student attention and reduce instructional time.