ISSB Academic & Intelligence Test intelligence: Letter Coding MCQs

ISSB Academic & Intelligence Test intelligence: Letter Coding MCQs — sample questions

1. Question 1

   Q1. If CLOUD is coded as DMPVE, then RAIN is coded as:

   • A) SBJO
   • B) QZHM
   • C) SBKO
   • D) TCKP

   Answer: SBJO

   Explanation: Each letter +1: R→S, A→B, I→J, N→O. Pattern coding (+1 shift) is the most common ISSB coding rule.

2. Question 2

   Q2. If ARMY → BSNZ, NAVY → ?

   • A) OBWZ
   • B) OBWA
   • C) MBUX
   • D) OBWX

   Answer: OBWZ

   Explanation: Each letter +1: N→O, A→B, V→W, Y→Z. Identify the relationship between the pair, then apply the same logic to the choices.

3. Question 3

   Q3. If CAT = 3120, DOG = ? (A=1, B=2...)

   • A) 4157
   • B) 4156
   • C) 4158
   • D) 4159

   Answer: 4157

   Explanation: D=4, O=15, G=7 → 4157. Work each step carefully; ISSB math rewards accuracy under time pressure.

4. Question 4

   Q4. If SOLDIER is coded as TPMEJFS, how is CADET coded?

   • A) DBEFU
   • B) DBEUF
   • C) CBEUF
   • D) DBFUE

   Answer: DBEFU

   Explanation: Each letter shifts +1: C to D, A to B, D to E, E to F, T to U.

5. Question 5

   Q5. MUSIC written backwards letter by letter gives:

   • A) CISUM
   • B) CIUSM
   • C) MUSCI
   • D) SUMIC

   Answer: CISUM

   Explanation: Reverse order: C-I-S-U-M. Watch for letter order in intelligence sections. Identify the relationship between the pair, then apply the same logic to the choices.