Question

In a certain code language BCG is coded as EFJ. How is the word FALSE coded?

• A. IJKLM
• B. JEPWI
• C. IDOVH
• D. IDOWJ

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To decode the word "FALSE" based on the given coding pattern from "BCG" to "EFJ," we follow these steps: 

1. First, understand the basic pattern of the given code "BCG" being transformed to "EFJ". The pattern involves shifting each letter by a specific number of positions in the English alphabet.
2. Check the transformation for each letter:
   • B to E: B is the 2^nd letter and E is the 5^th letter in the English alphabet. Thus, B is shifted 3 positions forward.
   • C to F: C is the 3^rd letter and F is the 6^th letter. So, C is shifted 3 positions forward.
   • G to J: G is the 7^th letter and J is the 10^th letter. Hence, G is shifted 3 positions forward.
3. Now apply the same logic to the word "FALSE":
   • F: F is the 6^th letter. Shifting 3 positions forward gives us I (9^th letter).
   • A: A is the 1^st letter. Shifting 3 positions forward gives us D (4^th letter).
   • L: L is the 12^th letter. Shifting 3 positions forward gives us O (15^th letter).
   • S: S is the 19^th letter. Shifting 3 positions forward gives us V (22^nd letter).
   • E: E is the 5^th letter. Shifting 3 positions forward gives us H (8^th letter).
4. Thus, the coded version of "FALSE" is "IDOVH".

The correct answer is:

IDOVH

 

Let's rule out the other options:

• IJKLM: This does not follow the consistent pattern of shifting all letters by 3 positions.
• JEPWI: The pattern does not match the +3 shift for each letter.
• IDOWJ: Only differs in the last letter but is inconsistent with the pattern described.

The consistent application of shifting each letter by 3 positions confirms that "FALSE" is indeed coded as "IDOVH".