Decision Making | Logical Reasoning Aptitude Practice | Kuriloo

Fundamental Principles

Primary Criteria Set

The mandatory baseline qualifications (such as age limits, test scores, or degrees) that a candidate must satisfy to be accepted immediately.

Sub-Condition Clause

A fallback rule that allows a candidate who misses a specific primary requirement to still be considered if they fulfill alternative qualifications instead.

Essential Formulation Tips

Create a checklist of requirements on your scratch paper to track the candidate's details methodically without missing anything.
Pay close attention to data gaps. If a profile completely leaves out a key detail (like an graduation year or an exact test score), you must choose 'Data Inadequate' rather than assuming they pass or fail.

Shortcut Execution Techniques

The Missing Data Trap: Do not assume a candidate satisfies a requirement just because their profile doesn't mention any failures. If the specific metric is missing, the profile cannot be processed.

Contextual Inquiries (FAQs)

Q: When should a candidate profile be referred to a Director or Manager instead of being rejected?

A: Refer the candidate when they miss a primary requirement but perfectly satisfy the alternative sub-condition clause specified for that rule.

Example Breakdown: Evaluating Profile Eligibility Checks

Standard conditional routing evaluation.

Problem QueryHiring Rules: Candidates must have a degree with at least 60% marks and be under 30 years old. Sub-condition: If a candidate has 55% marks but also has over 3 years of work experience, their application must be referred directly to the Manager. Profile: Sarah is 26 years old, graduated with 57% marks, and has 4 years of verified corporate work experience. What action should be taken?

Step-By-Step Solution Path

Check Age Limit: Sarah is 26, which satisfies the under-30 rule.

Check Degree Marks: Her score is 57%, which falls below the primary 60% requirement.

Check Sub-condition: The rule allows scores down to 55% if paired with over 3 years of experience. Sarah has 4 years of experience, so she matches this fallback rule perfectly.

Conclusion: Her application must be referred directly to the Manager.

Analytical Hint: Check if the candidate qualifies for the fallback rule before rejecting them for missing a primary requirement.

Profile Routing Matrices

Practice matching candidate records against strict corporate and educational application rules.

Q1. An admissions policy requires a minimum entry exam score of 85. Alex's profile does not mention his exam score anywhere, but shows that he has an excellent recommendation letter. What is the correct decision?