If TEMPLE is coded as ELPMET, then how will CHURCH be coded as?

Appeared in: UPUMS Nsg.Officer-2024

Explanation

The coding logic applied in this question is a simple reversal of the letters in the given word.
The example shows that 'TEMPLE' is written backwards to become 'ELPMET'.
Applying this same reversal pattern to the word 'CHURCH' results in 'HCRUHC'.

Option A: This option incorrectly places the letter 'R' before 'U'. In a direct reversal of 'CHURCH', 'U' should come before 'R'.
Option B: This option incorrectly swaps the positions of the second 'C' and 'H' at the end of the code. The reversal of '...RCH' should be '...HCR'.
Option C: This option is incorrect because it introduces the letter 'O', which is not present in the original word 'CHURCH'. Coding problems typically only rearrange or substitute existing letters.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Logical Reasoning: Coding-Decoding (Reversal Pattern) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is a general intelligence question, strong analytical and pattern-recognition skills are essential in nursing.
These skills are critical for accurately interpreting patient data, identifying trends in vital signs, recognizing subtle changes in a patient's condition, and preventing medication errors by ensuring correct sequences and dosages.
What if? If the pattern was to swap adjacent pairs of letters (e.g., TEMPLE -> ETMPEL), the approach would be to identify this new grouping rule. Applying it to CHURCH would result in 'HCURHC'.

How to Approach the Question

First, carefully analyze the relationship between the given word ('TEMPLE') and its code ('ELPMET').
Write down the letters of both words and map their positions to identify the underlying pattern.
Observe that 'ELPMET' is the exact reverse of 'TEMPLE'. This is a reversal pattern.
Apply this identified reversal rule to the target word, 'CHURCH'.
Write the letters of 'CHURCH' in reverse order to derive the code: H-C-R-U-H-C.
Finally, compare your result with the given options to select the matching answer.

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