If 'Wall' is called 'Window', 'Window' is called 'Door', 'Door' is called 'Floor', 'Floor' is called 'Roof' and 'Roof' is called 'Ventilator', what will a person stand on?

1. A

   Window

2. B

   Wall

3. C

   Floor

4. D

   Roof

Appeared in: RRB Staff Nurse Ahmedabad-2015

Explanation

• The question asks what a person stands on, which in the real world is a 'Floor'.
• The problem provides a set of coding rules where each word is substituted for another.
• According to the rules, the word 'Floor' is called 'Roof'.
• Therefore, in the coded language of the question, the correct answer is 'Roof'.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This is the code for 'Wall'. A person does not stand on a wall.
• Option B: A person does not stand on a wall. In the given code, 'Wall' is called 'Window', but 'Wall' itself is not a code for anything.
• Option C: This is the real-world answer, but the question requires using the provided coded language. This is a common distractor in such questions, testing whether the solver applies the substitution rule.

Related Visual

• Visual 1: Flowchart - A flowchart can visually represent the word substitutions, making the logical chain easier to follow. For example: Floor → Roof. This clearly shows that the answer to 'Floor' is 'Roof'.

Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Logical Reasoning - Coding-Decoding as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• While not a clinical question, logical reasoning is a critical skill for nurses.
• Nurses must follow protocols and procedures step-by-step, similar to following the rules in this puzzle, to ensure patient safety.
• This type of thinking helps in troubleshooting equipment, interpreting complex doctor's orders, and making sound clinical judgments under pressure.

How to Approach the Question

• Step 1: Read the question carefully to understand the core query. Here, it's 'what will a person stand on?'.
• Step 2: Determine the factual, real-world answer to the query. A person stands on a 'Floor'.
• Step 3: Scan the list of substitution rules provided in the problem.
• Step 4: Find the rule that applies to your real-world answer. In this case, find what 'Floor' is called.
• Step 5: The problem states 'Floor' is called 'Roof'. This substituted word is your final answer.
• Step 6: Select the option that matches your derived answer, which is 'Roof'.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Logical Reasoning - Coding-Decoding
• Stem keywords: Wall, Window, Door, Floor, Roof, Ventilator, stand on
• Lead-in keywords: what will

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