Accenture Placement Papers 2024 - Previous Year NLT Questions & Solutions

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This page contains Accenture placement papers from 2024 with detailed solutions, exam patterns, and preparation insights. Use these previous year papers to understand the 2024 Accenture NLT pattern and prepare effectively for current year exams.

2024 NLT Pattern

The 2024 Accenture placement process focused heavily on NLT (National Level Test) with emphasis on cognitive abilities, technical fundamentals, and communication skills. The exam pattern included quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, verbal ability, programming MCQs, pseudo code, and coding problems.

Accenture NLT 2024 Exam Pattern

Section	Questions	Time	Difficulty	Focus Areas
Cognitive Assessment	20-25	40-45 min	Medium	Quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, verbal ability
Technical Assessment	20-25	40-45 min	Medium-Hard	Programming MCQs, pseudo code, output prediction
Coding Test	2	30-35 min	Medium	Array manipulation, string processing, basic algorithms
Communication Assessment	5-10	10-15 min	Easy-Medium	English speaking, comprehension, grammar

Total: 60-70 questions, 120 minutes

Key Changes in 2024:

• Introduction of communication assessment section
• Enhanced focus on scenario-based aptitude questions
• More emphasis on practical programming problems
• Updated question bank with current industry trends

Actual 2024 NLT Questions & Solutions

This section contains real questions from Accenture NLT 2024 based on candidate experiences and actual exam patterns. All questions include detailed solutions and explanations.

Quantitative Aptitude Questions (2024)

Q1: Profit & Loss (2024)

Problem: A shopkeeper marks an item 30% above cost price and gives 10% discount. Find his profit percentage.

Solution: Let CP = ₹100 Marked Price = ₹130 Discount = 10% of ₹130 = ₹13 Selling Price = ₹130 - ₹13 = ₹117 Profit = ₹117 - ₹100 = ₹17 Profit % = (17/100) × 100 = 17%

Answer: 17%

Q2: Time & Work (2024)

Problem: A and B can complete a work in 20 days and 30 days respectively. They work together for 6 days, then A leaves. In how many days will B complete the remaining work?

Solution: A’s 1 day work = 1/20 B’s 1 day work = 1/30 Together in 1 day = 1/20 + 1/30 = 5/60 = 1/12 Work done in 6 days = 6 × 1/12 = 1/2 Remaining work = 1 - 1/2 = 1/2 B will complete in = (1/2) / (1/30) = 15 days

Answer: 15 days

Q3: Percentage (2024)

Problem: If 20% of a number is 60, what is 35% of that number?

Solution: Let the number be x 20% of x = 60 x = 60 × 100/20 = 300 35% of 300 = 35/100 × 300 = 105

Answer: 105

Q4: Ratio & Proportion (2024)

Problem: The ratio of ages of A and B is 3:5. After 10 years, the ratio becomes 5:7. Find the present age of A.

Solution: Let present ages be 3x and 5x After 10 years: (3x + 10)/(5x + 10) = 5/7 7(3x + 10) = 5(5x + 10) 21x + 70 = 25x + 50 4x = 20 x = 5 A’s present age = 3 × 5 = 15 years

Answer: 15 years

Q5: Simple Interest (2024)

Problem: A sum of money becomes ₹2,400 in 2 years and ₹3,200 in 4 years at simple interest. Find the principal amount.

Solution: Interest for 2 years = 3200 - 2400 = ₹800 Interest per year = ₹400 Interest for 2 years = ₹800 Principal = 2400 - 800 = ₹1,600

Answer: ₹1,600

Q6: Compound Interest (2024)

Problem: Find compound interest on ₹10,000 for 2 years at 10% per annum, compounded annually.

Solution: Amount = P(1 + R/100)^n Amount = 10000(1 + 10/100)^2 = 10000 × 1.1^2 = 10000 × 1.21 = ₹12,100 CI = Amount - Principal = 12100 - 10000 = ₹2,100

Answer: ₹2,100

Q7: Time, Distance & Speed (2024)

Problem: A train 150 meters long passes a platform 200 meters long in 20 seconds. Find the speed of the train in km/hr.

Solution: Total distance = 150 + 200 = 350 meters Time = 20 seconds Speed = 350/20 = 17.5 m/s Speed in km/hr = 17.5 × 18/5 = 63 km/hr

Answer: 63 km/hr

Q8: Pipes & Cisterns (2024)

Problem: There are two pipes in a tank. Pipe A is for filling the tank and pipe B is for emptying the tank. If A can fill the tank in 10 hours and B can empty the tank in 15 hours then find how many hours will it take to completely fill a half empty tank?

Solution: Net rate = 1/10 - 1/15 = 1/30 per hour Time to fill half tank = (1/2) / (1/30) = 15 hours

Answer: 15 hours

Q9: Permutations & Combinations (2024)

Problem: A code word is to consist of two English alphabets followed by two distinct numbers between 1 and 9. For example, CA23 is a code word. How many such code words are there?

Solution: Alphabets: 26 × 26 = 676 ways Numbers: 9 × 8 = 72 ways (distinct) Total: 676 × 72 = 48,672

Answer: 48,672

Q10: Probability (2024)

Problem: Two dice are thrown. What is the probability of getting a sum of 7?

Solution: Total outcomes = 6 × 6 = 36 Favorable outcomes: (1,6), (2,5), (3,4), (4,3), (5,2), (6,1) = 6 Probability = 6/36 = 1/6

Answer: 1/6

Q11: Mixtures & Alligations (2024)

Problem: In what ratio should water be mixed with milk costing ₹12 per liter to get a mixture worth ₹8 per liter?

Solution: Using alligation: Water (₹0) Milk (₹12) \ / \ / \ / \ / \ / ₹8 Ratio = (12-8):(8-0) = 4:8 = 1:2

Answer: 1:2

Q12: Average (2024)

Problem: The average of 5 numbers is 25. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 23. Find the excluded number.

Solution: Sum of 5 numbers = 5 × 25 = 125 Sum of 4 numbers = 4 × 23 = 92 Excluded number = 125 - 92 = 33

Answer: 33

Q13: Ages (2024)

Problem: The sum of ages of 5 children born at intervals of 3 years is 50 years. Find the age of the youngest child.

Solution: Let youngest child’s age = x Ages: x, x+3, x+6, x+9, x+12 Sum = 5x + 30 = 50 5x = 20 x = 4 years

Answer: 4 years

Q14: Partnership (2024)

Problem: A and B invest ₹5,000 and ₹7,000 respectively in a business. After 6 months, A withdraws ₹2,000. If the profit at the end of the year is ₹4,500, find B’s share.

Solution: A’s investment: 5000 × 6 + 3000 × 6 = 30,000 + 18,000 = 48,000 B’s investment: 7000 × 12 = 84,000 Ratio = 48,000 : 84,000 = 4 : 7 B’s share = 7/(4+7) × 4500 = 7/11 × 4500 = ₹2,863.64

Answer: ₹2,863.64

Q15: Boats & Streams (2024)

Problem: A man can row 8 km/hr in still water. If the speed of the stream is 2 km/hr, find the time taken to row 30 km downstream.

Solution: Downstream speed = 8 + 2 = 10 km/hr Time = Distance/Speed = 30/10 = 3 hours

Answer: 3 hours

Q16: Train Speed Problem (2024 - Real Question)

Problem: A train travels 360 km at a uniform speed. If the speed had been 5 km/h faster, it would have taken 48 minutes less for the journey. What is the speed of the train?

Solution: Let the original speed be x km/h Original time = 360/x hours New speed = (x + 5) km/h New time = 360/(x + 5) hours Time difference = 48 minutes = 48/60 = 4/5 hours

360/x - 360/(x + 5) = 4/5 360(1/x - 1/(x+5)) = 4/5 360((x+5-x)/(x(x+5))) = 4/5 360(5)/(x(x+5)) = 4/5 1800/(x(x+5)) = 4/5 9000 = 4x(x+5) 4x² + 20x - 9000 = 0 x² + 5x - 2250 = 0 (x + 50)(x - 45) = 0 x = 45 (positive value)

Answer: 45 km/h

Q17: Ages Problem - Father and Son (2024 - Real Question)

Problem: The sum of the ages of a father and his son is 60 years. If the father’s age is four times that of his son, what are their current ages?

Solution: Let son’s age = x years Father’s age = 4x years x + 4x = 60 5x = 60 x = 12

Son’s age = 12 years Father’s age = 48 years

Answer: Son: 12 years, Father: 48 years

Q18: Time & Work - Multiple Workers (2024 - Real Question)

Problem: If 5 workers can complete a task in 20 days, how many days will it take for 8 workers to complete the same task, assuming all workers work at the same rate?

Solution: Total work = 5 workers × 20 days = 100 worker-days With 8 workers: Days required = 100 worker-days ÷ 8 workers = 12.5 days

Answer: 12.5 days

Q19: Mixture Problem - Substance Percentage (2024 - Real Question)

Problem: A man buys 12 liters of a liquid containing 20% substance A and the rest water. He mixes it with 10 liters of another mixture with 30% substance A. What is the percentage of water in the new mixture?

Solution: First mixture: 12L with 20% substance A Substance A = 20% of 12L = 2.4L Water = 12L - 2.4L = 9.6L

Second mixture: 10L with 30% substance A Substance A = 30% of 10L = 3L Water = 10L - 3L = 7L

Total mixture: 12L + 10L = 22L Total water = 9.6L + 7L = 16.6L Percentage of water = (16.6/22) × 100 = 75.45%

Answer: 75.45%

Q20: Two Trains - Same Direction (2024 - Real Question)

Problem: Two trains move in the same direction at 50 kmph and 32 kmph respectively. A man in the slower train observes that 15 seconds elapse before the faster train completely passes by him. What is the length of the faster train?

Solution: Relative speed = 50 - 32 = 18 kmph = 18 × 5/18 = 5 m/s Time = 15 seconds Length of faster train = Relative speed × Time = 5 × 15 = 75 meters

Answer: 75 meters

Q21: Ratio Problem - Algebraic Expression (2024 - Real Question)

Problem: Find (7x + 4y) / (x - 2y) if x/2y = 3/2.

Solution: Given x/2y = 3/2 Cross multiplying: 2x = 6y, so x = 3y

Substituting x = 3y: (7x + 4y) / (x - 2y) = (7(3y) + 4y) / (3y - 2y) = (21y + 4y) / y = 25y / y = 25

Answer: 25

Logical Reasoning Questions (2024)

Q1: Number Series (2024)

Problem: Find the next number: 2, 5, 11, 23, 47, ?

Solution: Pattern: Each number = previous × 2 + 1 2×2+1=5, 5×2+1=11, 11×2+1=23, 23×2+1=47 Next: 47×2+1 = 95

Answer: 95

Q2: Number Series - Alternate Pattern (2024)

Problem: Find the next number: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?

Solution: Pattern: Differences are 5, 7, 9, 11 (odd numbers) Next difference = 13 Next number = 35 + 13 = 48

Answer: 48

Q3: Letter Series (2024)

Problem: Find the next letter: A, D, G, J, ?

Solution: Pattern: A(+3)→D(+3)→G(+3)→J(+3)→M Next letter = M

Answer: M

Q4: Coding-Decoding (2024)

Problem: If “TECHNOLOGY” is coded as “VGEPQMQNA”, how is “COMPUTER” coded?

Solution: Pattern: Each letter shifted by +2 T→V, E→G, C→E, H→J, N→P, O→Q, L→N, O→Q, G→I, Y→A

COMPUTER: C→E, O→Q, M→O, P→R, U→W, T→V, E→G, R→T

Answer: EQORWVGT

Q5: Syllogism (2024)

Problem: Statements: 1. All green are blue, 2. All blue are white

Conclusions: I) Some blue are green, II) Some white are green, III) Some green are white, IV) All white are blue.

Solution: From “All green are blue”: Some blue are green (I follows) Combined: All green are white, so Some white are green (II follows) and Some green are white (III follows) IV does not follow

Answer: Only I, II, and III follow

Q6: Blood Relations (2024)

Problem: Pointing to a man, a woman said, “His mother is the only daughter of my mother.” How is the woman related to the man?

Solution: Only daughter of woman’s mother = woman herself So woman is the mother of the man

Answer: Mother

Q7: Direction Sense (2024)

Problem: A person walks 5 km north, then 3 km east, then 2 km south. How far and in which direction is he from the starting point?

Solution: Net north = 5 - 2 = 3 km Net east = 3 km Distance = √(3² + 3²) = √18 = 3√2 km Direction = Northeast

Answer: 3√2 km, Northeast

Q8: Seating Arrangement - Linear (2024)

Problem: Five friends A, B, C, D, E are sitting in a row. A is not at either end. B is to the immediate right of A. C is at one end. D is between C and E. Who is sitting in the middle?

Solution: C is at one end. D is between C and E, so arrangement: C-D-E or E-D-C A is not at end, B is right of A If C-D-E, then A-B must be before C: A-B-C-D-E (A at end, invalid) So: E-D-C, and A-B before: A-B-E-D-C Middle position: E

Answer: E

Q9: Ordering & Ranking (2024)

Problem: In a class of 40 students, Ravi ranks 15th from the top. What is his rank from the bottom?

Solution: Total students = 40 Rank from top = 15 Rank from bottom = 40 - 15 + 1 = 26

Answer: 26th

Q10: Statement & Conclusions (2024)

Problem: Statement: All roses are flowers. Some flowers are red.

Conclusions: I) Some roses are red, II) All red things are flowers

Solution: From “All roses are flowers” and “Some flowers are red”, we cannot conclude that some roses are red (I may not follow) “All red things are flowers” is not necessarily true (II does not follow)

Answer: Neither I nor II follows

Q11: Syllogism - Cats and Dogs (2024 - Real Question)

Problem: All cats are animals. Some animals are dogs. Therefore, some cats are dogs. Is the conclusion valid?

Solution: The conclusion is invalid. While all cats are animals and some animals are dogs, there is no information linking cats directly to dogs. The conclusion cannot be logically derived from the given statements.

Answer: Invalid conclusion

Q12: Blood Relations - Photograph (2024 - Real Question)

Problem: Pointing to a photograph, a man says, “She is the daughter of my grandfather’s only son.” How is the girl related to the man?

Solution: The man’s grandfather’s only son = the man’s father Daughter of the man’s father = the man’s sister Therefore, the girl is the man’s sister.

Answer: Sister

Q13: Number Series - Pattern Recognition (2024 - Real Question)

Problem: Find the missing number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?

Solution: Pattern: Differences are 4, 6, 8 (increasing by 2) Next difference = 10 Next number = 20 + 10 = 30

Alternative pattern: n(n+1) where n starts from 1 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30

Answer: 30

Q14: Coding-Decoding - Reverse Pattern (2024 - Real Question)

Problem: If in a certain code, ‘APPLE’ is written as ‘ELPPA’, how is ‘ORANGE’ written in that code?

Solution: The code reverses the letters of the word. APPLE → ELPPA (reversed) Therefore, ORANGE → EGNARO (reversed)

Answer: EGNARO

Verbal Ability Questions (2024)

Q1: Reading Comprehension (2024)

Passage: “Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized various industries. Machine learning algorithms can now process vast amounts of data to identify patterns and make predictions. However, concerns about job displacement and ethical implications remain significant challenges.”

Question: According to the passage, what are the main concerns about AI?

Answer: Job displacement and ethical implications

Q2: Grammar - Subject-Verb Agreement (2024)

Problem: Choose the correct sentence:

a) Neither the students nor the teacher were present b) Neither the students nor the teacher was present c) Neither the students or the teacher was present

Solution: With “neither…nor”, the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. “Teacher” is singular, so “was” is correct.

Answer: b) Neither the students nor the teacher was present

Q3: Vocabulary - Synonyms (2024)

Problem: Find the synonym of “ABUNDANT”:

a) Scarce b) Plentiful c) Limited d) Rare

Solution: Abundant means existing in large quantities, so “Plentiful” is the synonym.

Answer: b) Plentiful

Q4: Vocabulary - Antonyms (2024)

Problem: Find the antonym of “TRANSPARENT”:

a) Clear b) Opaque c) Visible d) Bright

Solution: Transparent means see-through, so “Opaque” (not see-through) is the antonym.

Answer: b) Opaque

Q5: Sentence Correction (2024)

Problem: Choose the correct sentence:

a) The data are incorrect b) The data is incorrect c) The datas are incorrect

Solution: “Data” can be singular or plural, but in modern usage, it’s often treated as singular. “The data is incorrect” is more commonly accepted.

Answer: b) The data is incorrect

Q6: Vocabulary - Synonyms (2024 - Real Question)

Problem: Choose the synonym for “Ephemeral”:

a) Eternal b) Transient c) Permanent d) Perpetual

Solution: “Ephemeral” means lasting for a very short time, temporary. “Transient” has the same meaning.

Answer: b) Transient

Q7: Reading Comprehension (2024 - Real Question)

Passage: “The industrial revolution led to a significant increase in urban populations as people moved to cities in search of work.”

Question: What was one major consequence of the industrial revolution according to the passage?

Solution: According to the passage, a major consequence was a significant increase in urban populations due to migration for work opportunities.

Answer: Significant increase in urban populations as people moved to cities for work

Technical Assessment Questions (2024)

Q1: C Programming Output (2024)

Problem: What is the output?

int main() {
    int x = 5;
    printf("%d", x++ + ++x);
    return 0;
}

Solution: Note: This exhibits undefined behavior due to sequence point violations. However, in many compilers: x++ uses 5, then x becomes 6 ++x makes x = 7, uses value 7 Output: 5 + 7 = 12

Answer: 12 (compiler-dependent, undefined behavior)

Q2: Loop Output (2024)

Problem: What is the output?

int main() {
    int i;
    for(i=0; i<5; i++) {
        if(i == 3) continue;
        printf("%d ", i);
    }
    return 0;
}

Solution: Loop executes: i=0 prints 0, i=1 prints 1, i=2 prints 2, i=3 skips (continue), i=4 prints 4

Answer: 0 1 2 4

Q3: Array Manipulation (2024)

Problem: What is the output?

int main() {
    int arr[] = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5};
    int *p = arr;
    printf("%d %d", *(p+2), arr[3]);
    return 0;
}

Solution: p points to arr[0] *(p+2) = arr[2] = 3 arr[3] = 4

Answer: 3 4

Q4: Recursion (2024)

Problem: What is the output?

int func(int n) {
    if(n <= 1) return 1;
    return n * func(n-1);
}
printf("%d", func(5));

Solution: This calculates factorial: func(5) = 5 × func(4) func(4) = 4 × func(3) func(3) = 3 × func(2) func(2) = 2 × func(1) func(1) = 1 func(2) = 2 × 1 = 2 func(3) = 3 × 2 = 6 func(4) = 4 × 6 = 24 func(5) = 5 × 24 = 120

Answer: 120

Q5: Java Output (2024)

Problem: What is the output?

public class Test {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        int x = 10;
        System.out.println(x++ + ++x);
    }
}

Solution: x++ uses 10, then x becomes 11 ++x makes x = 12, uses value 12 Output: 10 + 12 = 22

Answer: 22

Q6: Python Output (2024)

Problem: What is the output?

def func(n):
    if n <= 1:
        return 1
    return n * func(n-2)

print(func(6))

Solution: func(6) = 6 × func(4) func(4) = 4 × func(2) func(2) = 2 × func(0) func(0) = 1 func(2) = 2 × 1 = 2 func(4) = 4 × 2 = 8 func(6) = 6 × 8 = 48

Answer: 48

Q7: Pointer Arithmetic (2024)

Problem: What is the output?

int main() {
    int arr[] = {10, 20, 30, 40, 50};
    int *ptr = arr + 2;
    printf("%d", *(ptr+1));
    return 0;
}

Solution: arr+2 points to arr[2] = 30 ptr = arr+2, so ptr points to arr[2] ptr+1 points to arr[3] = 40 *(ptr+1) = 40

Answer: 40

Q8: String Operations (2024)

Problem: What is the output?

int main() {
    char str[] = "HELLO";
    printf("%d", strlen(str));
    return 0;
}

Solution: “HELLO” has 5 characters, strlen returns 5

Answer: 5

Q9: Pseudo Code - Value Swap (2024 - Real Question)

Problem: What will be the output of the following pseudo code?

Begin
  Integer x = 10
  Integer y = 5
  x = x + y
  y = x - y
  x = x - y
  Print x, y
End

Solution: This pseudo code swaps the values of x and y without using a temporary variable: Initially: x = 10, y = 5 x = x + y = 10 + 5 = 15 y = x - y = 15 - 5 = 10 x = x - y = 15 - 10 = 5 Final: x = 5, y = 10

Answer: x = 5, y = 10

Q10: Networking - OSI Model (2024 - Real Question)

Problem: Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for end-to-end communication and error-free delivery of data?

a) Network Layer b) Transport Layer c) Session Layer d) Data Link Layer

Solution: The Transport layer (Layer 4) is responsible for end-to-end communication and error-free data delivery. It ensures that data is delivered reliably from source to destination.

Answer: b) Transport Layer

Coding Problems (2024)

Q1: Second Largest Element (2024)

Problem: Find the second largest element in an array.

Solution (C):

int secondLargest(int arr[], int n) {
    int first = INT_MIN, second = INT_MIN;
    for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
        if (arr[i] > first) {
            second = first;
            first = arr[i];
        } else if (arr[i] > second && arr[i] != first) {
            second = arr[i];
        }
    }
    return second;
}

Q2: Reverse Array (2024)

Problem: Reverse an array without using extra space.

Solution (C):

void reverseArray(int arr[], int n) {
    int start = 0, end = n - 1;
    while (start < end) {
        int temp = arr[start];
        arr[start] = arr[end];
        arr[end] = temp;
        start++;
        end--;
    }
}

Q3: Palindrome Check (2024)

Problem: Check if a string is a palindrome.

Solution (C):

#include <string.h>
#include <ctype.h>

int isPalindrome(char str[]) {
    int left = 0, right = strlen(str) - 1;
    while (left < right) {
        if (tolower(str[left]) != tolower(str[right]))
            return 0;
        left++;
        right--;
    }
    return 1;
}

Q4: Factorial (2024)

Problem: Find factorial of a number using recursion.

Solution (C):

int factorial(int n) {
    if (n == 0 || n == 1)
        return 1;
    return n * factorial(n - 1);
}

Q5: Prime Number Check (2024)

Problem: Check if a number is prime.

Solution (C):

#include <math.h>

int isPrime(int n) {
    if (n <= 1) return 0;
    if (n <= 3) return 1;
    if (n % 2 == 0 || n % 3 == 0) return 0;

    for (int i = 5; i * i <= n; i += 6) {
        if (n % i == 0 || n % (i + 2) == 0)
            return 0;
    }
    return 1;
}

Q6: Fibonacci Series (2024)

Problem: Print first n Fibonacci numbers.

Solution (C):

void fibonacci(int n) {
    int a = 0, b = 1, c;
    if (n >= 1) printf("%d ", a);
    if (n >= 2) printf("%d ", b);
    for (int i = 3; i <= n; i++) {
        c = a + b;
        printf("%d ", c);
        a = b;
        b = c;
    }
}

Q7: Array Rotation (2024)

Problem: Rotate an array to the right by k positions.

Solution (C):

void rotateRight(int arr[], int n, int k) {
    k = k % n;
    int temp[k];
    for (int i = 0; i < k; i++)
        temp[i] = arr[n - k + i];
    for (int i = n - 1; i >= k; i--)
        arr[i] = arr[i - k];
    for (int i = 0; i < k; i++)
        arr[i] = temp[i];
}

Q8: Maximum Subarray Sum (2024)

Problem: Find the maximum sum of contiguous subarray (Kadane’s Algorithm).

Solution (C):

int maxSubarraySum(int arr[], int n) {
    int maxSoFar = arr[0], maxEndingHere = arr[0];
    for (int i = 1; i < n; i++) {
        maxEndingHere = (maxEndingHere + arr[i] > arr[i]) ?
                        maxEndingHere + arr[i] : arr[i];
        maxSoFar = (maxEndingHere > maxSoFar) ?
                   maxEndingHere : maxSoFar;
    }
    return maxSoFar;
}

Q9: Remove Duplicates (2024)

Problem: Remove duplicates from sorted array.

Solution (C):

int removeDuplicates(int arr[], int n) {
    if (n == 0) return 0;
    int j = 0;
    for (int i = 1; i < n; i++) {
        if (arr[i] != arr[j]) {
            j++;
            arr[j] = arr[i];
        }
    }
    return j + 1;
}

Q10: Two Sum Problem (2024)

Problem: Find two numbers in array that add up to target sum.

Solution (C):

void twoSum(int arr[], int n, int target) {
    for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
        for (int j = i + 1; j < n; j++) {
            if (arr[i] + arr[j] == target) {
                printf("Indices: %d, %d\n", i, j);
                return;
            }
        }
    }
    printf("No pair found\n");
}

Q11: Maximum Product of Two Integers (2024 - Real Question)

Problem: Given an array of integers, write a function to find the maximum product of two integers in the array.

Solution (C):

#include <stdio.h>
#include <limits.h>

int maxProduct(int arr[], int n) {
    if (n < 2) return -1;

    int max1 = INT_MIN, max2 = INT_MIN;
    int min1 = INT_MAX, min2 = INT_MAX;

    for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
        if (arr[i] > max1) {
            max2 = max1;
            max1 = arr[i];
        } else if (arr[i] > max2) {
            max2 = arr[i];
        }

        if (arr[i] < min1) {
            min2 = min1;
            min1 = arr[i];
        } else if (arr[i] < min2) {
            min2 = arr[i];
        }
    }

    int product1 = max1 * max2;
    int product2 = min1 * min2;

    return (product1 > product2) ? product1 : product2;
}

Explanation: We need to consider both the product of two largest numbers and the product of two smallest numbers (in case of negative numbers).

Q12: Reverse Linked List (2024 - Real Question)

Problem: Write a program to reverse a linked list.

Solution (C):

#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>

struct Node {
    int data;
    struct Node* next;
};

struct Node* reverseList(struct Node* head) {
    struct Node* prev = NULL;
    struct Node* current = head;
    struct Node* next = NULL;

    while (current != NULL) {
        next = current->next;
        current->next = prev;
        prev = current;
        current = next;
    }

    return prev;
}

Explanation: Iteratively reverse the pointers by maintaining three pointers: prev, current, and next.

2024 NLT Cutoff Analysis

Section	Cutoff (Approx)	Notes
Cognitive Assessment	60% (12-15/20-25)	Standard cutoff
Technical Assessment	60% (12-15/20-25)	Standard cutoff
Coding Test	1 problem solved	Must solve at least 1
Communication Assessment	50% (3-5/5-10)	Lower cutoff
Overall	60-65%	36-45/60-70 marks

Success Rate: Approximately 15-20% of candidates cleared NLT in 2024

2024 Hiring Trends

Hiring Volume

• Total Hires: 15,000+ freshers
• Associate Software Engineer: 12,000+ selections
• Software Engineer: 3,000+ selections
• Growth: 20% increase from 2023

Salary Packages

• Associate Software Engineer: ₹4.5-5 LPA
• Software Engineer: ₹6-7 LPA
• Advanced App Engineering Analyst: ₹8-10 LPA
• Stable packages compared to 2023

Process Changes

• Introduction of communication assessment
• Enhanced online proctoring
• Faster result processing
• Improved candidate experience

2024 Question Trends

Quantitative Aptitude

• High Frequency: Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Percentages
• Medium Frequency: Pipes & Cisterns, Probability, Permutations
• Focus Areas: Data Interpretation, Ratio & Proportion
• Difficulty: Medium to Hard

Logical Reasoning

• High Frequency: Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism
• Medium Frequency: Blood Relations, Seating Arrangements
• Focus Areas: Direction Sense, Cube Problems
• Difficulty: Medium

Verbal Ability

• High Frequency: Reading Comprehension, Grammar
• Medium Frequency: Para Jumbles, Error Spotting
• Focus Areas: Vocabulary, Sentence Correction
• Difficulty: Easy to Medium

Technical Assessment

• High Frequency: C/C++ Output Prediction, Loops
• Medium Frequency: Arrays, Pointers, Recursion
• Focus Areas: Java/Python syntax questions
• Difficulty: Medium

Coding Problems

• High Frequency: Array Manipulation, String Problems
• Medium Frequency: Sorting, Searching Algorithms
• Focus Areas: Basic Data Structures, Problem Solving
• Difficulty: Medium to Hard

Key Insights from 2024

1. Coding Section: Critical - at least 1 problem must be solved correctly
2. Sectional Cutoffs: Must clear each section individually (50-60% per section)
3. Time Management: Crucial for success - allocate 30-35 minutes for coding
4. Preparation: Previous year papers very helpful - practice 20-25 papers
5. Aptitude Focus: Strong performance in Cognitive Assessment (40-45 marks) is essential
6. No Negative Marking: Attempt all questions - no penalty for wrong answers
7. Communication Assessment: New section introduced - focus on English communication skills

Accenture 2024 Interview Experiences

Based on candidate experiences from 2024 Accenture NLT and interviews:

Common Interview Topics (2024):

• Technical questions on programming fundamentals (C, C++, Java, Python)
• Database concepts (SQL queries, normalization)
• Operating systems basics
• Project discussions and technologies used
• Behavioral questions about teamwork and problem-solving

Interview Process (2024):

1. Technical Interview (30-45 minutes): Programming concepts, output prediction, project discussion
2. HR Interview (20-30 minutes): Behavioral questions, company fit, salary discussion

Key Insights:

• Strong performance in NLT coding section is crucial
• Be prepared to explain your projects in detail
• Focus on communication skills for HR round
• Technical interview focuses on fundamentals, not advanced topics

For detailed interview experiences, visit Accenture Interview Experience page.

Download 2024 Placement Papers

Accenture NLT 2024 Paper 1

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Previous Year Papers (2020-2025)

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Preparation Tips for Accenture NLT 2024

Based on 2024 Exam Pattern:

1. Practice Previous Year Papers: Solve 20-25 previous year Accenture NLT papers to understand question patterns
2. Focus on Coding: At least 1 coding problem must be solved correctly - practice array and string manipulation
3. Time Management: Allocate time wisely - 40-45 min for Cognitive, 40-45 min for Technical, 30-35 min for Coding
4. Sectional Cutoffs: Must clear each section (aim for 50-60% in each section)
5. Communication Skills: Practice English speaking and comprehension for Communication Assessment
6. Mock Tests: Take timed mock tests to improve speed and accuracy

Related Resources

• Accenture Placement Papers 2025 - Current year papers with latest questions
• Accenture Placement Papers 2026 - Expected pattern for next year
• Accenture Placement Papers Main Page - Complete guide with eligibility, process, and salary
• Accenture Aptitude Questions - Complete aptitude guide with solutions
• Accenture Coding Questions - All coding problems with solutions
• Accenture Interview Experience - Real interview experiences from candidates
• Accenture Preparation Guide - Comprehensive preparation strategy

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