1. CAT: Common Admission Test
* This is a standardized test conducted in India for admission to the Management Programme of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top-ranked postgraduate management programs.
How CAT works:
* Computer-based test: It's a 3-hour computer-based exam with three sections:
* Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC): Tests your reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and critical reasoning.
* Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR): Assesses your ability to analyze data, solve logical puzzles, and make deductions.
* Quantitative Ability (QA): Measures your mathematical skills, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics.
* Multiple choice questions: All questions are multiple choice with 4 answer options.
* Marking scheme: Each correct answer carries 3 marks, while each incorrect answer incurs a penalty of 1 mark. Unattempted questions carry no marks.
* Score: Your CAT score is a percentile score, indicating the percentage of candidates who scored lower than you.
2. CAT: Computer-Aided Translation
* This refers to using computer software to assist in translating text from one language to another.
How CAT works:
* Translation Memory (TM): CAT tools store previously translated segments, allowing for consistent terminology and style.
* Machine Translation (MT): Some CAT tools offer basic MT features, but human translation is still crucial for accuracy.
* Terminology management: CAT tools can manage terminology lists, ensuring consistent use of terms across projects.
* Quality assurance: CAT tools help identify potential errors and inconsistencies in translations.
3. CAT: Other meanings
* CAT scan (Computed Axial Tomography): A medical imaging technique using X-rays to create cross-sectional images of the body.
* CAT (short for "Caterpillar"): A brand of construction and mining equipment.
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