there was another similar question for the same information set provided about analyst, associate and partner:
John joined the bank as an Analyst when he was 22. One year later he asked for promotion to Associate. Is it possible that he will be promoted?
YES
[spoiler]I selected NO because 2 years is required from analyst to associate which could be relaxed if atleast 2 associates recommend the analyst strongly. No information is provided about any such reco or how much the 2 year restriction can be eased. I am really confused as to how much leeway do we have in such questions?[/spoiler]