_{This puzzle is a part of the Monthly Topic Challenge #2: IQ Puzzle Parody}

I’ve been despatched an IQ check by a pal (as a result of that is a extremely regular factor for pals to do) and I simply can’t work out what is going on on. If something, it seems to me prefer it’s been corrupted or one thing:

I’m not the brightest cookie within the drawer, so I’d actually admire it if somebody may assist me perceive what is going on on right here so ‘my pal’ may give me a job in banking (as a result of that is additionally a extremely regular factor for pals to do).

Maybe if you happen to may clarify it to me in a single phrase, simply to maintain issues actually easy? Thanks.

TASK: Deduce – with full clarification – the 8-letter resolution to this puzzle. (NB All background is only for flavour – at the very least that is what my pal informed me to inform you…)

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