Akamai Technologies Interview Questions, Process, and Tips for Freshers

OS,CN,linux was asked basic to medium level, then 1 SQL coding question

Q1. 1) palindrom 2) OSI layer 3) Project related question 4) Routers 5) LSTM vs RNN
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Q1. 1) Reverse the words 2) Previous Internship experince questions 3) Aptitude question
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Q1. 1) Speak 5 minutes on a topic, to judge my confidence and communication skills 2) Other personal and work-related ethics and stuff
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Q1. Asking about why you’re better than other canidates
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Q2. Asking about previous jobs, specific projects
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Q3. Specific projects worked on
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The coding round had 2 coding+ 1 SQL + 8 mcqs bon OS and networking. I was able to solve all.

Q1. Find unique and duplicate elements in an array.
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To find unique and duplicate elements in an array.
• Create two empty arrays, one for unique elements and one for duplicates.

• Loop through the array and check if the element is already in the unique array.

• If it is, add it to the duplicates array. If not, add it to the unique array.

• Return both arrays.
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Q2. Implementation of all linked list operations from scratch and reverse it.
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Implementing all linked list operations from scratch and reversing it.
• Start by creating a Node class with data and next pointer

• Implement insert, delete, search, and traverse operations

• To reverse the linked list, use three pointers to reverse the direction of the links

• Make sure to handle edge cases such as empty list and single node list
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Q3. File handling question.
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Q4. SQL question to find third highest salary.
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SQL query to find third highest salary.
• Use ORDER BY and LIMIT to get the third highest salary.

• Use subquery to avoid duplicates in case of multiple employees having same salary.

• Example: SELECT salary FROM employees ORDER BY salary DESC LIMIT 2,1;
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Q1. Was asked about academics.
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Q2. Types of inter process communication.
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Inter process communication (IPC) allows processes to communicate with each other and share resources.
• Shared memory

• Pipes

• Sockets

• Message queues

• Signals
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Q3. Linux based questions
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Q4. System design question to design an app like Twitter by drawing block diagram.
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Q1. Describe yourself apart from resume.
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I am a passionate software engineer with a strong background in developing scalable and efficient applications.
• Proficient in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++

• Experienced in developing web applications using frameworks like Spring and Django

• Familiar with database management systems like MySQL and MongoDB

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
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Q2. Tell me about weakness.
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I tend to be overly critical of my own work.
• I have a tendency to be too self-critical and strive for perfection.

• I often spend more time than necessary on a task to ensure it meets my high standards.

• I sometimes struggle with accepting constructive criticism and can take it personally.

• I am actively working on improving my ability to recognize and appreciate my own accomplishments.
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Q3. If u are placed urself in a company how would you introduce yourself to the team.
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I would introduce myself to the team by sharing my background, skills, and enthusiasm for software engineering.
• Start by sharing your name and a brief overview of your professional background.

• Highlight your technical skills and experience in software engineering.

• Express your enthusiasm for the field and your eagerness to contribute to the team.

• Mention any relevant projects or achievements that demonstrate your abilities...read more
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Q4. Was asked about where I live. It was just a 5 mins round.
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