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- Q1. There are 12 balls which are identical in size and appearance but one is an odd weight (could be light or heavy). Find it in minimum number of weighings using a balance
- Q2. 4. Which traversal would I prefer for finding a cycle in a graph?
- Q3. Implementation of all linked list operations from scratch and reverse it.
Akamai Technologies Software Engineer Interview Experiences
4 interviews found
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.
2 Coding questions, 1 SQL and a few MCQs.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Given a String find the lexicographically lowest substring containing k number of 1s
- Ans.
Find the lexicographically lowest substring with k 1s in a given string.
Iterate through the string and maintain a sliding window of size k.
Keep track of the count of 1s in the window and update the result if a valid substring is found.
Return the lexicographically lowest substring with k 1s.
- Q2. Given to solve SQL Questions based on Join and group by.
(5 Questions)
- Q1. Technical Discussion
- Q2. Questions based on operating Systema and OOPs
- Q3. Difference between Abstract class and interface
- Ans.
Abstract class can have both abstract and non-abstract methods, while interface can only have abstract methods.
Abstract class can have constructors, fields, and methods, while interface cannot have any implementation.
A class can only extend one abstract class, but can implement multiple interfaces.
Abstract classes are used to define a common behavior for subclasses, while interfaces are used to define a contract for cl...
- Q4. Process Synchronisation
- Q5. Was asked what project would I take up if I get funded and list the challenges of taking up the project.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Just Basic HR Questions
Interview Preparation Tips
- DSA
- Operating Systems
- OOPs
- Computer Newtworks
- Distributive Systems
- System Design
- SQL
If you don't know the solution, start small and make the interviewer know that you hold a good grip on the concepts.
Ask Interviewers may questions, this way you would let them know that you are interested in the company and the role.
Skills evaluated in this interview
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.
The coding round had 2 coding+ 1 SQL + 8 mcqs bon OS and networking. I was able to solve all.
(4 Questions)
- Q1. Find unique and duplicate elements in an array.
- Ans.
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.
- Q2. Implementation of all linked list operations from scratch and reverse it.
- Ans.
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
- Q3. File handling question.
- Q4. SQL question to find third highest salary.
- Ans.
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;
(4 Questions)
- Q1. Was asked about academics.
- Q2. Types of inter process communication.
- Ans.
Inter process communication (IPC) allows processes to communicate with each other and share resources.
Shared memory
Pipes
Sockets
Message queues
Signals
- Q3. Linux based questions
- Q4. System design question to design an app like Twitter by drawing block diagram.
(4 Questions)
- Q1. Describe yourself apart from resume.
- Ans.
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
- Q2. Tell me about weakness.
- Ans.
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.
- Q3. If u are placed urself in a company how would you introduce yourself to the team.
- Ans.
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...
- Q4. Was asked about where I live. It was just a 5 mins round.
Interview Preparation Tips
- SQL
- Coding
- System Design
- Operating Systems
- Computer Networking
- Linux
Skills evaluated in this interview
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.
60 minutes. Questions related to OS, DBMS MCQs.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Technical questions related to DSA.
(1 Question)
- Q1. General HR questions.
Interview Preparation Tips
I applied via Referral
Interview Questionnaire
15 Questions
- Q1. Program to swap kth and kth to last element of a singly linked list in one pass. You are not given the length of the linked list before hand
- Ans.
Swap kth and kth to last element of a singly linked list in one pass without knowing the length of the list.
Traverse the linked list using two pointers, one starting from the head and the other starting from kth node.
When the second pointer reaches the end of the list, the first pointer will be pointing to the kth to last node.
Swap the values of kth and kth to last node.
Handle edge cases such as k being out of bounds o...
- Q2. Program to reverse the ordering of words in a sentence
- Ans.
Program to reverse the ordering of words in a sentence
Split the sentence into an array of words
Reverse the array
Join the array into a sentence
- Q3. Program to find the intersection point of two singly linked lists in O(n)
- Ans.
Program to find intersection point of two singly linked lists in O(n)
Traverse both lists and find their lengths
Move the head of the longer list by the difference in lengths
Traverse both lists in parallel until intersection point is found
Return the intersection point
- Q4. Program to reverse a singly linked list both recursively and iteratively
- Ans.
Program to reverse a singly linked list both recursively and iteratively
Iteratively: Use three pointers to reverse the links between nodes
Recursively: Use a recursive function to reverse the links between nodes
In both approaches, update the head and tail pointers accordingly
- Q5. There are 12 balls which are identical in size and appearance but one is an odd weight (could be light or heavy). Find it in minimum number of weighings using a balance
- Ans.
Find odd weight ball among 12 identical balls using a balance in minimum weighings.
Divide balls into 3 groups of 4 each
Weigh any 2 groups against each other
If both groups weigh the same, the odd ball is in the third group
If one group is heavier, weigh any 2 balls from that group against each other
If they weigh the same, the odd ball is the remaining one
If one ball is heavier, it is the odd ball
Repeat the process with t
- Q6. Program to reverse a singly linked list in groups of k recursively
- Ans.
A program to reverse a singly linked list in groups of k using recursion.
Create a recursive function that takes the head of the linked list and the group size as parameters.
If the remaining list has less than k nodes, return the head as it is.
Reverse the first k nodes by recursively calling the function for the next group.
Connect the reversed group to the remaining list.
Return the new head of the reversed list.
- Q7. Program to find the length of the longest substring without repeating characters in a string
- Ans.
Program to find length of longest substring without repeating characters in a string.
Use a sliding window approach to traverse the string
Use a hash set to keep track of unique characters in the current substring
Update the length of longest substring without repeating characters as you traverse the string
- Q8. You are given two cubes. Represent the date of a month (01 31) using both the cubes by placing numbers on the given cubes
- Ans.
Representing date of a month using two cubes with numbers 0-9 on each face
Assign numbers 0-9 on each face of both cubes
Use one cube to represent tens digit and other for ones digit
Rotate cubes to display desired date
Example: Cube 1 - 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Cube 2 - 0, 1, 2, 6, 7, 8; To represent 23, Cube 1 shows 2 and Cube 2 shows 3
- Q9. Given an array containing repeated characters, find the character repeated most number of times
- Ans.
Find the character repeated most number of times in an array of strings.
Create a dictionary to store character count
Iterate through each string and character
Return the character with highest count
- Q10. Trace the output of a C/C++ code snippet containing extensive pointers and references
- Ans.
Answering a question on tracing output of C/C++ code snippet with pointers and references
Understand the code and identify all pointers and references
Trace the values of each pointer and reference at each step
Follow the flow of the code to determine the final output
- Q11. Explain segmentation fault
- Ans.
Segmentation fault is a type of error that occurs when a program tries to access a memory location that it is not allowed to access.
Segmentation fault is also known as a segfault.
It is a common error in C and C++ programming languages.
It occurs when a program tries to read or write to a memory location that it does not have permission to access.
This can happen when a program tries to access an uninitialized pointer or ...
- Q12. Explain BFS and DFS
- Ans.
BFS and DFS are graph traversal algorithms used to search for nodes in a graph.
BFS stands for Breadth First Search and explores all the nodes at the current depth before moving to the next level.
DFS stands for Depth First Search and explores as far as possible along each branch before backtracking.
BFS uses a queue data structure while DFS uses a stack or recursion.
BFS is useful for finding the shortest path in an unwei...
- Q13. 4. Which traversal would I prefer for finding a cycle in a graph?
- Ans.
I would prefer Depth First Search (DFS) traversal for finding a cycle in a graph.
DFS is better suited for finding cycles in a graph as it explores deeper into the graph before backtracking.
DFS can detect a cycle in a graph in O(V+E) time complexity.
DFS can be implemented using recursion or a stack.
Breadth First Search (BFS) can also be used to find cycles but it is less efficient than DFS.
In DFS, we can keep track of v
- Q14. Explain time and space complexities of hashmap
- Ans.
Hashmap has constant time complexity for insertion, deletion, and retrieval, but requires additional space.
Hashmap provides constant time complexity O(1) for insertion, deletion, and retrieval operations on average.
The space complexity of a hashmap is proportional to the number of elements stored in it.
Hashmap uses a hash function to map keys to indices in an underlying array, which allows for efficient lookup.
In case ...
- Q15. Design the underlying data structure behind a login page
- Ans.
The data structure behind a login page should store user credentials securely.
Use a database to store user information
Hash and salt passwords for security
Include fields for username, email, password, and possibly additional information
Consider implementing two-factor authentication
Interview Preparation Tips
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Interview Questionnaire
8 Questions
- Q1. WRITE A GENERIC SWAP FUNCTION
- Ans.
A generic swap function swaps two values of any data type.
The function should take two parameters of any data type.
Use a temporary variable to store the value of one parameter.
Assign the value of the second parameter to the first parameter.
Assign the value of the temporary variable to the second parameter.
- Q2. SEARCH AN ELEMENT IN ROTATED SORTED LINKLIST .
- Ans.
Search for an element in a rotated sorted linked list.
Find the pivot point where the list is rotated.
Divide the list into two sublists based on the pivot point.
Perform binary search on the appropriate sublist.
Handle edge cases such as empty list and list with only one element.
- Q3. SEARCH AN ELEMENT IN ROTATED SORTED ARRAY. WRITED A CODE FOR IT
- Ans.
Search an element in a rotated sorted array
Find the pivot point where the array is rotated
Divide the array into two sub-arrays based on pivot point
Perform binary search on the appropriate sub-array
Repeat until element is found or sub-array size is 1
- Q4. In an Array of size 95 contain numbers in range 1 to 100. each number is at max once in the array. find the 5 missing numbers in array between 1-100
- Ans.
Find 5 missing numbers in an array of size 95 containing numbers in range 1 to 100.
Create a boolean array of size 100 and mark the present numbers
Iterate through the boolean array and find the missing numbers
Alternatively, use a HashSet to store the present numbers and find the missing ones
- Q5. Given sudoku as id array of size . in a given empty cell find the possible numbers that could be possible. Asked me to write code for it
- Ans.
Given a Sudoku board, find possible numbers for an empty cell.
Iterate through empty cells and check possible numbers using row, column, and box constraints.
Use a set to keep track of possible numbers for each empty cell.
Return the set of possible numbers for the given empty cell.
- Q6. Given 4 unsigned integers find their integer average (eg. (2,2,2,3) => (2+2+2+3)/4 = 2) consider integer division ) without typecasting
- Ans.
Find integer average of 4 unsigned integers without typecasting
Add all the integers and divide by 4
Use bit shifting to divide by 4
Handle overflow by using long long data type
Use unsigned int data type for input
- Q7. Write a code to identify wheter given processor is of 32 bit architecture or 64 bit architecture
- Ans.
Code to identify 32 bit or 64 bit architecture of a processor
Check if the operating system is 32 bit or 64 bit
If OS is 32 bit, processor is 32 bit
If OS is 64 bit, check if processor supports 64 bit architecture
Use CPUID instruction to check if processor supports 64 bit architecture
- Q8. Convert a binary number into base 64 integer
- Ans.
Convert binary number to base 64 integer
Divide the binary number into groups of 6 bits
Convert each group of 6 bits to decimal
Map the decimal value to the corresponding base 64 character
Concatenate the base 64 characters to form the final integer
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: SIMPLE CODING QUESTIONS SPEED MATTERS.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 3
Skills: Analytics And Coding
College Name: IIT Guwahati
Skills evaluated in this interview
Interview Questionnaire
1 Question
- Q1. Solve a magic cube
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Aptitude test was taken on aspiring minds and name of the test series was AMCAT.600 students gave the exam and 90 were selected for the GD.
There were four sections and each section had a minimum number of questions to be attempted and there was no negative marking.Navigation among questions and sections were not allowed so use you time and mind carefully.
Section 1 - Quants
Section 2 - Verbal Ability and Critical Reasoning
Section 3 - Logical Reasoning
Section 4 - Programming and Computer Science
Tips: Speed is the key.key. Quants are easier they test only the speed of the candidate.I think the programming section has the max weight age so try to focus on that section and try to score maximum marks in that section. Programming questions were tough and there were questions from a wide range of subjects Networking , Algorithms ,Data Structures , Java, C/C++, Operating Systems,Advanced Databases etc.
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Group discussion was very ordinary and easy to crack if you have the right content and suitable examples and clear and crisp communication skills.I took the against side of the issue which only 2 out of 10 members did and I was very bold and effective with my statements and defended my stance effectively.
Tips: Give examples,Be bold and clear and crisp .
Duration: 25 minutes
Round: HR Interview
Experience: My HR interview started at around 11pm in the night so it was very chilled out.He asked me about what excites me , why verizon , what projects I have done and what role I've played it them.He asked about my college life ? What do we study ? Why do you want to work for a MNC rather then a startup? and many more general questions which I don't remember because my interview was very chilled out. I was having fun.I asked him a lot of questions about job profile and company and many of their products so he was impressed with me.
Tips: Please do a detailed survey of the work that the company does and have knowledge about the sector and SDLC.
Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: I was given a 3*3 and 5*5 magic cube to solve.I tried a lot of times and it took nearly 15-20 minutes to solve both the questions correctly.He asked my approach I said politely Hit and Trial and then he said to me there's a shortcut and he told me a very nice and quick trick to solve the magic cube.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Basic programming questions were asked about patterns, strings and some algorithms like quick sort and merge sort.
Major tough and difficult questions were asked on databases and advanced databases in oracle.He asked many questions about the projects that I've done.In depth questions regarding projects were asked.He asked questions about various things used in web application and may question regarding MySql and Tables and JOINS.
Tips: Keep your calm even if you don't know any answer. I couldn't answer to one question of databases which carried our discussion on that questions for around 10 mins but still I couldn't answer the question and in the end I asked just out of curiosity that I want to know the answer to the question and he explained me the concept perfectly.
Skills: Programming, Databases, Communication Skills, Software Development Life Cycle
College Name: SRM University
Interview Questionnaire
6 Questions
- Q1. Suppose you are recruited as an ECE engineer in IRCTC. Your job is to stop the train accidents that happen every now and then. Use your Applied Electronics to construct a scheme/plan. Tell me how will you ...
- Ans.
Using Applied Electronics to prevent train accidents in IRCTC
Implement sensors to detect obstacles on tracks
Use GPS and communication systems to alert train drivers of potential dangers
Install automatic braking systems in case of emergency
Regular maintenance and inspection of tracks and trains
Train and educate staff on safety protocols and emergency procedures
- Q2. Explain the working of IC 555 timer
- Ans.
IC 555 timer is a versatile timer IC used in various applications like oscillators, timers, and flip-flops.
IC 555 timer has three modes of operation: monostable, astable, and bistable.
In monostable mode, the output is high for a fixed duration when triggered.
In astable mode, the output oscillates between high and low states.
In bistable mode, the output remains in either high or low state until triggered.
IC 555 timer ca...
- Q3. How internet works, Network model etc
- Ans.
The internet is a global network of interconnected devices that communicate using standardized protocols.
The internet is based on the TCP/IP protocol suite.
Data is transmitted in packets across the network.
The network model consists of layers, including the physical, data link, network, transport, and application layers.
Routing protocols are used to direct packets to their destination.
Examples of internet applications ...
- Q4. General question from my CV
- Q5. Tell me about yourself
- Ans.
I am a software engineer with experience in developing web and mobile applications using various programming languages and frameworks.
Proficient in Java, Python, and JavaScript
Experience with React, Angular, and Node.js
Strong understanding of database management systems
Passionate about learning new technologies and solving complex problems
- Q6. Family, Schooling, Interests
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: It was 2.5 hour long AMCAT test comprising of Quant, Verbal ability, analytic ability, technical section comprising questions from C, DSA and other computer fundamentals.
The test is not that difficult so the cutoff generally goes high
Duration: 150 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Started with a formal "Tell me about yourself". While I continued for 2 minutes, he read my CV word to word. Since I had always been interested in programming and so it was my strong point. But he didn't even ask my area of interest and directly asked me question from core electronics that too application based. The questions were like this:
1. "Suppose you are recruited as an ECE engineer in IRCTC. Your job is to stop the train accidents that happen every now and then. Use your Applied Electronics to construct a scheme/plan. Tell me how will you proceed?"
I was literally stunned at such a question. However I took some seconds to think and gave him 2-3 answers all applying the idea in one way or the other. Like use of modern sensors, RADAR technology, Use of automated baricates at crossings and explained it to him. He wasn't fully convinced but somehow I was able to do OK.
After that i told him that I was more comfortable in programming and computer science subjects. he neglected this altogether and kept asking me ECE questions. Next questions were like "Explain the working of IC 555 timer." I told him straight away that I didn't know it very well.
After this he moved on to ask me the difference between GSM and CDMA technology, how mobile phones work and the whole concept of cellular telephony. I had prepared well for it and told him even more than he was expecting so he was quite pleased to hear it.
Next were some questions from computer networks like how internet works, Network model etc. I told him I was studying CN currently so i gave him the basics of OSI model explaining briefly each of the 7 layers. Also told him about sub-nets, sub-net masks etc.
After this he asked me some general question from my CV about my achievements like KVPY scholarship, NTSE scholarship and about my research paper. I explained it to him to the best I could. Then I asked a couple questions from my side and this interview was over. The whole process took around 35-40 minutes.
Tips: For technical, have a solid command over all the fundamentals of important subjects. You need to start early. 3rd year is a good time to plan and start your preparation. In your summer holidays before 7th semester, don't focus your full attention on your training. It is also important but you need to take out some extra time for aptitude building, revising concepts and enhancing your communication skills. Be confident and be honest. Try to make the conversation as interesting as possible. Try to be more interested in the company. If possible, do a little homework about the company visiting your college. It will prove to be useful and certainly will give you an edge above others.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: It had hardly been 15 minutes after the completion of my technical interview and I was called for the HR round. Again it started with “tell me about yourself” but this time the lady asked me everything about my family, my schooling, my interests and all. It was a really good 30 minutes spent as the conversation was really interesting. Then she asked me whether I had any problems in relocation. Then it led to a good discussion about how is life different in Hyderabad and Chennai. I asked her a little bit about her education and how she started a formal career in management. She was very happy to respond. Lastly, there were some concluding remarks, a formal thank you and the interview was over.
Tips: Make the interview as interactive as possible. Ask a lot of questions. The person should know that you are really interested in the company. Prepare good answers for HR round well in advance.Any extracurricular activities that you have been a part of may come up in the HR/Managerial round. I was asked what have you done in your college life so far other than studies. I had a lot to say in that matter as i was involved in dramatics, debating, quizzing and other activities right from the school level. They may be interested to know how efficiently have you handled any complex or challenging situations in your life. I was the Event Executive of Fashion Show "PANACHE" in BLITZSCHLAG'13. I explained to HR what all I did to make that event a success and she was really impressed with it.
General Tips: CGPA matters. Not always but definitely it's a point worth considering when the interviewers are confused even after the completion of all the rounds about which students to select.Although not specific to this company, but other companies give a lot of credit to CGPA. It is an important factor along with the 1st written round for the shortlisting of candidates.So, maintain as good a CGPA as you can.In your technical interview you are going to be asked about at least one project that you have been involved in your college life. If some project is mentioned in your CV, it is certain that the interviewer will ask you about it. I have seen discussions as long as 1 hour or more on one's project itself.
College Name: NIT JAIPUR
Skills evaluated in this interview
Interview Questionnaire
3 Questions
- Q1. Why do you want to join this company?
- Ans.
I am excited to join this company because of its reputation for innovation and commitment to employee growth.
I am impressed by the company's track record of developing cutting-edge software solutions.
I appreciate the emphasis on professional development and growth opportunities for employees.
I am excited about the prospect of working with a talented and dedicated team.
I believe that this company's values align with my ...
- Q2. Who is your role model?
- Ans.
My role model is Elon Musk.
I admire his innovative thinking and determination to push boundaries.
His ability to lead multiple successful companies is inspiring.
His focus on sustainable energy and space exploration aligns with my values.
I strive to emulate his work ethic and passion for making a positive impact on the world.
- Q3. What extra-curricular activities have you been involved in?
- Ans.
I have been involved in various extra-curricular activities such as volunteering, sports, and music.
Volunteered at local animal shelter
Played on intramural basketball team
Participated in school choir
Attended coding workshops and hackathons
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: I consulted my seniors for preparation of my resume. I believe that seniors provide the best possible insights in this regards. I had a standard resume for all the companies.
Round: Test
Experience: I had prepared for the CAT examination which helped me in these written tests. The first round was the written test. The criterion for the written test was to have a CGPA more than 6.0. There was an aptitude test and a technical test. The technical test consisted of programming questions based on C++ and data structures. From data structures they asked a lot questions based on tree traversals and from C++. A large number of questions from pointers and arrays were also asked.
The aptitude test was slightly easier than the CAT examination standards. Majority of the questions were related to data interpretation and some were of based on logical reasoning. The total duration of the both the tests combined was 90 minutes.
Around 50 people appeared for the first round and nearly 13 got shortlisted for the next round.
Tips: For the written tests, particularly the aptitude section, if would really help if you have prepared for the CAT examination. There is a book written by an author named R.S. Agarwal which would prove to be beneficial from the point of view of these written tests.
Duration: 90 minutes
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: I did not prepare much for the GD’s. However I did keep myself abreast with certain latest happenings.There were no group activities conducted in the recruitment process of Century Link.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: For HR interviews I prepared answers to some frequently asked HR questions. I found these questions on the internet. Generally the questions asked in the interviews are related to the profile on offer; for instance in A2Z interview I was asked a lot of questions from power systems since it was a core company and in Century Links I was asked questions from C++ and data structures since they had come to recruit for a software engineering profile.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: In this interview I was questioned on my C++ and data structure knowledge. They asked me questions on pointers and further asked me to explain the concept of dangling pointers. They did not want me to write down the complete code with proper syntax's of the problems asked to me. They only asked me to write the algorithms of the various problems.
They also asked me some puzzles. Unfortunately, I was not able to solve any of them. During the course of the interview they asked me to specify the reason for my keen interest in joining an IT company.
At the end of first interview some candidates were shortlisted and called for the second round of interview.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The second interview was conducted by a senior company official. He enquired about my project and again, like in the first interview, asked me to state the reason for my interest in joining an IT company.This interview round was an elimination round.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interview was an HR interview. Candidates who reached till this interview were all selected; basically this interview was like a formality to check the candidate’s fit with the company.
College Name: IIT ROORKEE
Motivation: I had never heard of the company before the recruitment season. I attended the PPT organised by the company, I found the company to be a well reputed/established company and thus applied to it. The profile was open for Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical and Electronics engineering students.
Interview Preparation Tips
College Name: NIT SURATHKAL
I was interviewed before Mar 2021.
(3 Questions)
Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
Technical interview round with questions based on DSA and OOPS.
- Q1. How do you dynamically allocate a 2D array in C?
- Ans.
Use double pointer to dynamically allocate memory for array of strings in C.
Declare a double pointer to hold the 2D array of strings.
Allocate memory for the rows first using malloc.
Then allocate memory for each string in the row using malloc.
Assign values to the strings in the array.
Example: char **array = malloc(rows * sizeof(char *));
Example: array[i] = malloc(strlen(str) + 1); strcpy(array[i], str);
- Q2. What are virtual functions in C++?
- Ans.
Virtual functions in C++ are functions that can be overridden in derived classes, allowing for polymorphic behavior.
Virtual functions are declared using the 'virtual' keyword in the base class.
They are used to achieve runtime polymorphism in C++.
Derived classes can override the virtual functions defined in the base class.
Example: class Base { public: virtual void display() { cout << 'Base class dis...
- Q3. What are virtual base classes?
- Ans.
Virtual base classes are classes that are inherited virtually to avoid multiple instances of the same base class in a derived class hierarchy.
Virtual base classes are used in multiple inheritance to prevent the Diamond Problem.
They are declared with the 'virtual' keyword in the base class.
When a class inherits a virtual base class, the most derived class is responsible for initializing the virtual base class.
Example: c...
(4 Questions)
Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
Technical interview round with questions based on OS/Networking etc.
- Q1. What is the system call that creates a separate connection?
- Ans.
The system call that creates a separate connection is fork()
fork() is a system call in Unix-like operating systems that creates a new process by duplicating the existing process
The new process created by fork() is called the child process, while the original process is called the parent process
fork() is commonly used in network programming to create separate connections for handling multiple clients
- Q2. What does the epoll_wait() system call do?
- Ans.
epoll_wait() system call waits for events on an epoll instance
Used in Linux for I/O event notification
Blocks until one or more file descriptors become ready
Returns the number of file descriptors ready for I/O operations
- Q3. What are the different protocols used in the transport layer?
- Ans.
Different protocols used in the transport layer include TCP, UDP, SCTP, and DCCP.
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - reliable, connection-oriented protocol used for most internet communication
UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - connectionless protocol used for applications where speed is more important than reliability
SCTP (Stream Control Transmission Protocol) - supports multiple streams of data, used for telecommunicati...
- Q4. What is the difference between TCP and UDP?
- Ans.
TCP is a connection-oriented protocol that ensures reliable data delivery, while UDP is a connectionless protocol that focuses on speed.
TCP is reliable and ensures data delivery by establishing a connection before sending data.
UDP is faster but less reliable as it does not establish a connection before sending data.
TCP is used for applications that require high reliability and error correction, such as web browsing and...
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Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
Technical interview round with questions based on Networking etc.
- Q1. What is the purpose of ICMP?
- Ans.
ICMP is a protocol used for error reporting, diagnostics, and network management in IP networks.
ICMP is used to report errors in packet delivery
It is used for network diagnostics and troubleshooting
ICMP messages are encapsulated within IP packets
Examples include ping (echo request/reply) and traceroute
- Q2. What are the types of connection release supported by TCP?
- Ans.
TCP supports four types of connection release: active close, passive close, simultaneous close, and abortive close.
Active close: Client initiates the connection release process by sending a FIN packet.
Passive close: Server initiates the connection release process by sending a FIN packet.
Simultaneous close: Both client and server send FIN packets to each other simultaneously.
Abortive close: Connection is terminated abru...
- Q3. What protocols are used by the MAC layer?
- Ans.
The MAC layer uses protocols like CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD, and TDMA to manage access to the network.
CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance) is used in wireless networks to avoid collisions.
CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) is used in wired networks to detect and handle collisions.
TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) is used in networks where devices are assigned specific
- Q4. What is the ARP protocol?
- Ans.
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is a protocol used to map an IP address to a MAC address in a local network.
ARP is used to resolve IP addresses to MAC addresses in a local network.
It operates at the data link layer of the OSI model.
ARP requests are broadcasted to all devices on the network.
Example: When a device wants to communicate with another device on the same network, it uses ARP to find the MAC address correspo
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