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Updated 19 Sep 2015

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Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Given a doubly linked list with one pointer of each node pointing to the next node just like in a singly linked list. The second pointer(arbit pointer) however can point to any node in the list and not jus...
  • Ans. 

    Program to create a copy of a doubly linked list with an arbit pointer.

    • Traverse the original list and create a new node for each node in the list.

    • Store the mapping of original node to the new node in a hash table.

    • Traverse the original list again and set the next and arbit pointers of the new nodes.

    • Return the head of the new list.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Implement funcionality of 1000 of students giving a online test and timer is running. You have to calculate th etime when test is tarted and auto-matically stop the test when test is ended. Handle the scen...
  • Ans. 

    Implement functionality for online test with timer and handle power failure scenarios

    • Create a timer function to track the time

    • Store the start time and end time of the test

    • Implement a backup system to save progress in case of power failure

    • Use a database to store test data and progress

    • Handle edge cases like internet connectivity issues

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. WAP of prime number using reursion?
  • Ans. 

    A recursive function to check if a number is prime or not.

    • Create a function that takes a number as input.

    • Check if the number is less than 2, return false.

    • Check if the number is 2, return true.

    • Check if the number is divisible by any number less than it, return false.

    • If none of the above conditions are met, call the function recursively with the number minus 1.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Reverse a linked list?
  • Ans. 

    To reverse a linked list, we need to traverse the list and change the direction of the pointers.

    • Create three pointers: prev, curr, and next

    • Initialize prev to null, curr to head of the linked list, and next to null

    • Traverse the list and change the direction of the pointers: next = curr.next; curr.next = prev; prev = curr; curr = next;

    • Set the new head of the linked list to prev

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Some sql related questions – not very tough : some inner joins and self join based?
  • Q6. How can you stop man in the middle attack over an insecure communication line without using any kind of encryption ?
  • Ans. 

    It is not possible to stop man in the middle attack over an insecure communication line without using any kind of encryption.

    • Without encryption, the communication line is inherently insecure and vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks.

    • One possible solution is to use a secure communication line, such as a VPN or a dedicated private network.

    • Another solution is to use digital signatures to verify the authenticity of the c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is the difference between http and https?
  • Ans. 

    HTTP is unsecured while HTTPS is secured with SSL/TLS encryption.

    • HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol while HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure.

    • HTTP operates on port 80 while HTTPS operates on port 443.

    • HTTP is unencrypted while HTTPS is encrypted with SSL/TLS.

    • HTTPS provides authentication and data integrity while HTTP does not.

    • HTTPS is used for secure online transactions such as online banking, e

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Heap memory and stack memory? Local variables are stored where? What is memory tables?
  • Ans. 

    Heap and stack memory are two types of memory allocation in a program. Local variables are stored in stack memory. Memory tables are used to track memory allocation.

    • Heap memory is used for dynamic memory allocation, while stack memory is used for static memory allocation.

    • Local variables are stored in stack memory and are only accessible within the scope of the function they are declared in.

    • Memory tables are used to kee...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Finally, I got offer from Aspiring Minds after 15 days of negotiation.

Skills: data structure, Algorithm
College Name: na

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Nice interview experience on the aptitude

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduced ourselves
  • Q2. Explain about about projects
  • Ans. 

    Projects are specific tasks or assignments undertaken to achieve a particular goal or outcome.

    • Projects involve a defined scope, timeline, and budget.

    • They require a team of individuals with specific skills and roles.

    • Examples include developing a new software application, implementing a website redesign, or launching a marketing campaign.

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Round 1 - Coding Test 

Excellent knowledge you need on coding to crack

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL stored procedures
  • Q2. Subqueries , Dot net Core

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepare before interview so hard otherwise no chance
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Create specific components
  • Ans. 

    Creating specific components for software development

    • Identify the requirements for the component

    • Design the component architecture

    • Implement the component using appropriate programming languages and tools

    • Test the component for functionality and performance

    • Integrate the component into the larger software system

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Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain basics of c#
  • Ans. 

    C# is a programming language developed by Microsoft for building a wide range of applications on the .NET framework.

    • C# is an object-oriented language with features like classes, inheritance, and polymorphism.

    • It is strongly typed, meaning variables must be declared with a specific data type.

    • C# supports modern programming concepts like async/await for asynchronous programming.

    • It is commonly used for developing desktop, w...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. C# basics oops sql server

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare basics

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Implement tail f

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn development along with DSA
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Implement tail -f command

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Kafka partitions
  • Q2. Elasticsearch queries
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why Browserstack?
  • Ans. 

    Browserstack is a popular cloud-based cross-browser testing tool used by developers worldwide.

    • Provides access to a wide range of browsers and devices for testing

    • Allows for parallel testing to save time and increase efficiency

    • Integrates with popular testing frameworks like Selenium and Appium

    • Offers features like screenshots, video recordings, and debugging tools

    • Used by companies like Microsoft, Twitter, and Airbnb for t

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Any challenge you faced at current company?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I faced a challenge in integrating a new third-party API with our existing system.

    • Had to understand the documentation of the API thoroughly

    • Encountered compatibility issues with our system

    • Worked closely with the API provider to troubleshoot and resolve issues

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

DSA, 2hrs. along with aptitude and reasoning que were asked

Round 2 - english test 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Verbal test was taken
  • Q2. Grammar, punctuation, article ets were asked
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Why you want to join us
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Feb 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Chrome and Firefox Browser automation

Round 3 - Assignment 

Log file tail last n lines where n is configurable. Followup question on how you can optimize it further incase log file size is in TBs and incase it is cluster of servers

Round 4 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Detailed Technical background check and discussion on past projects.
  • Q2. Messaging queue and best practices
  • Ans. 

    Messaging queues are used to manage asynchronous communication between different components of a system.

    • Use a reliable messaging queue system like RabbitMQ or Apache Kafka

    • Ensure messages are properly formatted and serialized

    • Implement message acknowledgement and retry mechanisms

    • Monitor queue health and performance

    • Consider message ordering and partitioning for scalability

    • Avoid long-running tasks in message handlers

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Binary Search Tree twisted question
  • Q4. Map Reduce concept for solving dictionary keywords
  • Ans. 

    MapReduce is a programming model for processing large data sets in parallel.

    • MapReduce divides the input data into chunks and processes them in parallel.

    • It consists of two phases: Map and Reduce.

    • Map function takes input data and converts it into key-value pairs.

    • Reduce function takes the output of Map as input and combines the values with the same key.

    • It is used for solving dictionary keywords by mapping each word to a k

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work on above 2 rounds, they seem to keep their round formats same

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Normal 3 leetcode medium questions

Round 2 - Assignment 

Machine coding round to design tail -f

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on internal working of os
  • Q2. Questions on projects

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