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Updated 4 Mar 2024

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1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It comprises of 30 questions from verbal quant.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

It comprises of few coding questions related to graph dp.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the process in ADF?
  • Ans. 

    ADF stands for Azure Data Factory, a cloud-based data integration service that allows you to create, schedule, and manage data pipelines.

    • ADF allows you to create data-driven workflows for orchestrating and automating data movement and data transformation.

    • It supports a wide range of data sources, including Azure Blob Storage, Azure SQL Database, and on-premises data sources.

    • You can use ADF to ingest data from various so...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between dashboard and report in power BI
  • Ans. 

    Dashboard is a visual display of key metrics and trends, while a report is a detailed collection of data and analysis.

    • Dashboard provides a high-level overview, while a report dives deeper into specific data points

    • Dashboards are interactive and allow for drill-down capabilities, reports are static

    • Dashboards are typically used for monitoring and decision-making, reports are used for in-depth analysis

    • Example: A dashboard ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Difference between lead and lag in SQL
  • Ans. 

    Lead and lag are SQL functions used to access data from a previous or subsequent row in a result set.

    • Lead function is used to access data from a subsequent row in the result set.

    • Lag function is used to access data from a previous row in the result set.

    • Both functions can be used to compare values between rows or calculate differences.

    • Example: SELECT lead(column_name) OVER (ORDER BY column_name) FROM table_name;

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why you want to join PWC?
  • Ans. 

    I want to join PWC because of its reputation for providing excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.

    • PWC is known for its strong commitment to employee training and development.

    • I am impressed by PWC's diverse client base and the opportunity to work on challenging projects.

    • I believe PWC's collaborative work environment will allow me to learn from experienced professionals and grow in my career.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why after a promotion this year you want to left your current organization?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in a different environment.

    • Looking for new challenges and opportunities for growth

    • Interested in exploring different work environments and cultures

    • Seeking a change in career path or industry

    • Desire for a higher level of responsibility or leadership role

    • Wishing to relocate to a different location for personal reasons

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Sql questions and mcq

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sql window functions
  • Q2. Sql theory
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at SRM university (SRMU) and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 3 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 

2 questions were asked in coding round, both are medium level

Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about projects, one simple coding question to solve in monitor. since, I'm from ece they asked about latest trends in electronics,etc..
  • Q2. Role of electronics in automotive industry
  • Q3. Chip manufacturing india
  • Q4. Problems faced during working for project
  • Q5. How you overcome that

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be strong in your resume
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About Yourself and work experience.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Pure technical round with hands-on tools questions.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Question from maths reasoning andc

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Two leetcode medium questions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. DSA question about binary search
  • Q2. Situation related questions about work culture

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on DSA and core cse subject
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Spark What is hadoop
  • Ans. 

    Spark is a fast and general-purpose cluster computing system.

    • Spark is designed for speed and ease of use in data processing.

    • It can run programs up to 100x faster than Hadoop MapReduce.

    • Spark provides high-level APIs in Java, Scala, Python, and R.

    • It supports various workloads such as batch processing, interactive queries, streaming analytics, and machine learning.

    • Spark can be used standalone, on Mesos, or on Hadoop YARN

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  • Q2. What is hive in big data
  • Ans. 

    Hive is a data warehouse infrastructure built on top of Hadoop for providing data summarization, query, and analysis.

    • Hive uses a SQL-like language called HiveQL to query and manage large datasets stored in Hadoop

    • It allows users to write complex queries to analyze and process data

    • Hive organizes data into tables, partitions, and buckets for efficient querying

    • It is commonly used for data warehousing, data analysis, and da

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Which file format is best
  • Ans. 

    There is no one-size-fits-all answer to which file format is best, as it depends on the specific use case and requirements.

    • Consider the type of data being stored or transmitted (e.g. text, images, videos, etc.)

    • Take into account compatibility with software and devices that will be used to access the files

    • Evaluate factors such as file size, compression, and quality requirements

    • Common file formats include PDF for document...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How will you design ingestion pipeline
  • Ans. 

    Designing ingestion pipeline involves defining data sources, data processing steps, data storage, and data delivery mechanisms.

    • Identify data sources such as databases, APIs, files, etc.

    • Define data processing steps like data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL).

    • Choose appropriate data storage solutions like databases, data lakes, or data warehouses.

    • Implement data delivery mechanisms for downstream applications ...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. For what reason we are hiring ?what is our advantage by hiring you to this position?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep your face and eyes on point .Speak boldly and confidently. Answer all questions honestly.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. In a string reverse the small letters to capital and caps to small
  • Ans. 

    Convert small letters to capital and caps to small in a string

    • Iterate through each character in the string

    • Check if the character is a small letter or a capital letter

    • Convert small letters to capital and caps to small using ASCII values

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Description of auth flow
  • Ans. 

    Auth flow is the process of verifying a user's identity before granting access to a system or application.

    • User enters credentials (username and password)

    • Credentials are sent to server for verification

    • Server checks credentials and generates a token for the user

    • Token is sent back to user for future authentication

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Walk through your cv

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very easy. Was like cake walk

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is you previous experience in Data Analytics
  • Ans. 

    I have 2 years of experience in data analytics, including working with large datasets and using tools like Python and SQL.

    • 2 years of experience in data analytics

    • Proficient in working with large datasets

    • Skilled in using Python and SQL for data analysis

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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How many rounds are there in Bain & Company Associate Engineer interview?
Bain & Company interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Bain & Company interview process are Aptitude Test and Coding Test.

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