BetterPlace Safety Solutions Senior Devops Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

It was my first round - they asked basics of OOPS,DBMS and operating systems. Be prepared with System Design also.

Q1. What are the ACID properties in database management systems?
Ans. 
ACID properties are a set of properties that guarantee reliability and consistency in database transactions.
• ACID stands for Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability.

• Atomicity ensures that a transaction is treated as a single unit of work, either all of its operations are executed or none.

• Consistency ensures that a transaction brings the database from one valid state to another.

• Isolation ensures that concurrent...read more
Answered by AI
Add your answer
Q2. What is a transaction in the context of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
Ans. 
A transaction is a logical unit of work that consists of multiple database operations that must be executed as a single, indivisible unit.
• A transaction ensures data consistency and integrity.

• It follows the ACID properties: Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability.

• Transactions are used to maintain data integrity in databases.

• Examples of transactions include transferring funds between bank accounts or updating i
Answered by AI
Add your answer
Q3. What is the difference between SQL and NoSQL databases?
Ans. 
SQL databases are relational databases that use structured query language, while NoSQL databases are non-relational databases that use various data models.
• SQL databases are based on a fixed schema, while NoSQL databases are schema-less.

• SQL databases are better suited for complex queries and structured data, while NoSQL databases are better for unstructured and semi-structured data.

• SQL databases ensure ACID (Atomicity, ...read more
Answered by AI
Add your answer
Q4. What is a semaphore?
Ans. 
A semaphore is a synchronization object that controls access to a shared resource through the use of a counter.
• Semaphores are used to manage concurrent access to shared resources in multi-threaded or multi-process environments.

• They can be used to limit the number of threads or processes that can access a resource simultaneously.

• Semaphores can have two types: counting semaphores and binary semaphores.

• Counting semaphores...read more
Answered by AI
Add your answer
Q5. How can you achieve multitasking in Java?
Ans. 
Multitasking in Java can be achieved using threads.
• Create multiple threads to execute tasks concurrently.

• Use the Thread class or the Runnable interface to define the tasks.

• Use synchronization mechanisms like locks or semaphores to coordinate access to shared resources.

• Java provides built-in support for multitasking with the Thread class and the Executor framework.

• Example: creating two threads to perform different tasks
Answered by AI
Add your answer
Q6. Can you design a schema for restaurant applications, similar to Zomato?
Ans. 
Design a schema for a restaurant app like Zomato.
• Create tables for restaurants, users, reviews, and orders

• Include columns for restaurant details like name, address, cuisine type

• Include columns for user details like name, email, and password

• Link reviews to restaurants and users

• Link orders to restaurants and users

• Consider additional tables for menu items, categories, and ratings
Answered by AI
Add your answer