BMW Java Full Stack Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. SELL ABD BUY 1 array question(easy level)
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This question involves buying and selling items in an array.
• The array must contain strings.

• You need to implement a function to buy and sell items from the array.

• Provide examples of buying and selling operations.
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Normal DP question (LC med)

Round duration - 70 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

There were 5 people in the zoom meet, including me. Rest all 4 were interviewers, 3 from India and 1 from the United Kingdom.
They started with my introduction and then moved on to the questions from my resume, starting with my internship at Samsung Bangalore and then projects.
Then another interviewer asked about my weakness and strength. Then comes the turn of coding questions.
Starting with finding the minimum element in O(1) time, rotating the 2-D array by 90 degrees, OOPS questions were also asked like- polymorphism, abstraction, virtual class. Some OS questions were- cache, paging algorithms.
Then come my POR and other activities.

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Kth Smallest Element Problem Statement
You are provided with an array of integers ARR of size N and an integer K. Your task is to find and return the K-th smallest value present in the array. All elements...read more
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Find the K-th smallest element in an array of distinct integers.
• Sort the array and return the element at index K-1.

• Use a min-heap to find the K-th smallest element efficiently.

• Implement quickselect algorithm for optimal performance.
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Q2. 
Inplace Rotate Matrix 90 Degrees Anti-Clockwise
You are provided with a square matrix of non-negative integers of size 'N x N'. The task is to rotate this matrix by 90 degrees in an anti-clockwise directi...read more
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Rotate a square matrix by 90 degrees anti-clockwise without using extra space.
• Iterate through each layer of the matrix from outer to inner layers

• Swap elements in groups of 4 to rotate the matrix in place

• Handle odd-sized matrices separately by adjusting the loop boundaries
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Q3. What are the page replacement algorithms in Operating Systems?
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Page replacement algorithms are used in operating systems to decide which page to replace when a new page needs to be brought in.
• FIFO (First In, First Out) - replaces the oldest page in memory

• LRU (Least Recently Used) - replaces the page that has not been used for the longest time

• LFU (Least Frequently Used) - replaces the page that has been used the least number of times

• Optimal - replaces the page that will not be used
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1 hour, 45 questions

Q1. Introduce Yourself?
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I am a software developer with 5 years of experience in Java, Python, and SQL.
• 5 years of experience in Java, Python, and SQL

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Experience working in Agile development environment

• Familiar with version control systems like Git

• Passionate about learning new technologies
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Q2. What are your strengths?
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My strengths include problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong programming abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills - I am able to analyze complex problems and come up with effective solutions.

• Attention to detail - I pay close attention to the details in my code to ensure accuracy and quality.

• Strong programming abilities - I have a solid understanding of various programming languages and technologies.

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Q3. Why should we hire you?
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I have a strong background in software development, a passion for learning new technologies, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality code.
• Extensive experience in software development

• Passion for learning new technologies

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality code
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Write a program for linear search

Q1. Write cpp program for linear search
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A C++ program for linear search in an array of strings
• Declare an array of strings

• Take input from user for the element to search

• Iterate through the array to find the element

• Return the index if found, otherwise return -1
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Q2. OOPs basics concepts asked
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Two rounds of coding which was medium to hard

I was assigned to develop a software on car automation

Q1. About yourself and my education
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Q2. Why mercedes and what you expect from us
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I chose Mercedes because of its reputation for luxury, innovation, and quality. I expect a challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Chose Mercedes for its reputation for luxury and innovation

• Expect a challenging and rewarding work environment

• Impressed by Mercedes' commitment to quality and cutting-edge technology
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It was an online test which basically tests your basics

Q1. He asked to explain my resume
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Q2. And questions related to the projects which I did
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An aptitude test is an exam used to determine an individual's skill or propensity to succeed in a given activity

Programming questions are an integral part of an interview for the developer's position