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Caterpillar Inc Intern Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Updated 27 Jan 2022

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posted on 27 Jan 2022

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 2 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 - Group Discussion 

We were given a topic ( renewable v/s non renewable energy) , two minutes were given for thinking. .. everyone started racing .. i wanted to settle down and speak after one or two people are done.. and tried not to rush ... But everyone started talking simultaneously.. everytime I tried to speak someone else started ..

So one or two times i interrupted and said.." our voices are overlapping , lets just speak one at a time"..it worked for some time but ultimately that race continued so i also spoke a Little bit in the favour of renewable ( overlapping initially ,, but later on he/she stopped) .. that's it

1. Dont be rude 

2. Mind that its a GD and not a debate

3. Be respectful and humble

4. Give others a chance to speak if you think someone is not able to .. ( by calling out their names..if you remember..

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Caterpillar Inc Intern interview:
  • Power System
  • Electrical Machines
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Introduce yourself ( I told everything from btech projects and vocational training to extracurricular activities)

2. He asked me about the training at NTPC and asked me to explain whole working. Also asked the capacity of Badarpur plant.( I explained Everything from its coal and water source to complete working)

3.Which type of alternator is used for generation purpose? I said turbo generator ..because thermal power plants operate of high speed as equal as 3000 rpm .. so for High speed turbo alternators are used. 

4. Asked about ESP . What is ESP and what is its working principle?( I explained it.)

5.What are some protection equipments in power systems. I said isolator, earthing switch, lightening arrestor, relay, breaker. Then he said what does a breaker do ? I told . He asked how does it isolate the circuit.. i told that actually sensing part is done by relay ..and then it sends a tripping signal to the braker .. in case of mechanical breaker .. the plunger is moved to the mechanical effects of fault current. So it separates the rest of the circuit so that other equipments down the lane doesn't get affected.

6. What is farraday's law? Where it is used? (Told)

7. How does single line diagram flow in the power systems? (Told)

8. What are your future plans? ( I mentioned in between that want to work specifically in core company and i dont intend to deviate from it .. he asked if i meant i wont work in software company? I said i am ok with coding if its a part of my core job ..( he said yes automation is all about that ) but don't want to enter software sector specifically )

9.Have you implemented automation in anything.. (I explained about one of my projects on density based traffic control system)

10.What excites you about our company?

( I did some research about the company earlier so told it ) the HR said instantly that you have done proper research. I said yes. 

11. Lastly sir asked me about drop in my percentage in btech and mtech .. i couldn't think of any reason .. so i said. I was parallely prepared for cil interview as i was selected there. .. so that distracted me a little bit .. and then he said that means you are preparing for government jobs as well.. i said yes then. Said no .. not for government job.. but for a job in core sector ..be it government or private.. and i also told that i gave cil exam much before i decided to do mtech but the results got delayed due to pandemic. And then they wished me luck and said they will get back to me .

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Nov 2021

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Discusion on Fatigue and strength of Materials concepts

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Would recommend that you are good with at least 2 subjects in the mechanical engineering domain.

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Quant , Logical REASONING , Java

Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?
  • Q2. What is your family background?
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Great company to work for , Be honest and well rounded discussions on CV
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Normalization in SQL, What is Cursor in SQL
  • Ans. 

    Normalization in SQL is the process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity. A cursor in SQL is a database object used to retrieve and manipulate data row by row.

    • Normalization in SQL involves breaking down a large table into smaller tables and defining relationships between them to reduce redundancy.

    • Cursors in SQL are used to fetch and process individual rows returned by a query...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. .Net Core and API based questions
  • Q3. Abstract and interface difference
  • Ans. 

    Abstract classes can have both abstract and non-abstract methods, while interfaces can only have abstract methods.

    • Abstract classes can have constructors, fields, and non-abstract methods along with abstract methods

    • Interfaces can only have abstract methods and constants

    • A class can implement multiple interfaces but can only inherit from one abstract class

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Const and read only difference in C#
  • Ans. 

    Const keyword is used to declare constants at compile time, while read-only keyword is used to create immutable fields that can only be assigned a value at runtime.

    • Const values are determined at compile time and cannot be changed, while read-only values can only be assigned a value once at runtime.

    • Const fields are implicitly static, while read-only fields are not.

    • Example: const int x = 5; read-only int y = 10;

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Azure basic fundamental questions
  • Q6. Sample query to join tables using SQL
  • Ans. 

    Sample query to join tables using SQL

    • Use the JOIN keyword to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them

    • Specify the columns to be selected from each table

    • Use the ON keyword to specify the join condition

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why are you leaving previous company.
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities.

    • Looking for a company that aligns better with my career goals.

    • Seeking a more collaborative and innovative work environment.

    • Desire to work on cutting-edge technologies and projects.

    • Exploring new industries or domains to broaden my skillset.

    • Relocation or commute reasons.

    • Company downsizing or restructuring.

    • Personal reasons or career change.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your strength
  • Ans. 

    My strength is problem-solving and analytical thinking.

    • I have a strong ability to analyze complex problems and break them down into manageable tasks.

    • I am skilled at identifying patterns and finding efficient solutions.

    • I have experience in using various programming languages and tools to solve problems.

    • I am a quick learner and adapt well to new technologies and frameworks.

    • I have a track record of successfully delivering

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - fully prepared before interview. and watch company profile.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitute with cs fundamental questions (MCQ)

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explanation of project
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web application for tracking inventory in a warehouse

    • Used React.js for front-end development

    • Implemented RESTful APIs using Node.js for back-end

    • Utilized PostgreSQL database for storing inventory data

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Sql query to fetch specific column
  • Ans. 

    Use SELECT statement in SQL to fetch specific column from a table.

    • Use SELECT column_name FROM table_name;

    • Replace column_name with the name of the column you want to fetch.

    • Replace table_name with the name of the table where the column is located.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is data structures in python
  • Ans. 

    Data structures in Python are ways of organizing and storing data to make it easier to access and manipulate.

    • Data structures in Python include lists, tuples, dictionaries, sets, and arrays.

    • Lists are ordered collections of items, tuples are immutable sequences, dictionaries are key-value pairs, sets are unordered collections, and arrays are used for numerical data.

    • Data structures help optimize operations like searching,...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Aug 2023. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Fibonacci, Series of numbers

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Spring, AWS, projects
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

MCQ of programming languages - c/c++/Python , basic DS and OS questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DS and programming language questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project level discussion and questions

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. 2 Technical round L2 skill required on VMware
  • Q2. 0365 Administrator, Veeam backup
  • Q3. Patch management using Sccm
  • Ans. 

    SCCM is a powerful tool for patch management, allowing for centralized control and automation.

    • SCCM can automate the patching process for Windows operating systems and other Microsoft products.

    • It can also be used to deploy third-party patches and updates.

    • SCCM provides a centralized console for managing patches and monitoring compliance.

    • It allows for scheduling of patch deployments and provides reporting on patch status.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Need infrastructure knowledge to work
With server level 2 team

Caterpillar Inc Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Caterpillar Inc Intern interview for freshers?
Caterpillar Inc interview process for freshers usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Caterpillar Inc interview process for freshers are Group Discussion and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Caterpillar Inc Intern interview for freshers?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Caterpillar Inc. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Caterpillar Inc expect are Business Planning, CMA, Financial Analytics, MIS and MS Office.

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