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Updated 12 Sep 2020

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Entry Level Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 12 Sep 2020

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Sep 2019. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. General and technical questions regarding my college project. Some interpersonal questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I'll be precise. These rules apply to almost any Service based company for a fresher. You DO NOT need anything more than these points.
1. Be confident. Communication is the key. Even if your answer is wrong the communication skills will save to quite and extent.
2. Be very sure about your college project/internship. You need to know every nook and cranny of this. Recruiters are very interested in this and if you are confident on this along with point 1. rest assured the job is yours.
3. Programming is optional. A basic understanding of C/Java is expected if u are a CSE student. This is not so for non CS students, if you know how to code that's your bonus.
4. Know your company. This is important for any interview. You should read up a bit about the company you are going in for. This is expected of you.
5. Ask questions. At the end they will ask if you have any questions for them. Make sure to ask them something, like what is expected of me if I get this position, what are the additional skills I need to learn etc.

All the best 👍

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Entry Level Interview Questions & Answers

LTIMindtree user image Saiteja Gangisetty

posted on 1 Jun 2024

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Basic aptitude reasoning and all modules

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Few test cases in any comfortable language

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. C Java questions
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self intro and strength and weaknesses
  • Q2. How impanrtant this job and hm why I should take
  • Ans. 

    This job is important because it offers a valuable opportunity for growth and development in the field.

    • This job provides a chance to gain hands-on experience and learn new skills.

    • It offers the opportunity to work with a team of experienced professionals and expand your network.

    • The job may lead to future career advancement opportunities within the company or industry.

    • Taking this job shows initiative and a willingness to...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - One of the best company learned a lot and life for my carrier growth
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude question was given

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell about ur self
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science and a passion for coding and problem-solving.

    • Graduated with a degree in Computer Science

    • Passionate about coding and problem-solving

    • Eager to learn and grow in the field

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 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.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Your profile discussion and refer Plus1 and Plus2 books for accounts. Confident in communication
  • Q2. Introduce yourself and questions in your academic

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Wipro is very good company to start Career growth. For entry level people

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2022. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What do you about oops concepts
  • Ans. 

    Oops concepts refer to object-oriented programming principles that help in creating modular and reusable code.

    • Oops concepts include encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction.

    • Encapsulation refers to the practice of hiding implementation details and exposing only necessary information.

    • Inheritance allows for the creation of new classes based on existing ones, inheriting their properties and methods.

    • Polymor...

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  • Q3. What is inheritance and give me an example
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a mechanism in object-oriented programming where a new class is created by inheriting properties of an existing class.

    • Inheritance allows a subclass to inherit properties and methods of a superclass

    • The subclass can also add its own properties and methods

    • Example: A class Animal can be inherited by a subclass Dog, which can add its own properties like breed and methods like bark

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  • Q4. What is a constractor
  • Ans. 

    A contractor is a person or company hired to perform work or provide services for another party.

    • Contractors can work in various industries such as construction, IT, and consulting.

    • They are typically hired on a project basis and are not considered employees of the hiring party.

    • Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and equipment.

    • Examples of contractors include freelance writers, independent consulta...

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Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. Show me your proof or adhar card

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I don't want to give you any advice my friend, just keep going

I applied via Newspaper Ad and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce ur self Good evng sir /medam This is indraja Iam coming from vizag I completed my graduation from dr.lankapalli bullayya colleg ,and iam completing my training with grow program with dr.redd...
  • Q2. Wt are short cut Keys in ms Excel Ans : ctrl+p = paste Ctrl+c= copy Ctrl+x = cut Ctrl+s= save Ctrl+b = bold Ctrl + i = italic Ctrl + u = und...
  • Ans. 

    Short cut keys in MS Excel include Ctrl+p for paste, Ctrl+c for copy, Ctrl+x for cut, Ctrl+s for save, Ctrl+b for bold, Ctrl+i for italic, and Ctrl+u for underline.

    • Ctrl+p = paste

    • Ctrl+c= copy

    • Ctrl+x = cut

    • Ctrl+s= save

    • Ctrl+b = bold

    • Ctrl + i = italic

    • Ctrl + u = underline

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  • Q3. How to insert a table in ms Excel Ans : go to insert tab select table option give how many rows and columns do you want then insert
  • Ans. 

    To insert a table in MS Excel, go to the Insert tab, select Table option, specify the number of rows and columns, and then insert.

    • Open MS Excel and click on the Insert tab.

    • Click on the Table option.

    • Specify the number of rows and columns you want in the table.

    • Click on the Insert button to insert the table.

    • Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + T to insert a table.

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  • Q4. In ms word which alignment is default Ans: left alignment
  • Ans. 

    The default alignment in MS Word is left alignment.

    • The default alignment can be changed by selecting the desired alignment option from the Home tab.

    • Left alignment is the most commonly used alignment for text documents.

    • Other alignment options include center, right, and justified alignment.

    • Alignment can also be adjusted for specific paragraphs or sections of text.

    • Alignment can affect the readability and appearance of a d

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Wt is cell in ms Excel Ans: intersection of rows and columns is called cell
  • Ans. 

    A cell in MS Excel is the intersection of a row and a column.

    • A cell is the basic unit of data storage in Excel.

    • It can contain text, numbers, formulas, or functions.

    • Cells can be formatted to change their appearance or behavior.

    • Examples of cell references include A1, B2, C3, etc.

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  • Q6. Wt salary do you expect
  • Q7. Do you have any experience
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Wt is common tabs in both ms Excel and ms word Ans:home tab ,insert tab ,page layout tab,view tab
  • Q2. Watermark function placed in which tab Ans : design tab
  • Ans. 

    The watermark function is placed in the design tab.

    • The design tab is where users can add and customize various design elements in a document or presentation.

    • Watermark function allows users to add a faint image or text in the background of a document or presentation.

    • Examples of design elements in the design tab include themes, colors, fonts, and effects.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't get tensed in front of interviewer
Be truely

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent graduate with a degree in computer science and a passion for coding and problem-solving.

    • Recent graduate with a degree in computer science

    • Passionate about coding and problem-solving

    • Strong communication and teamwork skills

    • Experience with programming languages such as Java and Python

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What vcs in aws
  • Ans. 

    AWS offers various VCS (Version Control Systems) for managing code and collaboration.

    • AWS CodeCommit - a fully-managed source control service that hosts private Git repositories

    • AWS CodeBuild - a fully managed build service that compiles source code, runs tests, and produces software packages

    • AWS CodePipeline - a continuous integration and continuous delivery service for fast and reliable application and infrastructure up

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is ec2 in aws
  • Ans. 

    EC2 in AWS stands for Elastic Compute Cloud, which provides scalable computing capacity in the cloud.

    • EC2 allows users to rent virtual servers on which they can run their own applications.

    • Users can choose the instance type, operating system, and storage options for their EC2 instances.

    • EC2 instances can be easily scaled up or down based on demand, making it a flexible and cost-effective solution.

    • Examples: t2.micro, m5.la

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent graduate with a degree in computer science and a passion for coding and problem-solving.

    • Recent graduate with a degree in computer science

    • Passionate about coding and problem-solving

    • Experience with programming languages such as Java and Python

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discuss 4 case study related to supply chain management.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Tech Mahindra Senior Software Engineer interview:
  • Supply Chain Management
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Develop some case study of your own and also deep analysis for each.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Apr 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is Excel what is vlookup what is your strength and weakness

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest and bold

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Solid principles in c#
  • Ans. 

    Solid principles are a set of design principles for writing maintainable and scalable code in C#.

    • Single Responsibility Principle (SRP) - a class should have only one reason to change

    • Open/Closed Principle (OCP) - a class should be open for extension but closed for modification

    • Liskov Substitution Principle (LSP) - derived classes should be substitutable for their base classes

    • Interface Segregation Principle (ISP) - client...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - good company for freshers as well as beginners

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