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Updated 29 May 2024

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QA Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 29 May 2024

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

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Fibonacci series program in any language
  • Ans. 

    Fibonacci series is a sequence of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones.

    • Start with 0 and 1 as the first two numbers in the series

    • Add the previous two numbers to get the next number in the series

    • Repeat this process to generate the Fibonacci series

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Case Study 

Use case analysis of an example given by a manager

Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About project during college

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Q1. 80 pairs of socks in a dark room, 40 black, 40 white, how many minimum number of socks need to be taken out to get 15 pairs of socks
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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 11 Mar 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: All the material provided by placement team. That's more than enough. All you need to do is to highlight the points that u are good at. And cover the points that u r not good at. They do help a lot. You can have some idea of which type of candidates the company is looking for.

Skill Tips: Take a lead and start conversation with the interviewer first. And look for opportunity to talk about your assets.
College Name: IIT BOMBAY

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 Feb 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Normal apti ques has given in it and cube related prob is the famous one in it 2) in english, paragraph questions and
prepositions , articles , and meanings asked 3) I opted for C++ out of the choice given( C, C++ and Java) -> in this they asked abt the classes , virtual classes , copy constructor object oriented programming etcc ->has to hav good command over c++ other wise better to opt for c 4) reasoning is icet range questions like substitute, conversions
Tips: After wriiten they hav selected 20 persons for the interview process -> Total interview is consisting of 3 sections a) two technical rounds and b) onr HR ->they didnt eliminate any one from the three sections and finally they selected 5 persons from the college ..
Duration: 80 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: They asked abt object oriented proging and one puzzle -> finally project explanation played a good role ->OOPs concepts, virtual functions , DS and NetWorks(imp) also played gud role

Round: HR Interview
Experience: During HR they are seeking 4 ur confindence if it s gud then u will select in that process easily

General Tips: Work hard as well as try to solve the puzzles ->c, c++ , DBMS, NetWorks, DS are v imp for this one all the best :)
Skill Tips: Finally they are taking students who ever are gud in proging as well as good technical and logical things it seems to be that they are not looking at pointer so low level pointers has to concentrate on this especially
College Name: NIT Warangal

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 Feb 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Verbal English :- Queations based on article,prepositions,Synonyms.And gave an passage,based on that 5 questions
Aptitude :- 15 questions Analytical :- Merit trac pattern Technical :- C or C++ or Java .Find outputs and some questions based on unix.
Duration: 45 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Intially written test for 65 minutes.And in that first 3 sections are common to all. The Technical section we have to choos C or C++ or Java.I choosen C. After written exam there are two technical interviews first one for 1hour 15 minutes,second one for half an hour. After completion of these technical rounds,,H.R round is there.That is mainly for conversation with H.R and total discussion was about CA.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Mainly concentrated on Networking like ipv4,ipv6,Routing,Network layers,Topologies. In DBMS queries like finding nth maximum or minimum,Joins,Normal forms,DBMS&RDBMS In DS asked about trees and real time applications of trees. Some questions based on C,C++ and UNIX.Like what are the differences between C and C++. Asked me about the projects what i have mentioned in Resume.And questions on the Subjects mentioned in Resume.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: They asked me about intro.Agter that no more questions,but half an hour conversation takesplace between H.R and I ,that was totally about company .Like what are the training details,and other related questions based on the technologies used in CA.

General Tips: Try to be top position in Written test,then only you can impress them at the intial round. In technical interview be confident on the projects ,what you have mentioned in resume.They will ask more on projects. Networking and DBMS are very important.Any one of C,C++,Java are o.k.And OOPs concepts are very important Some questions on UNIX,Shell programming. If you r going to choose C language then Exploring in C is enough. for the written test.Please see the Merit trac pattern questions
Skill Tips: If we are good at fundamentals and in logic then it is not that much of tough to get CA.I felt very omfortable in Technical rounds. H.R round was very nice,because no questions other than intro.I interaced with him about the Company totally.
College Name: NIT Warangal

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 Feb 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Quantitative: easy questions which we can do in exact given time. Analytical/reasoning:easy but time taking can't do in given time. Verbal English: average but people who prepared for CAT can easily do it. Technical: 60% hard with large codes and miscellaneous questions in C. One written test,Two technical Interviews and one HR interview. I did average in writtentest and in technical interviews i tried to answer most of the part in my favourite subject DATASTRUCTURES so he asked me most of the data structures questions.
Duration: 150 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: DATA STRUCTURES:Inorder,preorder,postorder traversals in trees. Basic definitions in trees,graphs. How 2 find
different paths for destinations in graphs. Explain abt the best code written in ur college. IN C,C++: Coding for finding no of times a character repeated in astring, Coding for finding a substring in a given string, Differences in c and c++, About polymorphism and its use in OOPlanguages

Round: HR Interview
Experience: About your family background and depending on the information given on resume.

General Tips: Do all the questions given in Crack the Interview and DENNIS RITCHIE for C thats enough for technical interview and written test, Do W::C riddles from the net so that analatical puzzels doesnot go beyond that it helps the most in interviews, Study or do a large coding program such that it attracts interviewer attention.
Skill Tips: Its very tensionsome in first 3-4 interviews. After that lot of confidence gained in me which helped me to get the job.
College Name: NIT Warangal

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What's the CI/CD workflow that's followed in your team?
  • Ans. 

    Our team follows a CI/CD workflow that includes automated testing, code reviews, and continuous integration.

    • Automated testing is run on every code change to catch bugs early.

    • Code reviews are conducted before merging changes to ensure code quality.

    • Continuous integration is used to automatically build and test code changes in a shared repository.

    • Deployment pipelines are set up to automate the release process.

    • Version cont...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Has there been any security incident and how have you handled those ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, there have been security incidents and I have handled them effectively.

    • Implemented security protocols to prevent future incidents

    • Conducted thorough investigation to identify the root cause

    • Collaborated with IT team to strengthen security measures

    • Communicated with stakeholders to ensure transparency and trust

    • Provided training to employees on cybersecurity best practices

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Difference between authorization and authentication ?
  • Ans. 

    Authentication verifies the identity of a user, while authorization determines what actions a user is allowed to perform.

    • Authentication confirms the identity of a user through credentials like passwords or biometrics.

    • Authorization determines the level of access or permissions a user has once their identity is confirmed.

    • Authentication is the process of logging in, while authorization is the process of granting or denyin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. LLD for an authentication and authorization system
  • Ans. 

    LLD for an authentication and authorization system

    • Separate modules for authentication and authorization

    • Use of secure hashing algorithms for storing passwords

    • Role-based access control implementation

    • Audit logging for tracking user actions

    • Integration with external identity providers

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design a document managed storage like google drive as an E2E solution.
  • Ans. 

    Design a document managed storage like Google Drive as an E2E solution.

    • Implement user authentication and authorization for secure access.

    • Create a user-friendly interface for uploading, organizing, and sharing documents.

    • Include features like version control, file syncing, and search functionality.

    • Utilize cloud storage for scalability and accessibility.

    • Implement encryption for data security.

    • Integrate with third-party app

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well on the points mentioned in your resume.
Be ready to provide reasons for decisions taken for your resume.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the aml and kyc requirements?
  • Ans. 

    AML and KYC requirements are regulations that financial institutions must follow to prevent money laundering and verify the identity of their customers.

    • AML (Anti-Money Laundering) requirements involve monitoring transactions, reporting suspicious activities, and conducting customer due diligence.

    • KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements involve verifying the identity of customers, assessing their risk level, and maintainin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why should we hire you, briefly describe a scenario where you would showcase a different skill or talent compared with your fellow employees?
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong attention to detail and analytical skills that set me apart from my colleagues.

    • I have a proven track record of accurately identifying and resolving discrepancies in KYC documentation.

    • I excel at conducting thorough research and analysis to ensure compliance with regulations.

    • My ability to effectively communicate complex information to stakeholders sets me apart in team collaborations.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Strength and weakness?
  • Ans. 

    Strength: attention to detail, Weakness: perfectionism

    • Strength: Ability to meticulously review documents and identify discrepancies

    • Strength: Strong analytical skills to detect potential risks or fraudulent activities

    • Weakness: Striving for perfection may lead to spending too much time on a task

    • Weakness: Difficulty in delegating tasks due to desire for everything to be done perfectly

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  • Q4. Project and achievements?
  • Ans. 

    Implemented a new KYC process resulting in 30% reduction in onboarding time and 20% decrease in errors.

    • Led a team to revamp KYC procedures and systems

    • Introduced automation tools to streamline verification process

    • Trained staff on updated KYC regulations and best practices

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Are you a team player? What do you do when you don’t get along with certain colleagues? How do you manage conflict resolution?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am a team player. I believe in open communication and collaboration. When conflicts arise, I address them directly and seek resolution.

    • I believe in open communication and collaboration within the team.

    • I address conflicts directly and seek resolution through constructive conversations.

    • I focus on finding common ground and working towards a solution that benefits the team as a whole.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Provide a situation where you might have failed previously? What has that experience taught you?
  • Ans. 

    I failed to meet a deadline due to poor time management.

    • Underestimated the time needed for a project

    • Did not prioritize tasks effectively

    • Learned to create a detailed schedule and set realistic deadlines

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

General English grammar knowledge and some calculations

Round 3 - HR 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. CTC and expected salary details?
  • Q2. No you cannot negotiate and end up taking what they give you!
  • Q3. No relocation time, do it during weekends
  • Q4. No target compensation or other benefits
  • Q5. If ur employed through agency or consultancy you will be always a contingent and treated less than permanent employees
  • Q6. 12 hours a day, 6 days a week, no social or life balance

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The experience is good overall 120 candidates only 2 of us got selected but the politics is bad
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was a technicaL + aptitude test with 60 minutes duration.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic questions regarding the projects that i have done.
  • Q2. They asked me about my favourite subjects and then they asked some basic questions regarding those subjects.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR round in TCE is not an interview round rather it is a video assessment wherein we were given with two HR questions and we have to record a video answering the questions. maximum duration of the video sh...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Revise the core subjects of your field as it will help you during your technical test or interview as well. Feel confident while answering the question during Technical/HR interview.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self introduction and brief explanation about privious work
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About privious process and company
  • Q2. What is saction, types of saction, what ia pep, meaning of reg flag, about cip, edd, saction country
  • Ans. 

    Sactions are penalties imposed on individuals or entities for violating laws or regulations. PEP refers to politically exposed persons. Red flags indicate potential suspicious activity. CIP stands for customer identification program. EDD is enhanced due diligence.

    • Sanctions are penalties imposed on individuals or entities for violating laws or regulations

    • Types of sanctions include financial sanctions, trade sanctions, a...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Relationship, reasoning and apti

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident while answer

Data Engineering Lead - BCG X Interview Questions & Answers

BCG user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Jan 2025

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Asked coding questions on Python and SQL
Python - find longest non repeating substring
SQL - join and window function

Round 2 - Assignment 

Develop a production-grade application in Python that analyzes data and provides answers to questions based on the dataset.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. System design and project based questions
  • Q2. Scenario-based questions that can help assess how you handle various situations

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for BCG Data Engineering Lead - BCG X interview:
  • Coding
  • System Design
  • Managerial
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You need to be thorough with coding, technical depth in projects and scenario based solutions for various difficult situations that one might have to face a a lead

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Computer Associates interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Computer Associates interview process are Technical, Case Study and Behavioral.

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