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Updated 6 May 2023

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Find second max salary of employee by department in sql
  • Ans. 

    Find second max salary of employee by department in SQL

    • Use GROUP BY clause to group employees by department

    • Use MAX() function to find the maximum salary

    • Use subquery to find the second maximum salary

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Find second max salary 9f employee by department using python pandas dataframe
  • Ans. 

    Find second max salary of employee by department using pandas dataframe

    • Group the dataframe by department

    • Sort the salaries in descending order

    • Select the second highest salary for each department

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Python code to download file from aws s3 to local using boto3
  • Ans. 

    Python code to download file from aws s3 to local using boto3

    • Install boto3 library using pip

    • Create an S3 client using boto3

    • Use the download_file method to download the file from S3 to local

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Write word count program in pyspark
  • Ans. 

    A program to count the number of words in a text file using PySpark.

    • Read the text file using SparkContext

    • Split the lines into words using flatMap

    • Map each word to a tuple of (word, 1)

    • Reduce by key to count the occurrences of each word

    • Save the output to a file

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn the basics of python dataframe and SQL and pyspark

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview questions from similar companies

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. C c++ javascript HTML Java
  • Q2. What sir or mum required Is

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My name is Saurabh Saxena
I live in nadaiya rampur Post govindpur tilhar shahjahanpur Uttar Pradesh
I have a complete graduation BCA

I appeared for an interview before Sep 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was Technical + Aptitude MCQ round.The technical section consisted if MCQ related to DSA,OS,DBMS.The aptitude section consisted of questions related to basic mathematics.

  • Q1. 

    Candies Distribution Problem Statement

    Prateek is a kindergarten teacher with a mission to distribute candies to students based on their performance. Each student must get at least one candy, and if two s...

  • Ans. 

    The task is to distribute candies to students based on their performance while minimizing the total candies distributed.

    • Create an array to store the minimum candies required for each student.

    • Iterate through the students' ratings array to determine the minimum candies needed based on the given criteria.

    • Consider the ratings of adjacent students to decide the number of candies to distribute.

    • Calculate the total candies req...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was a technical interview testing the basic skills of OS and DBMS of candidates along with few project discussions from your CV.

  • Q1. Can you write 15 Linux commands along with their functions?
  • Ans. 

    List of 15 Linux commands with their functions

    • ls - list directory contents

    • pwd - print working directory

    • cd - change directory

    • mkdir - make a new directory

    • rm - remove files or directories

    • cp - copy files and directories

    • mv - move or rename files and directories

    • grep - search for patterns in files

    • chmod - change file permissions

    • ps - display information about running processes

    • top - display and update sorted information about pr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are DDL (Data Definition Language) and DML (Data Manipulation Language)?
  • Ans. 

    DDL is used to define the structure of database objects, while DML is used to manipulate data within those objects.

    • DDL includes commands like CREATE, ALTER, DROP to define database objects like tables, indexes, etc.

    • DML includes commands like INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE to manipulate data within tables.

    • Example of DDL: CREATE TABLE employees (id INT, name VARCHAR(50));

    • Example of DML: INSERT INTO employees VALUES (1, 'John Doe

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI completed Computer Science Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology. I applied for the job as System Engineer in BangaloreEligibility criteriaAbove 8 CGPACerner Corporation interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, DBMS, Linux, Algorithms,Cloud computing, Operating systemsTime required to prepare for the interview - 2 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Be clear about the concepts of Linux and shell scripting.
Tip 2 : Learn about the basics of Data structures and Algorithm.
Tip 3 : Be prepared to explain your projects mentioned in your CV.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Use professional Keywords in your resume.
Tip 2 : Don't mention anything you are not confident in.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Ques. related about security, troubleshooting, installation & Maintenance. both windows and linux.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Overall good experience candidate must have basic knowledge of all basic fundamentals in windows and linux too.
and candidate have also good knowledge in networking, hardware and software.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Filter in MVC
  • Ans. 

    Filter in MVC is used to retrieve a subset of data from a larger dataset based on certain criteria.

    • Filters can be applied to data in the model or in the view.

    • Filters can be used to sort, group, or limit the data returned.

    • Filters can be implemented using LINQ or other query languages.

    • Examples of filters include date range filters, category filters, and search filters.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Authentication and authorisation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please prepare all basics of MVC,SQL and C#

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Sql based quedtion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare continuously don't lose hope

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Amadeus user image Varun Thopucherla

posted on 11 Mar 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

10 Questions

  • Q1. Tell about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a software engineer with experience in developing web applications and mobile apps.

    • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript

    • Experience in developing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party APIs

    • Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as React and Angular

    • Strong understanding of database management systems such as MySQL and MongoDB

    • Passionate about learning new technologies and keepi

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why Software industry? why not core?
  • Ans. 

    Software industry offers endless opportunities for innovation and growth.

    • Software industry is constantly evolving and offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.

    • It provides a platform to solve complex problems and create innovative solutions.

    • The demand for software engineers is high and the industry offers competitive salaries.

    • Core industries may have limited scope for growth and innovation compared to s...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write a program to print the given string in reverse
  • Ans. 

    Program to print a given string in reverse

    • Create a character array of the given string

    • Loop through the array from end to start and print each character

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Some questions about computer networks and Digital electronics
  • Q5. What is Mux? what are its real life applications?
  • Ans. 

    Mux is a device that selects one of several input signals and forwards the selected input into a single output line.

    • Mux stands for Multiplexer.

    • It is used in digital circuits to select one of several input signals and forward the selected input into a single output line.

    • It is used in communication systems to combine multiple signals into a single channel for transmission.

    • It is used in video and audio systems to switch b...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is DeMux? what are its real life applications?
  • Ans. 

    DeMux is short for Demultiplexer. It is a digital circuit that takes one input and directs it to multiple outputs.

    • DeMux is used in digital communication systems to separate signals that have been combined for transmission.

    • It is also used in computer memory systems to select a specific memory location.

    • DeMux is used in video and audio systems to separate different channels of information.

    • It is used in automation systems ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Difference between decoder and Demux
  • Ans. 

    Decoder converts encoded data into a readable format while Demux separates a single input into multiple outputs.

    • Decoder is used to decode encoded data such as binary data into a readable format.

    • Demux is used to separate a single input into multiple outputs based on the control signals.

    • Decoder is a combinational circuit while Demux is a sequential circuit.

    • Decoder is used in applications such as remote controls, computer...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Why amadeus labs?
  • Ans. 

    Amadeus Labs is a leading technology company in the travel industry.

    • Amadeus Labs provides opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.

    • The company has a strong focus on innovation and research.

    • Amadeus Labs has a global presence and offers a diverse and inclusive work environment.

    • Working at Amadeus Labs provides the opportunity to make a real impact on the travel industry.

    • The company values work-life balance and o

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Are you comfortable in working for Testing?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable working for Testing.

    • I have experience in testing and understand its importance in software development.

    • I am willing to learn new testing techniques and tools.

    • I am comfortable working with testing teams and collaborating with them to ensure quality software.

    • I understand the importance of testing in ensuring customer satisfaction and reducing costs.

    • Examples: I have experience in manual and automated...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Why do you consider yourself suitable for developer role?
  • Ans. 

    I have the necessary skills and experience to excel in the developer role.

    • I have a degree in computer science and have completed multiple coding projects.

    • I am proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++.

    • I have experience working with databases and web development frameworks.

    • I am a quick learner and enjoy solving complex problems.

    • I am a team player and have collaborated with other developers on var

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test was conducted online. All the questions were of medium standard and easy to crack if we have patience for thinking.

English comprehension level is slightly below the standard of CAT. Those who have the habit of reading English news paper can easily crack the test.

Data analysis questions were also of medium standard. Those who have knowledge about graphs, bar & pie charts can easily crack the exam.
Tips: Practice Aptitude questions from R S Agarwaal book and CAT material.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Over all interview experience is cool. Interviewers never grilled on anything. In many cases they have helped me to arrive at answers.
Tips: Read C++ and Oops concepts from E Balaguruswamy text book.
For Data structures and algorithms read 'Data structures' by Yeshwant kanethkar.
Minimum knowledge about all the courses of your department will be an added advantage. This will help you to depict you are sincere in your studies and don't have any personal constraints in learning a new thing.

General Tips: Just be confident and believe in yourself. You will get through.
Skills: Programming skill in C++
College Name: NIT Warangal
Motivation: No special motivation. It is a rapidly growing company offering good package.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in May 2019. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What is your day to day work?
  • Q2. What new you have to offer the organization?
  • Q3. The most recent issues that you faced in the organization?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be true to yourself and the interviewer, he/she doesn't want you to be full of all technical skills. He/she wants you to be atleast good at the things mentioned in your resume. Showcase that you're ready to switch to any language even if it is uncomfortable for you

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Chetu user image Nirban Chatterjee

posted on 11 Oct 2020

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2019. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Normal php questions like overriding,overloading,traits,interface,abstarct class nothing else.. It was online but in 2016.
  • Q2. Go though those topic as they are very important and asked in most companies.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Read those topics and try to understand with example and doing on your own.Before entering Chetu prepare yourself that you may get fire anytime.Because hiring and firing is lot in Chetu but in terms of salary it is good.

Interview Questionnaire 

21 Questions

  • Q1. AVL tree balance checking
  • Q2. Median of 2 sorted arrays in O(log N) time complexity and O(1) space complexity
  • Ans. 

    Find median of 2 sorted arrays in O(log N) time complexity and O(1) space complexity

    • Use binary search to find the partition point in both arrays

    • Calculate the median based on the partition point and array sizes

    • Adjust the partition points based on the median value

    • Repeat until the partition points are at the median

    • Handle edge cases such as empty arrays and uneven array sizes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Strings Anagram in O(1) space complexity
  • Ans. 

    Anagram of strings in O(1) space complexity

    • Use a fixed size array of integers to store the frequency of characters in the first string

    • Iterate through the second string and decrement the frequency of each character in the array

    • If all the frequencies are zero, then the strings are anagrams

    • Return true or false accordingly

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Level order traversal of a tree using Queue
  • Ans. 

    Level order traversal of a tree using Queue

    • Create a queue and add the root node to it

    • While the queue is not empty, remove the front node and print its value

    • Add the left and right child nodes of the removed node to the queue

    • Repeat until the queue is empty

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Reverse level order traversal of a tree using Queue
  • Ans. 

    Reverse level order traversal of a tree using Queue

    • Create a queue and push the root node into it

    • While the queue is not empty, pop the front node and push its children into the queue

    • Add the popped node to a stack

    • Once the queue is empty, pop elements from the stack and print them

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. BFS and DFS Difference
  • Ans. 

    BFS and DFS are graph traversal algorithms. BFS explores nodes level by level while DFS explores nodes depth by depth.

    • BFS uses a queue while DFS uses a stack or recursion.

    • BFS is optimal for finding shortest path while DFS is optimal for finding a path between two nodes.

    • BFS requires more memory as it stores all the nodes at each level while DFS requires less memory.

    • BFS can be used to find connected components while DFS

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. OS Concepts – Starvation, Demand Paging, Virtual Memory, Deadlocks
  • Q8. Parenthesis Balance Checking
  • Q9. Three Jars - 1 with apples, 1 with oranges, 1 with apples and oranges. All of them wrongly labelled. Find min no of attempts to find the correct nature of boxes
  • Q10. Find product of each element of an array except that element in O(N) time complexity without using / operation
  • Ans. 

    Find product of each element of an array except that element in O(N) time complexity without using / operation

    • Use prefix and suffix products

    • Multiply prefix and suffix products for each element to get the final product

    • Handle edge cases where array has 0 or 1 element separately

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Recursively deleting linked list
  • Ans. 

    Recursively delete a linked list

    • Create a recursive function that takes the head of the linked list as input

    • Base case: if the head is null, return

    • Recursively call the function with the next node as input

    • Delete the current node

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Recursively deleting linked list from end
  • Ans. 

    Recursively delete a linked list from the end.

    • Start from the head and recursively traverse to the end of the list.

    • Delete the last node and set the second last node's next pointer to null.

    • Repeat until the entire list is deleted.

    • Use a recursive function to implement the deletion process.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. Recursively deleting tree
  • Ans. 

    Recursively delete a tree by deleting all its child nodes and then the parent node.

    • Start from the leaf nodes and delete them first.

    • Then move up to the parent nodes and delete them.

    • Repeat until the root node is deleted.

    • Use post-order traversal to ensure child nodes are deleted before parent nodes.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. Recursively deleting from end
  • Ans. 

    Recursively delete elements from the end of an array.

    • Create a recursive function that removes the last element of the array.

    • Call the function recursively until the desired number of elements are removed.

    • Handle edge cases such as empty arrays and removing more elements than the array contains.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q15. Difference between Floyd Warshall and Djikstra
  • Ans. 

    Floyd Warshall finds shortest path between all pairs of vertices while Djikstra finds shortest path from a single source.

    • Floyd Warshall is used for dense graphs while Djikstra is used for sparse graphs.

    • Floyd Warshall has a time complexity of O(n^3) while Djikstra has a time complexity of O((n+m)logn).

    • Floyd Warshall can handle negative edge weights while Djikstra cannot.

    • Floyd Warshall can detect negative cycles while Dj

  • Answered by AI
  • Q16. Shortest path between 2 points in 2-D space in O(log N) time
  • Ans. 

    There is no known algorithm to find shortest path in 2-D space in O(log N) time.

    • The best known algorithm for finding shortest path in 2-D space is Dijkstra's algorithm which has a time complexity of O(N^2).

    • Other algorithms like A* and Bellman-Ford have better time complexity but still not O(log N).

    • If the points are on a grid, Lee algorithm can be used which has a time complexity of O(N).

  • Answered by AI
  • Q17. Design a system for putting newspapers using classes and functions taking different aspects into account
  • Ans. 

    Design a system for putting newspapers using classes and functions

    • Create a Newspaper class with attributes like title, date, and content

    • Create a Publisher class with methods to publish and distribute newspapers

    • Create a Subscriber class with methods to subscribe and receive newspapers

    • Use inheritance to create different types of newspapers like daily, weekly, etc.

    • Implement a database to store newspaper information and ha

  • Answered by AI
  • Q18. SQL commands
  • Q19. Career Prospects - Long Term Plans
  • Q20. Why not higher studies?
  • Ans. 

    I believe practical experience is more valuable than higher studies.

    • I have gained valuable experience through internships and projects.

    • I prefer hands-on learning and problem-solving over theoretical knowledge.

    • I am constantly learning and improving my skills through online courses and workshops.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q21. Machine Learning Concepts - Based on my projects

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: All Computer Science Topics Covered: Data Structures, Algorithms, Object Oriented Systems, C, C++, Operating Systems, Computer Architectures, Databases, SQL, Basic Quantitative Aptitude
Tips: Solve all of them. Cut off's generally go high.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30

Round: Interview
Experience: Nice Experience. Interviewer was friendly. He wanted exact solutions.
Tips: Be thorough with everything and your projects.

Round: Interview
Experience: Nice Experience. Interviewer was friendly. He wanted exact solutions.
Tips: Be thorough with everything and your projects.

Round: Interview
Experience: Nice Experience. Interviewer was friendly.
Tips: Do not fake yourself.

General Tips: Be thorough with all CS related concepts and projects.
Skill Tips: ""Be thorough.""
Skills: Algorithms, Data Structures, Operating Systems, Machine Learning, SQL, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Data Analytics
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
Motivation: Kind of application oriented work and the rising nature of the company. Obviously money also.
Funny Moments: Many funny questions and answers like did you have lunch, when did you last eat, etc

Skills evaluated in this interview

Cornerstone OnDemand Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cornerstone OnDemand Data Engineer interview?
Cornerstone OnDemand interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cornerstone OnDemand interview process are Resume Shortlist and Technical.
How to prepare for Cornerstone OnDemand Data Engineer interview?
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 Cornerstone OnDemand. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cornerstone OnDemand expect are ETL.
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