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Round 1 - Coding Test 

Java javascript sql aptitude related questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is OOPs concept in java?
  • Ans. 

    OOPs concept in Java stands for Object-Oriented Programming, which focuses on creating objects that interact with each other.

    • OOPs concept involves the use of classes and objects

    • Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Abstraction are key principles of OOPs

    • Example: Creating a class 'Car' with properties like 'make', 'model', and methods like 'startEngine', 'drive'

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Main method in java?
  • Ans. 

    Main method in Java is the entry point for any Java program. It is the method where the program starts execution.

    • Main method must be declared as public, static, and void.

    • It must accept an array of strings as an argument.

    • It is the method where the program starts execution.

    • Example: public static void main(String[] args) { }

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. Maximum Subarray SumGiven an array of numbers, find the maximum sum of any contiguous subarray of the array. For example, given the array [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86], the maximum sum would be 137, since we would take elements 42, 14, -5, and ... read more
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Compare different cloud options that are available
  • Ans. 

    Different cloud options include public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud solutions.

    • Public cloud: services provided over the internet by third-party providers (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

    • Private cloud: dedicated infrastructure for a single organization, offering more control and security (e.g. VMware, OpenStack)

    • Hybrid cloud: combination of public and private clouds, allowing data and applications to be shared between...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain active directory
  • Ans. 

    Active Directory is a directory service developed by Microsoft for Windows domain networks.

    • Centralized database for managing network resources

    • Stores information about users, computers, and other network objects

    • Allows for authentication, authorization, and access control

    • Facilitates single sign-on for users across network services

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be calm

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Q1. TCP/IP layers, why is transport needed for communication? What is Subnet mask and how does it help in data communication. Why is Vlan needed? Based on what information does a switch and router send a packet or frame? Types of arp, What is p... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Indeed and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Differences of var and let
  • Ans. 

    var is function scoped, let is block scoped in JavaScript

    • var is function scoped, let is block scoped

    • var can be redeclared, let cannot be redeclared

    • let is recommended for variable declaration in modern JavaScript

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  • Q2. What is singleton
  • Ans. 

    A singleton is a design pattern that restricts the instantiation of a class to one object.

    • Singleton pattern ensures that a class has only one instance and provides a global point of access to it.

    • Commonly used in scenarios where only a single instance of a class is needed, such as database connections or logging.

    • Implemented by creating a static method in the class that returns the same instance every time it is called.

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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is cross join
  • Ans. 

    Cross join is a type of join operation in SQL that returns the Cartesian product of two tables.

    • Cross join combines each row from the first table with every row from the second table.

    • It does not require any matching condition like other types of joins.

    • Cross join can result in a large number of rows if the tables being joined have many rows.

    • Example: SELECT * FROM table1 CROSS JOIN table2;

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  • Q2. Diffrences of class and struct
  • Ans. 

    Classes are reference types with inheritance and access specifiers, while structs are value types with no inheritance and public access by default.

    • Classes are reference types, while structs are value types

    • Classes support inheritance, while structs do not

    • Classes have access specifiers like public, private, protected, while structs are public by default

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. What is OOPs concept in java?
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Q1. Maximum Subarray SumGiven an array of numbers, find the maximum sum of any contiguous subarray of the array. For example, given the array [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86], the maximum sum would be 137, since we would take elements 42, 14, -5, and ... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

A standardized assessment that measures a person's skills, cognitive abilities, and potential to perform in a specific role.

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical interview questions at Automatic Data Processing (ADP) may cover topics such as programming, databases, and software development.
  • Q2. They may also ask about problem-solving and how you approach challenging tasks.
  • Q3. Emphasize a structured method that involves clearly defining the issue, gathering relevant information, brainstorming potential solutions, evaluating options carefully, implementing the chosen solution, an...
  • Q4. Data structures, algorithms, SQL querying, object-oriented programming principles, software development lifecycle, database concepts (relational vs. NoSQL), coding challenges in relevant languages (like Py...
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. May ask about your background, skills, and how you handle challenges
  • Q2. Background questions Tell me about yourself, What are your career goals, What are your strengths and weaknesses, What do you know about ADP, and Why do you want to work at ADP.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - focus on tailoring your resume and cover letter to each role, thoroughly researching companies and potential interview questions, actively networking, attending career fairs, practicing your interview skills, following up after interviews, and maintaining a strong online presence on platforms like LinkedIn.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1 hr interview divided into 4 sections - Intro - Backend - .NET & OOPS Concepts (Was given a code to analyze) - SQL - Write a sql query & some sql questions on joins etc. - Frontend - Angular related quest...
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Bit low level Design Patterns Questions, SQL Questions, Angular Questions Checking your confidence while answering
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was Manegerial Round, asked about projects worked upon and some questions over the projects
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. For this round I was being called to their base location. Salary Discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Bosch Global Software Technologies Consultant interview:
  • .NET
  • SQL
  • Angular
  • Azure
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview went quiet well. Prepare for sql queries & brush up knowledge. SOLID principles/Design Patterns
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Assignment 

Basic self evaluation test.

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What project I have completed and follow-up questions on that?
  • Q2. How to handle class imbalance.
  • Ans. 

    Handling class imbalance involves techniques like resampling, using different algorithms, and adjusting class weights.

    • Use resampling techniques like oversampling or undersampling to balance the classes.

    • Utilize algorithms that are robust to class imbalance, such as Random Forest, XGBoost, or SVM.

    • Adjust class weights in the model to give more importance to minority class.

    • Use evaluation metrics like F1 score, precision, r...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Basic Python coding questions.
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Data-related questions.
  • Q2. ML Ops questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Amdocs Data Scientist interview:
  • Python
  • MLOPS
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare your projects well. And be ready for basic python coding questions. Prepare MlOps roles as well.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(9 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction, roles and responsibilities
  • Q2. Deep copy shallow copy
  • Q3. Method Overloading overriding
  • Q4. Constuctor and its types
  • Ans. 

    Constructors are special methods in a class used to initialize objects. There are default, parameterized, copy, and static constructors.

    • Constructors have the same name as the class and do not have a return type.

    • Default constructors are automatically created by the compiler if no constructor is defined.

    • Parameterized constructors accept parameters to initialize object properties.

    • Copy constructors create a new object as a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Varags (variable length arguments)
  • Q6. Find element find elements return types of it if no elements found
  • Ans. 

    findElements method in Selenium returns a list of WebElements or an empty list if no elements are found.

    • findElements method returns a list of WebElements

    • If no elements are found, it returns an empty list

    • Return type is List

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  • Q7. Webdriver what is it
  • Ans. 

    Webdriver is a tool used for automating web application testing.

    • Webdriver is a popular automation tool used for testing web applications.

    • It allows testers to automate interactions with a web browser.

    • Webdriver supports multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, and C#.

    • It can simulate user interactions like clicking buttons, entering text, and navigating through pages.

    • Webdriver is commonly used in QA automation...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Find duplicate numbers and its count from given list explain logic
  • Ans. 

    Logic to find duplicate numbers and their count in a given list.

    • Iterate through the list and store each number in a hashmap with its count

    • If a number is already in the hashmap, increment its count

    • After iterating, check the hashmap for numbers with count greater than 1 to find duplicates

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  • Q9. Factorial using recursion
  • Ans. 

    Factorial using recursion is a mathematical function that calculates the product of all positive integers up to a given number.

    • Define a function that takes an integer parameter n

    • Base case: if n is 0, return 1

    • Recursive case: return n multiplied by the factorial of n-1

    • Example: factorial(5) = 5 * factorial(4) = 5 * 4 * factorial(3) = 5 * 4 * 3 * factorial(2) = 5 * 4 * 3 * 2 * factorial(1) = 5 * 4 * 3 * 2 * 1 = 120

  • Answered by AI

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For me Mostly 90% they asked java related questions.
    Introduction, roles responsibilities.
    Deep copy shallow copy
    Method Overloading overriding
    Constuctor
    Varags
    Find element & find elements difference and return types(if elements present and if not)
    2 coding questions
    1 repeatetive numbers/duplicates and its count from the given list eg output 4,2(4 is number and found 2 times)
    2 factorial of a number using recursion.

    I don't want to fil this form all that's why including all questions asked in the feedback.

    This was my first round and no response till now.
    Interview taken on 10 Oct.

    Skills evaluated in this interview

    Interview experience
    5
    Excellent
    Difficulty level
    Moderate
    Process Duration
    2-4 weeks
    Result
    Selected Selected

    I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

    Round 1 - Technical 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. What are joins in SQL, and what are the different types?
    • Q2. What is the method to find the third highest salary in a dataset?
    Round 2 - One-on-one 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. How do you manage multiple clients simultaneously?
    • Q2. How do you determine which issue to prioritize when faced with multiple problems?
    Interview experience
    5
    Excellent
    Difficulty level
    Easy
    Process Duration
    2-4 weeks
    Result
    -

    I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

    Round 1 - Coding Test 

    Basic Python, SQL, and Bash questions

    Round 2 - One-on-one 

    (4 Questions)

    • Q1. SQL questions with operations that include changing from string to array. Tip: stick to RDBMS-specific dialects only (like Postgres), I used Spark SQL
    • Q2. Simple Python questions with a follow-up to optimise it
    • Q3. Bash script-based questions, are pretty basic.
    • Q4. Data pipeline design and best practices.
    • Ans. 

      Data pipeline design involves creating a system to efficiently collect, process, and analyze data.

      • Understand the data sources and requirements before designing the pipeline.

      • Use tools like Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, or AWS Glue for data ingestion and processing.

      • Implement data validation and error handling mechanisms to ensure data quality.

      • Consider scalability and performance optimization while designing the pipeline.

      • Doc...

    • Answered by AI
    Round 3 - One-on-one 

    (3 Questions)

    • Q1. Easy to medium Leetcode-based question. With moderate difficulty.
    • Q2. Simple Python-based question with optimisation.
    • Q3. Design specific questions based on Data pipelines.
    Round 4 - Behavioral 

    (3 Questions)

    • Q1. SQL-based question with moderate difficulty.
    • Q2. Python-based questions, follow questions with some optimisations.
    • Q3. Bash-script based round.

    Skills evaluated in this interview

    Interview experience
    5
    Excellent
    Difficulty level
    -
    Process Duration
    -
    Result
    -
    Round 1 - Technical 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. Internal working of hashmap
    • Ans. 

      HashMap is a data structure that stores key-value pairs and uses hashing to efficiently retrieve values based on keys.

      • HashMap internally uses an array of linked lists to store key-value pairs.

      • When a key-value pair is added, the key is hashed to determine the index in the array where it will be stored.

      • If multiple keys hash to the same index, a linked list is used to handle collisions.

      • To retrieve a value, the key is hash...

    • Answered by AI
    • Q2. Find Anagram from string array
    • Ans. 

      Find anagrams from a string array

      • Iterate through each string in the array

      • Sort the characters of each string to create a key for comparison

      • Use a hashmap to group anagrams together

      • Return the grouped anagrams as arrays

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

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. Top view of binary Tree
    • Ans. 

      A top view of a binary tree shows the nodes visible when looking at the tree from the top.

      • The top view of a binary tree is the set of nodes visible when looking at the tree from the top.

      • Nodes at the same horizontal distance from the root are considered at the same level.

      • Use a map to store the horizontal distance of each node and only keep the first node encountered at each horizontal distance.

    • Answered by AI
    • Q2. Java based questions
    Round 3 - One-on-one 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. Hight of binary tree
    • Ans. 

      Height of a binary tree is the maximum number of edges on the longest path from the root node to a leaf node.

      • Height of an empty tree is -1

      • Height of a tree with only one node is 0

      • Height of a binary tree can be calculated recursively by finding the height of left and right subtrees and adding 1 to the maximum of the two heights

    • Answered by AI
    • Q2. Garbage Collector
    Round 4 - One-on-one 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. Library Management System

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