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Updated 8 Jun 2021

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Why do you want to Work with our company?

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Ap humari company ku join karna cahte ho phle kha rhe or vha se ku chori job or kitna time kiya vha or yha ap kse kaam karoge or mare bare me bhi
  • Q2. Yes sales executive ko kase kaam karna cahiye jo customer phone lekar jaye uski problem kya h kis chijo mế problem a rhi h
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About my self and my experience
  • Q2. Costumer dealing and how to talk to costumer
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview before Dec 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics of ServerIn depth of server
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Server and storage in depth
  • Q2. About workloads
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About Gen AI basics

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - HR ghosted

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. In C# --> Abstraction, Interface , Abstract Method, Abstract Class, Polymorphisms, Encapsulation ,Inheritance, Serialization,
  • Ans. 

    C# concepts including abstraction, interface, abstract method, abstract class, polymorphism, encapsulation, inheritance, and serialization.

    • Abstraction: hiding implementation details

    • Interface: defining a contract for behavior

    • Abstract method: method without implementation

    • Abstract class: class with one or more abstract methods

    • Polymorphism: ability of objects to take on multiple forms

    • Encapsulation: bundling data and behavi...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview before Feb 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 70 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round had 40 MCQ's followed by 2 questions of DS and Algo. The programming questions were preety standard and can be solved within 30 minutes.

  • Q1. 

    Maximum Subarray Sum Problem Statement

    Given an array arr of length N consisting of integers, find the sum of the subarray (including empty subarray) with the maximum sum among all subarrays.

    Explanation...

  • Ans. 

    Find the sum of the subarray with the maximum sum among all subarrays in a given array.

    • Iterate through the array and keep track of the maximum sum subarray seen so far.

    • Use Kadane's algorithm to efficiently find the maximum subarray sum.

    • Handle cases where all elements are negative or array is empty.

    • Example: For input arr = [-2, 1, -3, 4, -1], the maximum subarray sum is 4.

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  • Q2. 

    Remove Character from String Problem Statement

    Given a string str and a character 'X', develop a function to eliminate all instances of 'X' from str and return the resulting string.

    Input:

    The first lin...
  • Ans. 

    Develop a function to remove all instances of a given character from a string.

    • Iterate through the string character by character and only add characters that are not equal to the given character to a new string.

    • Alternatively, use built-in string manipulation functions to remove all instances of the given character from the string.

    • Ensure the function handles edge cases such as empty strings or strings with no instances o...

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Round 2 - Face to Face 

(7 Questions)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round had questions from DSA, OS, DBMS and Computer Networks. The programming question was quiet easy and I coded it preety fast after discussing the appropriate approach and complexity analysis.

  • Q1. 

    Intersection of Linked List Problem

    You are provided with two singly linked lists containing integers, where both lists converge at some node belonging to a third linked list.

    Your task is to determine t...

  • Ans. 

    Find the node where two linked lists merge, return -1 if no merging occurs.

    • Traverse both lists to find their lengths and the difference in lengths

    • Move the pointer of the longer list by the difference in lengths

    • Traverse both lists simultaneously until they meet at the merging point

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  • Q2. Can you explain the concepts of multitasking and multiprogramming?
  • Ans. 

    Multitasking involves executing multiple tasks simultaneously, while multiprogramming involves running multiple programs on a single processor.

    • Multitasking allows multiple tasks to run concurrently on a single processor, switching between them quickly.

    • Multiprogramming involves loading multiple programs into memory and executing them concurrently, utilizing idle CPU time efficiently.

    • Examples of multitasking include runn...

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  • Q3. What is the difference between a process and a program?
  • Ans. 

    A process is an executing instance of a program, while a program is a set of instructions stored in the computer's memory.

    • A program is a static set of instructions stored on disk, while a process is a dynamic instance of those instructions being executed in memory.

    • Multiple processes can be running the same program simultaneously, each with its own memory space and resources.

    • Processes have their own unique process ID (P...

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  • Q4. What is the difference between a process and a thread?
  • Ans. 

    A process is an instance of a program, while a thread is a unit of execution within a process.

    • A process has its own memory space, while threads share the same memory space.

    • Processes are independent and isolated, while threads can communicate and share resources.

    • Creating a new process is more resource-intensive than creating a new thread.

    • Processes have their own program counter, while threads share the same program coun...

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  • Q5. What is the main difference between UNION and UNION ALL?
  • Ans. 

    UNION combines and removes duplicate rows, UNION ALL combines without removing duplicates.

    • UNION combines the result sets of two or more SELECT statements into a single result set

    • UNION removes duplicate rows from the result set

    • UNION ALL combines the result sets without removing duplicates

    • UNION is slower than UNION ALL as it requires additional processing to remove duplicates

    • Use UNION when you want to combine and remove ...

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  • Q6. What are the advantages of using views in a database management system?
  • Ans. 

    Views provide a virtual representation of data, offering advantages such as simplifying complex queries, enhancing security, and improving performance.

    • Views simplify complex queries by predefining commonly used joins, filters, and aggregations.

    • Views enhance security by allowing users to access only specific columns or rows of a table.

    • Views improve performance by storing the results of complex queries, reducing the need...

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  • Q7. What is the ARP protocol?
  • Ans. 

    ARP stands for Address Resolution Protocol, used to map IP addresses to MAC addresses in a local network.

    • ARP is used to find the MAC address of a device based on its IP address

    • It operates at the data link layer of the OSI model

    • ARP requests are broadcasted to all devices on the local network

    • Example: When a device wants to communicate with another device on the same network, it uses ARP to find the MAC address of the des

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 30 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This is a cultural fitment testing round. HR was very frank and asked standard questions. Then we discussed about my role.

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?
  • Ans. 

    I should be hired because of my strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and passion for software development.

    • I have a solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.

    • I have experience in developing and debugging complex software systems.

    • I am a quick learner and can adapt to new technologies and programming languages.

    • I have a track record of delivering high-quality code on time.

    • I am a team player and c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is something about you that is not included in your resume?

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAHewlett Packard Enterprise interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 MonthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Tested basics in each subject

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Had asked me about my projects in detail. Some DSA questions were asked. Asked to code in C for some questions.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked questions about data structures and some more algorithms. Tested in Probability and some quant.

College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Tips: It will be good to have a GPA of 8 and above

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were easy it were good at C and basic maths. Questions were distributed on all aspects of computer science such as Operating Systems, Few Output Question, Data Structures and Application layer networking . In basic aptitude most questions fall under Probability, distance and time and few others.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Skills: Communication, Basic Coding, Math Puzzle
College Name: NIT Surathkal

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test was MCQ type. It comprised of questions from Operating Systems, Data Structures, Microprocessors, logical Reasoning, Aptitude and Computer Networks. No negative marking was there.
Tips: One needs to be fast as you can't spend much time on one question.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was given 2 coding questions to solve and basics of oops, operating systems, data structures and networks were asked. 3-4 questions were asked in each topic mentions above. The interviewer also asked 2 puzzles which were the standard ones. He first asked me if I knew the topic or not, then only he asked me questions about it. But that doesn't mean that you can skip all the above mentions topics.
Tips: Be relaxed and confident and try to discuss your approach with the interviewer.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: 2 Coding questions and 3-4 questions from operating systems and networks.Questions also from the mentioned projects.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Standard HR interview with questions like what Cisco does and why they should hire you. He also asked me questions from the CV.

Tips: Be confident and mug up your cv well

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was just a formality where he just asked about my background and whether I would be able to move to bangalore and Why I want to join Cisco.

Skills: Confidence, Problem Solving Skills, Operating System Basics, Coding Skills, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics, Computer Networking, Data Strrutures
College Name: IIT Guwahati

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

10 Questions

  • Q1. Program to print the elements of a binary tree in spiral order
  • Ans. 

    Program to print binary tree elements in spiral order

    • Use two stacks to keep track of nodes at odd and even levels

    • Push nodes from left to right in odd level stack and right to left in even level stack

    • Pop nodes from the stack alternatively and print them

    • Repeat until both stacks are empty

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  • Q2. Explain what happens underneath when you enter a URL in the browser
  • Ans. 

    Entering a URL in the browser triggers a series of events to retrieve and display the requested webpage.

    • The browser checks the cache for a previously stored copy of the webpage

    • If not found, the browser sends a request to the DNS server to resolve the domain name to an IP address

    • The browser then sends a request to the web server at the IP address for the webpage

    • The web server responds with the requested webpage

    • The brows...

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  • Q3. Explain why MAC addresses are required despite having IP addresses
  • Ans. 

    MAC addresses are required for identifying devices on a local network, while IP addresses are used for identifying devices on a global network.

    • MAC addresses are used for communication within a local network

    • IP addresses are used for communication across different networks

    • MAC addresses are assigned by the manufacturer and cannot be changed

    • IP addresses can be assigned dynamically or statically

    • MAC addresses are used in the...

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  • Q4. Solve the classical bridge and torch puzzle
  • Q5. Explain my internship project
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web application for tracking inventory and sales data

    • Used React.js for front-end development

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

    • Utilized MongoDB for database management

    • Integrated authentication and authorization features for secure access

    • Designed user-friendly interface with responsive design

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  • Q6. What is an arraylist in Java?
  • Ans. 

    An ArrayList is a dynamic array in Java that can grow or shrink in size during runtime.

    • ArrayList is a class in Java's Collection framework.

    • It implements the List interface and allows duplicate elements.

    • Elements can be added or removed using methods like add(), remove(), etc.

    • It can also be sorted using the sort() method.

    • Example: ArrayList names = new ArrayList<>();

    • names.add("John"); names.add("Mary"); names.remove(0);

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  • Q7. What is the difference between an arraylist and a linkedlist in Java?
  • Ans. 

    ArrayList is a resizable array while LinkedList is a doubly linked list.

    • ArrayList is faster for accessing elements while LinkedList is faster for adding or removing elements.

    • ArrayList uses contiguous memory while LinkedList uses non-contiguous memory.

    • ArrayList is better for random access while LinkedList is better for sequential access.

    • Example: ArrayList - List names = new ArrayList<>(); LinkedList - List names = new L

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  • Q8. “Java is not a pure OO language”. Justify (the answer expected was that the primitive types are not objects in Java!)
  • Ans. 

    Java is not a pure OO language due to primitive types not being objects.

    • Primitive types like int, boolean, etc. are not objects in Java

    • They do not have methods or inheritance like objects do

    • This violates the principle of everything being an object in pure OO languages

    • Wrapper classes like Integer, Boolean, etc. were introduced to provide object-like behavior for primitives

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  • Q9. What is the difference between an object oriented and object based language?
  • Ans. 

    Object-oriented languages support inheritance and polymorphism, while object-based languages do not.

    • Object-oriented languages allow for the creation of classes and objects, and support inheritance and polymorphism.

    • Object-based languages only support objects, but do not have the concept of classes or inheritance.

    • Examples of object-oriented languages include Java, C++, and Python, while JavaScript is an example of an obj

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  • Q10. Explain inheritance and abstraction with a concrete example
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a way to create new classes based on existing ones. Abstraction is a way to hide implementation details.

    • Inheritance allows a subclass to inherit properties and methods from a superclass.

    • Abstraction allows a class to provide a simplified interface to its users while hiding its implementation details.

    • For example, a Car class can inherit properties and methods from a Vehicle class, while also implementing i...

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