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Deloitte Data Science Consultant Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 4 Dec 2024

Top Deloitte Data Science Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Deloitte Data Science Consultant Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is bias v variance tradeoff
  • Q2. When should bagging v boosting techniques be used
Interview experience
3
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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why Deloitte and why tax?
  • Ans. 

    Deloitte offers a strong reputation, diverse client base, and opportunities for growth. Tax consulting allows me to apply data science to complex financial regulations.

    • Deloitte is a reputable company known for its diverse client base and opportunities for career advancement

    • Tax consulting offers the chance to work with complex financial regulations and apply data science techniques

    • Combining Deloitte's reputation with th...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is the f1 score?
  • Ans. 

    The F1 score is a measure of a model's accuracy that considers both the precision and recall of the model.

    • F1 score is the harmonic mean of precision and recall.

    • It ranges from 0 to 1, where 1 is the best possible F1 score.

    • F1 score is useful when you have uneven class distribution or when false positives and false negatives have different costs.

    • Formula: F1 = 2 * (precision * recall) / (precision + recall)

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Data Science Consultant Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

asked in Deloitte
Q1. Why did you choose those specific technologies/algorithms?
asked in Accenture
Q2. Guest Estimates on how many sofa sold in a day in your city
asked in Accenture
Q3. How do you approach an end to end ML problem
asked in Deloitte
Q4. Explain KDD and explain each step in detail.
asked in Accenture
Q5. Difference between boosting and bagging techniques ?

I appeared for an interview in Oct 2020.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Explain all the technologies you used in your projects.
  • Ans. 

    I have used a variety of technologies in my projects, including Python, R, SQL, Tableau, and Hadoop.

    • Python - used for data cleaning, preprocessing, and analysis

    • R - used for statistical analysis and modeling

    • SQL - used for querying and manipulating databases

    • Tableau - used for data visualization and creating interactive dashboards

    • Hadoop - used for processing and analyzing large datasets

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why did you choose those specific technologies/algorithms?
  • Ans. 

    I chose those specific technologies/algorithms based on their suitability for the problem at hand and my experience with them.

    • Considered problem requirements and constraints

    • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of available options

    • Leveraged prior experience and knowledge

    • Prioritized ease of implementation and maintainability

    • Examples: Used Random Forest for classification due to its ability to handle large datasets and high...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain KDD and explain each step in detail.
  • Ans. 

    KDD is a process of discovering useful knowledge from data.

    • KDD stands for Knowledge Discovery in Databases.

    • It involves several steps such as data cleaning, data integration, data selection, data transformation, data mining, pattern evaluation, and knowledge representation.

    • The ultimate goal of KDD is to extract useful knowledge from data and use it for decision-making.

    • For example, KDD can be used in healthcare to analyz...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. A little bit of SQL and applied ML algorithms.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Quite nice to be honest. But the entire process took almost 5 months :)
Recruiters and Interviewers were very professional and yet friendly.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Ind AS Knowledge of Ind AS 109, 107 & 32
  • Ans. 

    Ind AS 109, 107 & 32 are accounting standards used in India.

    • Ind AS 109 deals with financial instruments and their classification, measurement, and impairment.

    • Ind AS 107 deals with disclosures related to financial instruments.

    • Ind AS 32 deals with financial instruments presentation.

    • These standards are used by companies in India to prepare their financial statements in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Financial Reporting based on IFRS 9 & IFRS 2
Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for KPMG India Consultant interview:
  • IFRS
  • Ind AS
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Read up about Ind AS & IFRS as they ask a lot of questions about this.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, and ready for everything they are asking for.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jul 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Latest developments in IDT
  • Ans. 

    IDT has made significant progress in the development of CRISPR-based gene editing tools.

    • IDT has launched a new CRISPR enzyme called Alt-R Cas12a (Cpf1) that can target AT-rich regions of the genome.

    • IDT has also developed a new CRISPR-Cas9 system that allows for multiplexed gene editing.

    • IDT has expanded its portfolio of PrimeTime qPCR assays for gene expression analysis.

    • IDT has introduced a new line of xGen Lockdown Pan...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Work experience related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Appear confident
Interview experience
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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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I applied via Referral

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Travel to location
  • Q2. Salary discussion s

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest and negotiate on salary do not feel shy. They have budget.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Dec 2019. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Interview details in short for PwC Sdc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview was based on Proper knowledge of Accounts basics as well as good english where you need to answer for select which word describes the better statement and you will have to write the official mail regarding how to write and email to you Tax manager asking for some important documents for filing and income tax for the client there would be a trail balance and you need to prepare a final Accounts it's simple as well as there would be some of question based on Previous year assessments year , depreciation, amortization, income heads etc please be prepared about excel basic

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What's your exposure to data science before this application
  • Ans. 

    I have exposure to data science through my academic background and previous work experience.

    • Studied data analysis and statistics in college

    • Worked as a data analyst for a marketing firm

    • Completed online courses in machine learning and data visualization

    • Participated in data-driven projects during internships

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself?
  • Q2. Why you want to join us?
  • Q3. Articleship Experience
  • Ans. 

    Articleship experience is essential for gaining practical knowledge and skills in the field of consulting.

    • Articleship provides hands-on experience in real-world scenarios.

    • It helps in understanding the practical application of theoretical knowledge.

    • Working under experienced professionals enhances skills and knowledge.

    • Articleship is a crucial step towards becoming a successful consultant.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Recently adapted Ind As's
  • Ans. 

    Ind AS's are Indian Accounting Standards converged with IFRS.

    • Ind AS's are applicable to certain classes of companies in India.

    • They aim to bring transparency and comparability in financial reporting.

    • Ind AS's have been adapted from IFRS with certain modifications.

    • They cover various aspects of accounting such as revenue recognition, leases, financial instruments, etc.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. FAR check if each one FA is located severly (proced"s involved)
  • Ans. 

    To check if each FA is located severely, follow the FAR procedures.

    • Refer to FAR Part 45 for definitions and identification of FAs

    • Check the records of each FA to determine its location

    • Ensure that the location of each FA is compliant with applicable regulations

    • If any FA is found to be located severely, take appropriate corrective action

  • Answered by AI

Deloitte Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Deloitte Data Science Consultant interview?
Deloitte interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Deloitte interview process are HR, Technical and One-on-one Round.
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