Dixit Infotech Services Hardware and Networking Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Q1. What are operating systems, and what are the different types of operating systems?
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Operating systems manage computer hardware and software, providing a user interface and enabling application execution.
• 1. System Software: Manages hardware and software resources (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux).

• 2. Application Software: Performs specific tasks for users (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop).

• 3. Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS): Used in embedded systems for time-sensitive tasks (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTO...read more
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Q2. What is the difference between LAN and Wi-Fi?
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LAN is a wired network for local devices, while Wi-Fi is a wireless technology for connecting devices to a network.
• LAN (Local Area Network) typically uses Ethernet cables to connect devices, providing stable and high-speed connections.

• Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) allows devices to connect to a network without physical cables, using radio waves.

• LAN is often used in offices or homes for desktop computers, printers, and serv...read more
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Q3. What are the main aspects you would like to discuss regarding the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Discussing the COVID-19 pandemic involves its impact on health, economy, technology, and workplace dynamics.
• Health Impact: Discuss the strain on healthcare systems and the importance of vaccinations.

• Economic Consequences: Explore job losses and shifts in market dynamics, such as the rise of e-commerce.

• Remote Work: Highlight the transition to remote work and its effects on productivity and work-life balance.

• Technology A...read more
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Q1. What is bios explain
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Q2. Explain cloud service providers
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SQL questions and query output.

Q1. I had interview on SQL and pl SQL. So the interview started with basic sql questions and then level increased. Question were asked on joins, union, rank, dense rank. Indexes, triggers. I was asked to ri...read more
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Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This was a MCQ round. 30 ques in 30 mins consisting of difficult quantitative aptitude questions were to be solved.

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

In this test round, 2 coding questions were given. Either write the code or pseudo code

Q1. 
N Queens Problem
Given an integer N, find all possible placements of N queens on an N x N chessboard such that no two queens threaten each other.
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A queen can attack another queen if they ar...read more
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The N Queens Problem involves finding all possible placements of N queens on an N x N chessboard without threatening each other.
• Use backtracking algorithm to explore all possible configurations.

• Keep track of rows, columns, and diagonals to ensure queens do not threaten each other.

• Generate all valid configurations and print them out.
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Q2. 
Sort 0 1 2 Problem Statement
Given an integer array arr of size 'N' containing only 0s, 1s, and 2s, write an algorithm to sort the array.
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The first line contains an integer 'T' representing the n...read more
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Sort an array of 0s, 1s, and 2s in linear time complexity.
• Use three pointers to keep track of 0s, 1s, and 2s while traversing the array.

• Swap elements based on the values encountered to sort the array in-place.

• Time complexity should be O(N) and space complexity should be O(1).
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Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a technical round with questions on DSA.

Q1. 
Reverse Words in a String: Problem Statement
You are given a string of length N. Your task is to reverse the string word by word. The input may contain multiple spaces between words and may have leading o...read more
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Reverse words in a string while handling leading, trailing, and multiple spaces.
• Split the input string by spaces to get individual words

• Reverse the order of the words

• Join the reversed words with a single space in between
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Q2. 
Circular Linked List Detection
You are provided with the head of a linked list containing integers. Your task is to determine if the linked list is circular.
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• A linked list is considered circula...read more
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Detect if a given linked list is circular by checking if it forms a closed loop.
• Traverse the linked list using two pointers, one moving at double the speed of the other.

• If the two pointers meet at any point, the linked list is circular.

• If the faster pointer reaches the end of the list (NULL), the linked list is not circular.
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Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

HR round with typical behavioral problems.