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Updated 22 Aug 2024

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Interview Questionnaire 

16 Questions

  • Q1. Let us assume there are 3 baskets with different number of balls say p,q and r. Every ball has a number written on it. Now, you have to take all those balls and put them back in baskets in sorted way.?(Mer...
  • Ans. 

    Merge sort algorithm can be used to sort the balls in each basket and then merge the sorted baskets.

    • Apply merge sort algorithm to sort the balls in each basket

    • Merge the sorted baskets to get the final sorted order

    • Use recursion to implement merge sort

    • Time complexity of merge sort is O(nlogn)

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  • Q2. What is Mutual Exclusion?
  • Ans. 

    Mutual Exclusion is a technique to ensure that only one process at a time can access a shared resource.

    • It prevents race conditions and ensures data consistency.

    • It can be implemented using locks, semaphores, or monitors.

    • Examples include critical sections in multi-threaded programs and database transactions.

    • It can lead to performance issues if not implemented efficiently.

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  • Q3. What is multithreading and Difference between process and thread?
  • Ans. 

    Multithreading is the ability of a CPU to execute multiple threads concurrently. A process is an instance of a program in execution.

    • Multithreading allows multiple threads to run concurrently within a single process.

    • Threads share the same memory space and resources of the process they belong to.

    • Processes are independent of each other and have their own memory space and resources.

    • Threads are lightweight compared to proce...

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  • Q4. What is Semaphore?
  • Ans. 

    Semaphore is a synchronization object used to control access to a shared resource.

    • Semaphore is used to limit the number of threads accessing a shared resource.

    • It can be used to implement critical sections and avoid race conditions.

    • Semaphore can be binary or counting, depending on the number of resources available.

    • Examples of semaphore in programming languages include Java's Semaphore class and Python's threading.Semaph

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. There are three threads have been assigned different work. Say, T1 takes 10 sec T2 takes 20sec t3 takes 15sec Now you have to make sure that all threads merge into one and continue as a single thread. How ...
  • Ans. 

    Wait for completion of all threads and join them into a single thread.

    • Use join() method to wait for completion of each thread.

    • Create a new thread and call start() method to start the execution of all threads.

    • Use sleep() method to pause the execution of the current thread until all threads complete their execution.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Let’s say you have 100,000 records and you want to delete 95,000 at a time and keep only 5 thousand. But in local memory you don’t have enough space for 95,000 records. What do you do in this case? How do ...
  • Ans. 

    To delete 95,000 records with limited local memory, use batch processing and delete in chunks.

    • Use batch processing to delete records in chunks

    • Delete records in descending order of their IDs to avoid index fragmentation

    • Commit the transaction after deleting each batch to avoid long-running transactions

    • Consider archiving the deleted records instead of permanently deleting them

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Function ‘sum’ which takes arguments, such that if both args are: int : does integer addition float : does float addition string : concatenates them Write a program in ‘C’ that does the same?
  • Ans. 

    Program in C to implement a function 'sum' that performs integer addition, float addition, and string concatenation based on the input arguments.

    • Define the function 'sum' with two arguments of type 'void *'.

    • Use 'if-else' statements to check the data type of the arguments.

    • Perform integer addition if both arguments are of type 'int'.

    • Perform float addition if both arguments are of type 'float'.

    • Concatenate the strings if b...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Write SQL Query for creating tables?
  • Ans. 

    SQL query for creating tables

    • Use CREATE TABLE statement

    • Specify table name and column names with data types

    • Add constraints like primary key, foreign key, etc.

    • Example: CREATE TABLE customers (id INT PRIMARY KEY, name VARCHAR(50), email VARCHAR(50))

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  • Q9. What about NESTED TABLES?
  • Ans. 

    Nested tables are tables within tables, used to organize and store complex data structures.

    • Nested tables are commonly used in databases to store arrays of data within a single row of a table.

    • They can also be used in programming languages to create multidimensional arrays.

    • Accessing data within a nested table requires using multiple levels of indexing.

    • Nested tables can improve data organization and simplify complex data

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  • Q10. What are views?
  • Ans. 

    Views are virtual tables that display data from one or more tables in a database.

    • Views are created using SELECT statements.

    • They can be used to simplify complex queries.

    • They can also be used to restrict access to sensitive data.

    • Views do not store data themselves, but rather display data from underlying tables.

    • Changes made to the underlying tables are reflected in the view.

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  • Q11. About my projects?
  • Q12. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a software developer with experience in multiple programming languages and a passion for problem-solving.

    • Proficient in Java, Python, and C++

    • Experience with web development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

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  • Q13. You have an embedded system device. Okay? So you are given some numbers from 1-100 and unique. Now, sort these numbers?
  • Q14. Evaluate Postfix expression?
  • Ans. 

    Postfix expression can be evaluated using a stack data structure.

    • Create an empty stack

    • Scan the expression from left to right

    • If the scanned character is an operand, push it onto the stack

    • If the scanned character is an operator, pop two operands from the stack, perform the operation and push the result back

    • Repeat until the end of the expression

    • The final result is the top of the stack

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  • Q15. Where do you see yoyurself in 5 years? et
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior software developer leading a team of developers to create innovative solutions.

    • Leading a team of developers to create innovative solutions

    • Continuing to learn and stay up-to-date with new technologies

    • Contributing to the growth and success of the company

    • Mentoring and coaching junior developers

    • Taking on more responsibilities and challenges

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  • Q16. Why Ebay?
  • Ans. 

    Ebay is a leading e-commerce platform with a global reach and a diverse range of products.

    • Ebay has a large and diverse customer base, providing opportunities to work on a variety of projects.

    • The company has a strong focus on innovation and technology, which aligns with my interests and skills.

    • Ebay offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, which I find exciting and challenging.

    • The company has a strong reputation...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There were 30 questions out of which 50% was based on java and c++, the rest from verbal and quantitative stuff.The key areas to focus on are:
· OOPS-all concepts, contructors etc
· Database-sql queries and normal basics stuff about schemas etc
· Networks- subnetting, various routing protocols, about mac address
· Probability ans Statistics
Duration: 30 minutes

Skills: Algorithm, OS, Data structure
College Name: Na

Skills evaluated in this interview

Top eBay Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Let’s say you have 100,000 records and you want to delete 95,000 at a time and keep only 5 thousand. But in local memory you don’t have enough space for 95,000 records. What do you do in this case? How do you delete without any problem with... read more
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Software Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Maximum Subarray Sum Problem Statement Given an array of integers, determine the maximum possible sum of any contiguous subarray within the array. Example: Input: array = [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86] Output: 137 Explanation: The maximum sum is... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Case Study 

On their new product launch was given 2-4 days for completion

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Based on case study
  • Q2. SQL related question , how will you perform analysis, check if data is accurate

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go to eBay website to get their product details

Senior Business Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Difference between annuity and pension, types of annuity and pension, actions done on a policy, policy flow, RI insurance and it’s types and difference between them. Coinsurance, what are the charges when u cancel policy in 1st year vs 3rd ... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Its on codesignal and you do a pair programming exercise

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to scale a system
  • Ans. 

    Scaling a system involves increasing its capacity to handle more load or users.

    • Identify bottlenecks and optimize them

    • Use load balancing to distribute traffic evenly

    • Implement caching to reduce database load

    • Horizontal scaling by adding more servers

    • Vertical scaling by upgrading hardware

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  • Q2. Security decisions

Skills evaluated in this interview

Mts Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What are decorators in Python and how define it. and what is a function object
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Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Yevgeni Kabisher

posted on 1 Aug 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Just a go thru life and career
  • Q2. What are 3 weaknesses
  • Ans. 

    Three weaknesses include lack of experience in a specific technology, difficulty with time management, and tendency to overthink solutions.

    • Lack of experience in a specific technology (e.g. not familiar with a certain programming language or framework)

    • Difficulty with time management (e.g. struggling to prioritize tasks effectively)

    • Tendency to overthink solutions (e.g. spending too much time analyzing a problem before ta

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Top eBay Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Let’s say you have 100,000 records and you want to delete 95,000 at a time and keep only 5 thousand. But in local memory you don’t have enough space for 95,000 records. What do you do in this case? How do you delete without any problem with... read more
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Software Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Maximum Subarray Sum Problem Statement Given an array of integers, determine the maximum possible sum of any contiguous subarray within the array. Example: Input: array = [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86] Output: 137 Explanation: The maximum sum is... read more
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eBay interview questions for popular designations

 Software Engineer

 (6)

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 (2)

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 (2)

 Quality Inspector

 (1)

 Product Manager

 (1)

 Mts Software Engineer

 (1)

 Financial Analyst

 (1)

 Senior Java Developer

 (1)

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Aug 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About your self intro
  • Q2. About role explain role

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Shalinee

posted on 26 Mar 2023

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Group discussion to ebay selling

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Ebay related queries and question
  • Q2. Ebay's product and work facility
  • Ans. 

    Ebay offers a wide range of products and has modern work facilities.

    • Ebay offers products in various categories such as electronics, fashion, home & garden, and more.

    • The company has modern work facilities with amenities like on-site cafes, fitness centers, and game rooms.

    • Ebay also provides flexible work arrangements and opportunities for career growth.

    • The company has a global presence with offices and operations in mult

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Aptitude Test 

Ebay selling world top too....

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for eBay interview:
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about the time you work with a difficult employee

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very easy interview all behavioral. They are checking to see that you match the company goals

Financial Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Suppose you have 10000 US dollars with you, out of which you took a loan of 5000 US Dollars. Now suppose you have purchased two assets of 5000 US Dollars each, one through cash and other through bank loan. How would you show this transactio... read more
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I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Case Study 

Share your work experience.

Why did you choose analytics from trading?

Can you analyze a case related to sales dipping in comparison to last year?

How does eBay make money?

Round 2 - Case Study 

Tell me something about yourself.

Suggest how to improve the website.

Predict the effect of currency rate fluctuations on the business of eBay.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - •Prepare Mock GDs, Mock PIs, and the Internet for preparing interviews
•Interact with Seniors and friends to learn more about the company
• Research online for company-specific preparation
• Be good with your CV and HR questions. Don’t be over-smart
•Be lively
•Know your strengths and drive your interview with that

Product Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. You see the number of people cancelling the order increasing. Cancel window 24 hours. What would you do?
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

RESTApi implementation

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Algorithm and data structures

Senior Java Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Remove the Kth Node from the End of a Linked List You are given a singly Linked List with 'N' nodes containing integer data and an integer 'K'. Your task is to delete the Kth node from the end of this Linked List. Input: The first line of ... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What would you do when a product is damaged
  • Ans. 

    I would quarantine the damaged product, document the issue, and notify the appropriate personnel.

    • Quarantine the damaged product to prevent it from being used or shipped

    • Document the issue by taking photos, writing a report, and recording details such as product ID and location

    • Notify the appropriate personnel such as the production team, quality control manager, and supplier

    • Investigate the root cause of the damage to pre

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Get Information about the job and company

Quality Inspector Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 1-What is the least count of vernier caliper and micro meter. 2- Told five name of measuring instruments which you are used in the college life. 3- what is the difference between champer and fllit command in Auto CAD. 4- How many types of B... read more
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

An English and Grammer test link is provided, and if you clear it, you are passed on to the next level

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

In this round of interviews, a tenured person shall be talking to you, be it a mix of formal and informal, they shall ask you about your family, your career until now, your educational qualifications, and all in all - getting to know your English proficiency.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This industry is good for people having good 'Salesmanship' coz you need to pamper in the chats and if you wish to work target based.

Customer Relation Executive Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How would sell a certain product to your prospective customer?
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eBay Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in eBay interview?
eBay interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the eBay interview process are One-on-one Round, Aptitude Test and Case Study.
How to prepare for eBay 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 eBay. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at eBay expect are Usage, Operations, Customer Service, E-commerce and Interpersonal Skills.
What are the top questions asked in eBay interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the eBay interview -

  1. Let’s say you have 100,000 records and you want to delete 95,000 at a time an...read more
  2. There are three threads have been assigned different work. Say, T1 takes 10 sec...read more
  3. Let us assume there are 3 baskets with different number of balls say p,q and r....read more

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