Eightfold AI Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is the process for writing a trigger to update the number of cases when an Opportunity is inserted or its stage is updated?
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Use triggers to update case count when Opportunity is inserted or stage is updated.
• Create a trigger on Opportunity object.

• Use 'after insert' and 'after update' trigger events.

• Query for related cases and update the count based on Opportunity stage.

• Handle bulk updates to ensure efficient processing.

• Test the trigger with various scenarios to ensure accuracy.
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Q2. How can I make the Quantity field on the Quote Line Editor (QLE) in CPQ read-only for all profiles except one?
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Make Quantity field on QLE read-only for all profiles except one
• Create a validation rule to make Quantity field read-only based on profile

• Use a custom permission to allow one profile to edit the Quantity field

• Assign the custom permission to the specific profile
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Q3. Questions on Page Security Plugin implementation
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Q4. Questions on QCP
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Q5. Questions of Schema class in apex
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Q1. Resume and previous work experience
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Q2. Asked about Eightfold
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Average interview. Live coding question provided. Discussion over the implementation

Not very friendly. Asked details in resume.

Q1. Client handling questions
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Q2. Basic technical acumen for python
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Q1. Explain the Architecture of your current system?
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The architecture of our current system is based on a microservices approach with a combination of front-end and back-end technologies.
• Utilizes microservices architecture for scalability and flexibility

• Front-end built using React.js for dynamic user interfaces

• Back-end services implemented in Node.js for high performance

• Uses Docker containers for easy deployment and management

• Data storage handled by MongoDB for flexibili...read more
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Q2. As an EM, what are the metrics you care about and how do you measure them?
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Metrics for an Engineering Manager and how to measure them
• Metrics: team productivity, project timelines, code quality, employee satisfaction

• Measure team productivity through sprint velocity or completed tasks per week

• Track project timelines using Gantt charts or burndown charts

• Assess code quality with code review feedback, bug counts, and code coverage

• Measure employee satisfaction through surveys or one-on-one meetings
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Q3. Have you provided Performance Feedback?
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Q4. Have you fired someone?
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Q5. Have you promoted someone?
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Q6. How do you differentiate crash vs network failure?
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Crash is when the software stops functioning abruptly, while network failure is when the software is unable to communicate with other systems.
• Crash is a sudden and unexpected termination of the software.

• Network failure occurs when the software is unable to establish or maintain communication with other systems.

• Crash can be caused by bugs, memory leaks, or hardware failures.

• Network failure can be due to issues with netw...read more
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Q7. How do you do capacity estimation?
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Capacity estimation involves analyzing current resources, future demands, and potential constraints to determine the maximum workload a system can handle.
• Evaluate current resources such as hardware, software, and human capital.

• Analyze historical data on workload patterns and trends.

• Consider potential constraints such as budget limitations or technological limitations.

• Forecast future demands based on growth projections ...read more
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