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Updated 5 Dec 2024

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. SDLC process and how it is implemented in project
  • Q2. About projects, it's Objective, the role I have worked, output
  • Q3. Data structure, DBMS concepts

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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 Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(8 Questions)

  • Q1. What improvements to interfaces were introduced in Java 8 that were missing in Java 7, specifically regarding static and default methods?
  • Ans. 

    Java 8 introduced static and default methods in interfaces, allowing for method implementation and code reusability.

    • Java 8 introduced static methods in interfaces, allowing for method implementation directly in the interface itself.

    • Default methods were also introduced in Java 8, enabling interfaces to have method implementations without affecting implementing classes.

    • Static methods in interfaces can be called using the...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain internal working of HashMap ? How to synchronize it ?
  • Ans. 

    HashMap is a data structure that stores key-value pairs and uses hashing to efficiently retrieve values.

    • HashMap uses an array of linked lists to store key-value pairs.

    • When a key-value pair is added, the key is hashed to determine the index in the array where it will be stored.

    • If multiple keys hash to the same index, a linked list is used to handle collisions.

    • To synchronize a HashMap, you can use the synchronizedMap() m...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Given a list of employees with their ratings, how can you sort the employees based on their ratings using the Java 8 Streaming API?
  • Q4. Will the program compile if the parent class throws a runtime exception while the child class throws an arithmetic exception?
  • Ans. 

    No, the program will not compile if the parent class throws a runtime exception while the child class throws an arithmetic exception.

    • In Java, if a parent class method throws a checked exception, the child class method can only throw the same exception or its subclasses.

    • ArithmeticException is an unchecked exception, so if the parent class throws a checked exception and the child class throws an unchecked exception, the ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. In a Spring Boot application with two databases, how can you configure JDBC to specify which database to use?
  • Ans. 

    Configure JDBC in Spring Boot to specify which database to use

    • Define multiple DataSource beans in the configuration class

    • Use @Primary annotation to specify the primary DataSource

    • Use @Qualifier annotation to specify the secondary DataSource

    • Inject the DataSource beans where needed in the application

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  • Q6. How to use a jetty server in your spring boot application ?
  • Ans. 

    To use a Jetty server in a Spring Boot application, you can configure it as a dependency and customize its settings.

    • Add Jetty server dependency in your pom.xml file

    • Exclude Tomcat server dependency if it's included by default in Spring Boot

    • Configure Jetty server settings in application.properties or application.yml file

    • Example: Add Jetty dependency - <dependency> <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Difference between @RequestParam and @PathVariable ?
  • Ans. 

    RequestParam is used to extract query parameters from the URL, while PathVariable is used to extract values from the URI path.

    • RequestParam is used for query parameters in the URL, while PathVariable is used for values in the URI path.

    • RequestParam is optional, while PathVariable is required.

    • RequestParam is used with the @RequestParam annotation, while PathVariable is used with the @PathVariable annotation.

    • Example: @Requ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. How would you handle a scenario where one microservice is awaiting a response from another microservice that is taking an extended time to respond?
  • Ans. 

    I would implement timeout mechanisms and retries to handle the scenario of one microservice awaiting a response from another microservice taking an extended time.

    • Implement timeout mechanisms in the calling microservice to limit the waiting time for a response.

    • Set up retry logic to automatically resend the request to the slow microservice if no response is received within the specified timeout period.

    • Use circuit breaker...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare the basics about Java 8 , Core Java , Springboot , Microservices and MySql.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Java 8 , java 11 and java 17 features?
  • Ans. 

    Java 8 introduced lambda expressions, Java 11 added local-variable syntax for lambda parameters, and Java 17 included sealed classes and pattern matching.

    • Java 8 introduced lambda expressions for functional programming.

    • Java 11 added local-variable syntax for lambda parameters to simplify code.

    • Java 17 included sealed classes to restrict inheritance and pattern matching for instanceof checks and type casts.

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  • Q2. Dispatcher servlet, design patterns
  • Q3. @SpringbootApplication annotation, actuators
  • Q4. String Coding question with java 8 features such as lambda function and stream api
  • Q5. Number of words in a string
  • Ans. 

    Count the number of words in a given string.

    • Split the string by spaces and count the number of resulting elements.

    • Handle edge cases like multiple spaces or empty strings.

    • Consider punctuation marks as part of words unless specified otherwise.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Microservice design patterns
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

We can easily pass the test cases

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. OOPS, Exception Handling, Collections, Arrays, Strings
  • Q2. What is Interface
  • Ans. 

    Interface in Java is a reference type, similar to a class, that can contain only constants, method signatures, default methods, static methods, and nested types.

    • Interfaces are used to define a contract for classes that implement them.

    • Classes can implement multiple interfaces in Java.

    • Interfaces cannot have instance fields, constructors, or non-static methods.

    • Example: interface Shape { void draw(); }

    • Example: class Circle...

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  • Q3. What is Abstractin
  • Ans. 

    Abstraction is a concept in object-oriented programming where only relevant data is shown to the user while hiding unnecessary details.

    • Abstraction helps in simplifying complex systems by only showing essential features.

    • It allows for creating abstract classes and interfaces in Java.

    • Example: In a car, the driver only needs to know how to drive it without understanding the internal workings of the engine.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Explain about Exception and Exception handling
  • Ans. 

    Exceptions are unexpected events that disrupt the normal flow of a program. Exception handling is the process of dealing with these events.

    • Exceptions are objects that represent an abnormal condition or error in a program.

    • Exception handling allows developers to gracefully handle errors and prevent the program from crashing.

    • Java provides try-catch blocks for handling exceptions. The try block contains the code that may t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Explain Arrays and Strinds
  • Ans. 

    Arrays are a collection of elements of the same data type, while Strings are a sequence of characters.

    • Arrays can store multiple values of the same data type, accessed by index.

    • Strings are immutable sequences of characters, can be manipulated using various methods.

    • Example: int[] numbers = {1, 2, 3}; String name = "John";

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between hashmap and hash table
  • Ans. 

    HashMap is non-synchronized and allows null values, while HashTable is synchronized and does not allow null values.

    • HashMap is non-synchronized, meaning it is not thread-safe, while HashTable is synchronized and thread-safe.

    • HashMap allows null values for both keys and values, while HashTable does not allow null keys or values.

    • HashMap is generally preferred for non-thread-safe applications, while HashTable is used in mul

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  • Q2. Static block related questions
  • Q3. Arraylist and linkedlist question

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Circuit breaker pattern
  • Q2. Aws S3 access via ECS
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Time Complexity
  • Q2. Coding question and SQL queries
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Nov 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Prime number program
  • Ans. 

    A program to check if a given number is prime or not.

    • Create a function to check if a number is prime by iterating from 2 to the square root of the number.

    • If the number is divisible by any number other than 1 and itself, it is not prime.

    • Handle edge cases like 0, 1, and negative numbers separately.

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  • Q2. 3rd highest salary employee
  • Ans. 

    To find the 3rd highest salary employee, we can use a SQL query with the 'LIMIT' and 'OFFSET' keywords.

    • Use a SQL query to select distinct salaries in descending order

    • Use 'LIMIT 1 OFFSET 2' to get the 3rd highest salary

    • Join this result with the employee table to get the employee details

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. No one showed up to interview
  • Q2. Even they don’t responded to my mails

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Respect other people time
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Good coding questions related array and string

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

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning topics,Java logica programming

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Oops concepts java Database in SQL
  • Q2. Introduction your self
  • Ans. 

    I am a Java Developer with 5 years of experience in developing web applications.

    • I have a strong understanding of Java programming language and its frameworks like Spring and Hibernate.

    • I have experience in developing RESTful APIs and working with databases like MySQL and Oracle.

    • I am familiar with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

    • I have worked on projects that involved integrating third-party APIs an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Oops concepts java College academy project

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Equifax Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Equifax Java Developer interview?
Equifax interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Equifax interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for Equifax Java Developer 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 Equifax. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Equifax expect are SQL, MySQL, Scrum, Maven and Agile Coaching.
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