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Updated 6 Mar 2025

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to secure kubernetes cluster and application hosted. What security measures you will take?
  • Ans. 

    Securing a Kubernetes cluster involves implementing various security measures to protect both the cluster and the applications hosted on it.

    • Implement RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) to control access to resources within the cluster

    • Enable network policies to restrict communication between pods

    • Use pod security policies to define security settings for pods

    • Regularly update Kubernetes and application components to patch se...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do you make a api call through powershell
  • Ans. 

    You can make an API call through PowerShell using the Invoke-RestMethod cmdlet.

    • Use the Invoke-RestMethod cmdlet to make a GET request to the API endpoint

    • Specify the API endpoint URL and any required headers or parameters

    • Capture the response in a variable for further processing

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Write an ansible playbook for windows servers to fetch local users details and send an export through email.
  • Ans. 

    Ansible playbook to fetch local users details on Windows servers and send export through email

    • Use win_command module to run 'net user' command and fetch local users details

    • Use win_shell module to send the export through email using PowerShell script

    • Ensure proper authentication and email configuration in playbook

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write jenkins pipeline
  • Ans. 

    Jenkins pipeline for automating CI/CD processes

    • Define pipeline in Jenkinsfile

    • Use stages to break down the process

    • Utilize steps for specific actions like building, testing, deploying

    • Leverage plugins for additional functionality

    • Implement error handling and notifications

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  • Q3. Docker image and write docker file. This was an situation based questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic HR discussion about salary

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QA Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Dec 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are raiders in insurance
  • Ans. 

    Raiders in insurance are individuals or groups who intentionally cause damage or loss in order to fraudulently collect insurance payouts.

    • Raiders may stage accidents, arson, or theft to make false insurance claims.

    • They may also inflate the value of their losses or provide false information to the insurance company.

    • Insurance companies use various methods to detect and prevent insurance fraud by raiders.

    • Raiders can face l...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How the premium gets calculated
  • Ans. 

    Premium is calculated based on various factors such as age, gender, health condition, coverage amount, and lifestyle choices.

    • Premiums are typically higher for older individuals as they are considered higher risk.

    • Gender may also impact premium rates, with women often paying lower premiums.

    • Health condition plays a significant role in premium calculation, with healthier individuals paying lower premiums.

    • Coverage amount an...

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. 80 pairs of socks in a dark room, 40 black, 40 white, how many minimum number of socks need to be taken out to get 15 pairs of socks
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About current roles and responsibilities as a business Analyst
  • Q2. Scenario questions based on core banking
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Api, data management, agile, UAT, core banking, lending and other set of questions related to job requirements
  • Q2. Managerial questions and scanario

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and clear on your current roles and responsibilities.
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Network basics( about OSI,mitre frame works, ports and protocols)
  • Q2. Alerts in siem and detailed investigation process
  • Ans. 

    SIEM alerts are used to detect potential security incidents, triggering a detailed investigation process to analyze and respond to the threat.

    • SIEM alerts are generated based on predefined rules and patterns that indicate potential security incidents.

    • Security analysts investigate alerts by analyzing the relevant logs, network traffic, and other data sources to determine the nature and severity of the threat.

    • The investig...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Relocation related
  • Q2. Salary expected
  • Ans. 

    Negotiable based on experience and responsibilities

    • Salary is negotiable based on my experience and the responsibilities of the role

    • I am open to discussing salary during the interview process

    • I am looking for a competitive salary that reflects my skills and contributions

    • I am flexible and willing to consider different compensation packages

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and good communication skills

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Hariprasad S Nair

posted on 25 Oct 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction and role
  • Q2. ISO 27001, ITGC, Risk
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Information security
  • Q2. Cyber security and Risk

Top Ernst & Young Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. list tuple difference Dictionary and list comprehension Decorators with example Sequencial non sequencial data types Pandas Create dataframe from dictionary Fillna, Merge Difference between joins append insert merge and concat Connection to... read more
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Q1. How would you pass an entry for travel expenses incurred and paid by employee and was reimbursed? How would the end to end flow happens
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude and coding

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is denormalization and explanation of projects
  • Ans. 

    Denormalization is the process of adding redundant data to a database to improve read performance.

    • Denormalization involves duplicating data from normalized tables into a single denormalized table.

    • It can improve query performance by reducing the need for joins and aggregations.

    • Denormalization is often used in data warehousing and reporting applications.

    • Examples of denormalization include creating summary tables or addin

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction, why ey

Top Ernst & Young Technology Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Smallest Subarray With K Distinct Elements Given an array A consisting of N integers, your task is to find the smallest subarray of A that contains exactly K distinct integers. If multiple such subarrays exist, return the one with the small... read more
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Q1. Why do we need ipv6 if we already have ipv4?
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Jobs at Ernst & Young

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. String Manipulations
  • Q2. Selenium coding
  • Q3. Dynamic table handling
  • Q4. Java related questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Framework related
  • Q2. Cucumber related
  • Q3. API CRUD OPERATIONs
  • Q4. Response codes of API
  • Ans. 

    Response codes of API

    • Response codes are standardized status codes returned by an API to indicate the outcome of a request

    • Common response codes include 200 for successful request, 404 for not found, and 500 for server error

    • Response codes help developers understand the result of their API calls and troubleshoot issues

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Testng order of execution
  • Ans. 

    TestNG executes test methods in alphabetical order by default, but can be customized using priority attribute or dependsOnMethods attribute.

    • TestNG executes test methods in alphabetical order by default

    • Customize execution order using priority attribute or dependsOnMethods attribute

    • Priority attribute assigns a priority to test methods, lower number runs first

    • dependsOnMethods attribute specifies which test methods should

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Class variables
  • Q3. Deserialization serialization pojo classes
  • Q4. Failed test cases
  • Q5. Parallel Execution
  • Q6. Excel data handling

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Understanding of skills mentioned in the resume, capable to handle realtime scenario. Questions might not be typically direct

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Q1. Write a java program to remove the character which repeats in a string
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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 8 Oct 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic dsa ques were asked
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Database realted questions was asked
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Nodejs related questions was asked

Top Ernst & Young Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. list tuple difference Dictionary and list comprehension Decorators with example Sequencial non sequencial data types Pandas Create dataframe from dictionary Fillna, Merge Difference between joins append insert merge and concat Connection to... read more
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Cyber Security Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Jay Praful Rampariya

posted on 3 Jul 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was an MCQ test with questions from Quantitative Ability, Logical reasoning, Verbal Abililty

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a Cyber Security Consultant with 5 years of experience in network security and threat detection.

    • 5 years of experience in network security

    • Skilled in threat detection

    • Certified in CISSP and CEH

    • Strong knowledge of firewalls and encryption protocols

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  • Q2. Describe your internship experience and what was your contribution.
  • Ans. 

    I interned at a cybersecurity firm where I conducted vulnerability assessments and implemented security measures.

    • Conducted vulnerability assessments on client systems

    • Implemented security measures to protect against cyber threats

    • Assisted in developing incident response plans

    • Participated in security audits and compliance checks

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why do you want to pivot to Cyber Security from your Electrical engineering degree?
  • Ans. 

    I am drawn to the challenge of protecting critical systems and data from cyber threats.

    • Passion for problem-solving and critical thinking

    • Interest in technology and cybersecurity trends

    • Desire to make a positive impact in protecting organizations from cyber attacks

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Are you willing to learn?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am always eager to learn and stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in cyber security.

    • I am committed to continuous learning and professional development.

    • I actively seek out new information and training opportunities.

    • I am open to feedback and constructive criticism to improve my skills.

    • Examples: attending workshops, obtaining certifications, participating in online courses.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Where are you from? What do you like about this city?
  • Ans. 

    I am from New York City. I love the diversity, culture, and endless opportunities this city offers.

    • Diversity: NYC is a melting pot of cultures, languages, and traditions.

    • Culture: The city is home to world-class museums, theaters, and restaurants.

    • Opportunities: NYC is a hub for various industries, providing endless career possibilities.

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  • Q2. What do you think Consultants do?
  • Ans. 

    Consultants provide expert advice and guidance to clients in a specific field or industry.

    • Consultants analyze client needs and provide tailored solutions

    • They offer recommendations based on industry best practices

    • Consultants may also assist with implementation and training

    • They often work on a project basis or provide ongoing support

    • Examples: Cyber Security Consultants help organizations improve their security posture, I

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Would you like travelling for work?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I enjoy travelling for work as it allows me to visit new places, meet new people, and gain diverse experiences.

    • I enjoy experiencing new cultures and environments

    • Travelling for work allows me to meet new clients and build relationships

    • I appreciate the opportunity to explore different cities and countries

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Are you willing to relocate?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open to relocating for the right opportunity.

    • I am open to relocating for the right opportunity

    • I am flexible and willing to consider different locations

    • I understand the importance of being geographically flexible in the cyber security field

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For a fresh college graduate, prepare your resume well and mention only those skills/experience you are able to defend well. Don't bluff on your resume. Revise the answers to common interview questions. And please know what Consulting is what consultants do.

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Ravichandran R

posted on 2 Aug 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Monster and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Kafka where we used kafka
  • Ans. 

    Kafka is a distributed streaming platform used for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications.

    • Kafka is used for building real-time data pipelines to process and analyze data streams.

    • It provides high-throughput, fault-tolerant, and scalable messaging system.

    • Kafka is commonly used in scenarios like real-time analytics, log aggregation, monitoring, and more.

    • Example: Retail banking can use Kafka for real-

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is spring IOC
  • Ans. 

    Spring IOC (Inversion of Control) is a design pattern used in the Spring Framework to manage dependencies in a more flexible and decoupled way.

    • In Spring IOC, the control of creating and managing objects is shifted from the application code to the Spring container.

    • It helps in achieving loose coupling between classes by removing the dependency from the code.

    • Spring IOC is implemented through Dependency Injection (DI) wher...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Difference between views and materialized view
  • Ans. 

    Views are virtual tables that display data from one or more tables, while materialized views are physical copies of the data stored in the database.

    • Views are created using a query and do not store data themselves.

    • Materialized views store the results of a query in a physical table.

    • Views are updated dynamically when queried, while materialized views need to be refreshed to reflect changes in the underlying data.

    • Materiali...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is DB partition where it is used.?
  • Ans. 

    DB partition is a technique used to divide a database into smaller, more manageable parts.

    • DB partitioning is used to improve performance, scalability, and availability of a database.

    • It involves dividing a database into smaller partitions based on certain criteria such as range, list, hash, or composite partitioning.

    • Each partition can be stored on separate physical storage devices or servers.

    • Examples of DB partitioning ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is index what is the benefit
  • Ans. 

    An index is a statistical measure used to represent the value of a group of assets or securities.

    • Indexes help investors track the performance of a specific market or sector.

    • They provide a benchmark for comparing the performance of individual investments.

    • Examples include the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite.

  • Answered by AI

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Ernst & Young Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Ernst & Young interview?
Ernst & Young interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Ernst & Young interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for Ernst & Young 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 Ernst & Young. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Ernst & Young expect are Consulting, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Agile Coaching and Analytical Chemistry.
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