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Top Ernst & Young Associate Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers
- Q1. Intersection of Linked List Problem Statement You are provided with two singly linked lists of integers. These lists merge at a node of a third linked list. Your task is ...read more
- Q2. Pythagorean Triplets Detection Determine if an array contains a Pythagorean triplet by checking whether there are three integers x, y, and z such that x 2 + y 2 = z 2 wi ...read more
- Q3. Swap Two Numbers Problem Statement Given two integers a and b , your task is to swap these numbers and output the swapped values. Input: The first line contains a single ...read more
Ernst & Young Associate Software Engineer Interview Experiences
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I applied via campus placement at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Khurda and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.
Reasoning, maths and clocks based questions.
2 codings. DSA based.
(4 Questions)
- Q1. What are OOPs Concepts?
- Ans.
OOPs Concepts are fundamental principles of Object-Oriented Programming that help in organizing and designing code.
Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit (object).
Inheritance: Allowing a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.
Polymorphism: Ability of objects to take on multiple forms or have multiple behaviors.
Abstraction: Hiding the complex implementat...
- Q2. What is AVL tree?
- Ans.
AVL tree is a self-balancing binary search tree where the heights of the two child subtrees of any node differ by at most one.
AVL tree was named after its inventors Adelson-Velsky and Landis.
It is a type of binary search tree where the heights of the two child subtrees of any node differ by at most one.
AVL trees are used to maintain a balanced tree structure, ensuring O(log n) time complexity for insertion, deletion, a...
- Q3. Define LIFO, FIFO etc
- Ans.
LIFO stands for Last In, First Out and FIFO stands for First In, First Out.
LIFO: Last In, First Out - the last item added to a stack is the first one to be removed.
FIFO: First In, First Out - the first item added to a queue is the first one to be removed.
- Q4. Share your college experienceon coding.
- Ans.
I gained hands-on coding experience through coursework, projects, and internships during my college years.
Took courses in programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python.
Participated in coding competitions and hackathons to enhance my skills.
Completed coding projects in areas like web development, data analysis, and software engineering.
Interned at a tech company where I worked on real-world coding projects.
Collabo...
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Introduce yourself (3 mins)
- Q2. Area of Interests (3 mins)
Interview Preparation Tips
Skills evaluated in this interview
I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.
Find the greatest element in the moving array
(1 Question)
- Q1. Interviewer Asked me to build Airline Management System
I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.
Basic conceptual knowledge check.
One basic and one intermediate level question you are allowed to give write the code in any language.
(1 Question)
- Q1. This is an AI based interview where on the screen flashes the question and you will have to answer them looking into the camera always camera will be on.
Interview Preparation Tips
- Java
- ds algo
- Python
- SQL
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I was interviewed in Apr 2021.
(7 Questions)
Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium
This round had 2 coding questions where in I was first asked to explain my approach and then code the solution . After
that , I was asked some more questions on OOPS and JavaScript.
- Q1.
Intersection of Linked List Problem Statement
You are provided with two singly linked lists of integers. These lists merge at a node of a third linked list.
Your task is to determine the data of the node...
- Q2.
Pythagorean Triplets Detection
Determine if an array contains a Pythagorean triplet by checking whether there are three integers x, y, and z such that x2 + y2 = z2 within the array.
Input:
The first lin... - Q3. What do you mean by data encapsulation?
- Q4. Can static methods be overridden?
- Q5. What is the garbage collector in Java?
- Q6. Can you explain hoisting in JavaScript?
- Q7. What are closures in JavaScript?
(6 Questions)
Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium
This round was mainly inclined towards some Frontend Web Development questions(as I had told the interviewer that I have some prior experince in that field and also have some projects supporting this) ranging from HTML,CSS to JavaScript.
- Q1. Can you explain promises in JavaScript and describe its three states?
- Q2. What is a higher order function?
- Q3.
Swap Two Numbers Problem Statement
Given two integers
aandb, your task is to swap these numbers and output the swapped values.Input:
The first line contains a single integer 't', representing the num... - Q4. What are the features of HTML5?
- Q5. How can you optimize the loading of website assets?
- Q6. In how many ways can you display HTML elements?
(1 Question)
Round duration - 30 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
This was a typical HR round with some standard Behavioral questions like my interests, weaknesses, strengths, family
background, are you willing to relocate or travel , why Ernst & Young, CEO of Ernst & Young etc.
- Q1. Why should we hire you?
Interview Preparation Tips
Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.
Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.
Skills evaluated in this interview
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I applied via campus placement at SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There was 1 interview round.
(1 Question)
- Q1. This is more of a vibe check about you. They will try to get to know you better. Questions related to your interest, expertise and your future plannings. This round is usually chill and it would mostly be ...
Interview Preparation Tips
2. Be vocal during your interviews and make sure you keep things brief and simple.
3. Have an open mind when you get into the HR round. They might ask a few questions about certain disciplinary situations around workplaces.
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Interview Questionnaire
7 Questions
- Q1. They asked me only what i have mentioned in my resume. My first question was swap two numbers without using third variable
- Q2. What is the difference between arrays and linked list. Which one is better
- Ans.
Arrays are fixed in size and have contiguous memory, while linked lists are dynamic and have non-contiguous memory.
Arrays have constant time access to elements, while linked lists have linear time access.
Arrays are better for random access and searching, while linked lists are better for insertion and deletion.
Arrays use less memory for storing elements, while linked lists use more memory due to additional pointers.
Exa...
- Q3. Tell us about yourself?
- Ans.
I am a recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science and a passion for coding. I have experience with Java, Python, and web development.
Recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science
Passionate about coding and technology
Proficient in Java, Python, and web development
Experience with projects such as building a web application using Django
- Q4. How do you manage your tuition classes with your college hectic schedule?
- Ans.
I prioritize my college schedule and plan my tuition classes accordingly.
I make a timetable for both college and tuition classes.
I communicate with my tuition teacher to adjust the timings if necessary.
I try to finish my college assignments and projects beforehand to avoid last-minute stress.
I utilize breaks between classes to attend tuition classes.
I make sure to take breaks and not overload myself with too many class...
- Q5. Will your parents allow you to work late at night and in weekends?
- Ans.
Yes, my parents are supportive of my career and understand the demands of the job.
My parents are supportive of my career and understand the demands of the job.
I have discussed my work schedule with my parents and they are okay with me working late nights and weekends if required.
They trust my judgment and are aware that sometimes working late or on weekends may be necessary in the software engineering field.
- Q6. What have you done in your research paper?
- Ans.
My research paper was on the impact of social media on mental health.
Conducted a literature review on existing research on the topic
Designed and distributed a survey to gather data on social media usage and mental health
Analyzed the survey data using statistical methods
Discussed the findings and implications in the paper
Included recommendations for future research
- Q7. What was your role in your minor project?
- Ans.
I was responsible for designing and implementing the user interface of the minor project.
Designed the layout and flow of the user interface
Implemented the UI using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Collaborated with the team to ensure consistency in design and functionality
Conducted user testing and made necessary improvements based on feedback
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Questions were quite tricky, but not difficult.
Most of the questions were from data structure like stacks, queues, sorting and complexity etc.
Tips: Do not think much about each question. They will totally depend on your general understanding about programming topics.
Duration: 1 hour minute
Total Questions: 100
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: It was great discussion. firstly, the EY team made us very comfortable and he told us his first experience about GD. He supported every contentest's opinion without any biasing and arguments. We were 15 students in our group discussion
Tips: Don't divert from your perspective about whatever topic you will get. Be calm and slow but effective
Don't talk out of topic
Be a good listener so as you can support or disagree with other's view
Duration: 30 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I wrote the code for the same.
I answered the second question very well
Tips: Do not overwhelm your resume with too much of extra information
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Told.
Tips: Calm and be sensible.
Nervousness and fumbling may degrade your performance
Answer precise and relevant
Skills:
College Name: MSIT GGSIPU
Motivation: Guys do not preset your mind with any stuff of information before a day of your interview.
Keep your point precise and sensible. Like other MNCs, EY don't expect a fluenced english speaking candidate,instead they want to see how different you are from other in any aspect.
Funny Moments: I took a sound sleep in college auditorium after my GD selection, as they were conductiong interview one selecte
Skills evaluated in this interview
Interview Questionnaire
4 Questions
- Q1. A cricket puzzle
- Q2. Sorting and Searching in real-life scenario puzzle
- Q3. A couple of questions about electrical and electronics engineering (my branch)
- Q4. A couple of questions about what I envision
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Enlightening. Really had to rack my brains for that hour. Made a lot of corrections in my own answers before confirming a choice. The coding section was amusing - some MCQ's had programs for each option and you had to 'choose' the right program.
I still remember trembling with excitement/fear when my name was called out in the selected list.
Tips: Strengthen your basics.
Timing is never a problem is you do not ponder over each obstacle. Be alert during the test - many questions require common sense over formulae. Read the rules: All the questions in this test were MCQ type without any negative marking. ANSWER ALL before the time ends.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 60
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: A touchy topic as the moderators were (probably) parents and all your comments would reflect your own upbringing. Diplomacy was a major flavor in most of the arguments presented.
The GD was conducted methodically and everyone was given at least one chance to state their views. I was digressing in the beginning but quickly took control of the situation by assessing the environment.
Tips: Be confident and rational in your thoughts.NOBODY likes a drama queen, please present your views with a polite intensity.
Listen to all who are present, you may not know everything.
Round: Other Interview
Experience: I apologize as I don't remember the questions specifically.
The interviewer was exceptionally pleasant and was even nice enough to explain the intricate details of cricket (yes, I am an Indian and I am not a cricket lover :p). I imagine that he liked my method of solving and never-give-up attitude (I did not get the right answer in the first three tries). The rest of the queries simply probed into my basics. Had I been cramming up advanced theorems, I am sure I would have faltered. However, with little hesitation, I braved through all his questions. And I still thank goodness that I did.
I remember the interviewer saying one statement distinctly - 'The rounds get easier as you keep qualifying'. Not sure how far that is applicable to you, but I sure can vouch for it. :)
Tips: Candor is a refreshing quality. Please imbibe it.
Spend some time with yourself. Think about who you are and what do you want to become.
Do not be ashamed if money matters to you. Just back it up with virtues. :p
SMILE, you make the world a better place. Or at least the interview room. :D
General Tips: I have told most of what I could in the earlier sections... Last tip: Being nice is a choice. Choose it! :)
Skill Tips: The most fun way to acquire these skills is to interact with people, discuss ideas, solve random aptitude tests WITH a friend, etc. Do not feel embarrassed to ask someone for help.
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
Skills: Analytical, Verbal, Coding, Diplomacy, Technical foundations (pertaining to your branch), General knowledge
College Name: VIT VELLORE
Motivation: As I studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering through my college years, I realized that I may not be the best man for it. Sure, anyone can get good grades - even I did. However, I believe that instead of hoarding up a core technical job and finding ways to be contented in it would make life a chore.
So, I looked into new pastures and EY came at the right time. As a brilliant platform for a career take-off, EY spans across economics, consulting and computer coding - which I am excited for. My time in college has indicated my preferences for these fields and I am now confident of my path.
Funny Moments: Placement time wasn't easy as the wait was enough to drive one crazy. My impatience for the company's arrival, the test results, the GD results and finally the interview results left little scope for humor.
Apart from a few inside jokes with friends, a handful of instances like running from one written test to another and tripping on the way; rambling away during the GD so much so that the moderator has to end explaining the topic again; stopping a chuckle during the interview but ending up in a violent bout of cough make me laugh even today...
Oh yes! The interviewer's face when I asked if ODI matches were the ones with 50 overs or what. Epic! XD
Akshay Hangaragi
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I applied via campus placement at Motilal Nehru Institute National Institute of Technology (NIT), Allahabad and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.
It was a MCQ type round with 3 coding questions. This round consisted of questions from aptitude, SQL knowledge and a sql command writing question, Programming basics, Web Technology, 2 coding questions. CS Subjects and some Situational based questions.
It was a Just a minute round in which a topic was given by the interviewer to speak upon.
(1 Question)
- Q1. What all technologies you feel will be fruitful in learning with regards to your future growth?
(1 Question)
- Q1. Explain NOSQL databases and their working?
- Ans.
NOSQL databases are non-relational databases that provide flexible schema design and horizontal scalability.
NOSQL databases store data in key-value pairs, wide-column stores, document databases, or graph databases.
They are designed for handling large volumes of data and are highly scalable.
Examples include MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, and Neo4j.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Describe the working of your projects and how did you manage with hectic load of your curriculum being a part of your project building which is from some other domain?
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A simple coding problem given related to the project.
(1 Question)
- Q1. HR asked general question like strength and weakness.
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