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posted on 8 Dec 2024

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was an easy level coding round with basic 2 dsa questions.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Intersection of two linked list.
  • Q2. Coin change problem

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with networking questions as well as depth about C/C++

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Sde1 Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 18 Aug 2022

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Computer Science Fundamentals

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain Project about ML
  • Ans. 

    The project involves using machine learning algorithms to analyze and make predictions based on data.

    • Collecting and cleaning data

    • Selecting appropriate ML algorithms

    • Training and testing the model

    • Evaluating the model's performance

    • Applying the model to new data

    • Examples: predicting customer churn, detecting fraud, diagnosing diseases

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study cs properly. Database Management Systems, Computer Networks very useful.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

15 Questions

  • Q1. Program to swap kth and kth to last element of a singly linked list in one pass. You are not given the length of the linked list before hand
  • Ans. 

    Swap kth and kth to last element of a singly linked list in one pass without knowing the length of the list.

    • Traverse the linked list using two pointers, one starting from the head and the other starting from kth node.

    • When the second pointer reaches the end of the list, the first pointer will be pointing to the kth to last node.

    • Swap the values of kth and kth to last node.

    • Handle edge cases such as k being out of bounds o...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Program to reverse the ordering of words in a sentence
  • Ans. 

    Program to reverse the ordering of words in a sentence

    • Split the sentence into an array of words

    • Reverse the array

    • Join the array into a sentence

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Program to find the intersection point of two singly linked lists in O(n)
  • Ans. 

    Program to find intersection point of two singly linked lists in O(n)

    • Traverse both lists and find their lengths

    • Move the head of the longer list by the difference in lengths

    • Traverse both lists in parallel until intersection point is found

    • Return the intersection point

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Program to reverse a singly linked list both recursively and iteratively
  • Ans. 

    Program to reverse a singly linked list both recursively and iteratively

    • Iteratively: Use three pointers to reverse the links between nodes

    • Recursively: Use a recursive function to reverse the links between nodes

    • In both approaches, update the head and tail pointers accordingly

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. There are 12 balls which are identical in size and appearance but one is an odd weight (could be light or heavy). Find it in minimum number of weighings using a balance
  • Ans. 

    Find odd weight ball among 12 identical balls using a balance in minimum weighings.

    • Divide balls into 3 groups of 4 each

    • Weigh any 2 groups against each other

    • If both groups weigh the same, the odd ball is in the third group

    • If one group is heavier, weigh any 2 balls from that group against each other

    • If they weigh the same, the odd ball is the remaining one

    • If one ball is heavier, it is the odd ball

    • Repeat the process with t

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Program to reverse a singly linked list in groups of k recursively
  • Ans. 

    A program to reverse a singly linked list in groups of k using recursion.

    • Create a recursive function that takes the head of the linked list and the group size as parameters.

    • If the remaining list has less than k nodes, return the head as it is.

    • Reverse the first k nodes by recursively calling the function for the next group.

    • Connect the reversed group to the remaining list.

    • Return the new head of the reversed list.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Program to find the length of the longest substring without repeating characters in a string
  • Ans. 

    Program to find length of longest substring without repeating characters in a string.

    • Use a sliding window approach to traverse the string

    • Use a hash set to keep track of unique characters in the current substring

    • Update the length of longest substring without repeating characters as you traverse the string

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. You are given two cubes. Represent the date of a month (01 ­ 31) using both the cubes by placing numbers on the given cubes
  • Ans. 

    Representing date of a month using two cubes with numbers 0-9 on each face

    • Assign numbers 0-9 on each face of both cubes

    • Use one cube to represent tens digit and other for ones digit

    • Rotate cubes to display desired date

    • Example: Cube 1 - 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Cube 2 - 0, 1, 2, 6, 7, 8; To represent 23, Cube 1 shows 2 and Cube 2 shows 3

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Given an array containing repeated characters, find the character repeated most number of times
  • Ans. 

    Find the character repeated most number of times in an array of strings.

    • Create a dictionary to store character count

    • Iterate through each string and character

    • Return the character with highest count

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Trace the output of a C/C++ code snippet containing extensive pointers and references
  • Ans. 

    Answering a question on tracing output of C/C++ code snippet with pointers and references

    • Understand the code and identify all pointers and references

    • Trace the values of each pointer and reference at each step

    • Follow the flow of the code to determine the final output

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Explain segmentation fault
  • Ans. 

    Segmentation fault is a type of error that occurs when a program tries to access a memory location that it is not allowed to access.

    • Segmentation fault is also known as a segfault.

    • It is a common error in C and C++ programming languages.

    • It occurs when a program tries to read or write to a memory location that it does not have permission to access.

    • This can happen when a program tries to access an uninitialized pointer or ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Explain BFS and DFS
  • Ans. 

    BFS and DFS are graph traversal algorithms used to search for nodes in a graph.

    • BFS stands for Breadth First Search and explores all the nodes at the current depth before moving to the next level.

    • DFS stands for Depth First Search and explores as far as possible along each branch before backtracking.

    • BFS uses a queue data structure while DFS uses a stack or recursion.

    • BFS is useful for finding the shortest path in an unwei...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. 4. Which traversal would I prefer for finding a cycle in a graph?
  • Ans. 

    I would prefer Depth First Search (DFS) traversal for finding a cycle in a graph.

    • DFS is better suited for finding cycles in a graph as it explores deeper into the graph before backtracking.

    • DFS can detect a cycle in a graph in O(V+E) time complexity.

    • DFS can be implemented using recursion or a stack.

    • Breadth First Search (BFS) can also be used to find cycles but it is less efficient than DFS.

    • In DFS, we can keep track of v

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. Explain time and space complexities of hashmap
  • Ans. 

    Hashmap has constant time complexity for insertion, deletion, and retrieval, but requires additional space.

    • Hashmap provides constant time complexity O(1) for insertion, deletion, and retrieval operations on average.

    • The space complexity of a hashmap is proportional to the number of elements stored in it.

    • Hashmap uses a hash function to map keys to indices in an underlying array, which allows for efficient lookup.

    • In case ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q15. Design the underlying data structure behind a login page
  • Ans. 

    The data structure behind a login page should store user credentials securely.

    • Use a database to store user information

    • Hash and salt passwords for security

    • Include fields for username, email, password, and possibly additional information

    • Consider implementing two-factor authentication

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Skills:
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Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 40 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical round with questions based on DSA.

  • Q1. 

    Reverse a Number Problem Statement

    Create a program to reverse a given integer N. The output should be the reversed integer.

    Note:

    If a number has trailing zeros, their reversed version should not inclu...

  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given integer while excluding trailing zeros.

    • Create a program to reverse the given integer by converting it to a string and then reversing it.

    • Remove any trailing zeros from the reversed string before converting it back to an integer.

    • Handle the constraints of the input integer being between 0 and 10^8.

    • Example: For input 1230, the output should be 321.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Reverse a Linked List Problem Statement

    You are given a Singly Linked List of integers. Your task is to reverse the Linked List by changing the links between nodes.

    Input:

    The first line of input contai...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given singly linked list by changing the links between nodes.

    • Iterate through the linked list and reverse the links between nodes.

    • Use three pointers to keep track of the current, previous, and next nodes.

    • Update the links while traversing the list to reverse it.

    • Return the head of the reversed linked list.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference in C++ between 'new int[5]' and 'malloc(5 * sizeof(int))'?
  • Ans. 

    new int[5] is C++ specific and initializes the array with default values, while malloc(5 * sizeof(int)) is a C function and does not initialize the array.

    • new int[5] is C++ specific and calls constructors for each element in the array.

    • malloc(5 * sizeof(int)) is a C function and does not call constructors, leaving the array uninitialized.

    • new int[5] returns a pointer to the first element of the array, while malloc(5 * siz...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAJuniper Networks interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, OS, Networking, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

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.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

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.

Final outcome of the interviewRejected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Telephonic Call 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Need to write working code on a shared document so that the interviewer can see if you can put your ideas into code. In this round, they are not bothered about time complexity of your algorithm. They just wanted to know if you can code whatever you think. So if you do not find best solution also it is OK but write the code for average case at-least.

  • Q1. 

    Problem: Search In Rotated Sorted Array

    Given a sorted array that has been rotated clockwise by an unknown amount, you need to answer Q queries. Each query is represented by an integer Q[i], and you must ...

  • Ans. 

    Search for integers in a rotated sorted array efficiently.

    • Use binary search to find the pivot point where the array is rotated.

    • Based on the pivot point, apply binary search on the appropriate half of the array.

    • Return the index of the integer if found, else return -1.

    • Time complexity should be O(logN) for each query.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Pair Sum in Binary Search Tree

    Given a Binary Search Tree (BST) and a target value 'K', determine if there exist two unique elements in the BST such that their sum equals the target 'K'.

    Explanation:

    A ...

  • Ans. 

    Check if there exist two unique elements in a BST that sum up to a target value 'K'.

    • Traverse the BST in-order to get a sorted array of elements.

    • Use two pointers approach to find the pair sum in the sorted array.

    • Consider edge cases like duplicate elements or negative values.

    • Time complexity can be optimized to O(n) using a HashSet to store visited nodes.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(5 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

I was interviewed for vcloud team so they asked me questions on Cloud, DSA etc.

  • Q1. 

    Reverse List In K Groups Problem Statement

    You are provided with a linked list having 'N' nodes and an integer 'K'. Your task is to reverse the linked list in groups of size K. If the list is numbered fro...

  • Ans. 

    Reverse a linked list in groups of size K

    • Iterate through the linked list in groups of size K

    • Reverse each group of nodes

    • Handle cases where the last group may have fewer than K nodes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Reverse Stack with Recursion

    Reverse a given stack of integers using recursion. You must accomplish this without utilizing extra space beyond the internal stack space used by recursion. Additionally, you ...

  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given stack of integers using recursion without using extra space or loops.

    • Use recursion to pop all elements from the original stack and store them in function call stack

    • Once the stack is empty, push the elements back in reverse order using recursion

    • Use the top(), pop(), and push() methods to manipulate the stack

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is cloud computing?
  • Ans. 

    Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet, including storage, databases, networking, software, and more.

    • Cloud computing allows users to access resources on-demand without the need for physical infrastructure.

    • Examples of cloud computing services include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

    • Cloud computing offers scalability, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the benefits of cloud computing?
  • Ans. 

    Cloud computing offers scalability, cost-efficiency, flexibility, and improved collaboration.

    • Scalability: Easily scale resources up or down based on demand without the need for physical infrastructure.

    • Cost-efficiency: Pay only for the resources you use, reducing upfront costs and maintenance expenses.

    • Flexibility: Access data and applications from anywhere with an internet connection, enabling remote work and collaborat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are the challenges of cloud computing?
  • Ans. 

    Challenges of cloud computing include security concerns, data privacy issues, and potential downtime.

    • Security concerns: Data breaches and unauthorized access are major risks in cloud computing.

    • Data privacy issues: Ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR can be challenging when data is stored in the cloud.

    • Potential downtime: Dependence on internet connectivity and cloud service providers can lead to downtime affe...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAVMware Software India Private Limited interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 5 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

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.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

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.

Final outcome of the interviewRejected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical interview round with questions based on DSA and OOPS.

  • Q1. How do you dynamically allocate a 2D array in C?
  • Ans. 

    Use double pointer to dynamically allocate memory for array of strings in C.

    • Declare a double pointer to hold the 2D array of strings.

    • Allocate memory for the rows first using malloc.

    • Then allocate memory for each string in the row using malloc.

    • Assign values to the strings in the array.

    • Example: char **array = malloc(rows * sizeof(char *));

    • Example: array[i] = malloc(strlen(str) + 1); strcpy(array[i], str);

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are virtual functions in C++?
  • Ans. 

    Virtual functions in C++ are functions that can be overridden in derived classes, allowing for polymorphic behavior.

    • Virtual functions are declared using the 'virtual' keyword in the base class.

    • They are used to achieve runtime polymorphism in C++.

    • Derived classes can override the virtual functions defined in the base class.

    • Example: class Base { public: virtual void display() { cout << 'Base class dis...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are virtual base classes?
  • Ans. 

    Virtual base classes are classes that are inherited virtually to avoid multiple instances of the same base class in a derived class hierarchy.

    • Virtual base classes are used in multiple inheritance to prevent the Diamond Problem.

    • They are declared with the 'virtual' keyword in the base class.

    • When a class inherits a virtual base class, the most derived class is responsible for initializing the virtual base class.

    • Example: c...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical interview round with questions based on OS/Networking etc.

  • Q1. What is the system call that creates a separate connection?
  • Ans. 

    The system call that creates a separate connection is fork()

    • fork() is a system call in Unix-like operating systems that creates a new process by duplicating the existing process

    • The new process created by fork() is called the child process, while the original process is called the parent process

    • fork() is commonly used in network programming to create separate connections for handling multiple clients

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What does the epoll_wait() system call do?
  • Ans. 

    epoll_wait() system call waits for events on an epoll instance

    • Used in Linux for I/O event notification

    • Blocks until one or more file descriptors become ready

    • Returns the number of file descriptors ready for I/O operations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are the different protocols used in the transport layer?
  • Ans. 

    Different protocols used in the transport layer include TCP, UDP, SCTP, and DCCP.

    • TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - reliable, connection-oriented protocol used for most internet communication

    • UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - connectionless protocol used for applications where speed is more important than reliability

    • SCTP (Stream Control Transmission Protocol) - supports multiple streams of data, used for telecommunicati...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the difference between TCP and UDP?
  • Ans. 

    TCP is a connection-oriented protocol that ensures reliable data delivery, while UDP is a connectionless protocol that focuses on speed.

    • TCP is reliable and ensures data delivery by establishing a connection before sending data.

    • UDP is faster but less reliable as it does not establish a connection before sending data.

    • TCP is used for applications that require high reliability and error correction, such as web browsing and...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Face to Face 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical interview round with questions based on Networking etc.

  • Q1. What is the purpose of ICMP?
  • Ans. 

    ICMP is a protocol used for error reporting, diagnostics, and network management in IP networks.

    • ICMP is used to report errors in packet delivery

    • It is used for network diagnostics and troubleshooting

    • ICMP messages are encapsulated within IP packets

    • Examples include ping (echo request/reply) and traceroute

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the types of connection release supported by TCP?
  • Ans. 

    TCP supports four types of connection release: active close, passive close, simultaneous close, and abortive close.

    • Active close: Client initiates the connection release process by sending a FIN packet.

    • Passive close: Server initiates the connection release process by sending a FIN packet.

    • Simultaneous close: Both client and server send FIN packets to each other simultaneously.

    • Abortive close: Connection is terminated abru...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What protocols are used by the MAC layer?
  • Ans. 

    The MAC layer uses protocols like CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD, and TDMA to manage access to the network.

    • CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance) is used in wireless networks to avoid collisions.

    • CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) is used in wired networks to detect and handle collisions.

    • TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) is used in networks where devices are assigned specific

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the ARP protocol?
  • Ans. 

    ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is a protocol used to map an IP address to a MAC address in a local network.

    • ARP is used to resolve IP addresses to MAC addresses in a local network.

    • It operates at the data link layer of the OSI model.

    • ARP requests are broadcasted to all devices on the network.

    • Example: When a device wants to communicate with another device on the same network, it uses ARP to find the MAC address correspo

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAVMware Software India Private Limited interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Networking, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

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.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

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.

Final outcome of the interviewRejected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Technical Interview round with questions based on DSA.

  • Q1. 

    Reverse the String Problem Statement

    You are given a string STR which contains alphabets, numbers, and special characters. Your task is to reverse the string.

    Example:

    Input:
    STR = "abcde"
    Output:
    "e...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given string containing alphabets, numbers, and special characters.

    • Iterate through the string from the end to the beginning and append each character to a new string.

    • Use built-in functions like reverse() or StringBuilder in languages like Python or Java for efficient reversal.

    • Handle special characters and numbers along with alphabets while reversing the string.

    • Ensure to consider the constraints on the number ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Flip Bits Problem Explanation

    Given an array of integers ARR of size N, consisting of 0s and 1s, you need to select a sub-array and flip its bits. Your task is to return the maximum count of 1s that can b...

  • Ans. 

    Given an array of 0s and 1s, find the maximum count of 1s by flipping a sub-array at most once.

    • Iterate through the array and keep track of the maximum count of 1s obtained by flipping a sub-array.

    • Consider flipping a sub-array from index i to j by changing 0s to 1s and vice versa.

    • Update the maximum count of 1s if the current count is greater.

    • Return the maximum count of 1s obtained after flipping a sub-array at most once

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 

    Check If Preorder Traversal Is Valid

    Determine whether a given array ARR of positive integers is a valid Preorder Traversal of a Binary Search Tree (BST).

    A binary search tree (BST) is a tree structure w...

  • Ans. 

    Check if a given array of positive integers is a valid Preorder Traversal of a Binary Search Tree (BST).

    • Create a function that takes the array as input and checks if it satisfies the properties of a BST preorder traversal.

    • Iterate through the array and maintain a stack to keep track of the nodes in the BST.

    • Compare each element with the top of the stack to ensure it follows the BST property.

    • If the array is a valid preord...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. 

    First and Last Position of an Element in a Sorted Array

    Given a sorted array/list ARR consisting of ‘N’ elements, and an integer ‘K’, your task is to find the first and last occurrence of ‘K’ in ARR.

    Exp...

  • Ans. 

    Find the first and last occurrence of a given element in a sorted array.

    • Use binary search to find the first occurrence of the element.

    • Use binary search to find the last occurrence of the element.

    • Handle cases where the element is not present in the array.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Technical round with questions based on DSA, OS, OOPS etc.

  • Q1. 

    Intersection of Two Arrays Problem Statement

    Given two arrays A and B with sizes N and M respectively, both sorted in non-decreasing order, determine their intersection.

    The intersection of two arrays in...

  • Ans. 

    The problem involves finding the intersection of two sorted arrays efficiently.

    • Use two pointers to iterate through both arrays simultaneously.

    • Compare elements at the pointers and move the pointers accordingly.

    • Handle cases where elements are equal or not equal to find the intersection.

    • Return the intersection as an array of common elements.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Remove Duplicates From Unsorted Linked List Problem Statement

    You are provided with a linked list consisting of N nodes. Your task is to remove duplicate nodes such that each element occurs only once in t...

  • Ans. 

    Remove duplicates from an unsorted linked list while preserving the order of nodes.

    • Iterate through the linked list while keeping track of seen elements using a hash set.

    • If a duplicate element is encountered, skip it by adjusting the pointers.

    • Ensure the order of nodes is preserved by only keeping the first occurrence of each element.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference between paging and swapping in operating systems?
  • Ans. 

    Paging is a memory management scheme that allows the operating system to store and retrieve data from secondary storage in fixed-size blocks, while swapping involves moving entire processes between main memory and disk.

    • Paging involves dividing physical memory into fixed-size blocks called pages, while swapping involves moving entire processes between main memory and disk.

    • Paging allows for more efficient use of physical...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Can you provide an example of a deadlock in operating systems?
  • Ans. 

    A deadlock in operating systems occurs when two or more processes are unable to proceed because each is waiting for the other to release a resource.

    • Deadlock involves a circular wait, where each process is waiting for a resource held by another process in the cycle.

    • Four necessary conditions for deadlock are mutual exclusion, hold and wait, no preemption, and circular wait.

    • Example: Process A holds Resource 1 and waits fo...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Face to Face 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Technical Interview round with questions on DSA, OOPS and Puzzles.

  • Q1. 

    Segregate Odd-Even Problem Statement

    In a wedding ceremony at NinjaLand, attendees are blindfolded. People from the bride’s side hold odd numbers, while people from the groom’s side hold even numbers. For...

  • Ans. 

    Rearrange a linked list such that odd numbers appear before even numbers while preserving the order of appearance.

    • Iterate through the linked list and maintain two separate lists for odd and even numbers.

    • Merge the two lists while preserving the order of appearance.

    • Ensure to handle edge cases like empty list or list with only odd or even numbers.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Convert Sorted Array to BST Problem Statement

    Given a sorted array of length N, your task is to construct a balanced binary search tree (BST) from the array. If multiple balanced BSTs are possible, you ca...

  • Ans. 

    Construct a balanced binary search tree from a sorted array.

    • Create a function that recursively constructs a balanced BST from a sorted array.

    • Use the middle element of the array as the root of the BST.

    • Recursively build the left and right subtrees using the elements to the left and right of the middle element.

    • Ensure that the left and right subtrees are also balanced BSTs.

    • Return 1 if the constructed tree is correct, other

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference between the MVC (Model-View-Controller) and MVT (Model-View-Template) design patterns?
  • Ans. 

    MVC focuses on separating concerns of an application into three components, while MVT is a variation used in Django framework.

    • MVC separates an application into Model (data), View (presentation), and Controller (logic) components.

    • MVT is used in Django framework where Model represents data, View represents presentation, and Template represents logic.

    • In MVC, the Controller handles user input and updates the Model and View...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

HR round with typical behavioral problems.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAVMware Software India Private Limited interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

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.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

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.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Video Call 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical Interview round with questions based on DSA, OOPS and puzzles.

  • Q1. 

    Reverse Linked List Problem Statement

    Given a Singly Linked List of integers, your task is to reverse the Linked List by altering the links between the nodes.

    Input:

    The first line of input is an intege...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a singly linked list by altering the links between nodes.

    • Iterate through the linked list and reverse the links between nodes

    • Use three pointers to keep track of the current, previous, and next nodes

    • Update the links between nodes until the end of the list is reached

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Reverse Number Problem Statement

    Ninja is exploring new challenges and desires to reverse a given number. Your task is to assist Ninja in reversing the number provided.

    Note:

    If a number has trailing ze...

  • Ans. 

    Implement a function to reverse a given number, omitting trailing zeros.

    • Create a function that takes an integer as input and reverses it while omitting trailing zeros

    • Use modulo and division operations to extract digits and reverse the number

    • Handle cases where the reversed number has leading zeros by omitting them

    • Ensure the reversed number is within the constraints specified

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 

    Reverse the String Problem Statement

    You are given a string STR which contains alphabets, numbers, and special characters. Your task is to reverse the string.

    Example:

    Input:
    STR = "abcde"
    Output:
    "e...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given string containing alphabets, numbers, and special characters.

    • Iterate through the string from end to start and append each character to a new string.

    • Use built-in functions like reverse() or slicing to reverse the string.

    • Handle special characters and numbers while reversing the string.

    • Ensure to consider the constraints provided in the problem statement.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is overloading in the context of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?
  • Ans. 

    Overloading in OOP is the ability to define multiple methods with the same name but different parameters.

    • Overloading allows multiple methods with the same name but different parameters to coexist in a class.

    • The compiler determines which method to call based on the number and type of arguments passed.

    • Example: having multiple constructors in a class with different parameter lists.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Video Call 

(6 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Technical round with question based on Web Dev, Cloud Computing, Networking etc.

  • Q1. What is TELNET?
  • Ans. 

    TELNET is a network protocol used to establish a connection with a remote computer over a network.

    • TELNET stands for Telecommunication Network.

    • It allows a user to log in to a remote computer and execute commands as if they were directly connected to that computer.

    • TELNET operates on port 23.

    • It is not secure as the data is transmitted in plain text.

    • SSH (Secure Shell) is a more secure alternative to TELNET.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the difference between TELNET and SSH?
  • Ans. 

    TELNET is insecure, while SSH is secure for remote access to servers.

    • TELNET sends data in plain text, while SSH encrypts data for secure communication

    • SSH uses public-key cryptography for authentication, TELNET does not

    • SSH provides secure remote access to servers, TELNET does not prioritize security

    • TELNET operates on port 23, while SSH operates on port 22

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 

    Problem: Sort an Array of 0s, 1s, and 2s

    Given an array/list ARR consisting of integers where each element is either 0, 1, or 2, your task is to sort this array in increasing order.

    Input:

    The input sta...
  • Ans. 

    Sort an array of 0s, 1s, and 2s in increasing order.

    • Use a three-pointer approach to partition the array into sections of 0s, 1s, and 2s.

    • Iterate through the array and swap elements based on their values.

    • Time complexity should be O(n) to meet the constraints.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is a hypervisor?
  • Ans. 

    A hypervisor is a software that creates and runs virtual machines on a physical host machine.

    • Hypervisors allow multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine

    • They provide isolation between virtual machines

    • Examples include VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Can you explain cloud computing in layman’s terms?
  • Ans. 

    Cloud computing is like renting a computer over the internet instead of owning one.

    • Cloud computing allows users to access and store data and applications over the internet instead of on their own physical computer.

    • It offers scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness as users can easily adjust their storage and computing needs.

    • Examples include services like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cl

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What are the stages in the Software Development Life Cycle?
  • Ans. 

    The stages in the Software Development Life Cycle include planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

    • 1. Planning: Define project scope, requirements, and timelines.

    • 2. Design: Create architecture, UI/UX, and database design.

    • 3. Development: Write code based on design specifications.

    • 4. Testing: Verify functionality, performance, and security.

    • 5. Deployment: Release the software to users or clients.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Video Call 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Technical Interview round with questions based on DSA and OOPS. A detailed discussion on my projects was also carried out.

  • Q1. 

    Common Elements in Three Sorted Arrays

    Given three sorted arrays A, B, and C of lengths N, M, and K respectively, your task is to find all elements that are present in all three arrays.

    Input:

    The first...
  • Ans. 

    Find common elements in three sorted arrays and output them in order.

    • Iterate through all three arrays simultaneously using three pointers.

    • Compare elements at pointers and move pointers accordingly.

    • If elements are equal, add to result and move all pointers forward.

    • If elements are not equal, move pointer of smallest element forward.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is a volatile variable?
  • Ans. 

    A volatile variable is a variable that can be modified by multiple threads simultaneously.

    • Volatile variables are used in multithreading to ensure visibility of changes made by one thread to other threads.

    • They are not cached in thread's local memory, but always read from main memory.

    • They are typically used for flags or status variables that are accessed by multiple threads.

    • Example: 'volatile boolean flag = true;'

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Can you explain the concept of multithreading in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Multithreading in Java allows multiple threads to execute concurrently, improving performance and responsiveness.

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

    • Threads share the same memory space, allowing for efficient communication and data sharing.

    • Java provides built-in support for multithreading through the Thread class and Runnable interface.

    • Example: Creating a new thread using ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

HR round with typical behavioral problems.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAVMware Software India Private Limited interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

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.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

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.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Data structures, Algorithm
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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