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Top Fastenal Interview Questions and Answers
- Q1. different methods of solving same problemasked in IT Data Analyst interview
- Q2. Number of Islands (leetcode)asked in Quality Analyst interview
- Q3. Waste of time and energyasked in Scrum Master interview
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I applied via campus placement at Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Ranchi and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.
It was a combination of mcq and coding questions
mcq: aptitude + c++ + sql question, nothing really tough
Coding question: 3 leetcode question, medium level, of stack, binary search and graph traversal
(5 Questions)
- Q1. Question regarding project
- Q2. SQL basic to moderate question
- Q3. C++ coding question on strings recursion callback in c, oops medium level question, finding error in code
- Q4. Puzzles Q1-> cake cutting ( 3 cuts, 8 slices) Q2 ->9 bottles, 8 same weight bottles, 1 heavy, 2 tries using a balance
- Q5. OS question difference bw multi-processing and multi-programming how would u reduce number of page faults. etc
(3 Questions)
- Q1. Once again project explanation
- Q2. Basic to high level oops question:( C++) i was asked to write some class and in that these questions were asked 1: different types of access modifiers, but the question was asked indirectly. like why did...
- Q3. HR questions, since it was a semi technical cum hr round,
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Software Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Number of Islands (leetcode)
- Ans.
Count the number of islands in a 2D grid of '1's and '0's.
Iterate through the grid and for each '1' encountered, perform a depth-first search to mark all connected '1's as visited.
Increment the count of islands for each new island encountered.
Ensure to handle edge cases like out of bounds indices and already visited cells.
- Q2. Coco eating Banana (leetcode)
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Depth knowledge about your project work
- Q2. DSA(Time and Space Complexity)
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Tell me about yourself
- Ans.
I am a detail-oriented Quality Analyst with a strong background in analyzing data and identifying areas for improvement.
Experienced in conducting quality assurance tests and creating test plans
Skilled in identifying defects and working with development teams to resolve issues
Proficient in using testing tools such as Selenium and JIRA
Strong communication skills to effectively communicate findings and recommendations
- Q2. Why to join this Company
- Ans.
I am excited to join this Company because of its reputation for innovation, growth opportunities, and strong company culture.
The Company has a track record of innovation in the industry, which aligns with my passion for continuous improvement.
I see great potential for growth and advancement within the Company, which is important for my career development.
The Company's strong company culture, focus on employee well-bein...
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Quality Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies
(1 Question)
- Q1. Questions on basis of elastic search
Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.
It had questions ranging from leetcode moderate to hard.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Group Anagrams and some questions regarding OA
- Q2. Majority OOPs questions and basic language questions
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Few basic questions related to projects regarding the principles of Restful API
- Q2. DSA question - infix to postfix and common element in 3 sorted arrays
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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Waste of time and energy
- Ans.
Identifying and eliminating waste of time and energy is crucial for efficiency in any process.
Identify non-value adding activities and eliminate them
Streamline processes to reduce unnecessary steps
Encourage continuous improvement to minimize waste
Implement tools like Kanban or Lean principles to reduce waste
(1 Question)
- Q1. Waste of Time and energy
- Ans.
Waste of time and energy can occur due to inefficient processes, lack of clear goals, poor communication, and unnecessary tasks.
Identify and eliminate non-value adding activities
Encourage open communication and collaboration
Set clear goals and priorities
Avoid multitasking and focus on one task at a time
Interview Preparation Tips
If you guys are not having a mentality to listen to what others are trying to say, I'm sorry to say this, but you cannot succeed in what ever you're trying to achieve wrt Agile.
Scrum Master Interview Questions asked at other Companies
(1 Question)
- Q1. Technical should be good. More into coding
(1 Question)
- Q1. Whats your name and experience?
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.
(4 Questions)
- Q1. What are your salary expectations?
- Q2. Tell me about yourself.
- Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
- Q4. Share details of your previous job.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Everytime about the topic I added in my CV
(1 Question)
- Q1. More about Java Opps concept, selenium, automation tools, BDD framework explanation
Interview Preparation Tips
I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
4 Questions
- Q1. SQL Joins and it's applications
- Ans.
SQL Joins are used to combine data from two or more tables based on a related column.
Joins are used to retrieve data from multiple tables in a single query
Types of joins include inner join, left join, right join, and full outer join
Join conditions are specified using the ON keyword and a comparison operator
Joins can be used to combine data from tables with a one-to-many or many-to-many relationship
- Q2. Finding error in sql queries
- Ans.
To find errors in SQL queries, check for syntax errors, missing or incorrect table/column names, and incorrect data types.
Check for syntax errors using a SQL editor or IDE.
Verify table and column names are correct and exist in the database.
Ensure data types match between tables and queries.
Use error messages and logs to identify specific issues.
Test queries with sample data to catch errors before running on production
- Q3. Different methods of solving same problem
- Ans.
Different methods can be used to solve the same problem depending on the context and available resources.
Brainstorming and ideation sessions
Trial and error
Research and analysis
Collaboration and teamwork
Using established frameworks and methodologies
Leveraging technology and automation
Iterative approach to problem-solving
- Q4. Data analysis lifecycle
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IT Data Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies
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(1 Question)
- Q1. What lessons have you learned from your experiences in your previous company?
(2 Questions)
- Q1. What are the different types of financial derivatives?
- Q2. What are corporate actions and what are their various types?
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I was interviewed in Jan 2025.
An assignment for checking your Excel and Google sheet knowledge
(2 Questions)
- Q1. How will you lead a team of more than 100 people?
- Q2. How will you approach a new project handed to you ?
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