HCLTech Associate SCM Interview Questions and Answers

Basic aptitude tests

There were two coding questions: one was classified as easy, while the other was of medium difficulty. The code must pass all test cases to be deemed complete.

Q1. What basic coding logic questions were asked during the interview, such as checking for a prime number, finding the sum of digits in a string, and printing a pattern, along with any situation-based questio...read more
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Q2. How can I approach my manager if I am struggling to manage my workload, and what is the best way to ask for assistance?
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Approach manager openly and honestly, provide specific examples of workload struggles, and suggest potential solutions.
• Schedule a meeting with your manager to discuss your workload challenges

• Be honest and transparent about the specific tasks or projects that are overwhelming you

• Provide examples of how the workload is impacting your productivity and quality of work

• Suggest potential solutions such as prioritizing tasks, ...read more
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Q1. What other job offers do you currently have, and why are you interested in this company?
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I currently have one other job offer, but I am particularly interested in this company due to its innovative projects and strong company culture.
• Have one other job offer but interested in this company due to innovative projects

• Impressed by strong company culture

• Believe this company aligns with my career goals and values
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Q2. What is the reason for any gaps in your experience?
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I have gaps in my experience due to focusing on specialized projects and roles.
• I have chosen to focus on specific areas of expertise rather than gaining a broad range of experience

• I have taken on challenging projects that have required a significant time commitment

• I have prioritized deepening my knowledge in certain technologies or industries over gaining general experience
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Q3. Can you provide an example of a situation in which you worked under pressure?
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I successfully completed a project with a tight deadline by prioritizing tasks and staying focused.
• Received a project with a short deadline due to unexpected circumstances

• Created a detailed timeline and prioritized tasks based on urgency

• Worked extra hours and stayed focused to meet the deadline

• Successfully completed the project on time and received positive feedback
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Q4. How do you approach problem-solving, and can you provide a specific situation where your leadership skills have benefited you?
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I approach problem-solving by analyzing the issue, brainstorming solutions, and collaborating with team members. My leadership skills were evident when I successfully led a project to implement a new software system.
• Analyze the problem thoroughly before jumping into solutions

• Brainstorm potential solutions and evaluate their feasibility

• Collaborate with team members to gather different perspectives and insights

• Communicat...read more
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Q1. Java new features in 8
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Java 8 introduced several new features including lambda expressions, functional interfaces, streams, and default methods.
• Lambda expressions allow you to treat functionality as a method argument.

• Functional interfaces have a single abstract method and can be used with lambda expressions.

• Streams provide a way to work with sequences of elements and perform operations on them.

• Default methods allow interfaces to have method ...read more
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Q2. Difficulties faced in the current/previous project & how we resolved it
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We faced challenges with communication and conflicting priorities, resolved through regular team meetings and clear task delegation.
• Lack of clear communication among team members

• Conflicting priorities leading to delays in project timeline

• Resolved by scheduling regular team meetings to discuss progress and issues

• Clear task delegation to ensure everyone knows their responsibilities
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Q3. What is OOPS
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OOPS stands for Object-Oriented Programming System. It is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects.
• OOPS focuses on creating objects that contain data and methods to manipulate that data.

• Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism are key principles of OOPS.

• Examples of OOPS languages include Java, C++, and Python.
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Q4. What is Functional programming
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Functional programming is a programming paradigm that treats computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions and avoids changing state and mutable data.
• Focuses on pure functions that do not have side effects

• Emphasizes immutability and avoids changing state

• Uses higher-order functions and function composition

• Commonly used languages include Haskell, Scala, and Clojure
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Q5. Difference between OOPS and functional programming
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OOPS focuses on objects and classes, while functional programming focuses on functions and immutability.
• OOPS is based on the concept of objects and classes, allowing for encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.

• Functional programming emphasizes on functions as first-class citizens, immutability, and avoiding side effects.

• OOPS is more suitable for complex, real-world applications with changing state, while functiona...read more
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Q6. Which framework I worked in Java
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I have worked with the Spring framework in Java.
• Utilized Spring MVC for web development

• Implemented dependency injection with Spring IoC container

• Integrated Spring Security for authentication and authorization
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Q7. What all are the annotations that we use in Spring Boot & it's usage
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Some common annotations used in Spring Boot are @RestController, @Autowired, @RequestMapping, @Service, @Component, @Repository.
• @RestController - Used to define a controller class in Spring MVC.

• @Autowired - Used for automatic dependency injection.

• @RequestMapping - Used to map web requests to specific handler methods.

• @Service - Indicates that a class is a service.

• @Component - Indicates that a class is a Spring component...read more
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Q1. Tell me about yourself, work experience & education
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I am a dedicated professional with a strong educational background and diverse work experience.
• I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from XYZ University.

• I have worked in various roles in marketing, sales, and customer service.

• I am proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and have excellent communication skills.

• I am a quick learner and thrive in fast-paced environments.

• I am passionate about continuous learni
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Q1. What is the concept of insurance?
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Insurance is a financial arrangement that provides protection against potential losses by pooling the risks of many individuals or entities.
• Insurance involves a contract between the insurer and the insured party.

• The insured pays a premium in exchange for coverage against specified risks.

• Insurance helps individuals and businesses manage risks and protect themselves financially.

• Types of insurance include health, life, au...read more
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Q2. What are the different types of insurance available?
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There are various types of insurance available, including health, life, auto, home, and travel insurance.
• Health insurance covers medical expenses and treatments.

• Life insurance provides financial protection to beneficiaries in case of the insured's death.

• Auto insurance covers damages and liabilities related to vehicles.

• Home insurance protects against damages to the home and belongings.

• Travel insurance covers trip cancel
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It was a simple Aptitude test designed to test your english proficiency and your quantitative skills.

Q1. Multiple questions meant to test your english communication proficiency
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There were 2 coding questions. The level of questions were not very high. The languages available for the round were Python, Java, C++, C, C#.

Q1. Please Introduce yourself
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Q2. What project did you work on in your final year?
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Q3. Do you have any connections in the industry?
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Q4. Did you undergo any Internships?
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Q1. About your introduction
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Q2. Previous experience details
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Q1. Explain multithreading and stages of multithreading
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Q2. If there are 5 tasks, how to write a code so that the 5 tasks are run simultaneously
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Q3. Questions about REST API(difference between @RequestParam and @PathVariable). Tell some annotations which were used in my project
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Q4. Exception Handling in spring boot
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Q5. Deployment process in my project
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Q6. Object class in java(name some methods and follow up questions on that. Difference between == and equals())
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Q7. DDL and DML commands in SQL
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Q8. Microservices question(communication between microservices)
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