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HP India Software Engineer Intern Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 18 Nov 2024

HP India Software Engineer Intern Trainee Interview Experiences

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Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Write a code to find frequency of each character.
  • Ans. 

    Code to find frequency of each character in a given string.

    • Use a hashmap to store character frequencies.

    • Iterate through the string and update the hashmap accordingly.

    • Return the hashmap with character frequencies.

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  • Q2. Explain the process flow of your project.

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I was interviewed in Oct 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. C,C++, Programming Concepts
  • Q2. Resume Based
  • Q3. Puzzle Questions
  • Q4.  OS, Database, Networking, Computer Architecture based question
  • Q5. Project Based- Briefs, Details
  • Q6. What are your hobbies
  • Ans. 

    My hobbies include hiking, playing guitar, and cooking.

    • Hiking: I enjoy exploring nature trails and challenging myself physically.

    • Playing guitar: I love learning new songs and improving my skills.

    • Cooking: I like experimenting with different recipes and creating delicious meals.

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  • Q7. Where do you see yourself in 5 years
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior software developer leading a team and working on complex projects.

    • Leading a team of developers

    • Working on complex projects

    • Continuously learning and improving my skills

    • Contributing to the growth and success of the company

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  • Q8. Why do you want to join DELL.
  • Ans. 

    I want to join DELL because of their innovative technology solutions and strong reputation in the industry.

    • DELL is known for their cutting-edge technology solutions which align with my passion for software development.

    • I admire DELL's strong reputation in the industry and their commitment to customer satisfaction.

    • I believe joining DELL will provide me with opportunities for growth and career advancement.

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CGPA>9.0

Skills: Technical Skills
College Name: KIIT University

I was interviewed in Jan 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: All got different topics to discuss on gd.
Tips: Plan before you speak. Be sure whether you are to or against.
Duration: 5 minutes

Round: Test
Experience: More questions on blood relationship, ages
Tips: Os db on technical
Duration: 1 hour

Skills: Technical Questions, Manage A Difficult Situation, Technical Knowledge(ML

I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There was an online test having 3 section, one for aptitude testing, one for logical testing and the last one for technical testing.
Aptitude and logical questions were very basic.
Technical questions included : C C++ Java DS DBMS DAA
Tips: For aptitude and logical part, you need to prepare regularly. Nothing comes out of the box, but you just have to be quick in solving the questions.
For the technical part, prepare well by revising your course materials. Basic one word questions are asked.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: Coding
Experience: This round consists of multiple sets of coding. One question per paper. It's on your luck, which question you'll get. Also,net is allowed. You have to complete the code and show it to the invigilator.
Tips: This round is generally not there in placement drives of DELL. It is on your luck.

Skills: Communication, Data Structures, Basic Knowledge Of DBMS
College Name: Manipal University Jaipur

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was a blend of topics from IT,CSE and ECE. Try to concentrate on coding and networks for this round. mostly luck based

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: A very easy round. Can easily clear it if you have minimum skills

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: needs a sound knowledge in networking .

Round: HR Interview
Experience: your personality and the way you behave matters a lot. Try to be humble and truthful

General Tips: as I mentioned earlier keep trying never loose hope
Skills: communication skills, grasping power , knowledge
College Name: VIT VELLORE
Motivation: high package :P
Funny Moments: none . but had to go to bangalore for interview which was fun :)

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Tested basics in each subject

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Had asked me about my projects in detail. Some DSA questions were asked. Asked to code in C for some questions.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked questions about data structures and some more algorithms. Tested in Probability and some quant.

College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself ?
  • Q2. Any knowledge of Networks/DS?
  • Ans. 

    Yes

    • Knowledge of network protocols and architectures

    • Understanding of data structures and algorithms

    • Experience with network troubleshooting and analysis

    • Familiarity with network security and encryption

    • Proficiency in network programming and socket programming

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  • Q3. Which projects do you like the most?
  • Q4. How was your test ?
  • Ans. 

    The test went well, I was able to complete all the tasks within the given time frame.

    • I prepared well for the test by reviewing relevant materials

    • I managed my time effectively during the test

    • I was able to solve all the problems and complete all the tasks

    • I double-checked my work to ensure accuracy

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  • Q5. Why CISCO ? Tell something about it
  • Q6. Which companies have you applied for till day 4 ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 30 questions on Technical knowledge - Basic C, DS, Microprocessor, OS, Networks, Circuit Designs.
20 questions on Aptitude.
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was a 25-30 minute round. Apart from the questions mentioned, they asked questions related to BTP(Signal Processing) and Microprocessor 8085.
Tips: Basic C, EE 370 and Microprocessor 8085 will be helpful. They will look for Networks related questions. Revise the related courses and attend PPTs.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a 15-minute round.

General Tips: Analytical thinking is important and you should have good technical knowledge and a decent academic record.
College Name: IIT KANPUR

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Tips: It will be good to have a GPA of 8 and above

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were easy it were good at C and basic maths. Questions were distributed on all aspects of computer science such as Operating Systems, Few Output Question, Data Structures and Application layer networking . In basic aptitude most questions fall under Probability, distance and time and few others.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Skills: Communication, Basic Coding, Math Puzzle
College Name: NIT Surathkal

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test was MCQ type. It comprised of questions from Operating Systems, Data Structures, Microprocessors, logical Reasoning, Aptitude and Computer Networks. No negative marking was there.
Tips: One needs to be fast as you can't spend much time on one question.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was given 2 coding questions to solve and basics of oops, operating systems, data structures and networks were asked. 3-4 questions were asked in each topic mentions above. The interviewer also asked 2 puzzles which were the standard ones. He first asked me if I knew the topic or not, then only he asked me questions about it. But that doesn't mean that you can skip all the above mentions topics.
Tips: Be relaxed and confident and try to discuss your approach with the interviewer.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: 2 Coding questions and 3-4 questions from operating systems and networks.Questions also from the mentioned projects.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Standard HR interview with questions like what Cisco does and why they should hire you. He also asked me questions from the CV.

Tips: Be confident and mug up your cv well

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was just a formality where he just asked about my background and whether I would be able to move to bangalore and Why I want to join Cisco.

Skills: Confidence, Problem Solving Skills, Operating System Basics, Coding Skills, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics, Computer Networking, Data Strrutures
College Name: IIT Guwahati

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

10 Questions

  • Q1. Program to print the elements of a binary tree in spiral order
  • Ans. 

    Program to print binary tree elements in spiral order

    • Use two stacks to keep track of nodes at odd and even levels

    • Push nodes from left to right in odd level stack and right to left in even level stack

    • Pop nodes from the stack alternatively and print them

    • Repeat until both stacks are empty

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  • Q2. Explain what happens underneath when you enter a URL in the browser
  • Ans. 

    Entering a URL in the browser triggers a series of events to retrieve and display the requested webpage.

    • The browser checks the cache for a previously stored copy of the webpage

    • If not found, the browser sends a request to the DNS server to resolve the domain name to an IP address

    • The browser then sends a request to the web server at the IP address for the webpage

    • The web server responds with the requested webpage

    • The brows...

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  • Q3. Explain why MAC addresses are required despite having IP addresses
  • Ans. 

    MAC addresses are required for identifying devices on a local network, while IP addresses are used for identifying devices on a global network.

    • MAC addresses are used for communication within a local network

    • IP addresses are used for communication across different networks

    • MAC addresses are assigned by the manufacturer and cannot be changed

    • IP addresses can be assigned dynamically or statically

    • MAC addresses are used in the...

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  • Q4. Solve the classical bridge and torch puzzle
  • Q5. Explain my internship project
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web application for tracking inventory and sales data

    • Used React.js for front-end development

    • Implemented RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express for back-end

    • Utilized MongoDB for database management

    • Integrated authentication and authorization features for secure access

    • Designed user-friendly interface with responsive design

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  • Q6. What is an arraylist in Java?
  • Ans. 

    An ArrayList is a dynamic array in Java that can grow or shrink in size during runtime.

    • ArrayList is a class in Java's Collection framework.

    • It implements the List interface and allows duplicate elements.

    • Elements can be added or removed using methods like add(), remove(), etc.

    • It can also be sorted using the sort() method.

    • Example: ArrayList names = new ArrayList<>();

    • names.add("John"); names.add("Mary"); names.remove(0);

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  • Q7. What is the difference between an arraylist and a linkedlist in Java?
  • Ans. 

    ArrayList is a resizable array while LinkedList is a doubly linked list.

    • ArrayList is faster for accessing elements while LinkedList is faster for adding or removing elements.

    • ArrayList uses contiguous memory while LinkedList uses non-contiguous memory.

    • ArrayList is better for random access while LinkedList is better for sequential access.

    • Example: ArrayList - List names = new ArrayList<>(); LinkedList - List names = new L

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  • Q8. “Java is not a pure OO language”. Justify (the answer expected was that the primitive types are not objects in Java!)
  • Ans. 

    Java is not a pure OO language due to primitive types not being objects.

    • Primitive types like int, boolean, etc. are not objects in Java

    • They do not have methods or inheritance like objects do

    • This violates the principle of everything being an object in pure OO languages

    • Wrapper classes like Integer, Boolean, etc. were introduced to provide object-like behavior for primitives

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  • Q9. What is the difference between an object oriented and object based language?
  • Ans. 

    Object-oriented languages support inheritance and polymorphism, while object-based languages do not.

    • Object-oriented languages allow for the creation of classes and objects, and support inheritance and polymorphism.

    • Object-based languages only support objects, but do not have the concept of classes or inheritance.

    • Examples of object-oriented languages include Java, C++, and Python, while JavaScript is an example of an obj

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  • Q10. Explain inheritance and abstraction with a concrete example
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a way to create new classes based on existing ones. Abstraction is a way to hide implementation details.

    • Inheritance allows a subclass to inherit properties and methods from a superclass.

    • Abstraction allows a class to provide a simplified interface to its users while hiding its implementation details.

    • For example, a Car class can inherit properties and methods from a Vehicle class, while also implementing i...

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