HSBC Group Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

It was online aptitude plus personality test

Q1. Post clearing personality test they'll call for face to face interview; questions asked were mainly on Introduction, prior experience and additional questions related to the job description and linking the...read more
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Q2. 3 strengths and 3 Weaknesses
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Strengths: Leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, strong communication. Weaknesses: Impatience, perfectionism, delegation.
• Strengths: Leadership skills - ability to motivate and guide team members towards goals

• Problem-solving abilities - adept at finding solutions to complex issues

• Strong communication - effective at conveying ideas and information clearly

• Weaknesses: Impatience - tendency to rush through tasks wit...read more
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Q1. About ability to work in shifts and taking challenges
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Q2. What do you know about HSBC and why you want to join HSBC?
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HSBC is a global bank with a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, making it an ideal workplace for aspiring leaders.
• HSBC operates in over 64 countries, providing a diverse and international work environment.

• The bank is known for its commitment to sustainability, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

• HSBC offers extensive career development programs, such as the HSBC Graduate Program, which support...read more
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Q1. They first asked the basic like introduction, education , scenarios based question
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Q2. They asked what all things were there in job description and related questions
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Q1. Dhcp how it works
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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.
• DHCP server assigns IP addresses to devices on a network

• DHCP clients request IP addresses from the DHCP server

• DHCP lease time determines how long an IP address is valid for

• DHCP uses UDP port 67 for server and port 68 for client communication
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Q2. What is vpn how it works
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VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, a technology that allows users to securely access a private network over a public network.
• VPN creates a secure and encrypted connection between the user's device and the private network.

• It masks the user's IP address and encrypts data to ensure privacy and security.

• VPN can be used to access restricted websites, secure remote access to a company's network, and protect data while u...read more
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Q1. How you will face costumer
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I will face customers with a friendly and professional attitude, actively listening to their concerns and providing timely solutions.
• Greet the customer with a smile and friendly tone

• Listen actively to their concerns without interrupting

• Ask clarifying questions to fully understand the issue

• Provide timely and effective solutions

• Follow up to ensure the issue is resolved to their satisfaction
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Q2. How fast and efficient you are
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I am highly efficient and always strive to complete tasks quickly without sacrificing quality.
• I prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact on users

• I constantly look for ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency

• I have a track record of resolving issues promptly and effectively

• I am proficient in troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques
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Q1. What is lazy evaluation in spark.
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Lazy evaluation in Spark delays the execution of transformations until an action is called.
• Lazy evaluation allows Spark to optimize the execution plan by combining multiple transformations into a single stage.

• Transformations are not executed immediately, but are stored as a directed acyclic graph (DAG) of operations.

• Actions trigger the execution of the DAG and produce results.

• Example: map() and filter() are transformat...read more
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Q2. What is mapreduce
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MapReduce is a programming model and processing technique for parallel and distributed computing.
• MapReduce is used to process large datasets in parallel across a distributed cluster of computers.

• It consists of two main functions - Map function for processing key/value pairs and Reduce function for aggregating the results.

• Popularly used in big data processing frameworks like Hadoop for tasks like data sorting, searching...read more
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Q1. What is skewness and skewd tables
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Skewness is a measure of asymmetry in a distribution. Skewed tables are tables with imbalanced data distribution.
• Skewness is a statistical measure that describes the asymmetry of the data distribution around the mean.

• Positive skewness indicates a longer tail on the right side of the distribution, while negative skewness indicates a longer tail on the left side.

• Skewed tables in data engineering refer to tables with imba...read more
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Q1. What is spark and explain working
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Spark is a distributed computing framework designed for big data processing.
• Spark is built around the concept of Resilient Distributed Datasets (RDDs) which allow for fault-tolerant parallel processing of data.

• It provides high-level APIs in Java, Scala, Python, and R for ease of use.

• Spark can run on top of Hadoop, Mesos, Kubernetes, or in standalone mode.

• It includes modules for SQL, streaming, machine learning, and gra...read more
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