HSBC Group Software Developer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

It was just a typical logical reasoning and aptitude MCQ test

There were 2 coding questions and you can select any language for solving it. The test was online

Q1. He simply asked me which coding language I prefer and why ? (Mine was C++)
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Q2. Difference between C and C++?
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C is a procedural programming language while C++ is an object-oriented programming language.
• C is a procedural programming language, while C++ supports both procedural and object-oriented programming.

• C does not have classes and objects, while C++ does.

• C does not support function overloading, while C++ does.

• C does not have exception handling, while C++ does.

• C does not have namespaces, while C++ does.
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Q3. What is Object oriented programming?
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Object oriented programming is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects, which can contain data and code.
• Objects are instances of classes, which define the structure and behavior of the objects.

• Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism are key principles of object oriented programming.

• Example: Inheritance allows a class to inherit properties and methods from another class.

• Example: Encapsulation hides t...read more
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Q4. What are the 4 pillars of OOPs?
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Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction
• Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit

• Inheritance: Ability of a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class

• Polymorphism: Ability to present the same interface for different data types

• Abstraction: Hiding the complex implementation details and showing only the necessary features
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Q5. Write down code implementing all 4 pillars of OOPs.
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Code implementing all 4 pillars of OOPs
• Encapsulation: Encapsulate data within classes and provide public methods to access and modify the data.

• Inheritance: Create a hierarchy of classes where child classes inherit attributes and methods from parent classes.

• Polymorphism: Allow objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass through method overriding and overloading.

• Abstraction: Hide complex ...read more
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Q6. Difference between Stacks and Queues?
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Stacks are Last In First Out (LIFO) data structures, while Queues are First In First Out (FIFO) data structures.
• Stacks: Elements are added and removed from the same end, like a stack of plates. Example: Undo feature in text editors.

• Queues: Elements are added at the rear and removed from the front, like a line of people waiting. Example: Print queue in a printer.
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Q7. Write a code to find the 2nd largest element in an array.
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Code to find the 2nd largest element in an array
• Sort the array in descending order and return the element at index 1

• Iterate through the array and keep track of the two largest elements

• Handle edge cases like arrays with less than 2 elements
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Q8. What is merge sort and its Algorithm ?
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Merge sort is a divide and conquer algorithm that divides the input array into two halves, sorts them recursively, and then merges them.
• Divide the input array into two halves

• Recursively sort each half

• Merge the sorted halves back together
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Q9. What is DBMS and RDBMS and difference between them?
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DBMS stands for Database Management System, while RDBMS stands for Relational Database Management System. RDBMS is a type of DBMS.
• DBMS is a software system that allows users to define, create, maintain and control access to the database.

• RDBMS is a type of DBMS that stores data in a structured format using tables with rows and columns.

• RDBMS enforces a set of rules called ACID properties to ensure data integrity, while D...read more
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Q10. What is SQL and who its different from mySQL?
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SQL is a standard language for managing databases, while MySQL is a specific open-source relational database management system.
• SQL stands for Structured Query Language and is used to communicate with databases.

• SQL is a standard language that can be used with various database management systems.

• MySQL is a specific open-source relational database management system that uses SQL.

• MySQL is one of the most popular database m...read more
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Q11. Difference between Delete, Truncate and Drop?
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Delete removes specific rows from a table, Truncate removes all rows from a table, and Drop removes the table itself.
• Delete is a DML command that removes specific rows from a table based on a condition.

• Truncate is a DDL command that removes all rows from a table but keeps the table structure.

• Drop is a DDL command that removes the entire table along with its structure.
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Q12. Different kind of Joins in DBMS ?
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Different types of joins in DBMS include inner join, outer join, left join, right join, and full join.
• Inner join: Returns rows when there is a match in both tables.

• Outer join: Returns all rows from one table and only matching rows from the other table.

• Left join: Returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.

• Right join: Returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the ...read more
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Q13. And at last 2 to 3 SQL queries. They were not that hard, Just basic queries.
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MCQ test consisting of 70 mcqs in 75 minutes from aptitude english and cs fundamentals. If cleared next paper 2 coding qs medium level

Q1. Two sum leetcode problem
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Q2. What problems you faced in your project
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I faced challenges with integrating third-party APIs and debugging complex logic.
• Difficulty in understanding and implementing third-party APIs

• Issues with data synchronization between different systems

• Troubleshooting complex logic errors

• Managing dependencies and version conflicts

• Time constraints affecting problem-solving
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Q1. SOLID Principle
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Q2. Throw vs throw ex
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throw vs throw ex is used in exception handling in C#
• throw is used to rethrow the current exception without losing the original stack trace

• throw ex is used to throw a new exception while preserving the original exception information

• It is recommended to use throw without specifying ex to avoid losing important exception details
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East to medium level test covering basic aptitude topics and logical reasoning / pattern questions on AON

2 easy to medium level questions that can be solved in either python / cpp/ java

Q1. Technical interview was of 30 min. Complete focus is given to resume. But interview depends on interviewer. there were 18 panelists. Some were asked questions as easy as Prime no code. But I was asked to w...read more
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