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posted on 5 Jun 2023

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why are you looking for a change
  • Q2. What do you understand by regulatory reporting
  • Ans. 

    Regulatory reporting involves submitting data to regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

    • Regulatory reporting is the process of submitting data to regulatory authorities to demonstrate compliance with laws and regulations.

    • It is essential for financial institutions to report on their financial health and adherence to regulations such as Basel III or Dodd-Frank.

    • Regulatory reporting can inclu...

  • Answered by AI

Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 + 7. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What are hedge funds? What is share capital? What is CSR? about the types of market, capital market, tax haven countries and some situation based question.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Overall it was good. It had 3 rounds a written, then technical and then with the head. Need to have a fair knowledge about the capital market, well verse in spoken English as the whole interview is in English. Questions are asked based on your qualification. I had a master degree and a job experience so I was asked a no of questions.

Fund Administrator Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Technical : 1. What is hedge/mutual fund ? 2. What is equalization payment ? 3. What are corporate actions and its types ? 4. Basic accrual journals 5. What are trading participants ( stock exch, clearing house, issuer, investor etc ) ?
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I was interviewed before Jan 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

I couldn't find an optimal approach to the first question, so she skipped that question and proceeded to next questions. Remaining questions I have answered satisfactorily.

  • Q1. 

    Subset Sum Equal To K Problem Statement

    Given an array/list of positive integers and an integer K, determine if there exists a subset whose sum equals K.

    Provide true if such a subset exists, otherwise r...

  • Ans. 

    Given an array of positive integers and an integer K, determine if there exists a subset whose sum equals K.

    • Use dynamic programming to solve this problem efficiently

    • Create a 2D array to store if a subset with a particular sum exists

    • Iterate through the array and update the 2D array accordingly

    • Check if the value at the end of the iteration is true for the given K

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    BFS Traversal in a Graph

    Given an undirected and disconnected graph G(V, E) where V vertices are numbered from 0 to V-1, and E represents edges, your task is to output the BFS traversal starting from the ...

  • Ans. 

    BFS traversal in a disconnected graph starting from vertex 0.

    • Implement BFS algorithm to traverse the graph starting from vertex 0.

    • Use a queue to keep track of visited nodes and their neighbors.

    • Ensure to print the traversal sequence in the correct order.

    • Handle disconnected components by checking for unvisited nodes.

    • Follow the BFS approach of exploring neighbors before moving to the next level.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

I told that my strength is problem solving and I can always find a way when there is a bottle-neck. Gave some examples of my experiences while doing my assignments.

  • Q1. 

    Replace Spaces in a String

    Given a string STR consisting of words separated by spaces, your task is to replace all spaces between words with the characters "@40".

    Input:

    The first line contains an integ...
  • Ans. 

    Replace spaces in a string with '@40'.

    • Iterate through each character in the string

    • Replace spaces with '@40'

    • Return the modified string

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAPaypal interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Jan 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical Interview Round with questions based on Data structures, OOPS and SQL.

  • Q1. 

    Delete a Node from a Linked List

    You are provided with a linked list of integers. Your task is to implement a function that deletes a node located at a specified position 'POS'.

    Input:

    The first line co...
  • Ans. 

    Implement a function to delete a node from a linked list at a specified position.

    • Traverse the linked list to find the node at the specified position.

    • Update the pointers of the previous and next nodes to skip the node to be deleted.

    • Handle edge cases such as deleting the head or tail of the linked list.

    • Ensure to free the memory of the deleted node to avoid memory leaks.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write an SQL query to find the nth highest salary.
  • Ans. 

    SQL query to find the nth highest salary

    • Use the ORDER BY clause to sort salaries in descending order

    • Use the LIMIT and OFFSET clauses to skip the first n-1 highest salaries

    • Combine the above steps in a single query to find the nth highest salary

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Can you explain the concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?
  • Ans. 

    OOP is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects, which can contain data in the form of fields and code in the form of procedures.

    • OOP focuses on creating objects that interact with each other to solve problems.

    • Key concepts include encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.

    • Encapsulation involves bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit.

    • Inheritance allows classes to inherit at...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Was asked me about my favorite technologies, What i liked about Facebook. And asked me to design a cinema ticket reservation web site­ like the one satyam has.

  • Q1. 

    Kth Largest Element Problem

    Given an array containing N distinct positive integers and a number K, determine the Kth largest element in the array.

    Example:

    Input:
    N = 6, K = 3, array = [2, 1, 5, 6, 3, ...
  • Ans. 

    Find the Kth largest element in an array of distinct positive integers.

    • Sort the array in non-increasing order and return the Kth element.

    • Handle multiple test cases efficiently.

    • Ensure all elements in the array are distinct.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are virtual functions?
  • Ans. 

    Virtual functions are functions in a base class that are overridden in derived classes to achieve runtime polymorphism.

    • Virtual functions are declared in a base class with the 'virtual' keyword.

    • They are overridden in derived classes using the 'override' keyword.

    • They allow a function to be called based on the runtime type of an object.

    • Virtual functions enable dynamic binding and late binding in C++.

    • Example: virtual void ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Design a Cinema Ticket Reservation System.
  • Ans. 

    Design a Cinema Ticket Reservation System

    • Use a database to store movie information, showtimes, and seat availability

    • Allow users to search for movies, select showtimes, and choose seats

    • Implement a payment system for ticket purchases

    • Send confirmation emails with QR codes for ticket validation

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. In how many attempts can you find a defective ball among 10 given balls using a two-pan balance scale?
  • Ans. 

    You can find a defective ball among 10 given balls in 2 attempts using a two-pan balance scale.

    • Divide the 10 balls into two groups of 5 each.

    • Weigh the two groups on the balance scale.

    • If one group is heavier, it contains the defective ball. If they are equal, the defective ball is in the remaining 5 balls.

    • Divide the group of 5 balls with the defective one into two groups of 2 and 3 balls.

    • Weigh the two groups on the bala...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

HR round that lasted for about 30 minutes. The interviewer asked me questions to know more about me and a puzzle.

  • Q1. Can you tell me about your projects and your extracurricular activities?

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAPaypal interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 3 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Jan 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was conducted in Hacker rank which consisted of 10 aptitude questions that included C, C++, Java MCQ. 2 programming questions were also given.

  • Q1. 

    Minimum Cost Path Problem Statement

    Given an N x M matrix filled with integers, determine the minimum sum obtainable from a path that starts at a specified cell (x, y) and ends at the top left corner of t...

  • Ans. 

    The problem involves finding the minimum sum path from a specified cell to the top left corner of a matrix.

    • Start from the specified cell and calculate the minimum sum path to reach the top left corner using dynamic programming.

    • Consider the three possible moves: down, right, and down-right diagonal.

    • Keep track of the minimum sum at each cell and update it based on the minimum of the three possible moves.

    • Finally, the mini...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Balanced Parentheses Combinations

    Given an integer N representing the number of pairs of parentheses, find all the possible combinations of balanced parentheses using the given number of pairs.

    Explanati...

  • Ans. 

    Generate all possible combinations of balanced parentheses for a given number of pairs.

    • Use backtracking to generate all possible combinations of balanced parentheses.

    • Keep track of the number of open and close parentheses used in each combination.

    • Recursively generate combinations by adding open parentheses if there are remaining, and closing parentheses if the number of open parentheses is greater than the number of clo...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Technical round with questions based on data structures, oops and networking.

  • Q1. 

    Character Counting Challenge

    Create a program that counts and prints the total number of specific character types from user input. Specifically, you need to count lowercase English alphabets, numeric digi...

  • Ans. 

    Create a program to count lowercase alphabets, digits, and white spaces from user input until '$' is encountered.

    • Read characters from input stream until '$' is encountered

    • Count lowercase alphabets, digits, and white spaces separately

    • Print the counts of each character type as three integers separated by spaces

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    K Largest Elements Problem Statement

    Given an unsorted array containing 'N' integers, you are required to find 'K' largest elements from the array and return them in non-decreasing order.

    Input:

    The fir...
  • Ans. 

    Find K largest elements in an unsorted array and return them in non-decreasing order.

    • Sort the array in non-decreasing order.

    • Return the last K elements of the sorted array.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How can you check whether you have an internet connection on your system?
  • Ans. 

    To check internet connection on a system, you can use various methods like pinging a website or checking network status.

    • Use ping command to check connectivity to a website (e.g. ping www.google.com)

    • Check network status using network settings or command line tools

    • Try accessing a website or online service to verify internet connection

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What happens when you type a URL in a web browser?
  • Ans. 

    When you type a URL in a web browser, the browser sends a request to the server hosting the website, which then responds with the necessary files to display the webpage.

    • Browser checks cache for DNS resolution

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

    • Browser establishes a TCP connection with the server

    • Browser sends an HTTP request to the server for the webpage

    • Server processes the...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Face to Face 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Technical round with questions based on data structures, oops and networking.

  • Q1. 

    Counting Sort Problem Statement

    Ninja is learning about sorting algorithms, specifically those that do not rely on comparisons. Can you help Ninja implement the counting sort algorithm?

    Example:

    Input:
    ...
  • Ans. 

    Implement counting sort algorithm to sort an array of integers without comparisons.

    • Count the frequency of each element in the input array.

    • Calculate the prefix sum of frequencies to determine the position of each element in the sorted array.

    • Place each element in its correct position based on the prefix sum.

    • Time complexity of counting sort is O(n+k), where n is the number of elements and k is the range of input.

    • Example: ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the applications of the Fibonacci series in real life?
  • Ans. 

    The Fibonacci series has applications in various fields such as mathematics, computer science, art, and nature.

    • Used in algorithms for optimization problems and dynamic programming.

    • Found in nature, such as the arrangement of leaves on a stem, the branching of trees, and the spiral shapes of shells.

    • Applied in financial markets for predicting stock prices and analyzing market trends.

    • Utilized in art and design for creating

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

HR round where the interviewer asked questions to know more about me.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAPaypal interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a data analyst with experience in analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to drive business insights.

    • Experienced in using statistical analysis tools such as Python, R, and SQL

    • Proficient in data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI

    • Skilled in data cleaning, data mining, and data modeling techniques

    • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

    • Effective communicator and team player

    • Example: I have w...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Biggest hurdle you faced during the work you did t organise the tech fest of your college
  • Ans. 

    The biggest hurdle I faced during organizing the tech fest of my college was securing sponsorships.

    • Difficulty in convincing companies to sponsor the event

    • Limited budget for organizing a large-scale tech fest

    • Competition with other college events for sponsorships

    • Negotiating sponsorship deals and ensuring deliverables

    • Finding sponsors aligned with the theme and objectives of the tech fest

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Would you go for an MBA?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, pursuing an MBA can enhance my skills and open up new career opportunities.

    • An MBA can provide a strong foundation in business and management principles.

    • It can help develop analytical and problem-solving skills.

    • An MBA can broaden my network and provide access to valuable connections.

    • It can open up leadership roles and higher-level positions in organizations.

    • Having an MBA can increase earning potential and job prosp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Reliance fresh wants to open a store in north-eastern part of India. Should it or should it not?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, Reliance Fresh should open a store in the north-eastern part of India.

    • The north-eastern part of India has a growing population and increasing consumer demand.

    • Reliance Fresh can tap into the untapped market potential in the region.

    • Opening a store in the north-eastern part of India can help Reliance Fresh expand its presence and increase its market share.

    • Reliance Fresh can leverage its existing supply chain and dist...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Guesstimate the number of people travelling by local metro in mumbai
  • Ans. 

    The number of people travelling by local metro in Mumbai is estimated to be in millions.

    • Mumbai has a population of over 20 million people.

    • The local metro is a popular mode of transportation in Mumbai.

    • During peak hours, the metro trains are usually crowded.

    • The metro network in Mumbai is extensive, covering various parts of the city.

    • The number of daily commuters on the metro can be estimated based on population density a

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: cpi above 7.0

Round: Test
Experience: Basic maths, shares related questions and english
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 40

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Very easy round.

Skills: Aptitude, Communication, Quantitative Aptitude, Leadership Skills, Technical Skill
College Name: IIT Kanpur

I was interviewed in Jun 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. How does ajax call work
  • Ans. 

    Ajax calls allow for asynchronous communication between client and server without reloading the page.

    • Ajax stands for Asynchronous JavaScript and XML

    • Uses XMLHttpRequest object to send and receive data

    • Allows for partial page updates without reloading the entire page

    • Can handle data in various formats such as JSON, XML, HTML, and plain text

    • Example: $.ajax({url: 'example.com', success: function(data){console.log(data)}});

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between REST and SOAP
  • Ans. 

    REST is lightweight and uses HTTP while SOAP is XML-based and has more features.

    • REST uses HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE while SOAP uses XML messaging.

    • REST is stateless while SOAP can maintain state.

    • REST is faster and easier to use while SOAP is more secure and reliable.

    • REST is used for web services while SOAP is used for enterprise-level services.

    • Example of REST: Twitter API. Example of SOAP: Amazon Web Serv

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is GET and POST
  • Ans. 

    GET and POST are HTTP methods used for sending data to a server.

    • GET is used to retrieve data from a server

    • POST is used to submit data to a server

    • GET requests can be cached and bookmarked

    • POST requests are not cached and cannot be bookmarked

    • GET requests have length restrictions

    • POST requests have no length restrictions

    • GET requests are less secure than POST requests

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is observer pattern
  • Ans. 

    Observer pattern is a design pattern in which an object maintains a list of its dependents and notifies them automatically of any state changes.

    • Also known as publish-subscribe pattern

    • Used in event-driven systems

    • Allows loose coupling between objects

    • Example: A weather station broadcasts weather updates to multiple displays

    • Example: A stock market ticker notifies multiple investors of stock price changes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is singleton
  • Ans. 

    Singleton is a design pattern that restricts the instantiation of a class to a single object.

    • Singleton ensures that only one instance of a class exists in the entire application.

    • It provides a global point of access to the instance.

    • Commonly used in scenarios where a single instance needs to coordinate actions across the system.

    • Example: Database connection manager, logger, configuration manager.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is immutable in java
  • Ans. 

    Immutable in Java refers to objects whose state cannot be changed after creation.

    • String, Integer, and other wrapper classes are immutable in Java.

    • Immutable objects are thread-safe and can be shared without synchronization.

    • To create an immutable class, make all fields final and private, and don't provide setters.

    • Examples of immutable classes in Java include LocalDate, LocalTime, and LocalDateTime.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. How do you create immutable in java
  • Ans. 

    Creating immutable in Java

    • Use final keyword to make variables immutable

    • Use private constructor to prevent object modification

    • Use defensive copying to prevent modification of mutable objects

    • Use enum to create immutable objects

    • Use String class to create immutable strings

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Where have you used immutable in java
  • Q9. What is dependency injection
  • Ans. 

    Dependency injection is a design pattern that allows objects to receive dependencies rather than creating them internally.

    • It helps to decouple the code and makes it more testable and maintainable.

    • It allows for easier swapping of dependencies without changing the code.

    • There are three types of dependency injection: constructor injection, setter injection, and interface injection.

    • Example: Instead of creating a database co...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. What is CORS
  • Ans. 

    CORS stands for Cross-Origin Resource Sharing. It is a security feature implemented in web browsers to restrict access to resources from different origins.

    • CORS allows web servers to specify which origins are allowed to access its resources

    • It is implemented using HTTP headers

    • CORS prevents malicious websites from accessing sensitive data from other websites

    • Examples of resources that may be restricted by CORS include cook

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. How do you overcome CORS
  • Ans. 

    CORS can be overcome by configuring the server to allow cross-origin requests.

    • Configure the server to include the Access-Control-Allow-Origin header

    • Use JSONP (JSON with Padding) to bypass CORS restrictions

    • Use a proxy server to make the request on behalf of the client

    • Use a browser extension to disable CORS restrictions during development

    • Use a server-side proxy to forward requests to the target server

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Skills: Java Programming

Skills evaluated in this interview

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

MasterCard user image Deependra Rajpoot

posted on 1 Dec 2016

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. How is your day going? Walk me through your resume briefly What do you expect from our company?
  • Ans. 

    My day is going well, thank you for asking. I am excited to discuss my resume and learn more about your company.

    • My day is going well, thank you for asking

    • I have a strong background in data analysis, with experience in financial modeling and market research

    • I am eager to learn more about your company's goals and values

    • I am excited about the opportunity to contribute my skills and expertise to your team

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. More about internship guess estimation

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were easy to medium difficulty
Total Questions: 30

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Questions were easy to medium difficulty

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Some of my friends had questions like tell me about yourself, your internship project, what would you like to improve in yourself, most embarrasing moment.

Skills: Communication
College Name: IIT Kanpur

I was interviewed in Dec 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Any thing which your friends hate about you?
  • Ans. 

    I tend to be too organized and structured, which can annoy my friends at times.

    • My friends sometimes find my need for planning and structure to be excessive

    • I can be inflexible when it comes to deviating from my plans

    • My attention to detail can come across as nitpicky to some

    • I prioritize efficiency over spontaneity, which can be frustrating for my more laid-back friends

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Revenue collected by the barbers of Kanpur in an year
  • Ans. 

    I don't have the available data to answer this question.

    • Need data on number of barbers in Kanpur

    • Need data on average revenue per barber

    • Need data on number of working days in a year

    • Need data on number of customers per barber per day

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. If you are going to open an e-commerce website like Flipkart what will be the things that you will have to keep in mind.
  • Ans. 

    To open an e-commerce website like Flipkart, one must keep in mind various factors such as target audience, product range, user experience, logistics, and marketing.

    • Identify the target audience and their preferences

    • Offer a wide range of products to cater to different needs

    • Ensure a seamless user experience with easy navigation and quick loading time

    • Establish a robust logistics network for timely delivery and hassle-free...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. If given the other job profile will you accept it?
  • Ans. 

    It depends on the job profile and its alignment with my career goals.

    • I would consider the job profile and evaluate its alignment with my career goals.

    • I would assess the job responsibilities and the skills required for the role.

    • I would also consider the company culture and work environment.

    • If the job profile aligns with my career goals and offers growth opportunities, I would accept it.

    • However, if it does not align with...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Any one decision you will like to change in course of these 4 years which could open a better career profile for you.
  • Ans. 

    I would have pursued a certification in data science earlier.

    • I should have taken a course in data science during my undergraduate studies.

    • I could have pursued a certification in data science while working as a business analyst.

    • Learning data science earlier would have opened up more opportunities for me in the field.

    • I could have gained more experience in data analysis and visualization.

    • I could have applied for more adva

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The question were tricky not conventional quant. Spend time on questions don't rush
Tips: CAT level preparation will be more than enough
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Basic HR questions. Be confident and good communication skills will help

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: There were 2 panelist one man and a woman. When they asked the revenue question, I asked the ma'am as to how many times do she go to a parlor and then how much does it cost each time. This lightened the mood and she was smiling throughout the interview. After listening to questions I was saying "Please give me 2 minutes to think over it" She finally said "Why do you want 2 minutes every time we ask a question" then i answered "I just want to come up with the best answer in 2 minutes and don't say anything irrelevant". They were very impressed said "Take as much time as you want "
Tips: Just be yourself. Confident with a smile. Workout the problem with them

Skills: Guesstimate Skills, HR Skills, Communication And Confidence, Ability To Handle Situations, Commitment
College Name: IIT Kanpur

I was interviewed in Dec 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. You need to find the maximum water pond formed in bw the building
  • Ans. 

    To find the maximum water pond formed between buildings.

    • Identify the lowest point between the buildings.

    • Calculate the area of the pond using the distance between the buildings and the depth of the pond.

    • Consider any obstacles or uneven ground that may affect the pond's shape.

    • Use a surveying tool or satellite imagery to get accurate measurements.

    • Take into account any drainage systems or natural water flow that may affect

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. On mars you have to place n robots and they are connected via GPS. now you need to move each robot such that the whole mars is visited and each robot visit the minimum area(meaning no overlapping of area)...
  • Q3. Design dictionary using trie....having operations of inserting a word, updating and deleting (needed to write full running code)
  • Ans. 

    Design a dictionary using trie with insert, update and delete operations.

    • Implement a Trie data structure with nodes containing a character and a boolean flag to indicate end of word

    • For insert operation, traverse the trie and add nodes for each character in the word

    • For update operation, delete the existing word and insert the updated word

    • For delete operation, mark the end of word flag as false and delete the node if it ...

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Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
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