IBM Associate Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

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There was oncampus coding round , where 1 question was given.

Q1. Tell me something about yourself?
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Q2. What are your projects?
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Q1. Where do you see yourself after 5 years?
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Q1. What are the diffferent data types present in c++?
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Different data types in C++ include int, float, double, char, bool, and more.
• Some examples of data types in C++ are int (for integers), float (for floating point numbers), double (for double precision floating point numbers), char (for characters), bool (for boolean values), and string (for text).

• Other data types include long (for long integers), short (for short integers), unsigned int (for non-negative integers), and...read more
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Q2. What is call by value and reference?
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Call by value passes a copy of the variable's value, while call by reference passes the variable's memory address.
• Call by value: changes made to the parameter inside the function do not affect the original variable.

• Call by reference: changes made to the parameter inside the function affect the original variable.

• Example: Call by value - int x = 5; func(x); // x remains 5. Call by reference - int y = 10; func(&y); // y b...read more
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Q3. Types of arrays?
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Types of arrays include one-dimensional arrays, multi-dimensional arrays, and jagged arrays.
• One-dimensional arrays: Arrays with a single row or column of elements.

• Multi-dimensional arrays: Arrays with multiple rows and columns of elements.

• Jagged arrays: Arrays of arrays, where each element can be an array of different lengths.
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Q1. Why are you interested in this job?
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Q2. Tell me about yourself?
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Q3. How to handle pressure ?
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I handle pressure by prioritizing tasks, staying organized, seeking help when needed, and taking breaks to recharge.
• Prioritize tasks based on deadlines and importance

• Stay organized by creating to-do lists and breaking down tasks into smaller steps

• Seek help from colleagues or supervisors when feeling overwhelmed

• Take short breaks to recharge and refocus

• Practice stress-relief techniques such as deep breathing or mindfulne...read more
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Group Discussion was offline and was tough , Our discussion was with 15 people and we got 2 topics for 45 minutes, only 4,5 were selected, it was a debate rather than a Group discussion.

Q1. Basic resume based questions
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Q2. Coding and SQL query questions
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Q3. Even odd , prime number ,Armstrong number coding questions.
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Q1. What is SDLC
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SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) is a structured process for developing software applications efficiently and effectively.
• 1. Phases: SDLC consists of several phases including Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance.

• 2. Planning: In this phase, project goals are defined, and feasibility studies are conducted. Example: Creating a project charter.

• 3. Analysis: Requirements are ...read more
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Q2. What is the difference between python lists and tuples
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Python lists are mutable, while tuples are immutable, affecting how they can be used in programs.
• Mutability: Lists can be modified (e.g., list.append(1)), while tuples cannot (e.g., tuple[0] = 1 raises an error).

• Syntax: Lists use square brackets (e.g., my_list = [1, 2, 3]), while tuples use parentheses (e.g., my_tuple = (1, 2, 3)).

• Performance: Tuples are generally faster than lists for iteration due to their immutabili...read more
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