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IBM TSM Backup Administrator Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 9 Jan 2018

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Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What is lanfree
  • Ans. 

    Lanfree is a backup method that allows data to be transferred directly between storage devices without using the LAN network.

    • Lanfree is a feature in TSM (Tivoli Storage Manager) that enables data transfer between storage devices without utilizing the LAN network.

    • It improves backup performance by reducing network congestion and utilizing dedicated storage paths.

    • Lanfree backups require additional hardware, such as Fibre ...

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  • Q2. About the project environment
  • Q3. About package details

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(8 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me About your Self ?
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated Servicenow Developer with 5 years of experience in designing and implementing solutions for various organizations.

    • 5 years of experience in Servicenow development

    • Strong expertise in designing and implementing solutions

    • Proven track record of delivering successful projects

    • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain all (Incident, Problem, Change, Request Management) ITSM life cycles ?
  • Ans. 

    ITSM life cycles include Incident, Problem, Change, and Request Management.

    • Incident Management: Focuses on restoring normal service operation as quickly as possible.

    • Problem Management: Focuses on identifying and solving the root cause of recurring incidents.

    • Change Management: Involves controlling changes to the IT infrastructure to minimize impact on services.

    • Request Management: Handles user requests for IT services or

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write code to auto-close parent incident when all child incidents are closed ?
  • Ans. 

    Code to auto-close parent incident when all child incidents are closed

    • Create a script that runs on child incident closure

    • Check if all child incidents are closed

    • If all child incidents are closed, close the parent incident

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Write code such that the input field will accept only alphanumeric characters ?
  • Ans. 

    Use JavaScript to restrict input field to alphanumeric characters only.

    • Use JavaScript event listeners to detect input in the field.

    • Check each character entered using regular expressions to allow only alphanumeric characters.

    • Display an error message if a non-alphanumeric character is entered.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Can we hide the hamburger (Context menu chooser ) for a user ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, the hamburger (Context menu chooser) can be hidden for a user in ServiceNow.

    • The hamburger menu can be hidden by modifying the UI policies and client scripts.

    • You can use CSS to hide the hamburger menu for specific users or roles.

    • Alternatively, you can customize the UI to remove the hamburger menu altogether.

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  • Q6. Write a script to mask a single line text field to mask the value ?
  • Ans. 

    Script to mask a single line text field value

    • Use the 'onLoad' client script to mask the value on form load

    • Use the 'onSubmit' client script to mask the value before saving

    • Use the 'getDisplayValue' and 'setDisplayValue' methods to manipulate the field value

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. How do you make integrations in ServiceNow ?
  • Ans. 

    Integrations in ServiceNow are made using APIs, web services, and scripting.

    • Use REST APIs to integrate with external systems

    • Leverage SOAP web services for bi-directional communication

    • Utilize scripting such as JavaScript to automate processes

    • Use MID Server for secure communication with on-premise systems

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  • Q8. What is the difference between inbound & outbound in ServiceNow ?
  • Ans. 

    Inbound refers to data coming into ServiceNow, while outbound refers to data going out of ServiceNow.

    • Inbound data is typically received through integrations, email, web services, etc.

    • Outbound data is usually sent to external systems, APIs, email notifications, etc.

    • Inbound actions can trigger workflows or create records in ServiceNow.

    • Outbound actions can update external systems or send notifications to users.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Brief Introduction on yourself ?
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Servicenow Developer with expertise in customizing and implementing solutions for various organizations.

    • Over 5 years of experience in Servicenow development

    • Proficient in creating custom applications, workflows, and integrations

    • Strong knowledge of ITSM processes and best practices

    • Certified Servicenow Developer with hands-on experience in Service Portal development

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  • Q2. Write a program to get the Palindrome sub-string from the given string ?
  • Ans. 

    Program to find Palindrome sub-strings in a given string.

    • Iterate through each character in the string and check for palindromes.

    • Use two pointers to expand around the center of each character to find palindromes.

    • Store the palindromes in an array of strings.

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  • Q3. Write a program to separate numbers and alphabets in a given array of elements ?
  • Ans. 

    Program to separate numbers and alphabets in a given array of elements.

    • Iterate through each element in the array

    • Check if the element is a number or alphabet using regular expressions

    • Store numbers and alphabets in separate arrays

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  • Q4. How do you deal with a performance issue reported on a report you have created ?
  • Ans. 

    I would analyze the report structure, query efficiency, and data volume to identify the root cause of the performance issue.

    • Review the report query to ensure it is optimized and only fetching necessary data

    • Check if there are any unnecessary calculations or complex logic impacting performance

    • Consider indexing on relevant fields to improve query performance

    • Evaluate the data volume being processed and consider implementin...

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  • Q5. How do we use REST APIs in ServiceNow ?
  • Ans. 

    REST APIs in ServiceNow allow users to interact with the platform programmatically.

    • REST APIs in ServiceNow can be used to create, read, update, and delete records in tables.

    • Authentication is required to access REST APIs, using basic authentication or OAuth.

    • REST API endpoints in ServiceNow follow a standard format: https://.service-now.com/api/now/

    • REST APIs can be tested using tools like Postman or cURL.

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  • Q6. How do you create a flow for automation of a business process ?
  • Ans. 

    To create a flow for automation of a business process, you can use a workflow automation tool like Servicenow Flow Designer.

    • Identify the business process that needs to be automated

    • Map out the steps involved in the process

    • Use Servicenow Flow Designer to create a visual workflow

    • Add conditions, actions, and approvals as needed

    • Test the flow to ensure it functions correctly

    • Deploy the automated flow to streamline the busines

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  • Q7. Why are you leaving your current organization ?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in a different environment.

    • Desire for professional growth

    • Seeking new challenges

    • Looking for a change in work environment

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    Round 3 - HR 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. Brief Introduction on yourself
    • Ans. 

      I am a dedicated Servicenow Developer with 5 years of experience in implementing and customizing Servicenow solutions.

      • 5 years of experience in Servicenow development

      • Proficient in implementing and customizing Servicenow solutions

      • Strong knowledge of IT service management processes

    • Answered by AI
    • Q2. Salary negotiation with HR

    Skills evaluated in this interview

    Interview experience
    2
    Poor
    Difficulty level
    -
    Process Duration
    -
    Result
    -
    Round 1 - Technical 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. What is the output of click activity
    • Ans. 

      The output of click activity is the action of clicking on a specified element on the screen.

      • The output is the successful click on the specified element.

      • It triggers the action associated with the clicked element.

      • The output can be a confirmation message or a change in the UI.

      • If the click activity fails, an error message may be generated.

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    • Q2. What is document understanding
    • Ans. 

      Document understanding is the process of extracting key information from documents using AI and machine learning.

      • It involves analyzing and extracting data from various types of documents such as invoices, receipts, contracts, and forms.

      • Document understanding helps automate data entry, improve accuracy, and streamline business processes.

      • It uses techniques like optical character recognition (OCR), natural language proces...

    • Answered by AI
    Interview experience
    4
    Good
    Difficulty level
    Hard
    Process Duration
    2-4 weeks
    Result
    Not Selected
    Round 1 - One-on-one 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. Explain in detail RE_framework flow and its advantages
    • Ans. 

      REFramework is a framework in UiPath that provides a template for building scalable and robust automation solutions.

      • REFramework stands for Robotic Enterprise Framework

      • It follows a state machine design pattern with 5 main states: Init, Get Transaction Data, Process Transaction, End Process, and Exception Handling

      • Advantages include reusability of components, centralized exception handling, and logging capabilities

      • It allo...

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    • Q2. What is Document Understanding and how it works end to end
    • Ans. 

      Document Understanding is a process of extracting data from unstructured documents using AI and machine learning.

      • Document Understanding involves using AI and machine learning to extract data from unstructured documents such as invoices, receipts, and forms.

      • It includes tasks like document classification, data extraction, and validation of extracted data.

      • Document Understanding can be achieved through technologies like OC...

    • Answered by AI

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work hard

    Skills evaluated in this interview

    RPA Developer Interview Questions & Answers

    Wipro user image Supriya Reddy

    posted on 23 Oct 2024

    Interview experience
    3
    Average
    Difficulty level
    Easy
    Process Duration
    Less than 2 weeks
    Result
    Not Selected

    I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

    Round 1 - Technical 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. What is rpa and what types of tools
    • Ans. 

      RPA stands for Robotic Process Automation, which involves using software robots to automate repetitive tasks.

      • RPA tools can be categorized into three types: Probots, Knowbots, and Chatbots.

      • Examples of RPA tools include UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, and WorkFusion.

      • RPA tools are used to automate tasks such as data entry, invoice processing, report generation, and more.

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    • Q2. Uses of rpa and how you identify process
    • Ans. 

      RPA is used to automate repetitive tasks in various industries. Processes are identified by analyzing tasks that are rule-based and time-consuming.

      • RPA is used to automate repetitive tasks such as data entry, invoice processing, and customer service inquiries.

      • Processes are identified by analyzing tasks that are rule-based, structured, and time-consuming.

      • Identification of processes involves mapping out the steps involved...

    • Answered by AI

    Skills evaluated in this interview

    Interview experience
    5
    Excellent
    Difficulty level
    Easy
    Process Duration
    Less than 2 weeks
    Result
    No response
    Round 1 - Coding Test 

    Display the count of incident records based on the category

    Interview experience
    5
    Excellent
    Difficulty level
    Easy
    Process Duration
    Less than 2 weeks
    Result
    Selected Selected

    I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

    Round 1 - Technical 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. What is incident and problem
    • Ans. 

      An incident is an unplanned interruption to an IT service, while a problem is the underlying cause of one or more incidents.

      • An incident is a single event that disrupts the normal operation of a service.

      • A problem is the root cause of one or more incidents and needs to be resolved to prevent further incidents.

      • Incidents are usually resolved quickly to restore service, while problems require investigation and long-term sol...

    • Answered by AI
    • Q2. What all change types have you seen
    • Ans. 

      Common change types include standard, emergency, normal, and major.

      • Standard change

      • Emergency change

      • Normal change

      • Major change

    • Answered by AI
    Round 2 - HR 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. Do you want to continue in technical side or management side?
    • Ans. 

      I am passionate about the technical side and want to continue advancing my skills in that area.

      • I enjoy problem-solving and working with technology

      • I want to deepen my expertise in Servicenow development

      • I am not interested in transitioning to a management role at this time

    • Answered by AI
    Interview experience
    1
    Bad
    Difficulty level
    Moderate
    Process Duration
    2-4 weeks
    Result
    No response

    I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

    Round 1 - Technical 

    (4 Questions)

    • Q1. Basic UiPath and Orchestrator questions
    • Q2. Atened and unattended bot difference
    • Ans. 

      Attended bots require human intervention, while unattended bots can run autonomously.

      • Attended bots require human supervision and interaction during execution.

      • Unattended bots can run autonomously without human intervention.

      • Attended bots are typically used for tasks that require human decision-making, while unattended bots are used for repetitive tasks.

      • Examples: Attended bot - a bot that assists a customer service repres...

    • Answered by AI
    • Q3. REframwork explain fully
    • Ans. 

      REFramework is a Robotic Enterprise Framework for automating processes in UiPath.

      • REFramework is a template provided by UiPath for building scalable and maintainable automation projects.

      • It includes components like Init, Process, End Process, and Exception Handling.

      • It follows a state machine design pattern to manage the flow of the automation.

      • REFramework helps in structuring the automation project and handling exceptions...

    • Answered by AI
    • Q4. Need to do task at UiPath web automation
    Round 2 - Technical 

    (3 Questions)

    • Q1. Need to explain about my project
    • Q2. REframwork get transaction item related question
    • Q3. Need to do web automation task at uipath

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - After applying waited one and half day to scheduled Technical Round1 that was went well.after 3days scheduled Technical Round2 on just 2hours before.Interviwer was joint late and very urgency and pressured mind but I clear and performed well.He asked about my notice period.After that I try to ask feedback from HR but no response...

    Skills evaluated in this interview

    Interview experience
    5
    Excellent
    Difficulty level
    Moderate
    Process Duration
    2-4 weeks
    Result
    Selected Selected

    I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

    Round 1 - Technical 

    (5 Questions)

    • Q1. Proejcts you have done
    • Ans. 

      Developed a service portal for IT ticketing system

      • Created custom widgets for user-friendly interface

      • Integrated with ServiceNow API for ticket management

      • Implemented role-based access control for different user types

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    • Q2. Difference bw catalog item and record producer
    • Ans. 

      Catalog item is a predefined item in the service catalog, while record producer allows users to create custom records.

      • Catalog item is predefined and created by admins, while record producer allows users to create custom records

      • Catalog items are used to request services or products, record producers are used to create records in tables

      • Catalog items have predefined variables and workflows, record producers allow users to

    • Answered by AI
    • Q3. What are macros
    • Ans. 

      Macros are automated scripts that can be used to perform repetitive tasks in Servicenow.

      • Macros in Servicenow are used to automate tasks and reduce manual effort.

      • They can be used to update multiple records at once, send notifications, or perform calculations.

      • Macros can be triggered manually or automatically based on certain conditions.

      • Example: Creating a macro to automatically close all resolved incidents in Servicenow.

    • Answered by AI
    • Q4. How to get logged in user details in form
    • Ans. 

      Use GlideUser class to get logged in user details in a form

      • Use GlideUser class to get the current user's details

      • Access user details like name, email, roles, etc. using GlideUser methods

      • Example: var user = gs.getUser(); var userName = user.getName();

    • Answered by AI
    • Q5. Is javascript synchronous language?
    • Ans. 

      Yes, JavaScript is a synchronous language.

      • JavaScript is single-threaded, meaning it can only execute one piece of code at a time.

      • It follows a top-down execution flow, where each line of code is executed in order.

      • Asynchronous behavior can be achieved using callbacks, promises, and async/await.

      • Example: setTimeout function in JavaScript delays the execution of a function.

      • Example: Fetch API in JavaScript allows making asyn

    • Answered by AI

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    Skills evaluated in this interview

    Interview experience
    4
    Good
    Difficulty level
    -
    Process Duration
    -
    Result
    -
    Round 1 - Technical 

    (3 Questions)

    • Q1. Tell me about yourself and your day to day activities in Servicenow?
    • Q2. Business rule and their types?
    • Ans. 

      Business rules are server-side scripts that run when a record is displayed, inserted, updated, deleted, or when a table is queried.

      • Business rules are used to automate processes and enforce data consistency.

      • There are three types of business rules: before, after, and asynchronous.

      • Before business rules run before the database action is executed.

      • After business rules run after the database action is executed.

      • Asynchronous bu...

    • Answered by AI
    • Q3. Scenario based questions.
    Round 2 - HR 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. Basic questions asked by hr

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