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Product Support Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Sep 2022

I applied via Job Portal

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Building a lego car based on one person giving instructions. Communicating with a group of people. Q&A from talks.

Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How would you best describe yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with excellent problem-solving skills.

    • Motivated and driven to succeed

    • Attention to detail

    • Strong problem-solving abilities

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do you fare under pressure? Examples?
  • Ans. 

    I perform well under pressure and have examples to demonstrate my ability.

    • I thrive in high-pressure situations and remain calm and focused.

    • I prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.

    • I maintain open communication with team members to manage expectations and resolve issues.

    • I adapt quickly to changing circumstances and find innovative solutions.

    • Example: During a previous internship, I was assigned a critical project...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How would you go about tackling a difficult problem or issue? Any examples?
  • Ans. 

    I would tackle a difficult problem by breaking it down into smaller parts, researching possible solutions, and seeking input from others.

    • Break down the problem into smaller, manageable parts

    • Research possible solutions and gather relevant information

    • Seek input and advice from colleagues or experts

    • Consider different perspectives and brainstorm potential solutions

    • Evaluate the pros and cons of each solution

    • Implement the ch...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't lie, be the best version of yourself you can be.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Basic Angular and nodejs question given in paper to right up

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical question asked on Angular, node js and SQL.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Not attended as not qualified tecnical

Senior Software Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Intersection of Linked ListYou are given two Singly Linked List of integers, which are merging at some node of a third linked list. Your task is to find the data of the node at which merging starts. If there is no merging, return -1. For ex... read more
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Plm Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 25 Nov 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. PLM analyst role and discussion
  • Q2. Previous company work and experience
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. How to manage duplicate records in CMDB
  • Ans. 

    Duplicate records in CMDB can be managed by implementing data quality checks, automated tools, and manual review processes.

    • Implement data quality checks to identify duplicate records based on unique identifiers such as serial numbers or MAC addresses.

    • Utilize automated tools like ServiceNow's Duplicate Record Management to merge or delete duplicate records.

    • Establish manual review processes for complex cases where automa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Different types of Integration that can be done in ServiceNow
  • Ans. 

    ServiceNow supports various types of integrations including REST, SOAP, JDBC, LDAP, and MID Server.

    • REST API integration

    • SOAP web services integration

    • JDBC integration for database connectivity

    • LDAP integration for directory services

    • MID Server integration for connecting to on-premise systems

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Best practices for Integration
  • Ans. 

    Best practices for Integration

    • Understand the systems being integrated

    • Use standard protocols like REST or SOAP

    • Implement error handling and logging

    • Consider security measures such as encryption

    • Perform thorough testing before deployment

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is your current role and responsibilities
  • Q5. How to have a different CMDB health report for different classes
  • Ans. 

    Use ServiceNow to create separate CMDB health reports for different classes

    • Create separate health reports by configuring different health indicators for each CMDB class

    • Utilize ServiceNow's reporting capabilities to generate customized reports based on class criteria

    • Implement filters and groupings to organize data by class for more targeted analysis

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Explain the Discovery process and how it works
  • Ans. 

    Discovery process in ServiceNow is used to identify and map IT infrastructure within an organization.

    • Discovery process involves scanning the network to identify devices, applications, and services.

    • It creates a map of the infrastructure showing relationships between different components.

    • Discovery can be scheduled to run at regular intervals to keep the map up to date.

    • It helps in understanding the dependencies and impact

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. How do you start any new integration, explain the process
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Write a script which queries location table, take all location with country is populated, group by city and print the output as object of where key is the City and values are array of all location which falls under that City.

Example:
{"Mumbai":["Location1","Location2"], "San Diego":["LOCATION3","LOCATION4"]}

Round 3 - Team Fit 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself in 5 years
  • Q2. What are your areas of Interest
  • Q3. What are some challenges you faced while working on any project and how do you overcome it
  • Q4. Whether my interests fits with what they are looking for
  • Q5. What is the future of ServiceNow
  • Ans. 

    ServiceNow is expected to continue growing and evolving to meet the changing needs of organizations in terms of digital transformation and workflow automation.

    • ServiceNow will likely expand its capabilities in AI and machine learning to enhance automation and decision-making processes.

    • Integration with other platforms and tools will become more seamless to provide a more holistic solution for organizations.

    • ServiceNow may...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. How can AI play it's role and leverage it's capabilities in ServiceNow
  • Ans. 

    AI can enhance ServiceNow by automating repetitive tasks, providing predictive analytics, and improving user experience.

    • AI can automate routine tasks such as incident categorization and routing, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency.

    • AI can provide predictive analytics to anticipate and prevent service disruptions, improving overall system reliability.

    • AI can enhance user experience by offering personalized rec...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explained Company Culture and benefits
  • Q2. Salary negotiation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Your experience may not be 100% exactly what they are looking for, but Illumina does give preference and opportunity to Knowledge over Experience.

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Top Illumina Senior Service Now Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. How to have a different CMDB health report for different classes
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Q1. How can AI play it's role and leverage it's capabilities in ServiceNow
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Illumina interview questions for popular designations

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

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

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Salary expectations
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about Motors
  • Q2. Difference between DC and AC Motor
  • Q3. How to do Motor Winding

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good Space to Learning Skills
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL question ( window functions) dense_rank
  • Q2. SQL question(window function) aggregation, there were 5 tables and you had to do some joins
  • Q3. Some question on spark optimisations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for sql(advanced), and spark and some coding
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Online DSA round where question to be solved in front of interviewer and we need to pass all the cases. Question was based on frequency sort. This was to be done on HackerRank platform for which interviewe...
  • Q2. Basic question based on internal working of hashmap, inter threads communication, Concurrent HashMap working and how it handles thread safety.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic introduction and question asked based on my previous projects that i worked on. Few follow ups on the same.
  • Q2. Was asked to design a ratelimiter service
  • Q3. Question on synchronized keyword and it works internally. Threads and its inter communication.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Rocketlane Java Software Developer interview:
  • System Design
  • Core Java
  • Multithreading
  • Collections
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus basics of Java internal working of threads, Collection framework, thread inter communication and System design.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
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 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How to calculate requirement of Banana is a city like Mumbai
  • Ans. 

    The requirement of bananas in a city like Mumbai can be calculated based on population, consumption habits, and availability.

    • Calculate the population of Mumbai

    • Estimate the average consumption of bananas per person

    • Consider factors like tourism and events that may increase demand

    • Take into account the availability of bananas from local markets and imports

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to know , difference between a good or bad retailer
  • Ans. 

    A good retailer focuses on customer satisfaction, product quality, and efficient operations.

    • Good retailers prioritize customer satisfaction by providing excellent customer service and addressing customer needs.

    • Good retailers offer high-quality products that meet customer expectations.

    • Good retailers have efficient operations, including inventory management, supply chain logistics, and streamlined processes.

    • Bad retailers...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Simple SQL questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Vegrow Data Analyst interview:
  • Guess Estimate
  • SQL

Consultant Sales Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Keyence user image Dnyaneshwar Jadhav

posted on 14 Nov 2024

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Total 25 questions in 30 min

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

GD is on social effect

Round 3 - JAM 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1 min talk on a specific given topic
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Some technical questions as am from Entc bg...try to clear your own technical clear ... nothing extra
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All about HR QUESTIONS
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is the Total Experience as the All Lines
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Group Discussion as the ABM ,GM , Founder and Co Fouder

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the Experience total years
  • Q2. Where are you Working Location
Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Which is the Reporting Manager
  • Ans. 

    The Reporting Manager is the individual to whom the Business Development Manager will report to.

    • The Reporting Manager is typically a higher-level manager within the organization

    • They are responsible for overseeing the work and performance of the Business Development Manager

    • The Reporting Manager provides guidance, feedback, and support to the Business Development Manager

    • Examples of Reporting Managers could include the Di...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the Experience in All sector

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I am all time ready and prepare for me all round face the interview and Completed the All round interviews

Illumina Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Illumina interview?
Illumina interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Illumina interview process are HR, Technical and Coding Test.
How to prepare for Illumina interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Illumina. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Illumina expect are Troubleshooting, Python, SAP, Logistics and Project Management.
What are the top questions asked in Illumina interview?

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