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Updated 29 May 2022

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

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

Reverse string
java
linux

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Video Call 

(8 Questions)

Round duration - 40 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

In this round , I was grilled on some fundamental concepts of Linux. The interviewer was however quite friendly and helped me whenever I was stuck on a problem.

  • Q1. What is LVM and why is it required?
  • Ans. 

    LVM stands for Logical Volume Manager, used to manage disk space efficiently by allowing for dynamic resizing of volumes.

    • LVM allows for easy resizing of volumes without needing to unmount the filesystem

    • It provides features like striping, mirroring, and snapshots for data management

    • LVM is required for efficient storage management in enterprise environments

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  • Q2. What is the '/proc' file system in Linux?
  • Ans. 

    The '/proc' file system in Linux is a virtual file system that provides detailed information about the system's hardware, processes, and kernel.

    • It is a virtual file system that exists only in memory and does not correspond to any physical disk storage.

    • It provides real-time information about various system resources such as CPU, memory, processes, and devices.

    • Users can access and manipulate system information by reading...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How do you check how much space is left in the current drive?
  • Ans. 

    To check how much space is left in the current drive, you can use the 'df' command in the terminal.

    • Use the 'df' command followed by the '-h' flag to display the disk space in a human-readable format.

    • Look for the 'Available' column to see how much space is left on the current drive.

    • Example: 'df -h' will show you the disk space usage on all mounted filesystems.

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  • Q4. Write a command to print the lines that contain the word 'july', while ignoring the case.
  • Ans. 

    Use grep command with -i flag to print lines containing 'july' ignoring case.

    • Use the following command: grep -i 'july' file.txt

    • Replace 'file.txt' with the actual file name if applicable

    • The -i flag makes the search case-insensitive

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  • Q5. What does it mean when a file has 644 permissions in Linux?
  • Ans. 

    File with 644 permissions in Linux means read and write access for owner, and read-only access for group and others.

    • Owner can read and write the file

    • Group and others can only read the file

    • Permissions are represented as three sets of three bits (rwx)

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  • Q6. How do you find all the processes that have opened a file in Linux?
  • Ans. 

    To find all processes that have opened a file in Linux, you can use the lsof command.

    • Use the lsof command followed by the file path to see which processes have opened the file.

    • You can also use the -t option with lsof to only display the process IDs.

    • To find all processes that have opened any file in a specific directory, use lsof +D /path/to/directory.

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  • Q7. Can you enlist the basic components of Linux?
  • Ans. 

    Basic components of Linux include kernel, shell, commands, utilities, and file system.

    • Kernel - core component that manages hardware resources

    • Shell - interface for users to interact with the system

    • Commands - instructions given to the system for specific tasks

    • Utilities - additional tools for system management

    • File system - structure for organizing and storing data

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  • Q8. What are some important Crontab commands used in Linux?
  • Ans. 

    Crontab commands are used in Linux for scheduling tasks at specific times.

    • crontab -e: Edit the crontab file

    • crontab -l: List the current crontab entries

    • crontab -r: Remove the current crontab file

    • crontab -u username: Specify the username whose crontab is to be modified

    • */5 * * * * command: Run 'command' every 5 minutes

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Round 2 - Video Call 

(5 Questions)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round had questions mainly from Operating System and DBMS. I was also asked some basic SQL queries to execute on my machine.

  • Q1. What is a pipe in operating systems, and when is it used?
  • Ans. 

    A pipe in operating systems is a form of inter-process communication that allows the output of one process to be used as the input of another process.

    • A pipe is a method for passing data between processes in a unidirectional manner.

    • It is typically used when the output of one process needs to be input into another process.

    • Pipes are created using the pipe() system call in Unix-like operating systems.

    • An example of using a ...

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  • Q2. Can you explain any 5 essential UNIX commands?
  • Ans. 

    Five essential UNIX commands are ls, cd, pwd, mkdir, and rm.

    • ls - list directory contents

    • cd - change directory

    • pwd - print working directory

    • mkdir - make directory

    • rm - remove files or directories

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  • Q3. How do you find the second highest salary from a table in SQL?
  • Ans. 

    Use a subquery to find the second highest salary from a table in SQL.

    • Use a subquery to select the maximum salary from the table.

    • Then use another subquery to select the maximum salary that is less than the maximum salary found in the first subquery.

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  • Q4. What is meant by normalization and denormalization?
  • Ans. 

    Normalization is the process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity. Denormalization is the opposite process.

    • Normalization involves breaking down data into smaller, more manageable tables to reduce redundancy and dependency.

    • Denormalization involves combining tables to improve query performance by reducing the number of joins needed.

    • Normalization helps maintain data integrity by...

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  • Q5. How do you take a backup of a table in MySQL?
  • Ans. 

    To take a backup of a table in MySQL, you can use the mysqldump command.

    • Use the mysqldump command followed by the database name and table name to backup a specific table.

    • Specify the username and password for the MySQL database when using mysqldump.

    • You can also backup multiple tables or the entire database using mysqldump.

    • Save the backup file in a secure location for future restoration if needed.

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Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 30 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This is a cultural fitment testing round .HR was very frank and asked standard questions. Then we discussed about my role.

  • Q1. Why are you looking for a job change?
  • Q2. What is something about you that is not included in your resume?

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 1 years of experienceCGI Inc. interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Linux , SQL, Bash, Operating System, DBMSTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 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.

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 experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Which is your roles and responsibilities Which issue you have solved

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Previous experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare sql
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your current role in organization
  • Q2. What is your salary expeactation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be confident with wahatever mentioned in CV.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. DBMS questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare thoroughly

I appeared for an interview before Nov 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced consultant with a strong background in problem-solving and client management.

    • Over 5 years of experience in consulting roles

    • Skilled in analyzing data and providing strategic recommendations

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    • Proven track record of successfully managing client relationships

    • Strong ability to work in fast-paced environments and meet deadlines

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I wasn't thinking of joining there, Came along with a friend, so thought of giving it a try, Got my resume shortlisted and was asked to attend the second round.
Tips: Be bold. Want something?, ask them, You wont be disappointed. Try to be more energetic when you talk, make the interviewer smile, you'll get through !!!

Round: Test
Experience: You'll get connected to someone in USA, through a phone call, That person will interview you.
Tips: Try to be yourself, feel free, he/she is also a person like you , talk freely, but listen to what they're asking, response is yours , don't worry about your answer. Make them smile or try to make them think that it'd be fun to work with you.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 50

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Friendly people, They'll ask you something familiar, "tell about yourself". I told them about me , my passion and all those stuffs, Again left the place looking them smile.
Tips: When this question is asked, many will tell something different like what they want to be, Just tell them whatever you feel at that moment . Feel Nervous, just let them know, They ain't gonna think bad!!!.

Skills: Communication And Confidence

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What are your aspirations
  • Ans. 

    My aspiration is to become a successful financial analyst and eventually move into a leadership role within the company.

    • To become a successful financial analyst by continuously improving my analytical skills and staying updated on market trends

    • To eventually move into a leadership role within the company by demonstrating strong leadership qualities and strategic thinking

    • To contribute towards the growth and success of th...

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  • Q2. How will you fit in this role
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong analytical background and experience in data interpretation, which will allow me to excel in this role.

    • Extensive experience in data analysis and interpretation

    • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

    • Ability to communicate complex findings in a clear and concise manner

    • Proven track record of delivering actionable insights from data

    • Familiarity with relevant tools and software such as Excel, SQL, an

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  • Q3. Asked puzzles like which way the bus goes and arranging an array in descending order
  • Q4. Mostly focussed on my department course project

Interview Preparation Tips

Skills: Communication and confidence
College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: to.me totally there were three sections.verbal,apti and reasoning.each section carries 15,15 and 10 questions respectively.to me verabal and apti was little bit easy and it consumes more time to solve the apti questions.so i have been solved 8 apti questions and at last 1minute i.just qlicked the answers for remaining questions randomly becasue we didnt have negative mark and finally reasobing was much easier and solved every answers.
Tips: to get selected in the first round you should practice more online tests.then you can easily manage your time.and be cool. so dont worry every thing will become easier and do well.
all the best!!!

Round: HR Interview
Experience: when i faced my HR he asked me to tell three things about me, i.have told generosity,confidence and friendship.and he asked me to elobrate it and i have done well and he goes with the projects that i have done .afterwards he asked about my stream and why it.and i have answered that iam from electrical and electronics background but now a days IT has been entered into every sector and without IT there would be nothing in this world.thats why i choose IT.and asked about my extra curricular activities and iam a sports person too and finally few questions from C and C++.
Tips: Be confident in your speech and try to answer even if not knows the answer well,because they will see how we are trying to answer so dont hesitate to answer.and keep your mind free and every thing will be alright.be cool and all the best

General Tips: start to prpare atleast before one week from the interview.and be cool at any situations and to get speak english fluently practice with your friends and try to converse every thing in english even with customer care, it will be funny to and thats make you to survive your interviews easily...
Skills:
College Name: sri krishna college of engineering and technology
Motivation: in this company there will be friendly environment and there will be less working pressure and have some cultural clubs to have fun with it
Funny Moments: before one week to our placements our friends get started to chat in english and every where we conversed in english it was funny and later we realised how it helped us. so dont bother about others and what they think. just go on with your friends confidently in english...

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How many rounds are there in InfoService Application Support Engineer interview?
InfoService interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the InfoService interview process are Resume Shortlist and Coding Test.

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