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Updated 16 Aug 2024

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  • Q1. Linked list vs array Union vs array Prime no Explain memory segment How code executes [29/06, 20:53] Storage class [29/06, 20:53] Segmentation fault Dynamic memory alloca ...read more
  • Q2. What is virtual function
  • Q3. What is constructor
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Intel Graduate Trainee Interview Experiences

5 interviews found

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

MCQs on basics of digital design, comp arch and asic flow

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Projects on my resume
  • Q2. Verilog code for dff
  • Ans. 

    Verilog code for D flip-flop (DFF) is a fundamental building block in digital design.

    • Use always block to describe the behavior of DFF

    • Use non-blocking assignment to update the output based on the input

    • Include a clock signal to trigger the update of the output

    • Example: always @(posedge clk) begin q <= d; end

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

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 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Question related to C, and c++ 1 SORT the array using bubble sort
  • Q2. What is virtual function
  • Ans. 

    Virtual function is a function in C++ that can be overridden in a derived class.

    • Virtual functions are declared in a base class and defined in a derived class.

    • They allow polymorphism, where a derived class object can be treated as a base class object.

    • The virtual keyword is used to declare a function as virtual.

    • Example: virtual void display() = 0; // pure virtual function

    • Example: virtual void display() { cout << 'Base cl

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is constructor
  • Ans. 

    A constructor is a special method that is used to initialize objects of a class.

    • Constructors have the same name as the class they belong to.

    • They are called automatically when an object of the class is created.

    • They can be used to set default values for object properties.

    • Constructors can be overloaded to accept different parameters.

    • Example: public class Car { public Car() { // constructor code here } }

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is destructor
  • Ans. 

    A destructor is a member function of a class that is responsible for destroying objects of that class.

    • Destructors have the same name as the class preceded by a tilde (~).

    • They are called automatically when an object is destroyed or goes out of scope.

    • They are used to release resources allocated by the object during its lifetime.

    • Example: ~MyClass() { delete[] myArray; }

    • Destructors cannot be overloaded or inherited.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is friend class
  • Ans. 

    Friend class is a class that has access to the private and protected members of another class.

    • Friend class is declared using the 'friend' keyword.

    • It allows the friend class to access the private and protected members of the class it is friends with.

    • Friendship is not mutual, meaning the friend class does not grant access to its own private and protected members.

    • Friend functions can also be declared to have access to pri...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Intel Graduate Trainee interview:
  • C
  • C++
  • OOPS
  • programming

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction to yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent graduate with a degree in Business Administration and a passion for marketing and project management.

    • Recent graduate with a degree in Business Administration

    • Passionate about marketing and project management

    • Strong communication and organizational skills

    • Experience in internships and extracurricular activities

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why should we hire you
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and motivated individual with relevant skills and experience to excel in this role.

    • I have a strong academic background in [relevant field]

    • I have completed internships at [relevant companies] where I gained practical experience

    • I possess excellent communication and teamwork skills, as demonstrated by my involvement in [relevant projects or activities]

    • I am highly motivated and eager to learn and grow with

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Linked list vs array Union vs array Prime no Explain memory segment How code executes [29/06, 20:53] Storage class [29/06, 20:53] Segmentation fault Dynamic memory allocation [29/06, 20:53] Calculator [...
  • Ans. 

    Questions related to data structures, memory management, programming languages, and computer architecture.

    • Linked list is a dynamic data structure while array is a static data structure.

    • Union is a data type that allows storing different data types in the same memory location as opposed to array which stores elements of the same data type.

    • Prime numbers are numbers that are only divisible by 1 and themselves.

    • Memory segmen...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Must have basic knowledge of C and OS
It's good is you know linkux

Skills evaluated in this interview

Intel interview questions for designations

 Graduate Engineer Trainee (Get)

 (1)

 Internship Trainee

 (2)

 Graduate Intern Technical

 (4)

 Marketing Trainee

 (1)

 Physical Design Engineer Trainee

 (2)

 Intern

 (14)

 Engineer

 (2)

 Transport Executive

 (1)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Other Interview
Experience: Most interviews progress depending on what is being highlighted/ stressed by you. Highlight things accordingly in resume and during interviews. My interview was focused on advanced VLSI electives/projects as I highlighted them during the interview and in resume.
Tips: CG cut-off: CG is a factor but nothing rigid above 8 would be useful. Generally long
shortlists are released. Therefore, selection is extremely dependent on interviews.

General Tips: Intel HR Interviews mostly concentrate on ethics. Make sure all replies are ethically correct. Work environment - one of the top 3 best places to work in India. Good employee care.
Note: Sometimes the HR interviews are taken by tech interviewers themselves. There is not always
an independent panel for HR interviews.
College Name: IIT MADRAS

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I appeared for an interview in Sep 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Find the sum of two numbers without using any mathematical operarors.
  • Ans. 

    Use bitwise operations to find the sum of two numbers without using mathematical operators.

    • Use bitwise XOR to find the sum of two numbers without carrying.

    • Use bitwise AND and left shift to find the carry.

    • Repeat the process until there is no carry left.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Delete a node from linked list when we are given a reference to the node. But the head pointer is not given.
  • Ans. 

    To delete a node from a linked list when only given a reference to the node, we can copy the data of the next node to the given node and delete the next node.

    • Copy the data of the next node to the given node

    • Update the next pointer of the given node to skip the next node

    • Delete the next node

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Strong understanding and thorough knowledge of C programming.

College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Questionnaire 

16 Questions

  • Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be us...
  • Q2. Given an array A[n], write a C program to find P and Q (P>Q) such that A[P] - A[Q] is maximum
  • Q3. A pyramid is given many blank spaces. Condition is that number in a cell equals sum of numbers in bottom two cells. Fill the blanks
  • Ans. 

    The question asks to fill the blanks in a pyramid where each number is the sum of the numbers in the bottom two cells.

    • Start from the bottom row and work your way up, calculating the sum of the numbers in the bottom two cells for each blank space.

    • Use a loop to iterate through each row and column of the pyramid.

    • Store the calculated sum in the corresponding blank space.

    • Repeat the process until all the blanks are filled.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the basic functions of OS?
  • Q5. What is scheduling? List different types of scheduling
  • Q6. What is a deadlock? How to know if a deadlock is present?
  • Q7. What is Moore's Law?
  • Ans. 

    Moore's Law is the observation that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit doubles about every two years.

    • Named after Intel co-founder Gordon Moore

    • First stated in 1965

    • Has been a driving force behind technological advancements

    • Predicts exponential growth in computing power

    • Has been challenged in recent years due to physical limitations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Differentiate between a process and a thread
  • Ans. 

    A process is an instance of a program while a thread is a subset of a process.

    • A process has its own memory space while threads share memory space

    • Processes are heavyweight while threads are lightweight

    • Processes communicate through inter-process communication while threads communicate through shared memory

    • Examples of processes include web browsers, text editors, etc. while examples of threads include GUI updates, backgro

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. What are the advantages of having multi-core processor?
  • Ans. 

    Multi-core processors provide faster and more efficient computing.

    • Improved performance and speed

    • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

    • Reduced power consumption

    • Better multitasking capabilities

    • Enhanced user experience

    • Examples: Intel Core i7, AMD Ryzen 9

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Tell me about yourself and your family briefly
  • Ans. 

    I am a software engineer with a loving family.

    • I have been working as a software engineer for 5 years.

    • My wife is a teacher and we have two children.

    • We enjoy spending time together outdoors and traveling.

    • My parents live in a different state but we keep in touch regularly.

    • Family is very important to me and I prioritize spending time with them.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Tell me about your course projects
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web-based project management tool and a mobile app for tracking expenses

    • Created a responsive UI using React and Bootstrap

    • Implemented user authentication and authorization using Firebase

    • Integrated Google Maps API for location tracking in the mobile app

    • Used Node.js and MongoDB for backend development

    • Collaborated with a team of four to complete the projects

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Tell me about your professional experience
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience in software engineering with expertise in Java and Python.

    • Developed and maintained web applications using Java and Spring framework

    • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs using Python and Flask

    • Worked on database management and optimization using MySQL and MongoDB

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products

    • Participated in code reviews and provided construc

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. What are your academic interests?
  • Ans. 

    My academic interests include computer science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

    • Computer science

    • Artificial intelligence

    • Machine learning

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. Explain one CS topic(of your choice) in layman terms
  • Ans. 

    Explain Big O notation

    • Big O notation is used to describe the time complexity of an algorithm

    • It helps us understand how the algorithm's performance changes with input size

    • O(1) means constant time, O(n) means linear time, O(n^2) means quadratic time

    • We want algorithms with lower Big O values for better performance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q15. What are your location preferences?
  • Ans. 

    I am open to relocation based on the job opportunity and growth prospects.

    • Open to relocation for the right opportunity

    • Willing to move for career growth

    • Flexible with location based on job requirements

  • Answered by AI
  • Q16. Would you like to have a pizza slice? ;)
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I would love to have a pizza slice!

    • I am a big fan of pizza and would never say no to a slice!

    • Pizza is the perfect food for any occasion, whether it's a quick lunch or a late-night snack.

    • I particularly enjoy pepperoni and mushroom pizza, but I'm open to trying new toppings as well.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were of average difficulty but lengthy. The test was conducted between 7:30 PM and 9 PM. I had a long day so it was a little tiresome.
Tips: Time is of importance. I suggest you to quickly browse through all the questions and pick the easy ones beforehand instead of being stuck on a single difficult question.
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 60

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I found the questions easy so I was able to answer them all.
Tips: Don't just think in your mind. Think out loud so that the interviewer can correct you.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Interviewer was friendly. It was like talking with a friend.
Tips: Keep it short and brief. It's fine even if your English is not good. (Mine wasn't )

General Tips: Be cool and calm. If you don't know something, admit it. You can come back to it later.
Skill Tips: No need to go very deep. Just know the basics properly.
Skills: Puzzle Solving Capability, Computer Organisation, Operating System Basics, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics, C Programming, Aptitude
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: Qualcomm is an industry leader in mobile hardware. The work profile suited me well.
Funny Moments: The nice HR lady offered me a pizza slice.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview in Nov 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. A random number will be given as input to system,write a program to detect its data type(int or float ) without using size of function
  • Q2. General hr questions
  • Q3. Once again general hr interview questions
  • Q4. 1.given a large rectangle
  • Ans. 

    Need more context. What needs to be done with the large rectangle?

    • What are the dimensions of the rectangle?

    • Is it a 2D or 3D object?

    • What is the context of the problem?

    • Are there any constraints or limitations?

    • What tools or programming languages can be used?

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. You will be given dimensions of a bigger rectangle and smaller rectangle,derive a formula to get how many smaller rectangles fit into the bigger rectangle
  • Ans. 

    Derive a formula to determine how many smaller rectangles fit into a bigger rectangle given their dimensions.

    • Calculate the number of times the smaller rectangle can fit into the bigger rectangle horizontally and vertically

    • Divide the width of the bigger rectangle by the width of the smaller rectangle to get the horizontal count

    • Divide the height of the bigger rectangle by the height of the smaller rectangle to get the ve...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. How many points are required to draw a rectangle
  • Ans. 

    At least 4 points are required to draw a rectangle.

    • A rectangle has 4 sides and 4 corners, so at least 4 points are needed to define those corners.

    • The points must be arranged in a specific order to form a closed shape with 4 sides.

    • Additional points can be used to add details or modify the shape of the rectangle.

    • The number of points required may vary depending on the software or tool used to draw the rectangle.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What will be the new coordinates of a rectangle points if rectangle length and breadth is scaled and write a program to calculate the coordinates of corner points of scaled rectangle
  • Ans. 

    Answering how to calculate new coordinates of a scaled rectangle and providing a program for it.

    • To calculate new coordinates, multiply the original coordinates by the scaling factor

    • Scaling factor can be calculated by dividing the new length/breadth by the original length/breadth

    • Program can take input of original coordinates, scaling factor, and output new coordinates

    • Example: Original coordinates: (0,0), (0,5), (5,5), (...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Lastly a puzzle: i dont remember the question

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test had three sections:
1.aptitude:It was like any other aptitude test,all it takes is a bit of practice to crack all the questions
2.C programming:Basics of c were asked,outputs of some programs,u have to be thorough with concepts of c
3.Electronics:The company hired for both profiles: 1. PDK:software
and 2.Logic library:hardware,so this electronics section was also there,questions are mostly Network analysis,cmos logic,digital logic,vlsi etc
u should have good basics to get the electronics questions of course they are not very hard,but not too easy


Tips: practice aptitude,basics of c programming and also basics of electronics
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 60

Round: Test
Experience: after 1st round i was shortlisted to this technical round,i was asked this question, i suggested that i will convert that number into a string and check whether string has a dot or not to check if it is float or int,the interviewer was not very impressed but was ok and asked few small questions and promoted me to next round

Tips: If u crack test with top marks,the technical rounds will be very easy,because the interviewers do not ask tough questions for people who cracked written test with high marks

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: tell me about yourself,strengths,weakness,three principles u follow in life,etc
Tips: This round depends on you,dont try to bluff something,they will know if u are bluffing,take a breath and speak up ur mind,be confident u can do it

Round: HR Interview
Experience: same questions,but this time less duration,not involving lengthy discussions, i think this round was just for double check

Round: HR Interview
Experience: After the hr round,only seven were shortlist,this interview round was very much easy and they checked my approach to the given problem,they were checking how well i am thinking adding complexities to the given problem
Tips: they did not check my programming ability,but just problem solving skills,so be good at aptitude,by practicing as much as you can

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: after technical interview,4 were shortlisted,so they went for gd round,it was general topic,which checks your general knowledge
Tips: Dont be nervous,just speak what ever you know,never mind language issues
Duration: 20 minutes

Skills: for pdk profile :programming
College Name: NIT Warangal

I appeared for an interview in Aug 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 60

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Questions about DS , CN and basic resume

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Questions about RT OS and memory mapping. And other operating system related questions.
Projects done so far.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There was an online written test of 55 multiple choice questions in 70 minutes. This included:
20 questions of aptitude
15 questions of programming
25 questions of basic C++/operating systems
Duration: 70 minutes
Total Questions: 55

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: My interview was a technical interview. It had questions from my core branch which was electronics. The other topics which were discussed in the interview were:
OOPs concept
Operating System
Compiler
Bit related questions
There were also some other questions like puzzles and some pretty easy case studies which were based on logical reasoning and quantitative ability.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: There was a HR interview in which they asked me about myself, my family, my strengths and weaknesses and also why was I suitable for the company. According to me if you could have impressed them with your technical skills you would have won half the battle.

College Name: IIT BOMBAY

Intel Interview FAQs

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