ION Group Data Scientist Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Python Programming related questions, along with one advanced SQL query problem. The final question was a Data Science project on prediting sales potential of various outlets.

Q1. Pattern based - Three memory chips, each of 1GB. You have to store 3GB of data in these chips in such a way that even if one memory chip is corrupted, no data is lost.
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Use RAID 5 to store data across all three memory chips with parity bits for fault tolerance.
• Implement RAID 5 to distribute data and parity bits across all three memory chips.

• If one memory chip is corrupted, the data can be reconstructed using the parity bits from the other two chips.

• Example: Store 1GB of data on each chip and use the remaining space for parity bits to ensure fault tolerance.
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Q2. DSA question - Get the longest common prefix string from a list of strings
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Find the longest common prefix string from a list of strings.
• Iterate through the characters of the first string and compare with corresponding characters of other strings

• Stop when a mismatch is found or when reaching the end of any string

• Return the prefix found so far
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Q3. DBMS question - What are joins and what are their types?
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Joins are used in DBMS to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them.
• Types of joins include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN.

• INNER JOIN returns rows when there is at least one match in both tables.

• LEFT JOIN returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.

• RIGHT JOIN returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left tab...read more
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Q4. ML and DL question - Activation functions, Exploding and Vanishing Gradient problems, LSTM and GRU models frameworks and differences.
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Was taken by the product manager employed in the company. Basic case study question regarding a ride share app planning to expand internationally.

A formal orientation and introduction with the VP and founder of ION India

Q1. Introduce yourself and mention your work that makes you relevant for the job.
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Q2. Is there any correlation between algorithms and law?
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Algorithms and law can be correlated through the use of algorithms in legal processes and decision-making.
• Algorithms can be used in legal research to analyze large amounts of data and identify patterns or trends.

• Predictive algorithms can be used in legal cases to assess the likelihood of success or failure.

• Algorithmic tools can help in legal document review and contract analysis.

• However, there are concerns about bias i...read more
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