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IQVIA Automation Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 10 Sep 2024

9 Interview questions

An Automation Engineer was asked 10mo ago
Q. Explain the principles of OOPs.
Ans. 

OOPs stands for Object-Oriented Programming, a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects.

  • OOPs focuses on creating objects that contain data and methods to manipulate that data.

  • Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism are key principles of OOPs.

  • Examples of OOP languages include Java, C++, and Python.

An Automation Engineer was asked 10mo ago
Q. What is the difference between method overloading and method overriding?
Ans. 

Overloading is when multiple methods have the same name but different parameters, while overriding is when a subclass provides a specific implementation for a method in the superclass.

  • Overloading involves multiple methods with the same name but different parameters

  • Overriding involves a subclass providing a specific implementation for a method in the superclass

  • Overloading is determined at compile time, while overri...

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An Automation Engineer was asked 10mo ago
Q. Write a query to find the second highest salary from the employee table.
Ans. 

To find the 2nd maximum salary from the employee table

  • Order the salaries in descending order

  • Use LIMIT 1,1 to get the second highest salary

An Automation Engineer was asked 10mo ago
Q. Which programming languages are you comfortable with?
Ans. 

I am comfortable with multiple programming languages, including Python, Java, and C++.

  • Proficient in Python for automation scripting

  • Experience with Java for backend development

  • Knowledge of C++ for system programming

  • Comfortable switching between languages based on project requirements

What people are saying about IQVIA

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an associate software developer
3d
Need career advice for data engineer
I have been working in a life science company as an associate software developer for 3 years now. The works pretty okay, with occasional late night work. The hikes have been bare minimum, 4-7% over the last 2 years and this year I'm expecting a decent 10+ % hike. The thing is there is not much room to grow here and I'm stuck because of dependency and financial issues. My official notice is 90 days and I'm honestly afraid to drop papers without any offer and hunt for jobs, moreover nobody reached out to me till now with my notice being 90 days. Feels like I'm stuck in a loop, and my learning curve is also stagnant in the data engineering field. I complete my day to day tasks on time but the learning is like minimum. I'm not confident in my skills and I don't know where to start. Genuine advice is much appreciated, thanks !
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An Automation Engineer was asked 10mo ago
Q. What are joins, and can you explain the different types of joins?
Ans. 

Joins are used 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 table.

  • ...

An Automation Engineer was asked 10mo ago
Q. What is REST API?
Ans. 

REST API is a type of web service that allows communication between different systems over HTTP.

  • REST stands for Representational State Transfer

  • Uses standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE

  • Data is transferred in JSON or XML format

  • Stateless communication between client and server

  • Example: Twitter API allows developers to access and interact with Twitter data

An Automation Engineer was asked 10mo ago
Q. Write a program to swap two values without using a third variable.
Ans. 

Swap two values without using a third variable in a program

  • Use bitwise XOR operation to swap two values without using a third variable

  • Example: int a = 5, b = 10; a = a ^ b; b = a ^ b; a = a ^ b; // Now a = 10, b = 5

  • Ensure the values are of the same data type for bitwise XOR operation to work correctly

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An Automation Engineer was asked 10mo ago
Q. Write a program to take a string array as input from the user and remove all vowels from each string.
Ans. 

Program to remove vowels from string array input by user

  • Iterate through each string in the array

  • For each string, iterate through each character and remove vowels

  • Use a function to check if a character is a vowel (e.g. 'aeiouAEIOU')

An Automation Engineer was asked 10mo ago
Q. What is the difference between CSS and Bootstrap?
Ans. 

CSS is a styling language used to design web pages, while Bootstrap is a front-end framework that helps in building responsive and mobile-first websites.

  • CSS is a styling language used to control the look and feel of a website.

  • Bootstrap is a front-end framework that provides pre-designed templates and components for building responsive websites.

  • CSS requires manual coding for styling elements, while Bootstrap offers...

IQVIA Automation Engineer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(13 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly skilled Automation Engineer with a strong background in programming and problem-solving.

    • Experienced in designing, developing, and implementing automated test scripts

    • Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Java, and C++

    • Familiar with testing tools like Selenium and Appium

    • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain the project and which technologies have you used
  • Ans. 

    Developed a robotic arm project using PLC and HMI technologies

    • Designed the control system using Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

    • Implemented the Human Machine Interface (HMI) for user interaction

    • Integrated sensors for feedback and control

    • Utilized ladder logic programming for PLC

    • Tested and debugged the system for efficiency

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. In which programming language you are comfortable
  • Ans. 

    I am comfortable with multiple programming languages, including Python, Java, and C++.

    • Proficient in Python for automation scripting

    • Experience with Java for backend development

    • Knowledge of C++ for system programming

    • Comfortable switching between languages based on project requirements

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Explain about OOPs
  • Ans. 

    OOPs stands for Object-Oriented Programming, a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects.

    • OOPs focuses on creating objects that contain data and methods to manipulate that data.

    • Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism are key principles of OOPs.

    • Examples of OOP languages include Java, C++, and Python.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Difference between Overloading and overriding
  • Ans. 

    Overloading is when multiple methods have the same name but different parameters, while overriding is when a subclass provides a specific implementation for a method in the superclass.

    • Overloading involves multiple methods with the same name but different parameters

    • Overriding involves a subclass providing a specific implementation for a method in the superclass

    • Overloading is determined at compile time, while overriding ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What have you faced during the project and how you handled
  • Ans. 

    I faced challenges with integrating a new automation tool and resolved it by conducting thorough research and seeking help from experts.

    • Encountered compatibility issues with the new automation tool

    • Researched online forums and documentation for solutions

    • Sought advice from colleagues and experts in the field

    • Implemented workarounds and conducted thorough testing to ensure functionality

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Difference between css and bootstrap
  • Ans. 

    CSS is a styling language used to design web pages, while Bootstrap is a front-end framework that helps in building responsive and mobile-first websites.

    • CSS is a styling language used to control the look and feel of a website.

    • Bootstrap is a front-end framework that provides pre-designed templates and components for building responsive websites.

    • CSS requires manual coding for styling elements, while Bootstrap offers read...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Write the program to swap the two values without using third variable
  • Ans. 

    Swap two values without using a third variable in a program

    • Use bitwise XOR operation to swap two values without using a third variable

    • Example: int a = 5, b = 10; a = a ^ b; b = a ^ b; a = a ^ b; // Now a = 10, b = 5

    • Ensure the values are of the same data type for bitwise XOR operation to work correctly

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Write the program to take the input from the user as string array and remove all vowels from the string
  • Ans. 

    Program to remove vowels from string array input by user

    • Iterate through each string in the array

    • For each string, iterate through each character and remove vowels

    • Use a function to check if a character is a vowel (e.g. 'aeiouAEIOU')

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Find the 2nd maximum salary form the employee table
  • Ans. 

    To find the 2nd maximum salary from the employee table

    • Order the salaries in descending order

    • Use LIMIT 1,1 to get the second highest salary

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. What is joins and explain about its types
  • Ans. 

    Joins are used 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 table.

    • FULL ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. What is REST API
  • Ans. 

    REST API is a type of web service that allows communication between different systems over HTTP.

    • REST stands for Representational State Transfer

    • Uses standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE

    • Data is transferred in JSON or XML format

    • Stateless communication between client and server

    • Example: Twitter API allows developers to access and interact with Twitter data

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. And some questions about job roles

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before Sep 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. 1.Basic Java questions on oops concepts and simple programs to solve 2.Selenium basic questions like handling the drop down and some mouse actions methods etc 3.Next round will be managerial round they wil...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare some basic Java questions and selenium questions.Just like oops and collections

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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 Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Anagram of two strings in java
  • Q2. Insert and select query in MySQL
  • Ans. 

    Insert and select data in MySQL using SQL queries

    • Use INSERT INTO table_name (column1, column2, ...) VALUES (value1, value2, ...); to insert data

    • Use SELECT * FROM table_name; to select all data from a table

    • Use SELECT column1, column2 FROM table_name WHERE condition; to select specific data based on a condition

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Get and Post APIs in rest
  • Ans. 

    GET and POST are HTTP methods used in REST APIs for retrieving and sending data.

    • GET method is used to retrieve data from a server

    • POST method is used to send data to a server

    • GET requests are idempotent, while POST requests are not

    • GET requests should only be used for retrieving data, not for modifying data

    • Example: GET request to retrieve a list of users - GET /users

    • Example: POST request to create a new user - POST /users

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was technical round and there were three panelists. Started with alot of database questions and core java question. Prepare well about your project working in the company. I couldn't clear this round recieved rejection mail after two weeks.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Role check
  • Q2. Tech stackP
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project based questions
  • Q2. AWS related questions

What people are saying about IQVIA

View All
an associate software developer
3d
Need career advice for data engineer
I have been working in a life science company as an associate software developer for 3 years now. The works pretty okay, with occasional late night work. The hikes have been bare minimum, 4-7% over the last 2 years and this year I'm expecting a decent 10+ % hike. The thing is there is not much room to grow here and I'm stuck because of dependency and financial issues. My official notice is 90 days and I'm honestly afraid to drop papers without any offer and hunt for jobs, moreover nobody reached out to me till now with my notice being 90 days. Feels like I'm stuck in a loop, and my learning curve is also stagnant in the data engineering field. I complete my day to day tasks on time but the learning is like minimum. I'm not confident in my skills and I don't know where to start. Genuine advice is much appreciated, thanks !
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview before Apr 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Strenths and weekness
  • Q2. Why should we hire you
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Steel and super structure (pile,girder,ms excell,steel reconslation,auto cad,planning ,) Core design type pile quiestion and prestressing process and calculation etc
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Roles and responsibilities in present company Salary negotiations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If u not capable English conversation, no problems ,u conversation in Hindi.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Why pharmacy job not ava

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview can done by video call, conference call &skype.
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What is pharmacovigilance?
  • Q2. Which programing languages do you know?
  • Ans. 

    I know Python, R, SQL, and Java.

    • Python

    • R

    • SQL

    • Java

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Due to corona crises most companies prefer for telephonic interview. But when company reach student on phone call then their may be chance that student may not well prepared to face questions. And most of companies call students without notificaton. So student should be aware of basic knowledge of pharmacovigilance, clinical trials and offcourse the communication tricks. If student can manage this, then the possibility of getting selected increase. All the best.
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Array, String are core point for interview, html css , sql will be plus point

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What if you stuck in middle of assign task? how you gonna tackle it
  • Ans. 

    If stuck in the middle of an assigned task, I would follow a systematic approach to tackle it.

    • Analyze the problem and identify the specific issue causing the blockage

    • Break down the task into smaller subtasks and prioritize them

    • Seek help or guidance from colleagues or seniors if necessary

    • Research and gather relevant information or resources to overcome the obstacle

    • Experiment with different solutions and evaluate their e...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - question are based on Array and string
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was a test to create a login page and connect to database

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is difference between interface and abstract class
  • Ans. 

    Interface is a contract with no implementation, while abstract class can have some implementation.

    • Interface cannot have any implementation, only method signatures

    • Abstract class can have both abstract methods and concrete methods

    • A class can implement multiple interfaces but can only inherit from one abstract class

    • Interfaces are used to achieve multiple inheritance in Java

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are main concepts of oops
  • Ans. 

    Main concepts of OOP include encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction.

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit (class).

    • Inheritance: Ability of a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.

    • Polymorphism: Ability to present the same interface for different data types.

    • Abstraction: Hiding the complex implementation details and showing only the nec...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare with basic concetps

IQVIA Interview FAQs

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IQVIA interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the IQVIA interview process are One-on-one Round.
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