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ITC Data Science Intern Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 17 Dec 2024

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Data Science Intern Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 17 Dec 2024

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

I was interviewed before Dec 2023.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Every participant was allowed to speak in sequential matter on a given ethics based imaginary scenario.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to handle missing data in a dataset?
  • Ans. 

    Missing data can be handled by imputation, deletion, or using algorithms that can handle missing values.

    • Imputation: Fill missing values with mean, median, mode, or using predictive modeling.

    • Deletion: Remove rows or columns with missing values.

    • Algorithms: Use algorithms like Random Forest, XGBoost, or LightGBM that can handle missing values.

    • Consider the reason for missing data and choose the appropriate method for handl

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Random Forest Classifier?
  • Ans. 

    Random Forest Classifier is an ensemble learning method that builds multiple decision trees and merges them to improve accuracy.

    • Random Forest is a collection of decision trees that work together to make predictions.

    • Each tree in the Random Forest is built using a subset of the training data and a random subset of features.

    • The final prediction is made by aggregating the predictions of all the individual trees, usually th...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to choose a project out of the 2 for execution in your organization?
  • Ans. 

    Choose the project based on alignment with organizational goals, available resources, and potential impact.

    • Consider the alignment of the project with the organization's goals and objectives.

    • Evaluate the available resources such as data, expertise, and time for each project.

    • Assess the potential impact of each project on the organization's success and growth.

    • Prioritize projects that have clear deliverables, measurable ou...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What would you do if your manager is opposed to execution of a project?
  • Ans. 

    I would try to understand the reasons behind the opposition and work towards finding a solution that addresses concerns.

    • Initiate a discussion with the manager to understand their concerns and reasons for opposition

    • Present a detailed analysis of the project, highlighting its potential benefits and addressing any potential risks or drawbacks

    • Propose alternative solutions or adjustments to the project plan that may allevia...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always be ready with typical managerial and strategy questions. Put lots of attention in your strategic management and HR fundamentals classes.

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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 Apr 2023. There were 3 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 - Aptitude Test 

Written test testing logical abilities

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked basics of ML
  • Q2. Additionally asked basic statistics based questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Project Related
  • Q2. Challenges Faced
  • Ans. 

    Handling large volumes of data, ensuring data quality, and interpreting complex data.

    • Dealing with unstructured data from various sources

    • Ensuring data quality and accuracy through data cleaning and preprocessing

    • Interpreting complex data and deriving meaningful insights

    • Implementing machine learning algorithms to analyze data

    • Communicating findings to non-technical stakeholders

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Basic Stats Questions
  • Q4. Ml Concepts and Basics of Deep Learning
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It has behavioural and ability to focus rounds where behavioural have several questions repeated in different forms and answers in different categories. Choose extreme ones, it shows your confidence and clarify

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. More about the projects
  • Q2. What were the innovative ideas you thought
  • Q3. How would you calculate impact of a project
  • Ans. 

    Calculate impact of a project by analyzing key metrics and outcomes.

    • Identify key metrics to measure impact such as revenue, cost savings, customer satisfaction, etc.

    • Quantify the baseline performance before the project and compare it to the performance after the project.

    • Use statistical analysis to determine the significance of the project's impact.

    • Consider both short-term and long-term effects of the project.

    • Seek feedba...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Some standard test and aptitude test everyone has to take before being shortlisted for itnerview

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Name github commands
  • Ans. 

    GitHub commands are used to interact with repositories on GitHub platform.

    • git clone : Clone a repository to your local machine

    • git add : Add a file to the staging area

    • git commit -m 'commit message': Commit changes to the repository

    • git push origin : Push changes to a remote repository

    • git pull origin : Pull changes from a remote repository

Answered by AI
  • Q2. DE questions like how to you deploy
  • Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - the interview was from the DE team and he asked more on automation rather than ds knowledge.

    Skills evaluated in this interview

    Interview experience
    3
    Average
    Difficulty level
    Moderate
    Process Duration
    4-6 weeks
    Result
    Not Selected

    I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

    Round 1 - Technical 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. Resume projects
    • Q2. Logistic regression
    Round 2 - Technical 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. ML questions- Logistic regression derivation
    Round 3 - Case Study 

    Forecasting of products demands

    Round 4 - One-on-one 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. ML questions and project discussion
    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 Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

    Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
    Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
    Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
    View all tips
    Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

    Written test testing logical abilities

    Round 3 - One-on-one 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. Asked basics of ML
    • Q2. Additionally asked basic statistics based questions
    Interview experience
    4
    Good
    Difficulty level
    Moderate
    Process Duration
    2-4 weeks
    Result
    Selected Selected

    I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

    Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

    Data Science MCQ questions

    Round 2 - Coding Test 

    Building a baseline ML model with EDA etc.

    Round 3 - One-on-one 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. How do you analyse outliers?
    • Ans. 

      Outliers can be analyzed using statistical methods like Z-score, IQR, or visualization techniques like box plots.

      • Calculate Z-score and identify data points with Z-score greater than a certain threshold as outliers.

      • Use Interquartile Range (IQR) to detect outliers by identifying data points outside 1.5 * IQR range.

      • Visualize data using box plots to identify any data points that fall outside the whiskers.

      • Consider domain kn...

    • Answered by AI
    • Q2. Tell me about a time when what you found did not match expectation with what you thought analysing the dataset.
    Round 4 - One-on-one 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. Why Unilever now?
    • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

    ITC Interview FAQs

    How many rounds are there in ITC Data Science Intern interview?
    ITC interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the ITC interview process are Technical, HR and Group Discussion.
    What are the top questions asked in ITC Data Science Intern interview?

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