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KONE Graduate Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 28 Jul 2024

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Graduate Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

user image Manoj Kumar

posted on 28 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mechanical theories
  • Q2. Behavioral question

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Preorder , post-order and in-order traversal of tree
  • Ans. 

    Tree traversal methods in computer science

    • In-order traversal: Left, Root, Right

    • Pre-order traversal: Root, Left, Right

    • Post-order traversal: Left, Right, Root

    • Example: In-order traversal of tree with nodes 1, 2, 3 would be 1, 2, 3

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Hashmap can the key value be an object?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, the key value in a Hashmap can be an object.

    • In Java, the key in a Hashmap can be any object, not just primitive types.

    • The key must override equals() and hashCode() methods for proper functioning.

    • Example: HashMap employeeMap = new HashMap<>();

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

APTITUDE WAS VERY TOUGH

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - ASKED FULL ABOUT THERMAL AND THERMODYNAMICS .FOR WIRTTEN AND FACE TO FACE....QUESTIONS LIKE LAWS ,CYCLE,AND ABOUT PROJECT

Interview Questionnaire 

9 Questions

  • Q1. Where would you see yourself in 5 years and in 10 years from now?
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a team leader in my department, and in 10 years, I aim to be a manager or director in the company.

    • In 5 years, I plan to have gained enough experience and skills to lead a team in my department.

    • I will work hard to develop my leadership and communication skills to effectively manage my team.

    • In 10 years, I hope to have progressed to a managerial or directorial position within the company.

    • I will...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your hobbies?
  • Ans. 

    I enjoy reading, hiking, and playing board games.

    • Reading: I love getting lost in a good book, especially science fiction and fantasy.

    • Hiking: I enjoy exploring new trails and challenging myself physically.

    • Board games: I like playing strategy games with friends and family, such as Settlers of Catan and Ticket to Ride.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. If your CPI is low, justify it.
  • Ans. 

    Low CPI can be justified by explaining the circumstances that led to it.

    • Explain any personal or academic challenges that affected your performance

    • Highlight any extracurricular activities or work experience that demonstrate your skills and abilities

    • Discuss any steps you have taken to improve your academic performance

    • Provide examples of how you have applied your knowledge and skills in practical settings

    • Emphasize your co...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Have you dealt with any similar language problem earlier(since the posting was in chennai)?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have dealt with language barriers before.

    • I have worked with international clients who spoke different languages.

    • I have taken language classes to improve my communication skills.

    • I have used translation tools to communicate with non-English speakers.

    • I have also learned basic phrases in Tamil to communicate with locals in Chennai.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Technical questions on Fluids/ Hydraulics
  • Q6. What have you done in your BTP?
  • Ans. 

    In my BTP, I worked on developing a machine learning model for predicting customer churn in a telecom company.

    • Developed a machine learning model using Python and scikit-learn library

    • Preprocessed and cleaned the dataset to remove missing values and outliers

    • Performed feature engineering to extract relevant features for the model

    • Evaluated the model using various performance metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What use your BTP can be put to? (Application of BTech Project)
  • Ans. 

    My BTP focused on developing a machine learning algorithm for predicting stock prices.

    • The algorithm can be used by financial institutions for making investment decisions.

    • It can also be used by individual investors for making informed decisions.

    • The algorithm can be further improved and applied to other financial markets.

    • The project can be presented at conferences and published in academic journals.

    • The skills and knowled...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Design any component on your own, if given a chance?
  • Ans. 

    I would design a smart home automation system that can be controlled through a mobile app.

    • The system would include sensors to detect motion, temperature, and light levels.

    • It would also have the ability to control appliances such as lights, fans, and air conditioners.

    • The mobile app would allow users to set schedules, create custom scenes, and receive notifications.

    • The system would be compatible with popular smart home p...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. General questions on MoS (Cantilever beam with Moment M, solve it)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: The shortlisting was done mainly on the basis of CPI(>=6)

Round: Test
Experience: Only 21 candidates were shortlisted in this round.
Tips: Read following topics properly:
1. Design & manufacturing 2. Hydraulics 3. Mathematics - Simple numerical 4. English
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 15X4

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There were more topics like:
1. Excellence v/s Talent 2. White lead on white paper
Tips: Only 2 people were shortlisted from each group. In total, 12 were selected.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was taken by two senior managers.

Round: Other Interview
Experience: It was an Alumnus interview and varied between 15-35 minutes.The resume was reviewed by the interviewers and questions based on their internship were commonly asked to all.

General Tips: Be yourself and stay calm.
College Name: IIT- Kanpur

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me a time you solve the technical problem
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What do you know about this job?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Sri Jayachamarajendran College of Engineering (SJCE) and was interviewed in Mar 2023. 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 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic branch related questions, example is Electronics bg: aec,ld,ckt theory
  • Q2. Interested domain and question on it
  • Q3. Personal interests ,hobbies
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I was interviewed in Dec 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is the principle of transformer
  • Ans. 

    The principle of a transformer is based on electromagnetic induction.

    • Transformers work on the principle of transferring electrical energy between two or more coils through electromagnetic induction.

    • They consist of two coils, known as the primary and secondary coils, which are wound around a common magnetic core.

    • When an alternating current (AC) flows through the primary coil, it creates a changing magnetic field around ...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. About engineering drawings
  • Q2. Other drawing symbols
  • Q3. Type of stresses, how does it work?
  • Ans. 

    Stresses can be of various types such as tensile, compressive, shear, etc. and they affect the behavior of materials under load.

    • Tensile stress occurs when a material is stretched or pulled apart, like when you pull a rubber band.

    • Compressive stress occurs when a material is squeezed or compressed, like when you push a spring.

    • Shear stress occurs when a material is twisted or sheared, like when you cut a piece of paper wi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Type of heat transfers
  • Ans. 

    There are three types of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.

    • Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without any movement of the material itself.

    • Convection is the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) due to the movement of the fluid.

    • Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as from the sun or a fire.

    • Examples of conduction include touching a hot stov...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Tell me about your project briefly?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Must have basic knowledge about the subjects which your studied is important
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Preorder , post-order and in-order traversal of tree
  • Ans. 

    Tree traversal methods in computer science

    • In-order traversal: Left, Root, Right

    • Pre-order traversal: Root, Left, Right

    • Post-order traversal: Left, Right, Root

    • Example: In-order traversal of tree with nodes 1, 2, 3 would be 1, 2, 3

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Hashmap can the key value be an object?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, the key value in a Hashmap can be an object.

    • In Java, the key in a Hashmap can be any object, not just primitive types.

    • The key must override equals() and hashCode() methods for proper functioning.

    • Example: HashMap employeeMap = new HashMap<>();

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Technical, Verbal, Numerical

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

On spot topic or technical topic

Round 3 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the thermodynamics system
  • Ans. 

    Thermodynamic systems are physical systems that exchange energy with their surroundings.

    • A thermodynamic system can be open, closed, or isolated.

    • Examples of thermodynamic systems include a gas in a container, a steam engine, and a refrigerator.

    • Thermodynamic systems can exchange energy in the form of heat and work.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain rankine cycle, reheat rankine and regenerative rankine and its p-v and t-s diagram
  • Ans. 

    Rankine cycle is a thermodynamic cycle used in steam power plants to generate electricity.

    • Rankine cycle is a thermodynamic cycle that converts heat into work using steam as the working fluid.

    • Reheat Rankine cycle involves reheating the steam in between stages to increase efficiency.

    • Regenerative Rankine cycle involves extracting steam from the turbine at various stages to preheat the feedwater.

    • P-V diagram for Rankine cyc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Bernoulli equation, cavitation
  • Q4. Dynamic viscosity, Kinematic viscosity
  • Q5. Simply support beam
  • Q6. Principal stress
  • Q7. Angle of projection, on spot drawing calculation
  • Ans. 

    Angle of projection is the angle at which an object is launched into the air.

    • Angle of projection affects the range and height of the projectile.

    • It is measured from the horizontal axis.

    • The optimal angle of projection for maximum range is 45 degrees.

    • The formula to calculate the range is R = (v^2 * sin(2θ)) / g, where v is the initial velocity, θ is the angle of projection, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

    • The for...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General information

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