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Updated 1 Nov 2020

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Principal Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Nov 2020

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Questions which are not relevant for this position.
  • Q2. No question from Sprong boot, microservice, cloud, docker, k8s

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The Interviewer asked 3 questions and based on 3 questions he got to know whether i am fit or not.
In my whole career i have never seen such a interviewer.Hats off. Whoever is reading this please do not waste your precious 5-10 minutes of time in the interview round. Strictly Avoid this company interview process.

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Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

PTC user image Snehal Jaipurker

posted on 18 Sep 2017

I was interviewed in Jul 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Code to print * in five consecutive lines
  • Ans. 

    Code to print * in five consecutive lines

    • Use a loop to iterate five times

    • Inside the loop, print a string containing a single * character

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. A ball is left from a height of 10 meters. After bouncing first time it looses 10% of its previous height the next time it bounces. Write a code to calculate the number of bounces the ball goes through unt...
  • Ans. 

    Code to calculate number of bounces a ball goes through until it comes to rest.

    • Use a loop to simulate the bounces until the ball stops bouncing

    • Calculate the height of each bounce using the given formula

    • Keep track of the number of bounces in a counter variable

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Which is the best and less time consuming way to calculate factorial of a number?
  • Ans. 

    The best and less time consuming way to calculate factorial of a number is using iterative approach.

    • Iteratively multiply the number with all the numbers from 1 to the given number

    • Start with a result variable initialized to 1

    • Multiply the result with each number in the range

    • Return the final result

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Write the code to find factorial using function recursion.
  • Ans. 

    Code to find factorial using function recursion

    • Define a function that takes an integer as input

    • Check if the input is 0 or 1, return 1 in that case

    • Otherwise, call the function recursively with input-1 and multiply it with the input

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. They asked for my introduction.
  • Q6. They asked about my family members.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude test was moderately tough. The coding test was on basics of c language of all the topics.
Tips: Solving R. S. Agrawal for Aptitude and videos on YouTube on C language are sufficient to score well.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I wrote the first code correctly. I wrote the second code 75% correct and they explained me my mistakes and I could understand where I was going wrong then I corrected my code and then they were satisfied. They asked me whether I could write the factorial code by function recursion method. I replied that I can write the factorial code but not by function recursion method. They were satisfied.
Tips: Build your coding skills by more practice.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: In this round they just asked me my introduction and said that you are shortlisted for now but we will give you final confirmation after a week.
Tips: Don't lie. Be genuine.

College Name: SCOE, PUNE

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed in Oct 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What is inheritance?
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a concept in object-oriented programming where a class inherits properties and behaviors from another class.

    • Inheritance allows for code reuse and promotes modularity.

    • The class that is being inherited from is called the superclass or base class.

    • The class that inherits from the superclass is called the subclass or derived class.

    • The subclass can access the public and protected members of the superclass.

    • Inhe...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Regular expressions in PhP
  • Ans. 

    Regular expressions in PHP are powerful tools for pattern matching and manipulating strings.

    • Regular expressions are defined using the preg_match() function in PHP.

    • They are used to search, replace, and validate strings based on specific patterns.

    • Regex patterns consist of a combination of characters and special symbols.

    • Modifiers can be added to the pattern to control the matching behavior.

    • Common regex functions in PHP in...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is polymorphism? Explain using a real life example
  • Ans. 

    Polymorphism is the ability of an object to take on many forms. It allows objects of different classes to be treated as the same type.

    • Polymorphism allows a single interface to be used for different types of objects.

    • It enables code reusability and flexibility in object-oriented programming.

    • For example, a parent class 'Animal' can have multiple child classes like 'Dog', 'Cat', and 'Bird'. They can all be treated as 'Anim...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Discussion about projects.
  • Q5. Aggregate functions in dbms? And query questions related to that.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 10 questions of aptitude containing English paragraph solving , Maths aptitude and also logical reasoning. Other 3 questions were of programming in any language comfortable.Two of the questions were partially done.In one of them only the logic was to be coded and in the other the error was to be corrected to give the correct output.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Questions: 13

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: They test your basic knowledge of programming, databases and how well you have worked with your projects.
There are actually three more rounds. 2 technical and one HR. I was not selected for them. Out of 40 students only 5 were selected after the final round.

Skills: Basic C/C++, DBMS, Multiple And Multi-level Inheritance, Polymorphism, PHP, Regular Expressions
College Name: Thapar University, Patiala

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed in Dec 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Given a 10 digit number, sort the individual digits of the number.
  • Ans. 

    Sort the individual digits of a 10 digit number.

    • Convert the number to a string to access individual digits

    • Use a sorting algorithm to sort the digits

    • Convert the sorted digits back to a number

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write code for LCA in Binary Search Tree.
  • Ans. 

    The code for finding the Lowest Common Ancestor (LCA) in a Binary Search Tree (BST).

    • Start from the root node and compare it with the given two nodes.

    • If both nodes are smaller than the current node, move to the left subtree.

    • If both nodes are greater than the current node, move to the right subtree.

    • If one node is smaller and the other is greater, then the current node is the LCA.

    • Continue this process until the LCA is fou

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Discuss a DBMS consisting of college faculty, professors, courses and students.
  • Ans. 

    A DBMS for managing college faculty, professors, courses, and students.

    • The DBMS should have tables for faculty, professors, courses, and students.

    • Each table should have appropriate attributes to store relevant information.

    • Relationships can be established between tables using foreign keys.

    • Queries can be used to retrieve information about faculty, professors, courses, and students.

    • The DBMS can be used to track enrollment

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What extra curricular activities did you do in college?
  • Ans. 

    I was actively involved in coding competitions, hackathons, and programming clubs during college.

    • Participated in coding competitions such as ACM ICPC and Codeforces

    • Attended hackathons to work on real-world projects and improve problem-solving skills

    • Joined programming clubs to collaborate with peers and learn new technologies

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  • Q5. Do you seek for help if stuck in a problem?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I believe in seeking help when stuck in a problem as it leads to faster resolution and learning.

    • I believe in collaborating with team members to brainstorm solutions

    • I am not afraid to ask for help from more experienced developers

    • I utilize online resources like Stack Overflow or documentation when needed

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What do you understand by teamwork?
  • Ans. 

    Teamwork is collaborating with others towards a common goal, utilizing each member's strengths and skills.

    • Collaborating with others towards a common goal

    • Utilizing each member's strengths and skills

    • Communicating effectively and openly

    • Respecting and valuing diverse perspectives

    • Sharing responsibilities and supporting each other

    • Celebrating successes as a team

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. How do you tackle something that you can't find a solution to?
  • Ans. 

    When faced with an unsolvable problem, I break it down, research, seek help, experiment, and iterate until a solution is found.

    • Break down the problem into smaller, manageable parts

    • Research and gather information related to the problem

    • Seek help from colleagues, online communities, or experts

    • Experiment with different approaches or solutions

    • Iterate and refine the solution based on feedback and results

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Where do you want to see yourself after 5 years?
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior software developer leading a team of developers on innovative projects.

    • Leading a team of developers on innovative projects

    • Senior software developer role

    • Continuing to learn and grow in the field

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test had a time limit. Every 10 minutes you had to do atleast 4 questions. It was quite fast paced. The questions were from basic coding, aptitude and debugging.
Tips: Learn to be fast at coding. Study from geeksforgeeks.com. Practice a lot of aptitude questions. Have a decent knowledge of basic coding.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 20

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interviewer started off by asking basic sorting questions. Followed by data structures and algorithms. And DBMS related questions in the end.
Tips: Have a good presence of mind. Understand the question asked properly. Be confident and keep discussing. Don't get nervous and solve the questions incorrectly. Have good grip over topics like sorting, DS, Algorithms and DBMS.

Round: Managerial Interview
Experience: There was a discussion upon the company's work in fields like Big Data, IoT. They asked me in detail about the projects mentioned in my CV. Other skills mentioned in CV were also discussed.
Tips: Have a good understanding of the projects you have mentioned in your CV. Be polite and confident while answering. Keep a general awareness of the current technical scenario.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The round was based around my over all personality. They checked how would I be an asset to their company. They analysed my core values and capabilities of working in a team.
Tips: Show that you are willing to work in a team. Be confident and polite. Express your feelings and passion towards your job and the company. Explain your college extra curricular activities well.

College Name: IIT Varanasi

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Jun 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software developer with experience in Java, Python, and web development.

    • Experienced in Java, Python, and web development technologies

    • Strong problem-solving skills

    • Excellent team player with good communication skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2.  Why SAP?
  • Ans. 

    SAP is a leading software provider with a wide range of products and solutions for businesses.

    • SAP offers a comprehensive suite of enterprise software solutions for various industries.

    • Their products are known for their scalability, reliability, and integration capabilities.

    • SAP has a strong global presence and a large customer base, including many Fortune 500 companies.

    • Their software helps businesses streamline processes...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3.  What do you think SAP does?
  • Ans. 

    SAP is a multinational software corporation that provides enterprise software solutions.

    • SAP develops and sells software for managing business operations and customer relations.

    • Their software helps organizations streamline processes, improve efficiency, and make data-driven decisions.

    • SAP offers a wide range of products, including ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), CRM (Customer Relationship Management), and SCM (Supply...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Tell me about your projects
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on various projects including a web application for inventory management and a mobile app for task tracking.

    • Developed a web application using React for inventory management

    • Created a mobile app using Flutter for task tracking

    • Implemented RESTful APIs for communication between frontend and backend

    • Utilized databases like MySQL and MongoDB for data storage

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Questions on DBMS, OOPS, OS
  • Q6. Questions on your Final Year Project
  • Q7. One coding question.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Aptitude test
Experience: Test was conducted online and it contained objective questions (MCQs).

Aptitude consisted of 6 sections:

--Personality based (60 questions)

--Quants (10 questions)

--Verbal (10 questions) + Essay writing

--Analytical (15 questions)

--Technical (10 questions): It includes database, data structures, C++

--Coding (2 questions)


Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Coding question was related to mathematics e.g. Mean, Median, Variance, etc.
Tips: Know your resume very well.

? During the first interview, most of the candidates were asked about DBMS. So be prepared for it.

? Keep your OOP concepts well placed.

? During HR, think before you speak, they can catch any word that you speak.

? Prepare well for aptitude, as they shortlist less people after the test.

? Ask good questions at the end of the interviews if they give you an opportunity. It might impress them. So prepare for it before going for the interview.

College Name: Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai [ VJTI ]

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Dec 2020.

Round 1 - Video Call 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a 60 minute technical round involving questions based on data structures, OOPS concepts, DBMS and projects that I had mentioned in my resume.

  • Q1. 

    Nth Fibonacci Number Problem Statement

    Calculate the Nth term in the Fibonacci sequence, where the sequence is defined as follows: F(n) = F(n-1) + F(n-2), with initial conditions F(1) = F(2) = 1.

    Input:

    ...
  • Ans. 

    Calculate the Nth Fibonacci number efficiently using recursion or dynamic programming.

    • Implement a recursive function to calculate the Nth Fibonacci number.

    • Use memoization to store previously calculated Fibonacci numbers for efficiency.

    • Consider using dynamic programming to optimize the solution.

    • Handle edge cases such as N = 1 or N = 2 separately.

    • Ensure the solution works efficiently for large values of N (up to 10000).

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Can you provide a program demonstrating operator overloading in OOP?
  • Ans. 

    Operator overloading in OOP allows custom behavior for operators like +, -, *, etc.

    • Operator overloading is a feature in OOP that allows defining custom behavior for operators

    • Example: Overloading the + operator to concatenate strings or add two numbers

    • Example: Overloading the * operator to perform matrix multiplication

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is function overloading?
  • Ans. 

    Function overloading is when multiple functions have the same name but different parameters or return types.

    • Allows multiple functions with the same name but different parameters or return types

    • Helps improve code readability and maintainability

    • Example: int add(int a, int b) and float add(float a, float b)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the differences between C and C++?
  • Ans. 

    C is a procedural programming language while C++ is a multi-paradigm programming language with object-oriented features.

    • C is a procedural programming language while C++ supports both procedural and object-oriented programming.

    • C does not support classes and objects while C++ does.

    • C does not have built-in support for exception handling while C++ does.

    • C does not have namespaces while C++ does.

    • C does not have function over

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 45 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

HR round that lasted for 45 minutes. Did brainstorming on puzzles and HR asked questions to know more about me.
Tips : During HR, think before you speak, they can catch any word that you speak. Prepare well for aptitude, as they shortlist less people after the test. Ask good questions during the end of the interviews. It might impress them. So prepare for it before going for the interview. Lastly, don’t be nervous, HRs are only trying to make you nervous during the interview as a part of the stress test.

  • Q1. How can you measure 45 minutes using two identical wires?

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPASAP Labs interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Dec 2020.

Round 1 - Video Call 

(5 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This was a 60 minute technical round where the interviewer asked programming based questions and questions on DBMS concepts.

  • Q1. 

    Maximum of All Subarrays of Size k

    Given an array of 'N' non-negative integers and an integer 'K', your task is to find the maximum elements for each subarray of size 'K'.

    Input:

    The first line contains...
  • Ans. 

    Find the maximum elements for each subarray of size 'K' in an array of non-negative integers.

    • Iterate through the array and maintain a deque to store the indices of elements in decreasing order.

    • Pop elements from the deque if they are out of the current window of size 'K'.

    • The front of the deque will always have the index of the maximum element in the current window.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Can you explain the ACID properties in the context of database management systems?
  • Ans. 

    ACID properties are a set of properties that guarantee the reliability of transactions in database management systems.

    • Atomicity ensures that either all operations in a transaction are completed successfully or none of them are. For example, transferring money from one account to another should either be completed in full or not at all.

    • Consistency ensures that the database remains in a consistent state before and after ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is write-ahead logging in DBMS?
  • Ans. 

    Write-ahead logging is a technique used in DBMS to ensure that changes are recorded in the log before they are applied to the database.

    • Write-ahead logging ensures that changes are first written to the log file before being applied to the database to maintain data integrity.

    • It helps in recovering the database in case of a system crash or failure by replaying the log entries to bring the database back to a consistent sta...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the deadlock avoidance schemes?
  • Ans. 

    Deadlock avoidance schemes are strategies used to prevent deadlocks in a system.

    • Banker's algorithm: Ensures that the system will never enter an unsafe state by keeping track of available resources and only granting a request if it does not lead to a deadlock.

    • Wait-die and Wound-wait: Two deadlock prevention schemes used in transaction processing systems to avoid deadlocks by allowing transactions to wait or abort based ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is a clustered index?
  • Ans. 

    A clustered index is a type of index that sorts and stores the data rows in the table based on their key values.

    • Defines the order in which data is physically stored in a table

    • Only one clustered index per table

    • Helps in improving the performance of queries that involve range searches or sorting

    • Example: Clustered index on a table's primary key

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Video Call 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a 60 minute technical round where the interviewer asked data structure based questions, questions on OOPS and OS concepts.

  • Q1. What is a virtual function in C++?
  • Ans. 

    A virtual function in C++ is a function that is declared within a base class and is redefined by a derived class.

    • Virtual functions allow a function to be overridden in a derived class.

    • They are used in polymorphism to achieve runtime binding.

    • The base class function must be declared as virtual for dynamic binding to occur.

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

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Can you explain the malloc() and free() operations in the context of memory management in C?
  • Ans. 

    malloc() is used to dynamically allocate memory in C, while free() is used to release allocated memory.

    • malloc() allocates a block of memory of specified size and returns a pointer to the beginning of the block.

    • free() deallocates the memory previously allocated by malloc() or calloc().

    • Example: int *ptr = (int*)malloc(5 * sizeof(int)); // Allocates memory for 5 integers

    • Example: free(ptr); // Deallocates the memory alloca

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is structure padding?
  • Ans. 

    Structure padding is the concept of adding empty bytes to a structure to align its data members on memory boundaries.

    • Structure padding is done to optimize memory access and improve performance.

    • Padding is necessary because most processors require data to be aligned on specific memory boundaries for efficient access.

    • For example, if a structure contains a char followed by an int, padding may be added after the char to ali

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

HR based round that lasted for 30 minutes. The interviewer asked question to know more about me.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPASAP Labs interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Dec 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Online test had 6 parts-psychometric test, aptitude, logical, English, computer skills and 2 coding questions. Time given to us was 90 minutes. Paper was quite lengthy and of average difficulty level. I was able to complete all the sections, but only one coding question.

  • Q1. 

    Reverse the String Problem Statement

    You are given a string STR which contains alphabets, numbers, and special characters. Your task is to reverse the string.

    Example:

    Input:
    STR = "abcde"
    Output:
    "e...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given string containing alphabets, numbers, and special characters.

    • Iterate through the string from the end to the beginning and append each character to a new string.

    • Use built-in functions like reverse() or StringBuilder in languages like Python or Java for efficient reversal.

    • Handle special characters and numbers while reversing the string.

    • Ensure to consider the constraints provided in the problem statement.

    • T...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(6 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Firstly the interviewer asked me to introduce myself after he introduced himself. Since i went there as experienced guy he asked me about my workings in the current company. After that,he asked some programming questions, tested my concepts of DBMS and OOPS, and some puzzles.

  • Q1. 

    BFS Traversal in a Graph

    Given an undirected and disconnected graph G(V, E) where V vertices are numbered from 0 to V-1, and E represents edges, your task is to output the BFS traversal starting from the ...

  • Ans. 

    BFS traversal in a disconnected graph starting from vertex 0.

    • Implement BFS algorithm to traverse the graph starting from vertex 0.

    • Explore neighbor nodes first before moving to the next level neighbors.

    • Consider the bidirectional nature of edges in an undirected graph.

    • Output the BFS traversal sequence for each test case in a separate line.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Prime Numbers Identification

    Given a positive integer N, your task is to identify all prime numbers less than or equal to N.

    Explanation:

    A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no po...

  • Ans. 

    Identify all prime numbers less than or equal to a given positive integer N.

    • Iterate from 2 to N and check if each number is prime

    • Use the Sieve of Eratosthenes algorithm for efficient prime number identification

    • Optimize by only checking up to the square root of N for divisors

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is BCNF (Boyce-Codd Normal Form) in database management systems?
  • Ans. 

    BCNF is a normal form in database management systems that ensures all determinants are candidate keys.

    • BCNF stands for Boyce-Codd Normal Form.

    • It is a stricter version of 3NF (Third Normal Form).

    • In BCNF, every determinant must be a candidate key.

    • It helps in reducing redundancy and anomalies in the database.

    • Example: If a table has columns A, B, and C, and A determines B and B determines C, then it is not in BCNF unless A

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the difference between C and C++?
  • Ans. 

    C is a procedural programming language while C++ is an object-oriented programming language with features like classes and inheritance.

    • C is a procedural programming language, while C++ is a multi-paradigm language with support for object-oriented programming.

    • C does not support classes and objects, while C++ does.

    • C uses structures for data organization, while C++ uses classes.

    • C does not have features like inheritance an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How can you make 3 cuts to divide a round cake into 8 equal pieces?
  • Q6. How can you calculate 45 minutes using only 2 candles?
Round 3 - Face to Face 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Again 2nd round started with an introduction from both sides. Then he started asking questions from resume itself. Working in the current company and all the projects that i have done. Few simple puzzles, OOPs concepts (with proper explanation and coding) and some database related questions(questions were easy you just need to brush up the basics). Some keywords related questions from C,C++,Java(usual questions like static ,final, abstract etc.). That was the 2nd round. Then I was called for the 3rd Round. Before 3rd round they also served tasty lunch.

  • Q1. 

    Right View of Binary Tree

    Given a binary tree of integers, your task is to output the right view of the tree.

    The right view of a binary tree includes the nodes that are visible when the tree is observed...

  • Ans. 

    The task is to output the right view of a binary tree, which includes the nodes visible when observed from the right.

    • Traverse the tree level by level and keep track of the rightmost node at each level.

    • Use a queue for level order traversal and a map to store the rightmost nodes.

    • Print the values of the rightmost nodes stored in the map as the right view of the tree.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. You have 3 bulbs in one room and 3 switches in another room. The challenge is to determine which switch controls which bulb, with the constraint that you can only enter the bulb room once.
Round 4 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 45 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

After that he asked me what I knew about SAP and there products(Please do read all about SAP and there products-not all but at least some famous products like ERP). Then he asked me one puzzle.

  • Q1. You have 2 eggs and a building with 100 floors. What is the minimum number of attempts needed to find the highest floor from which an egg can be dropped without breaking?
Round 5 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 45 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

The round started with our Introduction to each other. After that interviewer asked me whether I do online shopping or not. I said yes then he asked me to design the online shopping portal using ER-Diagram . Then he asked me to create all the tables and populate it with data. Later on he asked me to normalize it. After all of this he asked me some simple puzzles and current salary and notice period. That was the 4th round.
After that I was asked to attend the final round and before 5th round they served snacks and tea to all of us.

  • Q1. Can you design an ER diagram for an online shopping portal?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I can design an ER diagram for an online shopping portal.

    • Entities: User, Product, Order, Payment, Cart

    • Relationships: User places Order, Order contains Product, Payment for Order, User has Cart

    • Attributes: User (id, name, email), Product (id, name, price), Order (id, date), Payment (id, amount)

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPASAP Labs interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Dec 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

The test had a time limit. Every 10 minutes you had to do at least 4 questions. It was quite fast paced. The questions were from basic coding, aptitude and debugging.
Tips: Learn to be fast at coding. Practice a lot of aptitude questions. Have a decent knowledge of basic coding.

  • Q1. 

    Reverse Linked List Problem Statement

    Given a Singly Linked List of integers, your task is to reverse the Linked List by altering the links between the nodes.

    Input:

    The first line of input is an intege...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a singly linked list by altering the links between nodes.

    • Iterate through the linked list and reverse the links between nodes

    • Use three pointers to keep track of current, previous, and next nodes

    • Update the next pointer of each node to point to the previous node

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Longest Substring Without Repeating Characters Problem Statement

    Given a string S of length L, determine the length of the longest substring that contains no repeating characters.

    Example:

    Input:
    "abac...
  • Ans. 

    Find the length of the longest substring without repeating characters in a given string.

    • Use a sliding window approach to keep track of the longest substring without repeating characters.

    • Use a hashmap to store the index of each character as it appears in the string.

    • Update the start index of the window when a repeating character is found.

    • Calculate the maximum length of the substring as the window slides through the strin

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

The interviewer started off by asking basic sorting questions. Followed by data structures and algorithms. And DBMS related questions in the end.
Tips: Have a good presence of mind. Understand the question asked properly. Be confident and keep discussing. Don't get nervous and solve the questions incorrectly. Have good grip over topics like sorting, DS, Algorithms and DBMS.

  • Q1. 

    LCA of Binary Tree Problem Statement

    You are given a binary tree consisting of distinct integers and two nodes, X and Y. Your task is to find and return the Lowest Common Ancestor (LCA) of these two nodes...

  • Ans. 

    Find the Lowest Common Ancestor (LCA) of two nodes in a binary tree.

    • Traverse the binary tree to find the paths from the root to nodes X and Y.

    • Compare the paths to find the last common node, which is the LCA.

    • Handle cases where one node is an ancestor of the other.

    • Consider edge cases like when X or Y is the root node.

    • Implement a recursive or iterative solution to find the LCA efficiently.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Next Permutation Problem Statement

    You are given a permutation of 'N' integers. A sequence of 'N' integers is considered a permutation if it includes all integers from 1 to 'N' exactly once. Your task is ...

  • Ans. 

    The task is to rearrange a given permutation of 'N' integers to form the lexicographically next greater permutation.

    • Iterate from right to left to find the first element that is smaller than the element to its right.

    • Swap this element with the smallest element to its right that is greater than it.

    • Reverse the elements to the right of the swapped element to get the lexicographically next greater permutation.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

The round was based around my over all personality. They checked how would I be an asset to their company. They analyzed my core values and capabilities of working in a team.
Tips: Show that you are willing to work in a team. Be confident and polite. Express your feelings and passion towards your job and the company. Explain your college extra curricular activities well.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 cgpaSAP Labs interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Dec 2020.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a technical interview round which lasted for 60 minutes. Questions based on DSA, OS and DBMS were discussed.

  • Q1. 

    Factorial of a Number Problem Statement

    You are provided with an integer 'N'. Your task is to calculate and print the factorial of 'N'. The factorial of a number 'N', denoted as N!, is the product of all ...

  • Ans. 

    Calculate and print the factorial of a given integer 'N'.

    • Iterate from 1 to N and multiply each number to calculate factorial

    • Handle edge cases like N=0 or N=1 separately

    • Use recursion to calculate factorial efficiently

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Covid Vaccination Distribution Problem

    As the Government ramps up vaccination drives to combat the second wave of Covid-19, you are tasked with helping plan an effective vaccination schedule. Your goal is...

  • Ans. 

    Maximize the number of vaccines administered on a specific day while adhering to certain rules.

    • Given n days, maxVaccines available, and a specific dayNumber, distribute vaccines to maximize on dayNumber

    • Administer positive number of vaccines each day with a difference of 1 between consecutive days

    • Ensure sum of vaccines distributed does not exceed maxVaccines

    • Output the maximum number of vaccines administered on dayNumber

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is a semaphore?
  • Ans. 

    A semaphore is a synchronization construct used to control access to a shared resource by multiple processes or threads.

    • Semaphores can have an integer value representing the number of available resources.

    • They can be used to implement mutual exclusion and synchronization between processes.

    • Examples include binary semaphores (mutexes) and counting semaphores.

    • Operations on semaphores include wait (P) and signal (V).

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the difference between RDBMS and DBMS?
  • Ans. 

    RDBMS is a type of DBMS that manages data in a structured format using tables with relationships.

    • RDBMS enforces referential integrity through foreign keys, while DBMS does not.

    • RDBMS supports ACID properties (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability), while DBMS may not.

    • RDBMS allows for normalization of data to reduce redundancy, while DBMS does not have this feature.

    • Examples of RDBMS include MySQL, Oracle, SQL Ser...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

A 60 minute technical round to test programming concepts. Questions on DBMS, OOPS, OS were also discussed.

  • Q1. 

    Bubble Sort Problem Statement

    Sort the given unsorted array consisting of N non-negative integers in non-decreasing order using the Bubble Sort algorithm.

    Input:

    The first line contains an integer 'T' r...
  • Ans. 

    Bubble Sort algorithm is used to sort an array of non-negative integers in non-decreasing order.

    • Iterate through the array and compare adjacent elements, swapping them if they are in the wrong order.

    • Repeat this process until the array is sorted.

    • Time complexity of Bubble Sort is O(n^2) in worst case.

    • Space complexity of Bubble Sort is O(1) as it is an in-place sorting algorithm.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Merge Sort Problem Statement

    You are given a sequence of numbers, ARR. Your task is to return a sorted sequence of ARR in non-descending order using the Merge Sort algorithm.

    Explanation:

    The Merge Sort...

  • Ans. 

    Implement Merge Sort algorithm to sort a sequence of numbers in non-descending order.

    • Divide the input array into two halves recursively until each array has only one element.

    • Merge the sorted halves to produce a completely sorted array.

    • Time complexity of Merge Sort is O(n log n).

    • Example: Input: [3, 1, 4, 1, 5], Output: [1, 1, 3, 4, 5]

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is normalization in the context of database management systems?
  • Ans. 

    Normalization is the process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.

    • Normalization involves breaking down a database into smaller, more manageable tables.

    • It helps in reducing data redundancy by storing data in a structured way.

    • There are different normal forms such as 1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF, etc., each with specific rules to follow.

    • Normalization ensures data integrity and reduces th...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

Round duration - 40 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a HR round. The interviewer asked me a number of questions about myself and gave a puzzle as well to solve.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPASAP Labs interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewRejected

Skills evaluated in this interview

Manhattan Associates Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Manhattan Associates Principal interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Manhattan Associates. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Manhattan Associates expect are Supply Chain, Automation, Front End, Linux and Python.

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