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Updated 25 Feb 2025

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

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What are SSL certificates?
  • Ans. 

    SSL certificates are digital certificates that authenticate the identity of a website and encrypt information sent to the server.

    • SSL certificates ensure secure communication between a user's browser and a website's server.

    • They use encryption to protect sensitive data such as login credentials, credit card information, etc.

    • SSL certificates are issued by Certificate Authorities (CAs) and contain information about the web...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the ways to secure REST API?
  • Ans. 

    Securing REST API involves using authentication, authorization, encryption, and input validation.

    • Use authentication methods like OAuth, JWT, or API keys to verify the identity of clients.

    • Implement authorization to control access to resources based on user roles and permissions.

    • Encrypt data transmission using HTTPS to protect sensitive information from being intercepted.

    • Validate and sanitize input data to prevent inject

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What if your application is down for 1 hour in one site in prod?
  • Ans. 

    I would investigate the root cause, work on fixing the issue, and implement measures to prevent it from happening again.

    • Investigate the root cause of the downtime, such as network issues, server failures, or software bugs

    • Work on fixing the issue promptly to minimize impact on users and business operations

    • Implement measures to prevent similar downtime in the future, such as redundancy, monitoring, and failover mechanism

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How do you make sure a throttling system process dropped messages from a slow downstream service?
  • Ans. 

    Implement a throttling system to handle dropped messages from a slow downstream service.

    • Implement a queue to store messages from the downstream service.

    • Set a maximum queue size and drop messages when the queue is full.

    • Use a timestamp to track when messages were received and process them in order.

    • Implement a retry mechanism to reprocess dropped messages after a certain time.

    • Monitor the queue size and processing speed to

  • Answered by AI

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Top MasterCard Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What if your application is down for 1 hour in one site in prod?
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Q1. Nth Prime Number Problem Statement Find the Nth prime number given a number N. Explanation: A prime number is greater than 1 and is not the product of two smaller natural numbers. A prime number has exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1... read more
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SDE Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 15 Nov 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Very easy online coding round

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. E mail classifier using ML
  • Ans. 

    Email classifier using ML

    • Use supervised learning algorithms like Naive Bayes or Support Vector Machines

    • Preprocess email data by tokenizing, removing stop words, and stemming

    • Split data into training and testing sets for model evaluation

    • Evaluate model performance using metrics like accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What do you think about chatgot

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Q1. Longest Increasing SubsequenceFor a given array with N elements, you need to find the length of the longest subsequence from the array such that all the elements of the subsequence are sorted in strictly increasing order. Strictly Increasin... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(10 Questions)

  • Q1. What is dependency injection?
  • Ans. 

    Dependency injection is a design pattern in which components are given their dependencies rather than creating them internally.

    • Dependency injection helps in achieving loose coupling between classes.

    • It allows for easier testing by mocking dependencies.

    • There are three types of dependency injection: constructor injection, setter injection, and interface injection.

    • Example: Instead of a class creating an instance of another...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is app.use in .net core?
  • Ans. 

    app.use in .NET Core is used to add middleware to the request pipeline.

    • app.use is a method used in ASP.NET Core to add middleware components to the request pipeline.

    • Middleware components are software components that are executed in the request pipeline to handle requests and responses.

    • Middleware components can perform tasks such as authentication, logging, error handling, and more.

    • Example: app.use(new MiddlewareCompone

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is difference between Interface and abstract class?
  • Ans. 

    Interface is a contract that defines the methods a class must implement, while abstract class can have both abstract and concrete methods.

    • Interface cannot have any implementation, while abstract class can have both abstract 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, while abstract classes are us...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Boxing Unboxing
  • Q5. ArrayList and List
  • Q6. Can abstract class instantiated?
  • Ans. 

    No, abstract classes cannot be instantiated.

    • Abstract classes are meant to be inherited and extended by other classes.

    • Attempting to instantiate an abstract class will result in a compilation error.

    • Abstract classes can have abstract methods that must be implemented by the subclass.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. How to optimize react application?
  • Ans. 

    Optimizing a React application involves code splitting, lazy loading, minimizing bundle size, using memoization, and optimizing render performance.

    • Implement code splitting to load only necessary code for each route or component.

    • Utilize lazy loading to defer loading of non-essential components until they are needed.

    • Minimize bundle size by removing unused code, optimizing images, and using tree shaking.

    • Use memoization te...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Props destructuring?
  • Q9. Parent child component communication in react?
  • Ans. 

    Parent child component communication in React involves passing data from parent to child components and triggering events from child to parent components.

    • Use props to pass data from parent to child components

    • Use callback functions to trigger events from child to parent components

    • Context API can be used for passing data to deeply nested components

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. What is useRef, useMemo, useCallback?
  • Ans. 

    useRef is used to persist a value across renders, useMemo is used to memoize expensive calculations, useCallback is used to memoize functions.

    • useRef is commonly used to access DOM elements or persist values between renders.

    • useMemo is used to memoize expensive calculations to avoid re-computation.

    • useCallback is used to memoize functions to prevent unnecessary re-renders.

    • Example: useRef can be used to store a reference t...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Most of questions were scenario based, no straight forward questions.
Although you are experienced, you can expect OOPS concept complex questions.
Be prepared with all concepts.

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Top MasterCard Technical Lead Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is difference between Interface and abstract class?
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Q1. 1. Explain 5 mins the flow from requirement analysis to production deployment and tools used in the process. 2. What is auto-scaling in a microservices architecture? 3. Difference between micro-service and serverless. 4. If you were going t... read more
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Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Sulbh Mahajan

posted on 5 Jan 2025

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain java8 concepts
  • Q2. Internal working of hashmap

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Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude details including all regular problems plus sql

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Guestimates , SQL questions and project related questions and some regular questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Work locations, income and other behavioural questions

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test consists of 3 sections Quant , VA and logical
total time was 45 mins

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the different types of commands in sql
  • Ans. 

    Different types of commands in SQL include Data Definition Language (DDL), Data Manipulation Language (DML), Data Control Language (DCL), and Transaction Control Language (TCL).

    • DDL commands are used to define the structure of database objects such as CREATE, ALTER, DROP.

    • DML commands are used to manipulate data in the database such as SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE.

    • DCL commands are used to control access to data in the ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between union and union all
  • Ans. 

    Union combines and removes duplicates, Union All combines without removing duplicates.

    • Union combines result sets and removes duplicates

    • Union All combines result sets without removing duplicates

    • Union is slower than Union All as it involves removing duplicates

    • Union All is faster than Union as it does not remove duplicates

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare well for sql

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Q1. What do you understand by database, Data Warehousing, data lake, and datamarts? What are the benefits of the use of ELT over ETL? What's your experience with AWS Redshift? What's your experience with the cloud watch and how do you debug?
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Jobs at MasterCard

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kolkatta and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. The company wants to launch a premium credit card. How would you strategise to target the right customer segment? Complete thought process around the case was asked.
  • Ans. 

    To target the right customer segment for a premium credit card, I would analyze customer data, conduct market research, and create targeted marketing campaigns.

    • Conduct market research to identify potential customer segments who are likely to be interested in a premium credit card.

    • Analyze existing customer data to understand spending habits, income levels, and credit history to identify potential target segments.

    • Create ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you want to join the firm?
  • Q3. How proficient are you in ML?
  • Q4. How proficient are you in leading teams?
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How would ONDC impact Amazon?
  • Ans. 

    ONDC would impact Amazon by increasing competition and potentially leading to lower prices for consumers.

    • ONDC would introduce more competition in the online retail space, forcing Amazon to innovate and improve its services to stay ahead.

    • Amazon may need to lower prices or offer better deals to compete with other online retailers on the ONDC platform.

    • ONDC could also provide Amazon with opportunities to reach new customer...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you want to join the firm?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Confidence and clarity of thought is the key

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Q1. The company wants to launch a premium credit card. How would you strategise to target the right customer segment? Complete thought process around the case was asked.
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about prior project experience?
  • Ans. 

    I have led multiple software projects in various industries, focusing on team collaboration and delivering high-quality products.

    • Led cross-functional teams to develop a new mobile application for a retail company

    • Managed a project to upgrade a legacy system for a financial institution

    • Implemented agile methodologies to improve project efficiency and communication

    • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requiremen

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you fit into JD?
  • Ans. 

    I have the necessary skills, experience, and qualifications to meet the requirements outlined in the job description.

    • I have a strong background in software engineering with X years of experience in leading teams and delivering successful projects.

    • I possess the technical skills and knowledge required for the role, including proficiency in programming languages, software development methodologies, and project management.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I felt director overridden panelists opinion. I felt director had already candidate in mind and my interview turned out to be ghost interview.

Panellists were neutral and ask job profile related questions based on expected capabilities.

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Q1. How do you implement Transactional statements using MyISAM Engine. Pros/Cons. Deep dive.
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - Case Study 

Questions about architecture and cases

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Q1. Is it better to have one monolithic application instead of several micro services in terms of resources?
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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anjali Kashyap

posted on 30 Aug 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Case Study 

Guesstimate on number of cars sold

Round 2 - Case Study 

Growth case on growing a cobranding card

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are you passionate about?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about helping others achieve their full potential and making a positive impact in their lives.

    • I enjoy mentoring and coaching individuals to help them reach their goals

    • I find fulfillment in volunteering and giving back to the community

    • I am dedicated to continuous learning and personal development

    • I strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment for those around me

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  • Q2. Why do you want to join consulting?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about problem-solving, enjoy working with diverse clients, and thrive in fast-paced environments.

    • Enjoy problem-solving and finding innovative solutions

    • Excited about working with diverse clients and industries

    • Thrives in fast-paced and challenging environments

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. How would you pass an entry for travel expenses incurred and paid by employee and was reimbursed? How would the end to end flow happens
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MasterCard Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in MasterCard interview?
MasterCard interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the MasterCard interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for MasterCard 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 MasterCard. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at MasterCard expect are Information Security, Corporate Security, SQL, Agile Coaching and Automation Testing.
What are the top questions asked in MasterCard interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the MasterCard interview -

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How long is the MasterCard interview process?

The duration of MasterCard interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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