Maximus Infoware Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is single page application
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Single page application is a web application that loads a single HTML page and dynamically updates the content as the user interacts with the app.
• SPA uses AJAX and HTML5 to create fluid and responsive user experience.

• It eliminates the need for page reloading during use, making it faster and more efficient.

• Examples include Gmail, Facebook, and Google Maps.
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Q2. What is state management
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State management is the process of managing the state of an application, including data flow, user interface updates, and user interactions.
• State management involves storing and updating the state of an application to ensure data consistency.

• It helps in managing user interface updates based on changes in the application state.

• State management is crucial for handling user interactions and maintaining a seamless user exp...read more
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Q1. Second largest number in an array
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Find the second largest number in an array of strings.
• Convert the strings to numbers for comparison.

• Sort the array in descending order.

• Return the second element in the sorted array.
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Q2. Pairs with given sum
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Find pairs in an array that sum up to a given target value.
• Use a hash set to store the difference between the target value and each element in the array.

• Iterate through the array and check if the current element's complement exists in the hash set.

• Return the pairs that sum up to the target value.
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Duration is around 1 hour

Q1. 1. Basic programming concepts 2. OOP concepts and basic problem solving skills
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Q1. Programming question
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Q1. 1. Basic questions
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Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical interview round with questions on DSA and DBMS mainly.

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Maximum Sum Subarray Problem Statement
Given an array ARR consisting of N integers, determine the sum of the subarray with the maximum sum, including the possibility of an empty subarray.
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Find the sum of the subarray with the maximum sum in a given array.
• Iterate through the array and keep track of the current sum and maximum sum.

• Update the maximum sum if the current sum becomes greater.

• Handle cases where the array has all negative numbers or empty subarray.

• Example: For input [-2, 1, -3, 4, -1], the maximum sum subarray is [4] with sum 4.
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Q2. 
Prime Numbers Identification
Given a positive integer N, your task is to identify all prime numbers less than or equal to N.
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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no po...read more
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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 numbers up to square root of N for divisibility
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Q3. What are Joins in the context of databases?
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Joins in databases are used to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them.
• Joins are used to retrieve data from multiple tables based on a related column.

• Common 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 ta...read more
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Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Typical HR round with behavioral problems.

Hackerrank Test

Q1. Questions related to NodeJS and Javascript Basics
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Q1. Technical questions based on past experience
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Q1. Company Culture related
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Q1. Expectations and Processes
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The aptitude test was of moderate level.

It checked on the concepts of oops

Q1. How will you deal with tight delivery time.
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I will prioritize tasks, communicate effectively with team members, and utilize time management techniques to meet deadlines.
• Prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency

• Break down tasks into smaller manageable chunks

• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate efforts

• Utilize time management techniques such as Pomodoro technique or Agile methodologies

• Identify and eliminate any potential roadblocks or bott...read more
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Q1. What is oops in python
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Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects, which can contain data and code.
• OOP allows for organizing code into reusable components called classes.

• In Python, classes are defined using the 'class' keyword.

• Classes can have attributes (variables) and methods (functions).

• Inheritance allows classes to inherit attributes and methods from other classes.

• Polymorphism allows objec...read more
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Q2. What is ternary operant in python
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Ternary operator in Python is a conditional expression that evaluates to a value based on a condition.
• Ternary operator is written as 'value_if_true if condition else value_if_false'

• It is a shorthand way of writing an if-else statement in a single line

• Example: x = 10 if a > b else 20
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