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Updated 25 Dec 2021

McAfee Technical Intern Interview Experiences

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I applied via eLitmus and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Write Fibonacci sequence code for three sum instead of two
  • Ans. 

    Fibonacci sequence code for three sum instead of two

    • Initialize variables for first, second, and third numbers

    • Use a loop to generate the sequence up to the desired length

    • Add the three previous numbers to get the next number in the sequence

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Project related questions
  • Q3. Sort a linked list
  • Ans. 

    Sort a linked list

    • Use merge sort or quick sort algorithm

    • Divide the linked list into two halves

    • Recursively sort each half

    • Merge the sorted halves

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. General object oriented programming and dbms questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basic ds ,algo,object oriented programming and dbms are important concepts for the interview

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I was interviewed before Sep 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was Technical + Aptitude MCQ round.The technical section consisted if MCQ related to DSA,OS,DBMS.The aptitude section consisted of questions related to basic mathematics.

  • Q1. 

    Candies Distribution Problem Statement

    Prateek is a kindergarten teacher with a mission to distribute candies to students based on their performance. Each student must get at least one candy, and if two s...

  • Ans. 

    The task is to distribute candies to students based on their performance while minimizing the total candies distributed.

    • Create an array to store the minimum candies required for each student.

    • Iterate through the students' ratings array to determine the minimum candies needed based on the given criteria.

    • Consider the ratings of adjacent students to decide the number of candies to distribute.

    • Calculate the total candies req...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was a technical interview testing the basic skills of OS and DBMS of candidates along with few project discussions from your CV.

  • Q1. Can you write 15 Linux commands along with their functions?
  • Ans. 

    List of 15 Linux commands with their functions

    • ls - list directory contents

    • pwd - print working directory

    • cd - change directory

    • mkdir - make a new directory

    • rm - remove files or directories

    • cp - copy files and directories

    • mv - move or rename files and directories

    • grep - search for patterns in files

    • chmod - change file permissions

    • ps - display information about running processes

    • top - display and update sorted information about pr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are DDL (Data Definition Language) and DML (Data Manipulation Language)?
  • Ans. 

    DDL is used to define the structure of database objects, while DML is used to manipulate data within those objects.

    • DDL includes commands like CREATE, ALTER, DROP to define database objects like tables, indexes, etc.

    • DML includes commands like INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE to manipulate data within tables.

    • Example of DDL: CREATE TABLE employees (id INT, name VARCHAR(50));

    • Example of DML: INSERT INTO employees VALUES (1, 'John Doe

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI completed Computer Science Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology. I applied for the job as System Engineer in BangaloreEligibility criteriaAbove 8 CGPACerner Corporation interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, DBMS, Linux, Algorithms,Cloud computing, Operating systemsTime required to prepare for the interview - 2 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Be clear about the concepts of Linux and shell scripting.
Tip 2 : Learn about the basics of Data structures and Algorithm.
Tip 3 : Be prepared to explain your projects mentioned in your CV.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Use professional Keywords in your resume.
Tip 2 : Don't mention anything you are not confident in.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Ques. related about security, troubleshooting, installation & Maintenance. both windows and linux.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Overall good experience candidate must have basic knowledge of all basic fundamentals in windows and linux too.
and candidate have also good knowledge in networking, hardware and software.
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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About user management
  • Q2. Regarding Migration process
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Have you done any Complex workflow
  • Q2. About issue types and screens
Round 4 - No idea 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How you handle pressure
  • Ans. 

    I handle pressure by prioritizing tasks, taking breaks, and seeking support when needed.

    • I prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance

    • I take short breaks to clear my mind and recharge

    • I seek support from colleagues or supervisors when necessary

    • I maintain a positive attitude and focus on solutions rather than problems

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How you priorities work

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep transparency and give more real life examples
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Mar 2022. 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.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Linux basic questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Linux user related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Whatever is their in resume, that much be confident

I applied via Job Portal

Round 1 - Versant 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. English Communication - both verbal and written

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Use STAR approach. Be on time, need to Clear Versant test prior to the interview.
2 rounds of technical and 1 Managerial/HR
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was easy, just go through basic coding questions and you'll be good

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Go through networking terms, OSI layer, TCP/IP, BIOS and system questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

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.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

General aptitude questions at entrance level

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly they asked about windows, troubleshooting in windows

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. ACTIVE DIRECTORY, DHCP, DNS and Windows Server, Linux basic questions, Linux fundamental and networking basics.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behaviour questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for interview by learning all IT fundamentals.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Current working role .
  • Q2. Normal Linux command
  • Ans. 

    A normal Linux command is a command used in the Linux operating system to perform various tasks.

    • Commands are entered in the terminal or command line interface

    • Some common commands include ls, cd, mkdir, rm, and grep

    • Commands can be combined using pipes and redirects

    • Commands can be customized using options and arguments

  • Answered by AI

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McAfee Interview FAQs

How to prepare for McAfee Technical Intern 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 McAfee. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at McAfee expect are C++, Computer Networking, Data Structures, RDBMS and Analytical.
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