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Updated 2 Aug 2024

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Interview Questionnaire 

9 Questions

  • Q1. Questions related to the work done at my previous company
  • Q2. Find if a given directed graph is cyclic or not
  • Ans. 

    To check if a directed graph is cyclic or not

    • Use Depth First Search (DFS) algorithm to traverse the graph

    • Maintain a visited set to keep track of visited nodes

    • Maintain a recursion stack to keep track of nodes in the current DFS traversal

    • If a node is visited and is already in the recursion stack, then the graph is cyclic

    • If DFS traversal completes without finding a cycle, then the graph is acyclic

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  • Q3. You have a stream of bytes from which you can read one byte at a time. You only have enough space to store one byte. After processing those bytes, you have to return a random byte. Note: The probability of...
  • Ans. 

    Return a random byte from a stream of bytes with equal probability.

    • Create a variable to store the count of bytes read

    • Create a variable to store the current random byte

    • For each byte read, generate a random number between 0 and the count of bytes read

    • If the random number is 0, store the current byte as the random byte

    • Return the random byte

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  • Q4. Find if a given Binary Tree is BST or not
  • Ans. 

    Check if a binary tree is a binary search tree or not.

    • Traverse the tree in-order and check if the values are in ascending order.

    • For each node, check if its value is greater than the maximum value of its left subtree and less than the minimum value of its right subtree.

    • Use recursion to check if all nodes in the tree satisfy the above condition.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Devise an algorithm to determine the Nth-to-Last element in a singly linked list of unknown length. If N = 0, then your algorithm must return the last element. You should parse the list only once
  • Ans. 

    Algorithm to find Nth-to-Last element in a singly linked list of unknown length

    • Traverse the list and maintain two pointers, one at the beginning and one at Nth node from beginning

    • Move both pointers simultaneously until the second pointer reaches the end of the list

    • The first pointer will be pointing to the Nth-to-Last element

    • If N=0, return the last element

    • Parse the list only once

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Given an array of integers, print all possible permutations. Also explain your approach
  • Ans. 

    Print all possible permutations of an array of integers

    • Use recursion to swap elements and generate permutations

    • Start with the first element and swap it with each subsequent element

    • Repeat the process for the remaining elements

    • Stop when all elements have been swapped with the first element

    • Print each permutation as it is generated

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Design a Stack DS that also prints in O(1) the minimum element you pushed in the stack
  • Ans. 

    Design a stack that prints the minimum element pushed in O(1)

    • Use two stacks, one for storing elements and another for storing minimums

    • When pushing an element, compare it with the top of minimum stack and push the smaller one

    • When popping an element, pop from both stacks

    • To get the minimum element, just return the top of minimum stack

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Given a linked list with loop, how would you find the starting point of the loop ?
  • Ans. 

    To find the starting point of a loop in a linked list, use Floyd's cycle-finding algorithm.

    • Use two pointers, one moving at twice the speed of the other.

    • When they meet, move one pointer to the head of the list and keep the other at the meeting point.

    • Move both pointers one step at a time until they meet again, which is the starting point of the loop.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Find a number a matrix mat[m][n] where all the rows and columns are sorted non-decreasingly. What will be the complexity of the solution
  • Ans. 

    To find a number in a matrix where all rows and columns are sorted non-decreasingly. Complexity of the solution.

    • Use binary search to find the number in each row and column

    • Start from the top-right corner or bottom-left corner to optimize search

    • Time complexity: O(m log n) or O(n log m) depending on the starting corner

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Skills: Algorithm, Data structure
College Name: Na

Skills evaluated in this interview

Top Mentor Graphics Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. You have a stream of bytes from which you can read one byte at a time. You only have enough space to store one byte. After processing those bytes, you have to return a random byte. Note: The probability of picking any one of those bytes sho... read more
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Q1. Maximum Subarray Sum Problem Statement Given an array of integers, determine the maximum possible sum of any contiguous subarray within the array. Example: Input: array = [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86] Output: 137 Explanation: The maximum sum is... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Verilog coding of various flip flops and fsm
  • Ans. 

    Verilog coding of flip flops and FSM involves designing sequential circuits using Verilog HDL.

    • Understand the functionality of different flip flops like D flip flop, JK flip flop, etc.

    • Implement flip flops using Verilog syntax, specifying input and output ports.

    • Design Finite State Machines (FSM) using Verilog, defining states, transitions, and outputs.

    • Use Verilog constructs like always blocks, case statements, and state

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Basic electronics questions
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join Siemens?
  • Ans. 

    I want to join Siemens because of its reputation for innovation and commitment to sustainability.

    • Siemens is a global leader in technology and innovation

    • I am impressed by Siemens' focus on sustainability and corporate social responsibility

    • I believe working at Siemens will provide me with opportunities for professional growth and development

  • Answered by AI

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Member Technical Staff Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Next Smallest Palindrome Problem Statement Find the next smallest palindrome strictly greater than a given number 'N' represented as a string 'S'. Explanation: You are given a number in string format, and your task is to determine the small... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Data structure (Queue and linked list)

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are the academic projects?

Embedded Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 3. 1)Do you know about Autosar. 2)define function definition and function declaration. 3)difference between structure and union. 4) define Enumeration 5)what is microcontroller and microprocessor and its applications 6)where we uses in real... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be truthful in your resume. It is very easy to catch false or lies during the interview by asking basic questions.
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Round 2 - Telephonic Call 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General questions to check basic concepts. to confirm if you are ok to be called for F2F interview
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In depth F2F interview. Ques depends on which team you are interviewing for. Don't line in your resume. questions are driven from the projects you have mentioned in your resume.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR questions are typical. Why you left prev company, why you want to join this one. Anyway, the HR round here is just a formality. hiring is decided by technical side, unless you roayall screw up the HR ro...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest. Be confident. But don't just give up. Doesn't matter if you don't remember something at that moment.

Technical Staff Member Lead Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Java: Count the frequency of characters/words and sort them based on number of occurrences in descending. Ex: "Sharing interview experience certainly helps others." - Return the maximum number of characters and words along with the number o... read more
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 Functional Verification Engineer/ Team Lead Verification

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 Fire Supervisor

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 Embedded Software Engineer

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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Sep 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be honest with your years of experience. All information you share will be verified at the time of joining.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude , c programming, digital design

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Puzzels,digital design, programming
  • Q2. Implement flip flop using mux
  • Ans. 

    Flip flop can be implemented using a multiplexer by selecting the input based on the control signal.

    • Use a 2:1 multiplexer to select between the current state and the next state

    • Connect the output of the multiplexer to the input of the flip flop

    • Control signal determines which input is passed through the multiplexer

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Clear your badics

Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Case. There is a housing society “The wasteful society”, you collect all the household garbage and sell it to 5 different businesses. Determine what price you will pay to the society members in Rs/kg, given you want to make a profit of 20% ... read more
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2022. 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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Standard LinkedList and Array DSA questions. Questions related to the projects, and questions related to the electronics circuits like MUX etc. Boolean algebra and Base conversion. Few questions were asked...

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Mentor Graphics SDE (Software Development Engineer) interview:
  • DSA
  • Linked list
  • Array
  • DP
  • Mosfet
  • Mutiplexer
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study Core concepts of electronics diligently as it may be asked in SDE too.
Study standard DSA questions, important topics include DP, Graphs, Linked List, Trees, and Arrays.
Focus on deriving the answer in front of the interviewer and also explain each and every step you are taking and the thinking behind the approach.

SDE (Software Development Engineer) Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. A string is given consisting of lowercase alphabets. Write a function which returns yes if the string has all the lowercase letters appearing in it at least once. O(N) time and without using extra space
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Question on Linked List
  • Q2. Question on bottom view of binary tree

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice LinkedList, Trees and Graphs

Member Technical Staff Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Next Smallest Palindrome Problem Statement Find the next smallest palindrome strictly greater than a given number 'N' represented as a string 'S'. Explanation: You are given a number in string format, and your task is to determine the small... read more
View answer (1)

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - Group Discussion 

General dynamics corporation share price

Round 3 - Data entry 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. How to use this data entry?
  • Ans. 

    Data entry can be used to input information into a system or database.

    • Identify the specific system or database where the data needs to be entered.

    • Ensure that the data being entered is accurate and complete.

    • Follow any specific guidelines or protocols for data entry.

    • Regularly review and update the entered data as needed.

    • Examples: entering customer information into a CRM system, inputting financial data into an accounting

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  • Q2. Tell me little bit about your self
  • Q3. What inspires you to come in for work every day?
  • Q4. What kind of salary do you expect?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Making money online is quick and easy and everyone can participate in learning for free

Managing Partner Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Are you expert in Accounting Softwares like Tally and Excel
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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. I have my technical test?
  • Q2. I'm selected in the interview in the graphics design jobs

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Give me graphics design jobs in your company because I need job for graphics design so give me graphics design jobs in your company I request you.

Graphic Designer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. If assignment goes perfect and you are suitable for the job then only you will be able to face this final round and in this round asking about the expected salary but at the end offers their criteria with fix salary only.
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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 tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Regarding Flip-flops and timers

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I am yet to do the internsip. For cracking the internship, we should have strength in digital electronics.

Software Trainee Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Simply write the code for quick search - by using the method of divide and conquer, using java language
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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 May 2022

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 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Regarding flip-flops and timers

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Strengthen basic concepts in digital electronics

Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Case. There is a housing society “The wasteful society”, you collect all the household garbage and sell it to 5 different businesses. Determine what price you will pay to the society members in Rs/kg, given you want to make a profit of 20% ... read more
View answer (8)

Mentor Graphics Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Mentor Graphics interview?
Mentor Graphics interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Mentor Graphics interview process are Resume Shortlist, Technical and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Mentor Graphics 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 Mentor Graphics. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Mentor Graphics expect are C++, Java, Linux, Programming and Software Development.
What are the top questions asked in Mentor Graphics interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Mentor Graphics interview -

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