Microsoft Corporation Senior Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Why do you consider this organization
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I consider this organization because of its strong reputation, innovative projects, and commitment to employee development.
• Strong reputation in the industry

• Innovative projects and initiatives

• Commitment to employee development and growth opportunities
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Q2. Where do you want to see yourself in immediate and long term position
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In the immediate term, I aim to excel in my new role as Senior Manager. In the long term, I aspire to take on more leadership responsibilities and contribute significantly to the company's growth.
• Immediate term goal: Excel in new role as Senior Manager

• Long term goal: Take on more leadership responsibilities and contribute to company's growth

• Seek opportunities for professional development and growth within the organizat
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Q3. How will you manage conflict of interest
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I will establish clear guidelines, disclose any potential conflicts, and prioritize the best interest of the organization.
• Establish clear guidelines and policies regarding conflict of interest

• Encourage open communication and disclosure of any potential conflicts

• Prioritize the best interest of the organization over personal interests

• Recuse myself from decision-making processes where a conflict exists

• Seek advice from a h...read more
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Q1. How will you leverage DHCP resiliency
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I will ensure DHCP servers are redundant and have failover mechanisms in place to maintain network connectivity.
• Implementing DHCP server clustering for automatic failover

• Configuring DHCP split scopes for load balancing

• Utilizing DHCP relay agents to ensure DHCP requests are forwarded to multiple servers

• Regularly monitoring DHCP server performance and availability
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Q2. How AD replication works Site topology
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AD replication is the process of copying changes in Active Directory from one domain controller to another.
• AD replication ensures that all domain controllers in a network have consistent and up-to-date information.

• Replication occurs between domain controllers within the same site or between sites.

• Site topology defines the replication connections between sites and helps optimize replication traffic.

• Bridgehead servers ar...read more
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Q3. What is a pac file and how does this works - it's difference with proxy
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A pac file is a configuration file used by web browsers to automatically choose the appropriate proxy server for a given URL.
• Pac file stands for Proxy Auto-Configuration file.

• It contains JavaScript functions that define the rules for choosing a proxy server based on the URL being accessed.

• Pac files are used by web browsers to automatically select the most suitable proxy server for a given URL.

• Pac files can be hosted on...read more
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Q4. Squid Proxy configuration
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Q5. O365 administration
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Q6. OKTA SSO & MFA
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Case study including presentation on modeling techniques used

Q1. How do you design the schema which can scale upto billions of rows?
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To design a schema that can scale up to billions of rows, consider partitioning, indexing, denormalization, and distributed systems.
• Partition the data to distribute it across multiple servers or shards.

• Use indexing techniques to optimize query performance.

• Consider denormalizing the schema to reduce joins and improve read performance.

• Utilize distributed systems and parallel processing to handle large data volumes.

• Implem...read more
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Q1. Very good Interview Process. Good mix of Technical and Functional questions.
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Q2. 1) Experience Project and Program management aspects. 2) Questions on Agile, Scrum and Ceremonies.
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Q1. Self intro , what is payroll, tax
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Q2. What is excel Ai, chat GPT
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Excel AI and Chat GPT are tools that use artificial intelligence to enhance Excel functionality and enable chatbot interactions.
• Excel AI integrates AI capabilities into Excel to automate tasks and provide insights.

• Chat GPT is a chatbot platform powered by OpenAI's GPT-3 model for natural language processing.

• Both tools leverage AI to improve productivity and user experience in different ways.
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Q3. Previous experience has to share
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Q4. Excel questions
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Q5. What do know about current affairs
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I stay updated on current affairs by regularly reading news articles, watching news channels, and following reputable sources on social media.
• I make it a habit to read news articles from reputable sources such as BBC, CNN, and The New York Times.

• I watch news channels like BBC News, CNN, and Al Jazeera to stay informed about global events.

• I follow reputable news sources on social media platforms like Twitter and Faceboo
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Q1. Reverse the linked list.
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Q1. Internel working of Hashmap
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Q1. Salary Discussion
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DSA round leetcode style question

Q1. Design + Coding round for rate limiter
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C programming and java

Advanced coding on c

Q1. Why did you choose this company
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I chose this company because of its innovative projects, strong company culture, and opportunities for growth.
• Innovative projects that challenge me and allow me to learn new skills

• Strong company culture that values teamwork and collaboration

• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company
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Q2. What is your aim
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My aim is to continuously improve my technical skills, contribute to innovative projects, and eventually become a technical leader in the field.
• Continuous learning and skill development

• Contribution to innovative projects

• Becoming a technical leader in the field
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