Microsoft Research Consultant Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. Explain inter company accounting
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Inter company accounting involves recording financial transactions between different entities within the same organization.
• Inter company accounting ensures accurate financial reporting within a group of companies.

• Transactions between entities are eliminated to avoid double counting.

• Common inter company transactions include sales, purchases, loans, and transfers of assets.

• Inter company accounts are used to track these t...read more
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Q2. Foreign Currency Revaluation
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Q1. Explain the process you follow for support project
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Q2. How do you manage a team
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I manage a team by setting clear goals, providing support and resources, fostering open communication, and recognizing achievements.
• Set clear goals and expectations for team members

• Provide necessary support and resources for team to succeed

• Foster open communication and encourage collaboration

• Recognize and reward team achievements

• Delegate tasks effectively based on team members' strengths and skills
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Q1. What Is difference between SAP ERP AND S/4 HANA
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SAP ERP is the traditional enterprise resource planning software, while S/4 HANA is the next-generation ERP suite built on the SAP HANA platform.
• SAP ERP is based on traditional on-premise architecture, while S/4 HANA is designed for cloud deployment.

• SAP ERP uses a row-based database structure, while S/4 HANA utilizes an in-memory columnar database for faster data processing.

• SAP ERP requires separate systems for transac...read more
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Q2. What are the steps for implementation in SAP
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Implementation steps in SAP involve planning, configuration, testing, training, and deployment.
• 1. Planning phase involves defining project scope, objectives, and timeline.

• 2. Configuration phase includes setting up SAP modules according to business requirements.

• 3. Testing phase ensures that the system functions correctly and meets user needs.

• 4. Training phase involves educating users on how to use the SAP system effecti...read more
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Q3. What is RICEF? explain
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RICEF is a prioritization framework used in project management to rank tasks based on their impact and effort required.
• RICEF stands for Reach, Impact, Confidence, and Effort.

• Reach refers to the number of people affected by the task.

• Impact is the potential positive outcome of the task.

• Confidence is how sure you are about the estimates for Reach and Impact.

• Effort is the amount of time and resources needed to complete the...read more
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Q4. Have you worked with APP? EXPLAIN THE STEPS
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Yes, I have worked with APP. The steps involve designing, developing, testing, and deploying the application.
• Design the user interface and functionality of the APP

• Develop the APP using programming languages like Java, Swift, or React Native

• Test the APP for bugs and errors

• Deploy the APP to app stores or internal servers for users to access
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Q5. How would you configure material?
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Material can be configured by adjusting its properties and parameters to meet specific requirements.
• Identify the specific requirements for the material

• Adjust properties such as density, strength, and flexibility

• Consider parameters like temperature resistance and chemical compatibility

• Test the configured material to ensure it meets the desired specifications
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Q6. What is your role in your current company
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I am responsible for managing client relationships, providing strategic advice, and overseeing project implementation.
• Managing client relationships

• Providing strategic advice

• Overseeing project implementation
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Q1. No of occurance of a charcter in a string.
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Count the number of occurrences of a character in a string.
• Iterate through the string and keep track of the count of the desired character.

• Use a hashmap to store the count of each character for efficient lookup.

• Consider both uppercase and lowercase characters as separate entities.
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Q2. Write xpath on amazon website
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XPath can be used to locate elements on the Amazon website.
• Use //tagname to select all elements with a specific tag name

• Use @attribute to select elements with a specific attribute

• Use [text()='value'] to select elements with specific text content
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Q1. Database and automation framework connection.
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Q2. Sql questions on joins
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Q1. Reading, writing, listning, speaking
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Aptitude questions as well as reasoning

2 coding questions from linear data structure

Q1. What is DML in SQL?
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DML stands for Data Manipulation Language in SQL, used for managing data in a database.
• DML is used to insert, update, delete, and retrieve data in a database.

• Examples of DML statements include INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, and SELECT.

• DML commands are used to interact with the data stored in tables.
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Q2. How can you print the array of numbers in reverse order?
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To print an array of numbers in reverse order, iterate through the array starting from the last element and print each element.
• Iterate through the array starting from the last element to the first element.

• Print each element as you iterate through the array.

• Example: for (int i = array.length - 1; i >= 0; i--) { System.out.println(array[i]); }
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Q1. Where do you want to see your self in 5 years?
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In 5 years, I see myself as a senior consultant leading a team of experts, working on high-impact projects and contributing significantly to the growth of the organization.
• Leading a team of experts

• Working on high-impact projects

• Contributing significantly to the growth of the organization
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Q1. P2P Cycle, Special procurement processes, accounting entries
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Q2. Idoc questions, pricing procedure,Stock transfer order, Change request, Movement types
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Q1. Project related questions , scenario based questions
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Q2. Project related questions, scenario based questions
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I have three questions: 1. How to handle null values? 2. What are ranking functions? 3. Can you explain self joins?

Q1. Project description
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Q2. Tools used
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I primarily use tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Tableau for data analysis and visualization.
• Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and analysis

• PowerPoint for creating presentations

• Tableau for data visualization
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Q1. Why should we use react js
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React JS is a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
• Efficient and fast rendering with virtual DOM

• Component-based architecture for reusability and maintainability

• Support for server-side rendering for improved SEO

• Large community and ecosystem for support and resources
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Q2. Error loading in react js
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Error loading in React JS can be caused by various reasons such as incorrect file paths, syntax errors, or network issues.
• Check if the file paths in your import statements are correct

• Look for syntax errors in your code, such as missing commas or semicolons

• Ensure that your network connection is stable and there are no CORS issues

• Use browser developer tools to check for any console errors or network requests failing
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Q3. What is useMemo hook
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useMemo is a React hook that memoizes the result of a function to optimize performance by avoiding unnecessary re-computations.
• useMemo is used to memoize expensive calculations so that they are only computed when dependencies change.

• It takes a function and an array of dependencies as arguments.

• The memoized value is only recalculated when one of the dependencies has changed.
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Q1. Educational background
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Q2. Explain your last project in detail
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Developed a mobile app for tracking daily water intake and hydration levels
• Researched user needs and preferences for water intake tracking

• Designed user-friendly interface with customizable water intake goals

• Implemented features for tracking hydration levels and sending reminders

• Conducted user testing to gather feedback for improvements
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Same though online as previously mentioned

Q1. Intro about you
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Q2. Projects related questions
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