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Q1. What is collection framework?
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Collection framework is a unified architecture for representing and manipulating collections of objects in Java.
• It provides interfaces (like List, Set, Map) and classes (like ArrayList, HashSet, HashMap) to store and manipulate groups of objects.

• It allows developers to work with collections of objects in a uniform way, regardless of the specific implementation.

• Collections framework provides algorithms to manipulate col...read more
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Q2. What is SpringBoot
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SpringBoot is a Java-based framework used to create stand-alone, production-grade Spring-based Applications.
• SpringBoot simplifies the process of creating and deploying Spring applications by providing a set of default configurations.

• It eliminates the need for XML configurations and allows developers to focus on writing business logic.

• SpringBoot includes embedded servers like Tomcat, Jetty, or Undertow for deploying app...read more
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Q1. What was your role in project
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Q1. Basic HR behavioral questions
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Q2. What are your strength and weakness
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Q1. Tell me about your past work experience
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Q1. What is Bert and transformer
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Bert and transformer are models used in natural language processing for tasks like text classification and language generation.
• Bert (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers) is a transformer-based model developed by Google for NLP tasks.

• Transformer is a deep learning model architecture that uses self-attention mechanisms to process sequential data like text.

• Both Bert and transformer have been widely use...read more
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Q2. NLP pre processing techniques
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NLP pre processing techniques involve cleaning and preparing text data for analysis.
• Tokenization: breaking text into words or sentences

• Stopword removal: removing common words that do not add meaning

• Lemmatization: reducing words to their base form

• Normalization: converting text to lowercase

• Removing special characters and punctuation
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Q1. Question mainly based on 3 financial statements
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Q2. Link between 3 financial statements
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The link between the 3 financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement) is that they are interconnected and provide a comprehensive view of a company's financial performance.
• Income Statement shows the company's revenues and expenses over a period of time, which affects the company's net income.

• Balance Sheet shows the company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time, which...read more
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Q3. What is Interest coverage ratio
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Interest coverage ratio measures a company's ability to pay interest on its debt with its earnings.
• Interest coverage ratio is calculated by dividing a company's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) by its interest expenses.

• A higher interest coverage ratio indicates that a company is more capable of meeting its interest obligations.

• A lower interest coverage ratio may signal financial distress and an increased risk ...read more
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Q4. What is GAAP & Non-GAAP EPS
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GAAP EPS is based on generally accepted accounting principles, while Non-GAAP EPS excludes certain expenses or income that are not considered part of normal operations.
• GAAP EPS follows accounting standards set by regulatory bodies like SEC

• Non-GAAP EPS excludes items like one-time expenses or gains to provide a clearer picture of ongoing business performance

• Investors often consider both GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS when evalua
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Q5. What is amortisation
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Amortisation is the process of spreading out the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life.
• Amortisation is similar to depreciation, but it is used for intangible assets such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks.

• It helps in matching the expense of the intangible asset with the revenue it generates over time.

• The amortisation expense is recorded on the income statement and reduces the value of the intangible asse...read more
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