Mott MacDonald Python Software Developer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

25 Questions, Multiple choice, Single correct as well as multi-correct, related tp python, django & flask

Find the maximum occurring number in a list of numbers without using any in-built functions, in linear time using, O(1) space

Q1. Difference between Lists and Tuples?
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Lists are mutable, ordered collections of items while tuples are immutable, ordered collections of items.
• Lists are defined using square brackets [] while tuples are defined using parentheses ().

• Lists can be modified (add, remove, change elements) while tuples cannot be modified once created.

• Lists are typically used for collections of similar items that may need to be modified, while tuples are used for fixed collection...read more
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Q2. Difference between Shallow copy and Deep copy?
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Shallow copy creates a new object but does not duplicate nested objects, while deep copy creates a new object with all nested objects duplicated.
• Shallow copy only copies the references of nested objects, not the objects themselves.

• Deep copy creates new copies of all nested objects, ensuring complete independence.

• In Python, shallow copy can be achieved using the copy() method, while deep copy can be achieved using the d
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Q3. What is MVT architecture?
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MVT architecture stands for Model-View-Template architecture, commonly used in web development with Django framework.
• MVT separates the logic of an application into three components: Model, View, and Template.

• Model represents the data structure, View handles the user interface and business logic, and Template manages the presentation layer.

• MVT is similar to MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture but with a different n...read more
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Q4. What are decorators in Python?
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Decorators in Python are functions that modify the behavior of other functions or methods.
• Decorators are denoted by the @ symbol followed by the decorator name.

• They allow you to wrap another function in order to extend or modify its behavior.

• Decorators are commonly used for logging, authentication, and memoization.

• Example: @staticmethod decorator in Python is used to define a method that is not bound to an instance of
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Q5. Difference between static and instance methods in python? Explain what decorator to use for defining static methods?
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Static methods are bound to the class itself, while instance methods are bound to instances of the class. Use @staticmethod decorator for static methods.
• Static methods do not have access to class or instance attributes, while instance methods do.

• Instance methods can modify instance state, while static methods cannot.

• To define a static method in Python, use the @staticmethod decorator before the method definition.

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Q6. What is inheritence? How many types of inheritence are there in python?
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Inheritance is a mechanism in which a new class inherits attributes and methods from an existing class.
• Inheritance allows a class to reuse code from another class.

• Python supports single, multiple, and multilevel inheritance.

• Example: class ChildClass(ParentClass):
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Q7. What are access specifiers in Python, how are they set-up?
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Access specifiers in Python control the accessibility of class attributes and methods.
• Access specifiers are not explicitly defined in Python like in other languages such as Java or C++.

• By convention, attributes and methods starting with a single underscore (_) are considered 'protected' and should not be accessed directly.

• Attributes and methods starting with double underscores (__) are considered 'private' and are name
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