General Mills Interview Questions and Answers

Types of backup include full, incremental, and differential. File sharing permissions include read, write, and execute.

• Full backup: backs up all data

• Incremental backup: backs up only changes since last backup

• Differential backup: backs up changes since last full backup

• File sharing permissions: read allows viewing of files, write allows editing of files, execute allows running of files

The Linux booting process involves several stages including BIOS, bootloader, kernel initialization, and user space initialization.

• BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) performs hardware initialization and loads bootloader

• Bootloader (GRUB, LILO) loads the Linux kernel into memory

• Kernel initializes devices, mounts the root filesystem, and starts user space processes

• User space initialization involves starting system services and launching the login prompt

File systems are methods used by operating systems to store, retrieve, and organize files on a storage device.

• File systems determine how data is stored and accessed on a storage device.

• Examples of file systems include ext4, NTFS, FAT32, and HFS+.

• Each file system has its own features, limitations, and compatibility with different operating systems.

• File systems can impact performance, security, and data integrity.

My short term goal is to gain more experience in Hadoop administration. My long term goal is to become a lead Hadoop administrator.

• Short term goal: Gain more experience in Hadoop administration

• Long term goal: Become a lead Hadoop administrator

• Examples: Work on complex Hadoop projects, learn new Hadoop tools and technologies, mentor junior Hadoop administrators

Yes, I am able to raise tickets for any security-related issues.

• I have experience using ticketing systems such as JIRA and ServiceNow.

• I am familiar with the process of creating and tracking tickets from start to resolution.

• I understand the importance of accurately documenting security incidents and vulnerabilities.

• For example, in my previous role, I raised a ticket for a phishing email that was sent to multiple employees, and worked with the incident response team to investig...read more

Layer 2 is the data link layer of OSI model, while layer 2 switching is a process of forwarding data packets between network segments.

• Layer 2 is responsible for framing, error checking, and flow control.

• Layer 2 switching is faster than layer 3 switching as it operates at the data link layer.

• Layer 2 switches use MAC addresses to forward data packets within a network segment.

• Layer 2 switching is used in LANs to improve network performance and reduce congestion.

• Examples of layer...read more