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Updated 19 Sep 2015

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ARC Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 7 Mar 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

16 Questions

  • Q1. Why this profile?
  • Q2. The timing will be according to global markets ( 2 pm to 11 pm) , will you be comfortable to work at these hours?
  • Q3. Why a gap of one year after graduation?
  • Q4. Why do you feel you fit the profile requirements ?
  • Q5. What is the difference between market research and marketing research?
  • Ans. 

    Market research focuses on the overall market and its trends, while marketing research focuses on specific marketing strategies and tactics.

    • Market research is broader in scope and looks at the overall market, including customer behavior, market size, and competition.

    • Marketing research is more specific and focuses on gathering data and insights to support marketing strategies and tactics.

    • Market research helps in identif...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What are the different types of researches? Explain in detail each one of them
  • Ans. 

    There are various types of research, including descriptive, exploratory, experimental, and correlational research.

    • Descriptive research aims to describe and analyze a phenomenon or population.

    • Exploratory research is conducted to gain insights and understanding of a topic.

    • Experimental research involves manipulating variables to determine cause and effect relationships.

    • Correlational research examines the relationship betw...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. If one set of bat and ball together cost Rs.110 , the bat costs Rs. 100 more than the ball , how much does the ball cost? Ans. Rs.5
  • Ans. 

    The ball costs Rs.5.

    • Let's assume the cost of the ball as x.

    • According to the given information, the cost of the bat is Rs.100 more than the ball, so it would be x + 100.

    • The total cost of the bat and ball together is Rs.110, so we can set up the equation x + (x + 100) = 110.

    • Simplifying the equation, we get 2x + 100 = 110.

    • Subtracting 100 from both sides, we have 2x = 10.

    • Dividing both sides by 2, we find x = 5.

    • Therefore, t

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Tell me something about yourself
  • Q9. What do you understand by ARC , what do you know about the profile and why do you think you are suitable for the profile
  • Q10. Given 3 days to calculate the number of Paan and Beedi shops in Mumbai, what will be your approach? No need to arrive at a number
  • Ans. 

    To calculate the number of Paan and Beedi shops in Mumbai in 3 days, I would use a combination of data collection methods and statistical estimation.

    • Collect data from government records, trade associations, and local authorities

    • Conduct surveys and interviews with shop owners and residents

    • Utilize satellite imagery and mapping technology to identify and count shops

    • Apply statistical sampling techniques to estimate the tot...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. What are the extended 3 Ps' of marketing and why were they made ?
  • Ans. 

    The extended 3 Ps of marketing are People, Process, and Physical Evidence. They were made to address the unique challenges of service-based industries.

    • People: Refers to the employees and customers involved in the service delivery process. It emphasizes the importance of customer service and employee training.

    • Process: Focuses on the procedures and systems used to deliver the service. It aims to ensure efficiency, consis...

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  • Q12. What are the sampling techniques?
  • Ans. 

    Sampling techniques are methods used to select a subset of individuals or items from a larger population for research or analysis.

    • Random sampling: Each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

    • Stratified sampling: Dividing the population into subgroups and selecting samples from each subgroup.

    • Cluster sampling: Dividing the population into clusters and randomly selecting entire clusters for samplin...

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  • Q13. What is a random sampling error?
  • Ans. 

    Random sampling error refers to the discrepancy between the characteristics of a sample and the characteristics of the population it represents.

    • Random sampling error occurs when the sample selected for a study does not accurately represent the entire population.

    • It is a result of chance variations in the selection of the sample.

    • Random sampling error can lead to biased or inaccurate results.

    • For example, if a survey about...

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  • Q14. Questions about family background
  • Q15. Why not pursue father's profession / business
  • Q16. Are you okay with the odd working hours? Is your family comfortable with the working hours?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Maths was general CAT level questions. Probability, one question on LPP , like, if a factory has two products made out of X and Y ingredients , which cost Rs.a and Rs.b respectively . How much will be optimum profit with a given machinery's maximum capacity and production time. SP and monthly sales of the product was also given.
English section had 10 questions with 5 answer options. Mainly based on sentence correction. Testing punctuation and grammar. Relatively easy
Written Skills were tested on a case study. The client is an FMCG company and wants to launch a new product in the market - a soap bar that can be used to cleanse the skin as well as wash clothes. It is priced Rs.20-30 above the soaps but priced at par with the detergents . Write an email to the marketing head of the client. You have to analyse the market potential of this product and run a SWOT analysis for the same.
Tips: Maths questions were lengthy , there were marks for how you arrived at the answer.
Duration: 60 mins minutes
Total Questions: 25

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Short and crisp interview. Was quite formal and to the point.
Tips: Make sure you justify why you are fit for the profile. Mention research projects done in the past, if any . Be thorough with your CV and try to relate it to the profile.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Exhaustive interview.
Tips: Thorough knowledge of research methodologies and types of researches is important

Round: Other Interview
Experience: Interview with the ARC Head - Last round. Very casual
Tips: Questions about future growth path and opportunities are appreciated.

General Tips: Be theoretically sound on market and marketing research concepts
Application of research and practice of gestimation is important
Skills: Theoritical Knowledge, Knowledge Gained Through Recent Research Project, Technical skills , Market Research
College Name: KJ SOMAIYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND RESEARCH
Motivation: This profile is about understanding and consulting brands on new product development and generating concepts out of ideas

Interview questions from similar companies

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They asked general questions about macroeconomics.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions were based on core economics courses studied in UG.
  • Q2. Few questions related to calculation of GDP were asked.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was an in detailed discussion about the work that I did.

Data Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Ipsos user image Kaustubh J Tikotikar

posted on 31 Aug 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. About SQL basics such as difference between delete and truncate, and some basic definitions.
  • Q2. About Python basics such as list, tuple and all.
  • Q3. Basic questions about Excel.
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary Negotiation
  • Q2. About Company Work Culture

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Ipsos Data Analyst interview:
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Excel
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview went very smoothly and the interviewers were very friendly and understanding.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Nice and good problem solving interview process

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test has totalof 5 set of rounds..first round is algebra, second round is trigonometry third round is maths fourth round is infinity stones solving puzzles containing the process related probl ms

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About myself and family income occupation and other things
  • Q2. About the scope of this current job and future of the applied job forthis company with salary negotiations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep smiling
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Easy to clear this round 1

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly guestimates will be asked
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Statistics and probability questions will be asked
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary and location discussion
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Assignment 

Database questions and email addressing.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - easy interview and prepare for communcation
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

An aptitude test is an exam used to determine an individual's skill or propensity to succeed in a given activity

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Coding test are assessments that are designed to evaluate a developer's coding skills and aptitude

Round 3 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. Good morning sir/mam, I'm jayashree, and I recently completed BCA. I am from Chennai in ayanavaram. While English is not my first language and committed to improving my language skills
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. Why do you want this job
  • Q3. What are your salary expectations
  • Q4. Are you willing to relocate
  • Q5. Do you have any questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Coronis Health Quality Analyst interview:
  • Skills
  • Achievement
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Set realistic goals and aim to apply tha apps

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Serco user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Jun 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General behaviour questions
  • Q2. MS Excel Power point Presentation skills
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1st round was with hiring manager. Questions were both technical and functional related to the job profile and relevant skills
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General fit check questions and soft skills test

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. Knowledge of data handling

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident

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