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Updated 27 Jul 2024

Nielsen Softwaretest Engineer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is a bloom filter in hbase ?
  • Ans. 

    A bloom filter in HBase is a data structure used to test whether a given element is a member of a set.

    • Bloom filters are used to reduce the number of disk reads in HBase by quickly determining if a row may exist in a table.

    • They are implemented as a compact array of bits, with multiple hash functions used to map elements to bits.

    • Bloom filters can produce false positives but not false negatives, making them useful for pre...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write a query to remove duplicate rows in pyspark based on primary key.
  • Ans. 

    Use dropDuplicates() function in pyspark to remove duplicate rows based on primary key.

    • Use dropDuplicates() function on the DataFrame with the primary key column specified.

    • Specify the subset parameter in dropDuplicates() to specify the primary key column.

    • Example: df.dropDuplicates(['primary_key_column'])

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Revise pyspark and sql really well

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Javascript questions

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. On manual and automation testing

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Straive Softwaretest Engineer interview:
  • Selenium
  • Java
  • Javascript
  • Testing
  • Testng
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Analyze the market needs Do hard and Speak confidently
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self Introduction
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Sql?, and performance tuneing
  • Ans. 

    SQL is a domain-specific language used for managing and manipulating relational databases.

    • SQL stands for Structured Query Language

    • It is used to communicate with databases to perform tasks such as querying data, updating data, and creating databases

    • Performance tuning in SQL involves optimizing queries, indexes, and database design to improve speed and efficiency

    • Examples of performance tuning techniques include using ind...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. About power bi dax filter and dashboard
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About your technical skills
  • Q2. About your previous work profile

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Best opportunity for everyone

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic: Tell me about yourself, movie story

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't get into this shit

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Good

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. What are your strength and weaknesses?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's all based on your skills,so develop your skills and you crack the any interview

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Python programming questions
  • Q2. Custom Exceptional Handling

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Answer everything confidently.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is EPS? Why balance sheet always match?
  • Ans. 

    EPS stands for Earnings Per Share. Balance sheet always matches due to the fundamental accounting equation.

    • EPS is a financial metric that measures the profit earned by a company per outstanding share of common stock.

    • It is calculated by dividing the net income of the company by the total number of outstanding shares.

    • Balance sheet always matches because of the fundamental accounting equation which states that assets must...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is depreciation and amortization?
  • Ans. 

    Depreciation and amortization are accounting methods used to allocate the cost of assets over their useful lives.

    • Depreciation is the allocation of the cost of tangible assets, such as buildings or equipment, over their useful lives.

    • Amortization is the allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as patents or copyrights, over their useful lives.

    • Both depreciation and amortization are non-cash expenses that reduce t...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for S&P Global Data Analyst interview:
  • Accounting principles
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared for accounting terms and accounting principles. Concept should be clear in your mind and be confident.

I applied via Naukri.com

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About education qualification. Experience, knowledge about the position.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep calm and cool.

Nielsen Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Nielsen Softwaretest Engineer interview?
Nielsen interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Nielsen interview process are Technical.
What are the top questions asked in Nielsen Softwaretest Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Nielsen Softwaretest Engineer interview -

  1. Write a query to remove duplicate rows in pyspark based on primary k...read more
  2. What is a bloom filter in hbas...read more
  3. Javascript questi...read more

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