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Nielsen Softwaretest Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

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

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a software developer with 5 years of experience in developing web applications using Java, JavaScript, and SQL.

    • 5 years of experience in software development

    • Proficient in Java, JavaScript, and SQL

    • Developed web applications for various clients

    • Strong problem-solving skills

    • Excellent team player

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your roles and responsibilities
  • Ans. 

    As a Software Developer, my roles and responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications.

    • Designing and developing software applications based on client requirements

    • Testing and debugging code to ensure functionality and performance

    • Collaborating with team members to brainstorm and implement new features

    • Maintaining and updating existing software applications

    • Staying up-to-date wi

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain about bug lifecycle
  • Ans. 

    Bug lifecycle involves identification, reporting, fixing, retesting, and closing of software bugs.

    • Identification: Bug is identified by testers or users through testing or real-world usage.

    • Reporting: Bug is reported to developers with detailed information like steps to reproduce.

    • Fixing: Developers analyze and fix the bug in the code.

    • Retesting: Testers verify the fix to ensure the bug is resolved.

    • Closing: Bug is closed o

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Case study with the topic provided
  • Q2. Questions on the resume

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is difference between function and stored procedure
  • Ans. 

    Functions return a single value, while stored procedures can perform multiple operations and return multiple values.

    • Functions return a single value, while stored procedures can return multiple values.

    • Functions are called in SQL statements, while stored procedures are called using EXECUTE statement.

    • Functions cannot have output parameters, while stored procedures can have output parameters.

    • Functions cannot modify server ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to implement custom exception in MVC
  • Ans. 

    Custom exceptions can be implemented in MVC by creating a new class that inherits from Exception class.

    • Create a new class that inherits from Exception class

    • Override the constructor to pass a custom message to the base Exception class

    • Throw the custom exception in the MVC controller or service layer

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What fifo? diff btwn fifo and lifo
  • Ans. 

    FIFO stands for First In, First Out. LIFO stands for Last In, First Out.

    • FIFO is a method for organizing and manipulating a data buffer, where the first element added is the first to be removed.

    • LIFO is a method where the last element added is the first to be removed.

    • FIFO is like a queue, while LIFO is like a stack.

    • Example: In a FIFO queue, if elements A, B, and C are added in that order, they will be removed in the same...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. JAVA, microservices
  • Q2. DSA easy to medium questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - questions are on Java, multithreading, SQL, Microservices, spring boot, DSA easy to medium questions.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Uikit explaination
  • Q2. Model classes with uikit
  • Ans. 

    Model classes in UIKit are used to represent data in an application's user interface.

    • Model classes in UIKit typically subclass NSObject and are used to store and manage data for views.

    • They can include properties to represent different data fields, methods to manipulate the data, and sometimes protocols for delegation.

    • For example, a model class for a user profile in a social media app might have properties like username...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Project related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Easy

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Js questions and 2 coding questions
  • Q2. Questions on angular, html and css

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?

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