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Updated 23 Jun 2025
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An Operations Engineer was asked 12mo ago
Q. How do you create an IPSec Tunnel with CSR?
Ans. 

To create an IPSec Tunnel with CSR, you need to configure the necessary settings on both devices.

  • Configure the IPSec settings on the CSR device, including encryption algorithms, authentication methods, and pre-shared keys

  • Ensure that the CSR device has a public IP address and is reachable from the remote device

  • Configure the remote device with matching IPSec settings and establish the tunnel with the CSR device

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An Operations Engineer was asked 12mo ago
Q. What is the difference between Packet Switching and Store and Forward Switching?
Ans. 

Packet switching involves breaking data into packets for transmission, while store and forward switching involves receiving the entire message before forwarding.

  • Packet switching breaks data into small packets for transmission, allowing for more efficient use of network resources.

  • Store and forward switching receives the entire message before forwarding it to the next destination, which can lead to delays.

  • Packet swi...

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An Operations Engineer was asked 12mo ago
Q. What is Spanning Tree Protocol?
Ans. 

Spanning Tree Protocol is a network protocol that ensures a loop-free topology for Ethernet networks.

  • Prevents loops in Ethernet networks by blocking redundant paths

  • Designated switches are elected to forward traffic on each segment

  • Uses Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs) to communicate and determine the topology

  • Common implementations include IEEE 802.1D (STP), 802.1w (RSTP), and 802.1s (MSTP)

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An Operations Engineer was asked 12mo ago
Q. Have you ever used BGP?
Ans. 

Yes, I have experience using BGP in managing network routing.

  • I have configured BGP peering between routers to exchange routing information.

  • I have troubleshooted BGP routing issues to optimize network performance.

  • I have implemented BGP route filtering and policy-based routing.

  • I have worked with BGP communities for traffic engineering purposes.

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An Operations Engineer was asked 12mo ago
Q. What are output errors?
Ans. 

Output errors are errors that occur when data is being sent out of a system or device.

  • Output errors can occur when there is a problem with the transmission of data from a device or system.

  • These errors can result in corrupted or incomplete data being sent to the intended recipient.

  • Examples of output errors include dropped packets in network communication or garbled text in printed documents.

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A Senior Java Developer was asked
Q. Design immutable classes and interfaces for a specific scenario.
Ans. 

Design immutable classes in Java to ensure thread safety and data integrity.

  • Use 'final' keyword for class and fields to prevent modification.

  • Provide a constructor to initialize all fields.

  • Avoid setter methods to prevent changing state.

  • Return copies of mutable objects instead of the original.

  • Example: A 'Point' class with 'x' and 'y' coordinates.

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A Senior Java Developer was asked
Q. Explain the singleton design pattern and provide a deep dive into its implementation.
Ans. 

Singleton design pattern ensures a class has only one instance and provides a global point of access to it.

  • 1. Eager Initialization: Instance is created at the time of class loading.

  • Example: public class Singleton { private static final Singleton instance = new Singleton(); }

  • 2. Lazy Initialization: Instance is created only when needed.

  • Example: public class Singleton { private static Singleton instance; public...

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An Intern was asked
Q. Write a program to validate a date.
Ans. 

A program to validate a date input by the user

  • Check if the input date follows the format MM/DD/YYYY

  • Validate if the month is between 1 and 12

  • Validate if the day is within the range based on the month and year (taking leap years into account)

  • Ensure the year is a valid 4-digit number

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An Intern was asked
Q. How does packet transfer take place in TCP?
Ans. 

Packet transfer in TCP involves segmenting data, adding headers, sending packets, acknowledging receipt, and retransmitting if necessary.

  • Data is segmented into packets with headers added for source and destination information

  • Packets are sent over the network to the destination

  • The receiver acknowledges receipt of packets and requests retransmission if needed

  • TCP ensures reliable delivery by reordering packets and ha...

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An Intern was asked
Q. Design a database schema for a University.
Ans. 

Schema design for a University

  • Entities: Student, Professor, Course, Department, University

  • Relationships: Student enrolls in Course, Professor teaches Course, Department offers Courses, University has Departments

  • Attributes: Student (ID, Name, GPA), Professor (ID, Name, Department), Course (ID, Name, Department, Credits), Department (ID, Name, Head), University (Name, Location)

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Nomura Holdings Interview Experiences

73 interviews found

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

I appeared for an interview in May 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Salary expectation
  • Q2. Designer skills
  • Q3. Required skills

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 30 Jan 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. TMAY Be confident and answer
  • Q2. Why Global markets why nomura
  • Ans. 

    Nomura is a leading global financial services firm with expertise in global markets.

    • Nomura has a strong presence in global markets, offering a wide range of services such as investment banking, asset management, and research.

    • They have a global network of offices and clients, providing opportunities to work on diverse and challenging projects.

    • Nomura's reputation for innovation and excellence in global markets makes it a...

  • Answered by AI

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Operations Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Ashish Ratnani

posted on 2 Jul 2024

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

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your day to day roles and responsibilities
  • Ans. 

    As an Operations Engineer, my day to day responsibilities include monitoring systems, troubleshooting issues, implementing solutions, and collaborating with other teams.

    • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise

    • Implement solutions to improve system efficiency and reliability

    • Collaborate with other teams such as developers and network engineers

    • Document processes and procedures for future reference

    • Pa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Spanning Tree Protocol?
  • Ans. 

    Spanning Tree Protocol is a network protocol that ensures a loop-free topology for Ethernet networks.

    • Prevents loops in Ethernet networks by blocking redundant paths

    • Designated switches are elected to forward traffic on each segment

    • Uses Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs) to communicate and determine the topology

    • Common implementations include IEEE 802.1D (STP), 802.1w (RSTP), and 802.1s (MSTP)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Have you ever used BGP
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experience using BGP in managing network routing.

    • I have configured BGP peering between routers to exchange routing information.

    • I have troubleshooted BGP routing issues to optimize network performance.

    • I have implemented BGP route filtering and policy-based routing.

    • I have worked with BGP communities for traffic engineering purposes.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Mostly on BGP Protocol
  • Q2. Difference between Packet Switching and Store and Forward Switching
  • Ans. 

    Packet switching involves breaking data into packets for transmission, while store and forward switching involves receiving the entire message before forwarding.

    • Packet switching breaks data into small packets for transmission, allowing for more efficient use of network resources.

    • Store and forward switching receives the entire message before forwarding it to the next destination, which can lead to delays.

    • Packet switchin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are output errors
  • Ans. 

    Output errors are errors that occur when data is being sent out of a system or device.

    • Output errors can occur when there is a problem with the transmission of data from a device or system.

    • These errors can result in corrupted or incomplete data being sent to the intended recipient.

    • Examples of output errors include dropped packets in network communication or garbled text in printed documents.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How to create IPSec Tunnel with CSR
  • Ans. 

    To create an IPSec Tunnel with CSR, you need to configure the necessary settings on both devices.

    • Configure the IPSec settings on the CSR device, including encryption algorithms, authentication methods, and pre-shared keys

    • Ensure that the CSR device has a public IP address and is reachable from the remote device

    • Configure the remote device with matching IPSec settings and establish the tunnel with the CSR device

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image subhasree biswas

posted on 31 May 2025

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

I appeared for an interview in May 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Ldap and linux admin related questions
  • Q2. Scenario based question on ldap search queey
  • Ans. 

    LDAP search queries are used to retrieve information from directory services, such as user details or group memberships.

    • Use LDAP to find user details in an organization, e.g., searching for a user by their email address.

    • Retrieve group memberships for a specific user to determine access rights, e.g., checking if a user is part of the 'Admin' group.

    • Search for all users in a specific department to manage resources or comm...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Questions on Collections

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 2 coding questions
  • Q2. Questions on Collections

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I appeared for an interview in Mar 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Explain your framework - Framework related Questions Method overloading / method overriding Encapsulation - where can you use in your projects selenium waits if implicit and explicit wait is given what wil...
  • Q2. SQL joins - query with 2 tables and 3 tables UNIX basic commands
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Types of garbage collectors
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiation
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. 1st round was virtual round basic queation of core java , design pattern, threading object creation singleton design pattern deep ,threading class level objevt level,collection differances java 8 stream...
  • Q2. Singleton design implementation and deep dive into it
  • Ans. 

    Singleton design pattern ensures a class has only one instance and provides a global point of access to it.

    • 1. Eager Initialization: Instance is created at the time of class loading.

    • Example: public class Singleton { private static final Singleton instance = new Singleton(); }

    • 2. Lazy Initialization: Instance is created only when needed.

    • Example: public class Singleton { private static Singleton instance; public stat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Immutable implementation ,design classes interfaces with certain scenario
  • Ans. 

    Design immutable classes in Java to ensure thread safety and data integrity.

    • Use 'final' keyword for class and fields to prevent modification.

    • Provide a constructor to initialize all fields.

    • Avoid setter methods to prevent changing state.

    • Return copies of mutable objects instead of the original.

    • Example: A 'Point' class with 'x' and 'y' coordinates.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Need to visit Nomura office
  • Q2. Data structure questions arraylist linked list stack queue imple
  • Q3. BFS related question
  • Q4. Data structure related questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Coding Test using Bash scripting and Cloudformation

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Cloudformation Use case
  • Ans. 

    Cloudformation is a service provided by AWS for infrastructure as code, allowing users to create and manage AWS resources using templates.

    • Automate the creation and management of AWS resources

    • Define infrastructure in a template file using JSON or YAML

    • Easily replicate and scale infrastructure

    • Maintain consistency and reduce human error

    • Rollback changes if needed

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Kubernetes CRDs
  • Q3. Ansible Modules
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you look forward to join Investment Bank domain
  • Ans. 

    I look forward to joining the Investment Bank domain for the challenging projects and opportunities for growth.

    • Opportunity to work on complex financial systems

    • Highly regulated environment provides unique challenges

    • Potential for career advancement and learning opportunities

    • Working with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment

  • Answered by AI

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Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Tell me about you self.

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About the job description
  • Q2. Could you explain the
  • Ans. 

    The question is likely asking the candidate to explain their understanding of financial analysis and how they apply it in their work.

    • Explain the process of financial analysis, including gathering data, analyzing financial statements, and making recommendations based on findings.

    • Discuss the importance of financial analysis in decision-making for businesses and investors.

    • Provide examples of how you have used financial an...

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How many rounds are there in Nomura Holdings interview?
Nomura Holdings interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Nomura Holdings interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Nomura Holdings interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Nomura Holdings. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Nomura Holdings expect are Investment Banking, Financial Services, Information Technology, Asset Management and Risk Management.
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The duration of Nomura Holdings interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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