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posted on 12 May 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

23 Questions

  • Q1. Project related stuff from current company and from internship, all the questions were from Resume itself
  • Q2. OOPS using C++, was asked almost everything from definition of class to pure virtual functions
  • Q3. Basic Linux commands
  • Q4. General bootup process when computer is turned ON
  • Ans. 

    The general bootup process involves power-on self-test (POST), loading the BIOS, initializing hardware, loading the operating system, and launching user applications.

    • Power-on self-test (POST) checks hardware components for proper functioning

    • BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is loaded to initialize hardware and locate the operating system

    • Operating system is loaded from the boot device (e.g. hard drive, SSD)

    • User applicati...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Brief intro about projects
  • Q6. Discussion about my future interests
  • Q7. Where do I see myself, 5 years from now
  • Q8. Cloud computing
  • Q9. What was the hardest challenge I faced in my current project
  • Ans. 

    The hardest challenge in my current project was managing conflicting stakeholder expectations.

    • Balancing the needs and demands of different stakeholders

    • Navigating conflicting priorities and objectives

    • Finding compromises and solutions that satisfy all parties

    • Communicating effectively to manage expectations

    • Example: Dealing with a situation where the marketing team wanted to launch the product quickly, while the developmen...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Which all software practices that I follow in my current project
  • Ans. 

    In my current project, I follow Agile software development practices.

    • Daily stand-up meetings to discuss progress and roadblocks

    • Sprint planning and review meetings

    • Continuous integration and deployment

    • Use of user stories and acceptance criteria

    • Regular retrospectives to improve team performance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Function to reverse a string
  • Ans. 

    A function to reverse a string in JavaScript

    • Use the split() method to split the string into an array of characters

    • Use the reverse() method to reverse the array

    • Use the join() method to join the array back into a string

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. How to implement fopen, fseek and other file handling functions in Linux, went to discuss various techniques and various constraints like handling a large file.(Almost discussed it for 50 mins)
  • Ans. 

    The fopen, fseek, and other file handling functions in Linux are implemented using various techniques and constraints.

    • fopen function is used to open a file and returns a file pointer

    • fseek function is used to set the file position indicator

    • Other file handling functions like fread, fwrite, fclose, etc. are used for reading, writing, and closing files

    • To handle large files, techniques like memory mapping, buffered I/O, and...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. Converting a number from one base to another, like decimal to hex, binary to hex etc etc
  • Ans. 

    Converting numbers between different bases involves understanding the positional value of digits.

    • Understand the positional value of digits in the original base.

    • Divide the number by the new base and keep track of remainders.

    • Convert remainders to corresponding digits in the new base.

    • Combine the digits to get the final converted number.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. How to handle the case when we have a if statement in the macro.(-----)
  • Ans. 

    Handling if statements in macros requires careful consideration of syntax and logic.

    • Use proper syntax and indentation to ensure the if statement is clear and readable.

    • Consider using nested if statements or logical operators to handle multiple conditions.

    • Test the macro with different input values to ensure the if statement behaves as expected.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q15. CalX(n) = calX(n-1)*calX(n-2)+calX(n-3), for n > 3 calX(n) = n, for n<=3 Upto what value of n we can find the correct value of calX(n) in C++
  • Q16. Hex representation of -17
  • Ans. 

    Hex representation of -17 is FFFFFFFF

    • Convert the decimal number -17 to binary: 17 = 0001 0001

    • Take the two's complement of the binary number: 1110 1111

    • Convert the two's complement binary number to hex: FFFF

  • Answered by AI
  • Q17. Xor of 0xFE and 0xEF
  • Ans. 

    XOR of 0xFE and 0xEF is 0x11.

    • XOR operation compares bits of two numbers and returns 1 if they are different, 0 if they are the same.

    • 0xFE in binary is 11111110, 0xEF in binary is 11101111.

    • Performing XOR operation on 0xFE and 0xEF results in 00010001, which is 0x11 in hexadecimal.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q18. Basic questions on networking like:-
  • Q19. Number of nodes having NULL children in binary tree with N nodes and reason for this value
  • Ans. 

    The number of nodes with NULL children in a binary tree with N nodes is N-1.

    • In a binary tree, each node can have at most 2 children.

    • The number of NULL children for each node is either 0, 1, or 2.

    • The total number of NULL children in a binary tree with N nodes is N-1.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q20. Design a class Elevator, should be scalable
  • Q21. Lot of concepts of C++ and comparison with C
  • Q22. One line codes, which can cause runtime exceptions
  • Ans. 

    One line codes that can cause runtime exceptions

    • Dividing by zero: int result = 5 / 0;

    • Accessing index out of bounds: int[] arr = new int[3]; int value = arr[3];

    • Null pointer exception: String str = null; int length = str.length();

  • Answered by AI
  • Q23. Design Patterns(Strategy, Observer and Singleton)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Basic questions on networking like:-
    a) IP address, Static IP, Dynamic IP
    b) DHCP, TCP, UDP
    c) HTTP, Subnet Mask

College Name: NA

Skills evaluated in this interview

Accountant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Jun 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Do you know Purhase order?
  • Ans. 

    A purchase order is a document issued by a buyer to a seller, indicating types, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services.

    • Purchase orders are used in business transactions to ensure both parties are in agreement on the terms of the sale.

    • They typically include details such as item descriptions, quantities, prices, payment terms, and delivery dates.

    • Purchase orders help track expenses, manage inventory, and p...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the process of purchase?
  • Ans. 

    The process of purchase involves identifying needs, researching options, making a selection, negotiating terms, and completing the transaction.

    • Identify the need for a product or service

    • Research available options and compare prices

    • Make a selection based on budget and requirements

    • Negotiate terms such as price, delivery, and payment

    • Complete the transaction by making the purchase

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All the best!

Accountant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What journal is made when purchase requisition is created
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Product you love and why?
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What do you like about product management?
  • Ans. 

    I enjoy the strategic planning, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration involved in product management.

    • I like the opportunity to work on innovative products and bring them to market.

    • I enjoy analyzing market trends and customer feedback to make data-driven decisions.

    • I appreciate collaborating with various teams such as engineering, marketing, and sales to ensure successful product launches.

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. Production, Maintenance, Quality and Safety. Out of four, tell me the most important and least important thing for you and why?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Threading: Write and use a mutex?
  • Ans. 

    A mutex is a synchronization primitive that ensures only one thread can access a resource at a time.

    • Create a mutex object using the appropriate library or language-specific function.

    • Lock the mutex before accessing the shared resource to prevent other threads from accessing it.

    • Unlock the mutex after finishing the operation on the shared resource to allow other threads to access it.

    • Example: pthread_mutex_t mutex; pthread...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Find the memory leak in a given set of code.
  • Ans. 

    Identify memory leak in code

    • Check for any dynamically allocated memory that is not being freed

    • Look for any infinite loops or recursive functions that consume memory

    • Use memory profiling tools like Valgrind to detect leaks

    • Check for any global variables that are not properly managed

  • Answered by AI

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Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

7 easy coding questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Data Structures and Algorithms, SQL and DataBase design, Java concepts, OOPS concepts, OS
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DSA Medium level, SQL Medium level, Java, OOPS
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Managerial round - Resume, Projects, behavioural questions. Interview was very friendly

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Preparation is key. Be strong in fundamentals

Software Developer Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Sum of Maximum and Minimum Elements Problem Statement Given an array ARR of size N, your objective is to determine the sum of the largest and smallest elements within the array. Follow Up: Can you achieve the above task using the least numb... read more
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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Databases mcq,coding test in any language and SQL and etl questions

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you handle conflicts inside the team?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Gen Business Intelligence Analyst interview:
  • python
  • sql
  • informatica
  • Azure
  • databricks
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's easy,but the company is not stable.layoff happens frequently

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Q1. What features do I know about Tableau desktop, Tableau prep and Tableau Server?
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Logical reasoning And aptitude test

Round 2 - Coding Test 

C++, python and Java programming

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Gen Software Engineer interview:
  • C++
  • Python
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I am interested for this company opportunity for giving me and I am so happy and giving me for work from home job

Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
View answer (196)
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Easy problem on java

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well on the CV details

Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
View answer (196)

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About Accounts payable end to end

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident.. answer what you know and admit if you dont know the answer and tell you are willing to learn.

Accounts Payable Specialist Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 1)What is accounts payable 2)Golden rules 3)P2p cycle 4)What is 3way match 5)2way mstch 6)What is po 7)Types of po's 8)What is non po
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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Data structure and C++
  • Q2. Reverse Linked list
  • Q3. Multi threaded queue
  • Q4. Design pattern
  • Q5. Basic C++ concepts
  • Q6. Puzzles

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Solve data structure problems

Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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I was interviewed before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How to check a number is power of 2
  • Ans. 

    To check if a number is a power of 2, we can use bitwise operations.

    • A power of 2 has only one bit set to 1, so we can use the bitwise AND operator to check if the number is a power of 2.

    • If n is a power of 2, then n & (n-1) will be 0.

    • For example, 8 (1000 in binary) is a power of 2, and 8 & 7 (0111 in binary) is 0.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Sort a stack without using another data structure
  • Ans. 

    Sort a stack without using another data structure

    • Use recursion to pop the top element and insert it at the bottom of the remaining stack

    • Repeat until the stack is sorted in ascending order

    • Time complexity: O(n^2), space complexity: O(n) due to recursion

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Check weather array have continuous increasing than decreasing value
  • Ans. 

    Check if array has continuous increasing and decreasing values

    • Loop through the array and check if each element is greater than the previous one

    • Once you find the maximum element, check if the remaining elements are in decreasing order

    • If yes, return true else false

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design a cricinfo (LLD)
  • Ans. 

    Design a cricinfo (LLD)

    • Identify the entities: players, teams, matches, scorecards, tournaments, etc.

    • Define the relationships between entities

    • Create a database schema to store the data

    • Implement APIs to fetch and update data

    • Design a UI to display the information

    • Consider scalability and performance

    • Ensure data security and privacy

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q2. Why should we hire you?
  • Q3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do study basic Data Structure questions and also prepare for Low level design.
Do work on behavioral questions too.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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Gen Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Gen interview?
Gen interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Gen interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Coding Test.
How to prepare for Gen 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 Gen. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Gen expect are Agile, Python, SQL, Analytical and Unit Testing.
What are the top questions asked in Gen interview?

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