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Nvidia Software QA Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips
Top Nvidia Software QA Engineer Interview Questions and Answers
- Q1. Design Test cases for A Deseal Car Engine. Cover all test cases
- Q2. How does Open GL graphics Works in android
- Q3. Difference between List and Tuples? in python
Nvidia Software QA Engineer Interview Experiences
2 interviews found
Anonymous
(2 Questions)
- Q1. I was asked about basic QA questions. One coding question on Recursion
- Q2. Coding question on Recursion
I applied via Nvidea and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. HR Asks general questions. past experience pass out year. current base out of and elaborated GD to me once again.
(5 Questions)
- Q1. Difference between List and Tuples? in python
- Ans.
List is mutable and Tuples are immutable in Python.
Lists are enclosed in square brackets [], while Tuples are enclosed in parentheses ().
Elements of a list can be changed, added or removed, while elements of a tuple cannot be changed.
Lists are slower than tuples due to their mutable nature.
Tuples are used for fixed data, while lists are used for dynamic data.
Lists are used for homogenous data, while tuples are used for
- Q2. What Android basic component
- Ans.
The basic components of Android are activities, services, broadcast receivers, and content providers.
Activities are the user interface components that allow users to interact with the app.
Services are background components that perform long-running operations.
Broadcast receivers are components that receive and respond to system-wide broadcast announcements.
Content providers are components that manage a shared set of ap
- Q3. Explain about android architecture system.
- Ans.
Android architecture system is a layered architecture consisting of four main layers.
The four main layers are Linux kernel, native libraries, application framework, and applications.
The Linux kernel provides low-level hardware abstraction and security.
Native libraries are written in C or C++ and provide access to hardware-specific features.
Application framework provides high-level services such as activity management, ...
- Q4. How does Open GL graphics Works in android
- Ans.
OpenGL is a graphics API used in Android to render 2D and 3D graphics.
OpenGL is a cross-platform API that allows developers to create high-performance graphics applications.
It uses a pipeline-based model to process graphics data.
OpenGL ES (Embedded Systems) is the version of OpenGL used in Android.
It supports features like texture mapping, lighting, and shading.
Developers can use OpenGL in Android to create games, visu...
- Q5. Design Test cases for A Deseal Car Engine. Cover all test cases
- Ans.
Design test cases for a deseal car engine
Test for engine starting and stopping
Test for oil pressure and temperature
Test for fuel efficiency
Test for exhaust emissions
Test for engine noise and vibration
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Interview Questionnaire
1 Question
- Q1. Mostly networking questions and a few computer science questions
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Test based on Logical ability and Electronics/Computer Science concepts
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Questions: 35
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Basics of networking, TCP/IP and computer science questions like linked list etc
College Name: Manipal Institute Of Technology, Manipal
I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
1 Question
- Q1. Python for automation. Rest of the technical questions were based on my work profile and few routing, switching,vlan and security related questions.
Interview Preparation Tips
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
1 Question
- Q1. Be thorough with you own resume.
Interview Preparation Tips
Dhananjay Parab
List, Dictionries with API
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Debug the test code written in Python
- Ans.
Debugging test code in Python
Check for syntax errors and typos in the code
Use print statements to track the flow of the code and identify any issues
Review the logic of the code to ensure it is correctly implemented
Utilize debugging tools like pdb or IDE debuggers to step through the code
- Q2. What is Python Path
- Ans.
Python Path is the location where Python is installed on a computer.
Python Path is the directory where the Python interpreter is located.
It is used by the operating system to find and execute Python scripts.
The Python Path can be set as an environment variable to make it easier to run Python scripts from any directory.
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.
(6 Questions)
- Q1. What is shared memory
- Ans.
Shared memory is a memory space that multiple processes can access and use to communicate with each other.
Shared memory allows multiple processes to share data without the need for inter-process communication mechanisms like pipes or sockets.
It is commonly used in parallel computing to improve performance by allowing processes to share data quickly.
Shared memory can be implemented using techniques like memory mapping o...
- Q2. Write a member function to find the second largest number in an array
- Ans.
Write a member function to find the second largest number in an array.
Iterate through the array and keep track of the largest and second largest numbers.
Handle edge cases like when the array has less than 2 elements.
Consider sorting the array and returning the second last element for a simpler solution.
- Q3. What is core and how to determine it
- Ans.
Core is the central or most important part of something. Determining the core involves identifying the key components or elements.
Core is the central or essential part of a system or object
To determine the core, identify the key components or elements that are crucial for the functionality or purpose of the system
In software QA, determining the core may involve identifying the critical features or functionalities that ...
- Q4. How defect management systems work
- Ans.
Defect management systems track, prioritize, and resolve software issues throughout the development lifecycle.
Defects are reported by testers or users and logged into the system.
Each defect is assigned a priority level based on its impact on the software.
Defects are tracked from discovery to resolution, with status updates along the way.
Defect management systems help teams prioritize and allocate resources efficiently.
...
- Q5. How do you add a file to bitbucket
- Ans.
To add a file to Bitbucket, you can use the web interface or command line tools.
Navigate to the repository where you want to add the file
Click on the 'Add file' button or use 'git add' command to add the file
Commit the changes with a message describing the file addition
Push the changes to the remote repository
- Q6. How to check the processes running in linux machine
- Ans.
To check processes running in a Linux machine, you can use commands like ps, top, and htop.
Use 'ps' command to display information about processes
Use 'top' command to display dynamic real-time view of processes
Use 'htop' command for an interactive process viewer
Skills evaluated in this interview
I was interviewed in Sep 2017.
Interview Questionnaire
2 Questions
- Q1. Find the sum of two numbers without using any mathematical operarors.
- Ans.
Use bitwise operations to find the sum of two numbers without using mathematical operators.
Use bitwise XOR to find the sum of two numbers without carrying.
Use bitwise AND and left shift to find the carry.
Repeat the process until there is no carry left.
- Q2. Delete a node from linked list when we are given a reference to the node. But the head pointer is not given.
- Ans.
To delete a node from a linked list when only given a reference to the node, we can copy the data of the next node to the given node and delete the next node.
Copy the data of the next node to the given node
Update the next pointer of the given node to skip the next node
Delete the next node
Interview Preparation Tips
Tips: Strong understanding and thorough knowledge of C programming.
College Name: IIT Madras
Skills evaluated in this interview
Niranjhana Narayanan
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
2 Questions
- Q1. Why UDP and not TCP in project
- Ans.
UDP is preferred over TCP in this project due to its low latency and lightweight nature.
UDP is a connectionless protocol, which means it does not establish a direct connection between the sender and receiver.
UDP is faster than TCP as it does not have the overhead of establishing and maintaining a connection.
UDP is suitable for applications where real-time data transmission is crucial, such as video streaming or online ...
- Q2. How would you clear the 7th bit in a 32 bit register
- Ans.
To clear the 7th bit in a 32-bit register, perform a bitwise AND operation with a mask that has all bits set to 1 except the 7th bit.
Create a mask with the 7th bit set to 0 and all other bits set to 1
Perform a bitwise AND operation between the register and the mask
Store the result back in the register
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Questions were based on C concepts, given piece of code, find error, output, etc then data structures, bit manipulation, a few aptitude questions were also there (around 5-7).
Tips: Practice aptitude, C, data structures (geeksforgeeks.org is a good source).
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 30
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: I was asked to explain project in detail, I had done projects on embedded, so was asked about that, details like what fields did you use in that structure, why this implementation and not some related other. Memory management, network communications, operating systems. Then questions on C concepts like memory allocation, function pointers, then data structures like linked lists, then bit manipulation in registers. Questions from electrical coursework. Then later, why higher studies, would you still go for higher studies if you had a good job at a company, why etc.
Tips: Be thorough with C (know your Kernighan & Ritchie) and be prepared to go into details about your projects.
Skills: C, Data Structures, Coursework Understanding, Project And Internship
College Name: IIT Madras
Skills evaluated in this interview
I applied via Campus Placement
Interview Questionnaire
16 Questions
- 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 us...
- Q2. Given an array A[n], write a C program to find P and Q (P>Q) such that A[P] - A[Q] is maximum
- Q3. A pyramid is given many blank spaces. Condition is that number in a cell equals sum of numbers in bottom two cells. Fill the blanks
- Ans.
The question asks to fill the blanks in a pyramid where each number is the sum of the numbers in the bottom two cells.
Start from the bottom row and work your way up, calculating the sum of the numbers in the bottom two cells for each blank space.
Use a loop to iterate through each row and column of the pyramid.
Store the calculated sum in the corresponding blank space.
Repeat the process until all the blanks are filled.
- Q4. What are the basic functions of OS?
- Q5. What is scheduling? List different types of scheduling
- Q6. What is a deadlock? How to know if a deadlock is present?
- Q7. What is Moore's Law?
- Ans.
Moore's Law is the observation that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit doubles about every two years.
Named after Intel co-founder Gordon Moore
First stated in 1965
Has been a driving force behind technological advancements
Predicts exponential growth in computing power
Has been challenged in recent years due to physical limitations
- Q8. Differentiate between a process and a thread
- Ans.
A process is an instance of a program while a thread is a subset of a process.
A process has its own memory space while threads share memory space
Processes are heavyweight while threads are lightweight
Processes communicate through inter-process communication while threads communicate through shared memory
Examples of processes include web browsers, text editors, etc. while examples of threads include GUI updates, backgro
- Q9. What are the advantages of having multi-core processor?
- Ans.
Multi-core processors provide faster and more efficient computing.
Improved performance and speed
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Reduced power consumption
Better multitasking capabilities
Enhanced user experience
Examples: Intel Core i7, AMD Ryzen 9
- Q10. Tell me about yourself and your family briefly
- Ans.
I am a software engineer with a loving family.
I have been working as a software engineer for 5 years.
My wife is a teacher and we have two children.
We enjoy spending time together outdoors and traveling.
My parents live in a different state but we keep in touch regularly.
Family is very important to me and I prioritize spending time with them.
- Q11. Tell me about your course projects
- Ans.
Developed a web-based project management tool and a mobile app for tracking expenses
Created a responsive UI using React and Bootstrap
Implemented user authentication and authorization using Firebase
Integrated Google Maps API for location tracking in the mobile app
Used Node.js and MongoDB for backend development
Collaborated with a team of four to complete the projects
- Q12. Tell me about your professional experience
- Ans.
I have 5 years of experience in software engineering with expertise in Java and Python.
Developed and maintained web applications using Java and Spring framework
Designed and implemented RESTful APIs using Python and Flask
Worked on database management and optimization using MySQL and MongoDB
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products
Participated in code reviews and provided construc
- Q13. What are your academic interests?
- Ans.
My academic interests include computer science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
Computer science
Artificial intelligence
Machine learning
- Q14. Explain one CS topic(of your choice) in layman terms
- Ans.
Explain Big O notation
Big O notation is used to describe the time complexity of an algorithm
It helps us understand how the algorithm's performance changes with input size
O(1) means constant time, O(n) means linear time, O(n^2) means quadratic time
We want algorithms with lower Big O values for better performance
- Q15. What are your location preferences?
- Ans.
I am open to relocation based on the job opportunity and growth prospects.
Open to relocation for the right opportunity
Willing to move for career growth
Flexible with location based on job requirements
- Q16. Would you like to have a pizza slice? ;)
- Ans.
Yes, I would love to have a pizza slice!
I am a big fan of pizza and would never say no to a slice!
Pizza is the perfect food for any occasion, whether it's a quick lunch or a late-night snack.
I particularly enjoy pepperoni and mushroom pizza, but I'm open to trying new toppings as well.
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Questions were of average difficulty but lengthy. The test was conducted between 7:30 PM and 9 PM. I had a long day so it was a little tiresome.
Tips: Time is of importance. I suggest you to quickly browse through all the questions and pick the easy ones beforehand instead of being stuck on a single difficult question.
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 60
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I found the questions easy so I was able to answer them all.
Tips: Don't just think in your mind. Think out loud so that the interviewer can correct you.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Interviewer was friendly. It was like talking with a friend.
Tips: Keep it short and brief. It's fine even if your English is not good. (Mine wasn't )
General Tips: Be cool and calm. If you don't know something, admit it. You can come back to it later.
Skill Tips: No need to go very deep. Just know the basics properly.
Skills: Puzzle Solving Capability, Computer Organisation, Operating System Basics, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics, C Programming, Aptitude
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: Qualcomm is an industry leader in mobile hardware. The work profile suited me well.
Funny Moments: The nice HR lady offered me a pizza slice.
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