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Updated 30 Apr 2024

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Round 1 - Technical 

(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.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR Asks general questions. past experience pass out year. current base out of and elaborated GD to me once again.
Round 3 - Technical 

(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

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI
  • 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, ...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just prepare some basics on python and go through your resume once again. they dig very deep into resume

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Mostly networking questions and a few computer science questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
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

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Well prepare for Python written test by hacker rank. And most of the profiles in Cisco are mainly looking about Python. If you are not strong technically that's fine but they expect atleast you should be an expert or best in python .

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

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For the QA post there was an initial screening test (2 coding question + 8 MCQ ). The interview process was completed within a day.
Interview experience
3
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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Coding Test 

List, Dictionries with API

Round 2 - Technical 

(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

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  • 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.

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
4
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Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(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...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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.

  • Answered by AI
  • 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 ...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI

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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.

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Strong understanding and thorough knowledge of C programming.

College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

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posted on 4 Dec 2016

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 ...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
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.

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI
  • 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.

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. What are your academic interests?
  • Ans. 

    My academic interests include computer science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

    • Computer science

    • Artificial intelligence

    • Machine learning

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI
  • 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.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
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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How many rounds are there in Nvidia Software QA Engineer interview?
Nvidia interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Nvidia interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for Nvidia Software QA Engineer 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 Nvidia. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Nvidia expect are Linux, Python, SOC, Test Cases and Troubleshooting.
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