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Updated 1 Aug 2021

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Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 1 Aug 2021

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

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Can you add interest to inventory ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, interest can be added to inventory through various means.

    • Interest can be added to inventory by offering promotions or discounts to attract customers.

    • Introducing new and trendy products can generate interest and increase demand for inventory.

    • Creating visually appealing displays and arranging inventory in an attractive manner can attract customers.

    • Providing excellent customer service and personalized recommendations...

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  • Q2. Why we do accruals?what happens if we skip accruals?
  • Ans. 

    Accruals are necessary for accurate financial reporting and to match expenses with revenues.

    • Accruals help in recognizing expenses and revenues in the period they occur, rather than when cash is received or paid.

    • They ensure that financial statements reflect the true financial position and performance of a company.

    • Skipping accruals can lead to distorted financial statements and misrepresentation of financial results.

    • With...

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  • Q3. What is Trial Balance? What happens if don't prepare it?
  • Ans. 

    Trial Balance is a statement that lists all the ledger balances to ensure they are in balance.

    • Trial Balance is prepared to check the accuracy of the accounting records.

    • It lists all the debit and credit balances of the ledger accounts.

    • If the Trial Balance doesn't balance, it indicates errors in the accounting records.

    • Errors can include incorrect postings, omissions, or mistakes in calculations.

    • If Trial Balance is not pr...

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  • Q4. How inventory is being valued? Can factory cast added to inventory ?
  • Ans. 

    Inventory is valued based on the cost of acquiring or producing the items. Factory cost can be added to inventory.

    • Inventory is typically valued using one of the following methods: First-In, First-Out (FIFO), Last-In, First-Out (LIFO), or Weighted Average Cost.

    • The cost of acquiring or producing the items, including any direct costs (such as purchase price or production costs) and indirect costs (such as transportation o...

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview questions are simple, but you have to explain answer with underlying concept behind it.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Baisc introduction
  • Q2. Baisc Knowledge for department, Budget for room division and
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is motor. And transformer
  • Ans. 

    A motor is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. A transformer is a device that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another through electromagnetic induction.

    • A motor is used to power machines and equipment by converting electrical energy into mechanical energy

    • Transformers are used to step up or step down voltage levels in electrical circuits

    • Motors and transformers both use electro...

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  • Q2. What is tube light circuit diagram
  • Ans. 

    Tube light circuit diagram consists of a ballast, starter, and fluorescent tube.

    • The ballast regulates the current flow through the tube.

    • The starter provides the initial high voltage to ionize the gas in the tube.

    • The fluorescent tube emits light when the gas inside is ionized by the electric current.

    • The circuit is completed by connecting the tube to the ballast and starter in series.

    • The circuit diagram can vary dependin

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You red basics electrical questions and face the interview.
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 - Aptitude Test 

General studies maths science

Round 3 - Assignment 

Written test about procedure.

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Personal induction and process related questions.
  • Q2. Technology related questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

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Olam Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Olam Specialist 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 Olam. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Olam expect are Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Process Improvement and Financial Statements.
What are the top questions asked in Olam Specialist interview?

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