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Updated 11 Sep 2024

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
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Round 1 - Coding Test 

They start with sequel then slide you move to python

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Start with aptitude test and asking to detail regarding the study case

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

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about Project
  • Q2. What is better Agile or waterfalls
  • Ans. 

    Both Agile and Waterfall methodologies have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between them depends on the specific project requirements.

    • Agile is more flexible and allows for iterative development, making it suitable for projects with changing requirements.

    • Waterfall is more structured and sequential, making it suitable for projects with well-defined requirements.

    • Agile promotes collaboration and communic...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is automation
  • Ans. 

    Automation is the use of technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention.

    • Automation involves using machines, software, or other technology to carry out tasks that were previously done by humans.

    • It can increase efficiency, accuracy, and productivity by reducing the need for manual labor.

    • Examples of automation include robotic process automation (RPA), automated email responses, and self-driving cars.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What we call to process where we interact with all actors and system
  • Ans. 

    The process where we interact with all actors and systems is called stakeholder engagement.

    • Stakeholder engagement involves communicating and collaborating with all parties involved in a project or business process.

    • It helps ensure that all stakeholders are informed, involved, and satisfied with the outcomes.

    • Examples include holding meetings with clients, gathering feedback from users, and coordinating with different dep

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Are you worked on BDD FRAMEWORK
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experience working on BDD framework.

    • Implemented BDD framework using tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow

    • Created feature files with scenarios written in Gherkin syntax

    • Collaborated with stakeholders to define and validate requirements

    • Executed automated tests based on the scenarios outlined in feature files

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Power bi test which ask you to make a dashboard

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Basic communication round

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for GeBBS Healthcare Solutions Business Analyst interview:
  • powerbi
  • SQL
  • Excel
  • basic knowledge of python
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - gebbs give best opportunity as a fresher

Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. Vodafone wants to launch 4G services in India. You are asked to send emails and messages to only the most eligible consumers to advertise about this service. You have every detail of your customers.Whom wi...
  • Ans. 

    Eligible customers for Vodafone's 4G service launch in India.

    • Customers with 4G compatible devices

    • Customers with high data usage

    • Customers in areas with good network coverage

    • Customers who have shown interest in technology and gadgets

    • Customers who have previously used Vodafone's high-speed data services

    • Customers who have opted-in to receive promotional messages

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself, Strengths and Weakness
  • Q3. Why UHG; Analytics?
  • Q4. Can you work for extra hours and weekends?
  • Q5. Are you ok with working in Noida?
  • Q6. There are 100 people. 1st person has a sword. He kills 2nd person and gives the sword to 3rd person. He kills 4th and gives the sword to 5th person.99th person kill 100th person and gives the sword to 1st ...
  • Q7. There are 8 balls out of which only one ball is heavier. You have a weighing balance. In how many attempts (Min and Max) can u find the heavier ball?
  • Ans. 

    Find the heavier ball out of 8 using a weighing balance in minimum and maximum attempts.

    • Divide the balls into 3 groups of 3, 3, and 2.

    • Weigh the first two groups against each other.

    • If they balance, the heavier ball is in the third group.

    • If one group is heavier, weigh two balls from that group against each other.

    • If they balance, the heavier ball is the remaining one.

    • If one ball is heavier, that is the answer.

    • In the worst...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. There are 11 balls out of which only one ball is heavier. You have a weighing balance. In how many attempts (Min) can u find the heavier ball?
  • Ans. 

    In 3 attempts, the heavier ball can be found using the weighing balance.

    • Divide the balls into 3 groups of 3, 3, and 5 balls.

    • Weigh the first two groups against each other.

    • If they balance, the heavier ball is in the third group. Weigh two balls from the third group against each other to find the heavier one.

    • If they don't balance, the heavier ball is in the heavier group. Take two balls from the heavier group and weigh th

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. There are 'n' balls out of which only one ball is heavier. You have a weighing balance. Come up with a formula to find the heavier ball
  • Ans. 

    Use a binary search approach to find the heavier ball among 'n' balls using a weighing balance.

    • Divide the 'n' balls into two equal groups and weigh them on the balance.

    • If one group is heavier, repeat the process with that group.

    • If both groups weigh the same, the heavier ball is among the remaining unweighed balls.

    • Continue dividing and weighing until the heavier ball is found.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. How many soft drinks can be sold on a particular day in J&K?
  • Ans. 

    The number of soft drinks sold in J&K on a particular day depends on various factors such as population, demand, availability, and marketing strategies.

    • The population of J&K can be a factor in determining the potential number of soft drink sales.

    • The demand for soft drinks can vary based on factors such as weather, events, and cultural preferences.

    • The availability of soft drinks in J&K, including distribution channels a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Estimate the market size of 4K and 8K display screens
  • Ans. 

    Estimating the market size of 4K and 8K display screens.

    • Analyze sales data and market research reports

    • Consider the adoption rate of 4K and 8K technology

    • Evaluate the market demand from various industries (entertainment, gaming, advertising, etc.)

    • Assess the pricing and availability of 4K and 8K displays

    • Factor in the growth potential and competition in the market

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Difficult to complete all the questions in time. Level of questions is moderate.
Tips: Practice aptitude as much as possible. Speed and time matter a lot.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: Knew answer for the first question but forgot the logic behind. Said the same to the interviewer. To ask the 4th question, 2nd and 3rd questions were asked. Easy to solve 2nd and 3rd. Was checked for my approach to getting the formula.
Tips: Practice a lot of interview questions. Most of the companies ask similar and popular questions only. Google for those

Round: Guesstimate Interview
Experience: Got carried away a couple of times. But the interviewer helped me through the questions.
Tips: Ask plenty of questions. Use latest statistics as much as possible. Give proper reasoning for the figures you utter while solving the question.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Initially made a couple of mistakes while approaching the problem. But corrected them with inputs from the interviewer.
Tips: Listen to the interviewer.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was cool.

General Tips: Whatever you utter, say with confidence
Skills: LOGICAL THINKING ABILITIES, Logical And Structured Thinking
College Name: BITS Pilani
Motivation: It provides a right platform for a person who wants to do analytical work in medical context.
Funny Moments: Guys who stay in Pilani can stay anywhere
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is a data table
  • Ans. 

    A data table is a collection of rows and columns used to organize and display data in a structured format.

    • Data tables are commonly used in databases and spreadsheets to store and manipulate data.

    • Each row in a data table represents a record or entry, while each column represents a specific attribute or field.

    • Data tables can be sorted, filtered, and analyzed to extract meaningful insights from the data.

    • Examples of data t...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare dax

Business Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

UnitedHealth user image Chandra Prakash Rathi

posted on 4 Feb 2017

I was interviewed before Feb 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Truth tribe, false tribe question
  • Q2. Guesstimate : India's Deodrant market
  • Ans. 

    The Indian deodorant market is a growing industry with a large consumer base and increasing demand for premium and natural products.

    • The deodorant market in India has been experiencing steady growth over the years.

    • The market is driven by factors such as increasing disposable income, urbanization, and changing lifestyles.

    • There is a growing awareness among consumers about personal hygiene and grooming, leading to higher d...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Cheryl's birthday
  • Q4. Guesstimate : Number if tractors sold in haryana in a year.
  • Ans. 

    Approximately 50,000 tractors are sold in Haryana every year.

    • Consider the population of Haryana and the number of farmers in the state.

    • Look at the agricultural output of Haryana and the demand for tractors in the region.

    • Take into account the number of tractor dealerships in Haryana and their sales figures.

    • Research the sales figures of major tractor manufacturers in Haryana.

    • Assume a growth rate based on the previous yea...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Family Background
  • Q6. Future Plans

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The Test was fairly simple, basic knowledge of quant would do. I could attempt 16 questions, and from what I am guessing was second highest scorer. You need to attempt atleast 10 questions correctly and it would do the job.
Tips: Speed matters in this test.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: there was only one panelist, and a group of 12 students. We were each given individual time to conclude. The discussion was good, and lots of points were discussed.
Tips: More than language, the content mattered.
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Was basically asked questions from what was written in the resume. I had written about a website i created and was asked in detail about that. There a=were a few puzzles then.
Tips: Be true to your resume. Know what you have written

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: This was a tougher round. But the interviewers helped. They were interactive on how to solve. Which steps I was going through and were more focused on the approach
Tips: Be interactive, and think out loud

College Name: NIT Raipur
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question related to experience and skills
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Healthcare experience related to the medical coding?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for GeBBS Healthcare Solutions Business Analyst interview:
  • US Healthcare
  • Use Cases
  • Agile Methodology
  • Scrum
  • Requirement Gathering
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and keep learning

I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: level of questions was similar to CAT
Tips: prepare for cat. since questions are tough, cutoff is around 50?
Duration: 20 minutes
Total Questions: 30

Round: Group Discussion
Duration: 10 minutes

Round: Stress Interview
Experience: Panel interview. C and algorithms

Skills: Analytics And Coding

I was interviewed in Jan 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about your family, What is good in Chhattisgarh, Where can I visit in Raipur and Bhilai, what do you not like about Raipur, every co-curricular activity from resume was interrogated. ETC
  • Q2. There are 100 people standing in a circle, the first person has a gun he starts shooting the person next to him and hands over the gun to the 3rd person and so on. Who will be the last person surviving?
  • Q3. There are 20 blue balls and 13 red balls in a container. I pick up randomly 2 balls from the container if the colour of the balls is same then I replace them with a blue ball and if otherwise then I replac...
  • Ans. 

    The last ball will be red.

    • If the first two balls are of different colors, they will be replaced with a red ball.

    • If the first two balls are of the same color, they will be replaced with a blue ball.

    • The number of balls in the container does not affect the outcome.

    • The last ball will be red because there are more red balls than blue balls in the container.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How many facebook users are there in the world?
  • Ans. 

    The exact number of Facebook users worldwide is constantly changing, but as of October 2021, there are over 2.8 billion monthly active users.

    • As of October 2021, Facebook reported having over 2.8 billion monthly active users.

    • The number of Facebook users is constantly changing as new users join and others deactivate or delete their accounts.

    • Facebook's user base is spread across different countries and demographics.

    • The nu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Few questions to check mental calculation ability like 12% of 360, 11% of 56.
  • Q6. Cheryl’s birthday puzzle.
  • Q7. Two eggs hundred floors problem.
  • Q8. What is ‘vlookup’ in excel? Difference between vlookup and hlookup.
  • Ans. 

    VLOOKUP is a function in Excel used to search for a value in the first column of a range and return a corresponding value from another column.

    • VLOOKUP stands for vertical lookup.

    • It is commonly used to find specific data in large datasets.

    • The function takes four arguments: lookup value, table array, column index number, and range lookup.

    • VLOOKUP is case-insensitive and requires an exact match or an approximate match.

    • The f...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Pen and paper test was conducted. Level of questions was good. Only accuracy mattered as I was able to solve 12-13 questions. Out of 220 candidates, 45 cleared the round.
Tips: Don't guess the answers as negative marking is there and cut off does not go high.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 3-4 students were creating fish market but I didn

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed in Jan 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: It was basically not a resume shortlist round. We had sent our details like 10th , 12th and semester marks and shortlisting was based on those marks.

Round: Test
Experience: General Aptitude Test
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It consisted of puzzles , guesstimates, questions on sql and java as I wrote that i have elementary knowledge of java.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was a much longer interview, approximately 1.5 hrs. They thoroughly studied my resume and asked questions based on my resume, followed by puzzles , guesstimates and questions on sql.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Basic HR questions like where is my hometown, if I would be comfortable to relocate and about my parents.

Skills: Soft Skills, SQL, Logical Puzzles, Guesstimate Skills
College Name: NIT Raipur

Optum Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Optum Business Analyst interview?
Optum interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Optum interview process are Coding Test and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for Optum Business Analyst 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 Optum. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Optum expect are Business Analysis, SQL, Excel, Business process and Career Development.

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