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Oracle Associate Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 23 Mar 2025

37 Interview questions

An Associate Consultant was asked
Q. What are the different types of HTTP response codes?
Ans. 

HTTP response codes indicate the status of a web request. There are 5 categories of codes.

  • 1xx - Informational

  • 2xx - Success

  • 3xx - Redirection

  • 4xx - Client Error

  • 5xx - Server Error

An Associate Consultant was asked
Q. What is the difference between primitives and wrapper classes in Java?
Ans. 

Primitives are basic data types in Java while wrapper classes are objects that wrap around primitives.

  • Primitives are faster and take less memory than wrapper classes.

  • Wrapper classes provide additional functionality like conversion to and from strings.

  • Primitives are passed by value while wrapper classes are passed by reference.

  • Examples of primitives include int, boolean, and double while examples of wrapper classes...

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An Associate Consultant was asked
Q. Explain the JVM architecture.
Ans. 

JVM is an abstract machine that executes Java bytecode. It consists of class loader, runtime data area, and execution engine.

  • JVM stands for Java Virtual Machine.

  • It is responsible for executing Java bytecode.

  • JVM architecture consists of class loader, runtime data area, and execution engine.

  • Class loader loads the class files into the memory.

  • Runtime data area is divided into method area, heap, and stack.

  • Execution eng...

An Associate Consultant was asked
Q. What are the different types of functional interfaces?
Ans. 

Functional interfaces are interfaces with only one abstract method. There are four types of functional interfaces.

  • Consumer: accepts a single argument and returns no result. Example: Consumer

  • Supplier: takes no argument and returns a result. Example: Supplier

  • Predicate: takes a single argument and returns a boolean. Example: Predicate

  • Function: takes a single argument and returns a result. Example: Functionread more

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An Associate Consultant was asked
Q. Write a program to separate even and odd numbers using Java 8.
Ans. 

Program to separate even and odd numbers using Java 8.

  • Use Java 8 Stream API to filter even and odd numbers

  • Create two separate lists for even and odd numbers

  • Use lambda expressions to filter the numbers

  • Example: List evenNumbers = numbers.stream().filter(n -> n % 2 == 0).collect(Collectors.toList());

  • Example: List oddNumbers = numbers.stream().filter(n -> n % 2 != 0).collect(Collectors.toList());

An Associate Consultant was asked
Q. What are the different types of Spring Boot annotations?
Ans. 

Spring Boot annotations are used to simplify the development process. Some common annotations are @SpringBootApplication, @RestController, @Autowired, @GetMapping, @PostMapping, @Service, @Repository, @Component, etc.

  • The @SpringBootApplication annotation is used to mark the main class of the application.

  • The @RestController annotation is used to mark a class as a RESTful controller.

  • The @Autowired annotation is used...

An Associate Consultant was asked
Q. Write a program to remove duplicate elements from a string and mention the count of each duplication.
Ans. 

Program to remove duplicate elements from String and count their occurrences.

  • Create a HashSet to store unique characters from the String.

  • Iterate through the String and add each character to the HashSet.

  • While adding, check if the character already exists in the HashSet and increment its count.

  • Print the count of each character that has duplicates.

  • Return the modified String with duplicates removed.

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An Associate Consultant was asked
Q. Write a program to capitalize the first letter of each word in a sentence.
Ans. 

A program to capitalize the first letter of each word in a sentence.

  • Split the sentence into words

  • Loop through each word and capitalize the first letter

  • Join the words back into a sentence

An Associate Consultant was asked
Q. How does a map work internally in Java?
Ans. 

Java Map is an interface that maps unique keys to values. It works internally using hash table data structure.

  • Map interface is implemented by HashMap, TreeMap, LinkedHashMap, etc.

  • Keys in a map must be unique and values can be duplicated.

  • Hash table data structure is used to store key-value pairs internally.

  • Hashing is used to convert keys into indices of an array where values are stored.

  • Collision resolution techniqu...

An Associate Consultant was asked
Q. When should you use a list versus a linked list?
Ans. 

Lists are used for small collections, linked lists for large or frequently modified collections.

  • Use lists for small collections that don't require frequent modifications.

  • Use linked lists for large collections or collections that require frequent modifications.

  • Linked lists are better for inserting or deleting elements in the middle of the collection.

  • Lists are better for accessing elements by index.

  • Example: Use a li...

Oracle Associate Consultant Interview Experiences

17 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

DSA and Aptitude MCQs

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions on Projects
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on OOPs Concept
  • Q2. Question based on Java if you have projects like JDBC, else not.
  • Q3. Questions on JavaScript, CSS, HTML or Web Technologies
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioural questions
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a results-driven professional with a background in consulting, strong analytical skills, and a passion for problem-solving.

    • Educational Background: I hold a degree in Business Administration from XYZ University, where I graduated with honors.

    • Professional Experience: I have worked as a business analyst for ABC Corp, where I led a project that improved operational efficiency by 20%.

    • Skills: I am proficient in data ana...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you want to Join?
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Only 2 are there in coding question

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Question start with tell me about than he gone with my project and all.
  • Q2. 1-tell me about yourself 2-project discuss
  • Q3. Why should we hire you
  • Q4. Pros and cons about you
  • Q5. Salary expectation
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Core java related questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Core java questions
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Day to day activity and salary discussion
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Details about project and internship
  • Q2. Sql questions and oops
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Very basic programming

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Very easy and basic maths, reasoning questions

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain the four pillars of OOPS, their significance and how you leveraged them in your projects?
  • Ans. 

    The four pillars of OOPS are encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction.

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit. Example: Using private variables and public methods in a class.

    • Inheritance: Allowing a new class to inherit properties and behavior from an existing class. Example: Creating a subclass that inherits from a superclass.

    • Polymorphism: The ability to pre...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was HR plus technical man=inly focusing on extra curricular activities but still domain related
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 

4 levels. English comprehension, aptitude, psychometry and finance

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Group of 6 in each GD

Round 4 - Case Study 

Case study solving and presentation

Round 5 - Micro presentation 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Random topics one can use
Round 6 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General questions

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 4 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 - Technical 

(12 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. Write a program to remove duplicate elements from String and mention the count of duplication.
  • Q2. 2. Write a program to capitalise all the first letter of a word in a sentence.
  • Q3. 3. How map works internally in Java
  • Q4. 4. When to use list and when to use linked list.
  • Q5. 5. Difference between primitives and wrapper class in Java.
  • Ans. 

    Primitives are basic data types in Java while wrapper classes are objects that wrap around primitives.

    • Primitives are faster and take less memory than wrapper classes.

    • Wrapper classes provide additional functionality like conversion to and from strings.

    • Primitives are passed by value while wrapper classes are passed by reference.

    • Examples of primitives include int, boolean, and double while examples of wrapper classes incl...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. 6. Explain JVM architecture.
  • Q7. 7. Why String is immutable
  • Ans. 

    String is immutable because it cannot be changed once created.

    • Immutable objects are safer to use in multi-threaded environments.

    • String pool in Java is possible because of immutability.

    • StringBuffer and StringBuilder are mutable alternatives to String.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. 8. Different Java 8 features.
  • Ans. 

    Java 8 introduced several new features including lambda expressions, streams, and default methods.

    • Lambda expressions allow for functional programming and simplify code.

    • Streams provide a way to process collections of data in a functional way.

    • Default methods allow for adding new methods to interfaces without breaking existing implementations.

    • Other features include the Optional class, Date and Time API, and Nashorn JavaSc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. 9. Types of functional interface.
  • Ans. 

    Functional interfaces are interfaces with only one abstract method. There are four types of functional interfaces.

    • Consumer: accepts a single argument and returns no result. Example: Consumer

    • Supplier: takes no argument and returns a result. Example: Supplier

    • Predicate: takes a single argument and returns a boolean. Example: Predicate

    • Function: takes a single argument and returns a result. Example: Functionread more

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. 10. Write a program to separate even and odd numbers using Java 8.
  • Ans. 

    Program to separate even and odd numbers using Java 8.

    • Use Java 8 Stream API to filter even and odd numbers

    • Create two separate lists for even and odd numbers

    • Use lambda expressions to filter the numbers

    • Example: List evenNumbers = numbers.stream().filter(n -> n % 2 == 0).collect(Collectors.toList());

    • Example: List oddNumbers = numbers.stream().filter(n -> n % 2 != 0).collect(Collectors.toList());

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. 11. Different types of spring boot annotations.
  • Ans. 

    Spring Boot annotations are used to simplify the development process. Some common annotations are @SpringBootApplication, @RestController, @Autowired, @GetMapping, @PostMapping, @Service, @Repository, @Component, etc.

    • The @SpringBootApplication annotation is used to mark the main class of the application.

    • The @RestController annotation is used to mark a class as a RESTful controller.

    • The @Autowired annotation is used to i...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. 12. Question related to inner queries in SQL.
Round 3 - Technical 

(11 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. Difference between String and String Buffer.
  • Ans. 

    String is immutable while StringBuffer is mutable.

    • String objects are constant and cannot be changed once created.

    • StringBuffer objects are mutable and can be modified.

    • StringBuffer is thread-safe while String is not.

    • StringBuffer has methods to append, insert, and delete while String does not.

    • Example: String str = "hello"; StringBuffer sb = new StringBuffer("world");

    • str.concat("world"); // returns a new string "helloworld...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 2. Difference between String Buffer and String Builder
  • Q3. 3. How to remove sensitive information from serializable interface.
  • Ans. 

    Sensitive information can be removed from serializable interface by implementing custom serialization.

    • Create a custom serialization method that excludes sensitive information.

    • Use the transient keyword to mark sensitive fields as non-serializable.

    • Consider using encryption or hashing to protect sensitive data.

    • Test serialization and deserialization to ensure sensitive information is not included.

    • Examples: exclude password...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. 4. What is marker interface? Example of marker interface. Why it is used.
  • Q5. 5. Difference type of HTTP request in Spring Boot.
  • Ans. 

    There are four types of HTTP requests in Spring Boot: GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.

    • GET: used to retrieve data from a server

    • POST: used to submit data to a server

    • PUT: used to update existing data on a server

    • DELETE: used to delete data from a server

    • These requests are handled by the @RequestMapping annotation in Spring Boot

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. 6. Spring MVC architecture
  • Q7. 7. Uses of Factory Design Pattern
  • Ans. 

    Factory Design Pattern is used to create objects without exposing the creation logic to the client.

    • It provides a way to delegate the object creation to a factory class.

    • It helps in achieving loose coupling between classes.

    • It is useful when we have a super class with multiple sub-classes and based on input, we need to return one of the sub-class.

    • Examples include: java.util.Calendar, java.text.NumberFormat, java.nio.chars...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. 8. Different type of HTTP response code.
  • Ans. 

    HTTP response codes indicate the status of a web request. There are 5 categories of codes.

    • 1xx - Informational

    • 2xx - Success

    • 3xx - Redirection

    • 4xx - Client Error

    • 5xx - Server Error

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. 9. Difference between @Service and @Component.
  • Ans. 

    Difference between @Service and @Component

    • Both are used for component scanning in Spring

    • @Service is used for service layer classes

    • @Component is used for general purpose beans

    • Service layer classes contain business logic

    • Examples of @Service: UserService, ProductService

    • Examples of @Component: DAO, Utility classes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. 10. Remove the duplicate elements in an array.
  • Q11. 11. SQL queries related to joins.
Round 4 - Domain Interview 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. What are the different layers of OSI model.
  • Ans. 

    The OSI model has 7 layers that define how data is transmitted over a network.

    • Layer 1: Physical layer - deals with the physical aspects of transmitting data

    • Layer 2: Data link layer - responsible for error-free transfer of data between nodes

    • Layer 3: Network layer - handles routing of data between different networks

    • Layer 4: Transport layer - ensures reliable delivery of data between applications

    • Layer 5: Session layer - e...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 2. What are different layers of TCP/IP model.
  • Ans. 

    TCP/IP model has four layers: Application, Transport, Internet, and Network Access.

    • Application layer handles high-level protocols like HTTP, FTP, SMTP, etc.

    • Transport layer provides end-to-end communication between hosts using TCP or UDP protocols.

    • Internet layer handles the routing of data packets between networks using IP protocol.

    • Network Access layer deals with the physical transmission of data over the network.

    • Exampl...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 3. Difference between TCP, UDP and TLS protocol.
  • Q4. 4. Explain SIP signalling.
  • Ans. 

    SIP signalling is a protocol used for initiating, modifying, and terminating real-time sessions that involve video, voice, messaging, and other communications applications.

    • SIP stands for Session Initiation Protocol.

    • It is used to establish, modify, and terminate multimedia sessions.

    • SIP signalling is used in VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and other real-time communication applications.

    • It uses a request-response mode...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. 5. Explain the process of data communication using TCP/IP model.
  • Ans. 

    TCP/IP model is a protocol used for data communication. It consists of four layers: application, transport, internet, and network access.

    • Data is sent from the application layer to the transport layer where it is divided into segments.

    • The internet layer adds IP addresses to the segments and sends them to the network access layer.

    • The network access layer adds physical addresses and sends the data over the network.

    • The pro...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. 6. Consider an array of String, remove those string from array whose length is less than 3.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Oracle Associate Consultant interview:
  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • REST API
  • JPA
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Focus more on coding questions as question may differ.
2. Be confident on Java 8 features.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 QUESTIONS, 1 OF API

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sql based 100%. ALso will ask your projects and experience.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study Sql

Oracle Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Oracle Associate Consultant interview?
Oracle interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Oracle interview process are Technical, Coding Test and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for Oracle Associate Consultant 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 Oracle. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Oracle expect are Oracle, PLSQL, Core HR, Financial Services and HRIS.
What are the top questions asked in Oracle Associate Consultant interview?

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The duration of Oracle Associate Consultant interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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Difficulty level

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Moderate 57%
Hard 14%

Duration

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4-6 weeks 14%
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