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Updated 11 Sep 2024

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Round 1 - Coding Test 

Sort an array using a sort algorithm

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Politics in india and rest of asis

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Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 4 Jan 2022

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. SQL server query.
  • Q2. The research questions should be developed on initial reading around your topic and it should focus on addressing a problem or gap in existing knowledge.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't give books answer .give those answer that u learn from birth to till date.
In this universe yourself or your abilities or beliefs in way that doesn't deserve respect , especially in order to get money have more knowledge than anyone .

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Basic networking theory like arp, ping, vlans, subnetting
  • Q2. Switching scenarios mostly related to STP
  • Q3. OSI layer based questions. For example, which layer deals with congestion control.
  • Q4. Basics of routing. Ospf n bgp scenarios
  • Q5. One of the challenging cases worked on
  • Ans. 

    Developed a solution for optimizing a complex algorithm for a client in the finance industry

    • Client had a large dataset that needed to be processed quickly

    • Implemented parallel processing to speed up the algorithm

    • Optimized the code to reduce memory usage

    • Collaborated with the client to fine-tune the algorithm for their specific needs

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Scenarios questions to check how you would approach a problem and work towards resolution. Like what all information would you ask from the customer to understand the issue and how you would make use of it...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Having a concrete networking experience and understanding would help you to crack the interview easily.
The scenarios are not tough and are basically put to check if you know the basics.

I appeared for an interview before May 2021.

Round 1 - Assignment 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 90 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

  • Q1. 

    Colorful Knapsack Problem

    You are given a set of 'N' stones, each with a specific weight and color. The goal is to fill a knapsack with exactly 'M' stones, choosing one stone of each color, so that the to...

  • Ans. 

    The goal is to fill a knapsack with exactly 'M' stones, choosing one stone of each color, minimizing the unused capacity.

    • Use dynamic programming to solve this problem efficiently.

    • Create a 2D array to keep track of the minimum unused capacity for each color and weight combination.

    • Iterate through the stones and colors to update the array with the minimum unused capacity.

    • Return the minimum unused capacity from the array a

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

Round duration - 24 hours
Round difficulty - Medium

Round 3 - HR 

Round duration - 25 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI applied for the job as SDE - 1 in HyderabadEligibility criteriatop 20 students from branch. *greater than 7.5 CGPA (approximation)Dell Technologies interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - OOPs, backend web development using python, Django, web development and machine learningTime required to prepare for the interview - 2 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : have basic knowledge of web development
Tip 2 : have in depth understanding of workflow and tech stacks you use in your projects

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : mention the skills you are comfortable to answer questions on
Tip 2 : have some projects with clear mention of your contribution to it on resume.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. C++ basic, Linked list implementation using C++(Not C), Lambda Expression, Map and Vector, C++ Thread Concept, Virtualization
  • Q2. Focus more on all the C++11 concept

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This interview was a C++ technical interview . It lasted for about 2 hour 30 minutes. The interviewer wanted to test my C++ basic, C++11 concept, Linked list implementation using C++, C++ thread , Lambda expression, Virtualization.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 31 students were shortlisted for interviews based on aptitude test score. After first round of technical interview, 12 students were shortlisted for next rounds of interview.

General Tips: It was a good experience, nothing stressful. Though process of interviews took almost 12 hours to complete but it was rewarding in the end.
Skill Tips:  How to answer HR questions effectively.
 Keep your mind concentrated on your goal.
 Don't take stress during interview time.
 Prepare yourself according to the job profile of the company.
Skills:
College Name: NIT Surathkal

I appeared for an interview in Oct 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. C,C++, Programming Concepts
  • Q2. Resume Based
  • Q3. Puzzle Questions
  • Q4.  OS, Database, Networking, Computer Architecture based question
  • Q5. Project Based- Briefs, Details
  • Q6. What are your hobbies
  • Ans. 

    My hobbies include hiking, playing guitar, and cooking.

    • Hiking: I enjoy exploring nature trails and challenging myself physically.

    • Playing guitar: I love learning new songs and improving my skills.

    • Cooking: I like experimenting with different recipes and creating delicious meals.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Where do you see yourself in 5 years
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior software developer leading a team and working on complex projects.

    • Leading a team of developers

    • Working on complex projects

    • Continuously learning and improving my skills

    • Contributing to the growth and success of the company

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Why do you want to join DELL.
  • Ans. 

    I want to join DELL because of their innovative technology solutions and strong reputation in the industry.

    • DELL is known for their cutting-edge technology solutions which align with my passion for software development.

    • I admire DELL's strong reputation in the industry and their commitment to customer satisfaction.

    • I believe joining DELL will provide me with opportunities for growth and career advancement.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CGPA>9.0

Skills: Technical Skills
College Name: KIIT University

I appeared for an interview in Jan 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: All got different topics to discuss on gd.
Tips: Plan before you speak. Be sure whether you are to or against.
Duration: 5 minutes

Round: Test
Experience: More questions on blood relationship, ages
Tips: Os db on technical
Duration: 1 hour

Skills: Technical Questions, Manage A Difficult Situation, Technical Knowledge(ML

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Objective based questions covering general aptitude, c programming, algorithms, os, dbms, software engineering

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Candidates are eliminated after each round of interviews. Number of interviews varies from candidate to candidate. However 1 HR and 1 Tech interview is compulsory. Some may have separate tech and coding interviews.

General Tips: The 1st round aptitude paper is not too tough but ensures that not everyone is able to clear the cutoff.
In the tech interview programming questions were easy but OS questions are tricky and interviewer is looking for a candidate with a solid basics.
Skill Tips: Try to score as much as you can in the 1st written round. If you have a good score it will help you during the interviews. Try to score as much as you can in the 1st written round. If you have a good score it will help you during the interviews.
Do not spend too much effort on coding questions. Instead focus on fundamentals of OS, DBMS concepts like paging, threading, system calls etc
Skills:
College Name: NIT Surathkal

I appeared for an interview in May 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Why is string immutable
  • Ans. 

    String is immutable because it ensures data integrity and allows for efficient memory management.

    • Immutable strings prevent accidental modification of data.

    • Immutable strings can be easily shared and reused, improving memory efficiency.

    • Immutable strings enable efficient string interning and caching.

    • Immutable strings support thread safety in concurrent environments.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Do @requestparam has default value
  • Ans. 

    Yes, @RequestParam has a default value if not specified.

    • If a @RequestParam is not provided in the request, it will use its default value.

    • The default value can be set using the 'defaultValue' attribute of @RequestParam annotation.

    • If no default value is specified, the parameter will be considered as required and an exception will be thrown if not provided.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Singleton and prototype
  • Q4. Why abstract class is required
  • Ans. 

    Abstract classes are required to provide a common interface and share code among related classes.

    • Abstract classes allow for code reusability and promote modular design.

    • They provide a common interface for a group of related classes.

    • Abstract classes can define abstract methods that must be implemented by subclasses.

    • They can also provide default implementations for common methods.

    • Abstract classes cannot be instantiated, b

  • Answered by AI

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Patni Computer Systems Interview FAQs

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Patni Computer Systems interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Patni Computer Systems interview process are Coding Test and Group Discussion.
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