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Updated 12 Jun 2025
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15 Interview questions

An Associate System Arcitect Intern was asked 3w ago
Q. Can you write data in JSON format?
Ans. 

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data interchange format that's easy for humans to read and write.

  • JSON is structured as key-value pairs, e.g., {"name": "John"}.

  • It supports various data types: strings, numbers, arrays, objects, booleans, and null.

  • Example of an array in JSON: {"fruits": ["apple", "banana", "cherry"]}.

  • JSON is commonly used in APIs for data exchange between a server and a client.

An Assosiate System Architect was asked 6mo ago
Q. What are the key concepts of Object-Oriented Programming in Java?
Ans. 

Key concepts of OOP in Java include classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction.

  • Classes: Blueprint for creating objects

  • Objects: Instances of classes

  • Inheritance: Allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class

  • Polymorphism: Ability to present the same interface for different data types

  • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single ...

An Associate Software Developer was asked 6mo ago
Q. What is the binary search algorithm, and how is it implemented in data structures?
Ans. 

Binary search is a search algorithm that finds the position of a target value within a sorted array.

  • Binary search works by repeatedly dividing the search interval in half.

  • It compares the target value with the middle element of the array.

  • If the target value matches the middle element, the position is returned.

  • If the target value is less than the middle element, the search continues on the left subarray.

  • If the targe...

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A Software Engineer was asked 10mo ago
Q. Write a program where thread t1 prints "HelloWorld" once concurrently with thread t2 printing "helloWorld" twice.
Ans. 

Implement two threads to print messages concurrently: t1 prints 'Helloworld' once, t2 prints 'helloWorld' twice.

  • Use threading library in Python: import threading.

  • Define two functions: one for t1 and one for t2.

  • In t1, use print('Helloworld') once.

  • In t2, use print('helloWorld') twice.

  • Start both threads and join them to ensure main thread waits for completion.

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An Automation Test Engineer was asked 11mo ago
Q. Explain the difference between collections and lists.
Ans. 

Collections in programming manage groups of objects; lists are ordered collections allowing duplicates.

  • Collections are frameworks for storing and manipulating groups of objects.

  • Lists are a type of collection that maintain the order of elements.

  • Example of a list in Java: List<String> names = new ArrayList<>();

  • Lists can contain duplicate elements, e.g., names.add("John"); names.add("John");

  • Collections pr...

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A Scrum Master was asked
Q. How do you handle senior resources who are anti-agile?
Ans. 

Address their concerns and involve them in the process to gain their buy-in.

  • Listen to their concerns and understand their perspective.

  • Explain the benefits of agile and how it can improve their work.

  • Involve them in the agile process and give them ownership of their tasks.

  • Provide training and support to help them adapt to the new way of working.

  • Celebrate their successes and recognize their contributions to the team.

  • ...

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A Scrum Master was asked
Q. What are the changes in the Scrum Guide?
Ans. 

The Scrum Guide was updated in November 2020 with changes to the framework.

  • Product Goal added as a new artifact

  • Daily Scrum questions changed to focus on progress towards Sprint Goal

  • Sprint Review includes discussion of the Product Goal

  • Sprint Retrospective includes a section on improving the way of working

  • Role of Development Team renamed to Development

  • Role of Development Team expanded to include accountability for q...

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A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Given a binary tree, find the lowest common ancestor (LCA) of two given nodes in the tree.
Ans. 

Find common ancestor of 2 nodes in a binary tree

  • Traverse the tree from root to both nodes and store the paths

  • Compare the paths to find the last common node

  • Use recursion to traverse the tree and find the common ancestor

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A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Design a stack that supports retrieving the minimum element in O(1) time.
Ans. 

To find the minimum element of a stack in O(1) time, maintain a separate stack for minimum values.

  • Create a separate stack to store minimum values

  • Push the minimum value onto the minimum stack every time a new value is pushed onto the main stack

  • Pop the minimum stack every time the main stack pops a value

  • The top of the minimum stack will always contain the minimum value

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An Associate System Architect was asked 8mo ago
Q. What is html, css?
Ans. 

HTML and CSS are languages used for creating and styling web pages.

  • HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language and is used for creating the structure of a web page.

  • CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets and is used for styling the elements on a web page.

  • HTML uses tags to define different elements like headings, paragraphs, images, links, etc.

  • CSS allows for customization of colors, fonts, layouts, and other visual asp...

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Pegasystems Interview Experiences

30 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Assignment 

Test consists of multiple choice questions which cover basic to medium level of questions of concepts like apptitude, java, reasoning etc

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Can you explain the projects listed in your resume?
  • Q2. What is the binary search algorithm, and how is it implemented in data structures?
  • Ans. 

    Binary search is a search algorithm that finds the position of a target value within a sorted array.

    • Binary search works by repeatedly dividing the search interval in half.

    • It compares the target value with the middle element of the array.

    • If the target value matches the middle element, the position is returned.

    • If the target value is less than the middle element, the search continues on the left subarray.

    • If the target val...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare thoroughly on the topics listed in your resume.

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 Dec 2024

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

Verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and pseudocode.

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced system architect with a passion for designing innovative solutions.

    • Over 5 years of experience in system architecture

    • Strong expertise in designing and implementing complex systems

    • Proficient in various programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++

    • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

    • Led a team in developing a scalable cloud-based application for a major client

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the key concepts of Object-Oriented Programming in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Key concepts of OOP in Java include classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction.

    • Classes: Blueprint for creating objects

    • Objects: Instances of classes

    • Inheritance: Allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class

    • Polymorphism: Ability to present the same interface for different data types

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit

    • A...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Database management questions and SQL questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

First round is online test consists of aptitude, coding and english speaking

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions on projects, aptitude , coding
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Round with manager where technical questions related to AWS was asked coz I completed a project on that in my academics
  • Q2. Logical and puzzle solving
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Director round where data models, situation questions were asked
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why Pega, interests, long term goals
  • Ans. 

    I am interested in Pega because of its innovative technology and potential for growth. My long term goal is to become a skilled application engineer in the field.

    • I am drawn to Pega's cutting-edge technology and its ability to streamline business processes.

    • I see great potential for career growth and development within the Pega ecosystem.

    • My long term goal is to become a proficient application engineer, leveraging Pega's ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough with your projects. Maintain your confidence. Understand the concept of Pega and why you are willing to work on it.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Experience related
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Pega related and project experience
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral and project related
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project related
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral , attitude
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. They asked Core java concepts like Exception, Thread, Collections etc
  • Q2. One coding question: when the program runs, both the thread concurrently with t1 printing "Helloworld" once and t2 printing "helloWorld" twice.
  • Ans. 

    Implement two threads to print messages concurrently: t1 prints 'Helloworld' once, t2 prints 'helloWorld' twice.

    • Use threading library in Python: import threading.

    • Define two functions: one for t1 and one for t2.

    • In t1, use print('Helloworld') once.

    • In t2, use print('helloWorld') twice.

    • Start both threads and join them to ensure main thread waits for completion.

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They are more focused on core java topics and threads so prepared well on this.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Duration: 2 hrs 25 min

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is html, css?
  • Ans. 

    HTML and CSS are languages used for creating and styling web pages.

    • HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language and is used for creating the structure of a web page.

    • CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets and is used for styling the elements on a web page.

    • HTML uses tags to define different elements like headings, paragraphs, images, links, etc.

    • CSS allows for customization of colors, fonts, layouts, and other visual aspects ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Basic questions on sql

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thoroughly prepared on what you show in the resume.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questions & Answers

user image niks gupts

posted on 20 Oct 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Interview asked about SQL
  • Q2. Interview asked about programing
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How would you coach difficult stakeholders
  • Ans. 

    Coaching difficult stakeholders involves understanding their concerns, building relationships, and facilitating effective communication.

    • Active Listening: Take the time to understand their concerns and perspectives. For example, hold one-on-one meetings to discuss their expectations.

    • Empathy: Show that you understand their challenges. If a stakeholder is worried about project delays, acknowledge their concerns and discus...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me of a time when you had to work with a senior stakeholder to address a divergent point of view
  • Ans. 

    Collaborating with a senior stakeholder to resolve differing opinions is crucial for project success and team alignment.

    • Identified the Divergence: During a project kickoff, a senior stakeholder wanted to prioritize features differently than the team’s assessment.

    • Facilitated a Meeting: I organized a meeting with the stakeholder and the team to discuss the differing viewpoints and gather insights from both sides.

    • Used Dat...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. More personal questions -how many team members you managed, what were the levels of your span.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why Pega, what inspired you and what tires you
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Work ex, favourite product

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They found someone who could join sooner so didn't proceed to next round even though the feedback was positive in R1.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Regular introduction
  • Q2. Product Management related

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How many rounds are there in Pegasystems interview?
Pegasystems interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Pegasystems interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Pegasystems 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 Pegasystems. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Pegasystems expect are Pega, Java, Javascript, Agile and Pega PRPC.
What are the top questions asked in Pegasystems interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Pegasystems interview -

  1. Java HashMap internals ? what happend when hashcode returns always 1...read more
  2. Futer goal, how to handle VIP users , hardware and software issues for mac & wi...read more
  3. Find common ancestor of 2 nodes in a binary tree...read more
How long is the Pegasystems interview process?

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

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Duration

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4-6 weeks 13%
6-8 weeks 7%
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