Philips Innovation Campus Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

There were 2 SQL queries based on rank function and count aggregation. 1 python program based on array.

Q1. 2 sql questions. Was asked which technology I worked on- aws redshift.
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Q2. Architecture of redshift. keys in redshift.
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Redshift is a cloud-based data warehousing solution by AWS. It uses columnar storage and massively parallel processing.
• Redshift is based on PostgreSQL and uses SQL for querying data.

• It uses columnar storage which is optimized for analytical queries.

• Redshift is a massively parallel processing (MPP) system, which means it can distribute queries across multiple nodes for faster processing.

• It uses key-based sharding to dis...read more
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Q3. 1 python program on sliding window technique .
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Sliding window technique is used to solve problems where we need to find a substring of a certain length in a larger string.
• Define the window size and slide it over the string

• Use two pointers to keep track of the start and end of the window

• Examples: Maximum sum subarray of size K, Longest substring with K distinct characters
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Q1. 3 sql queries. architecture for a data pipeline to display hour per activity in last 24 hra on a smartwatch .
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Design a data pipeline to display hourly activity on a smartwatch for the last 24 hours using SQL queries.
• Create a table to store activity data with columns for timestamp and activity type.

• Use a SQL query to aggregate activity data by hour for the last 24 hours.

• Display the results on the smartwatch using a suitable visualization.
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This is a basic aptitude question that can be easily solved with a fundamental understanding of eighth-grade mathematics.

Q1. Basic electronics like OPAMP, transistors, IGBT, Mosfet, BJT and filters
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Q2. Situation based question also how to use Multimeter and its specification
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Q1. What types of questions were asked during the managerial round of the interview regarding Philips and its products, and how did you express your potential contributions to the company? Additionally, what r...read more
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Q2. All filters questions like butterworth , chebysew HPF, LPF, BPF and BSF
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Q1. Explain IOC container
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IOC container is a software design pattern that manages the instantiation and configuration of objects.
• IOC stands for Inversion of Control

• IOC container is used to decouple the execution of a task from its implementation

• It allows for easier testing and maintenance of code by promoting loose coupling

• Examples of IOC containers include Spring Framework's ApplicationContext and Unity Container in .NET
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Q2. Find the second highest from the list.
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To find the second highest number from a list of numbers.
• Sort the list in descending order

• Return the second element in the sorted list
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Q1. Explain n+1 problem of hibernate
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The n+1 problem in Hibernate refers to the issue of making n+1 database queries instead of a single query when fetching related entities.
• Occurs when fetching a collection of entities and then accessing a lazy-loaded association for each entity individually

• Can be resolved by using fetch joins or batch fetching to reduce the number of queries

• Example: Fetching a list of orders and then accessing the customer for each orde
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Q1. DVA analysis and current job profile
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Q2. 7 step problem Solving process
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The 7 step problem solving process involves identifying the problem, brainstorming solutions, evaluating options, implementing a plan, monitoring progress, making adjustments, and reflecting on the outcome.
• Identify the problem by clearly defining the issue at hand.

• Brainstorm potential solutions by considering all possible options.

• Evaluate the options by weighing the pros and cons of each.

• Implement a plan by choosing th...read more
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Q1. Most critical situation in career
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Dealing with a major design flaw in a project
• Identified the flaw during testing phase

• Collaborated with team to find a solution

• Implemented corrective measures to fix the issue

• Learned the importance of thorough testing and validation
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Q2. Why are you leaving current job and why pursued engineering
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Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth in engineering field.
• Looking for new challenges and opportunities for growth

• Interested in expanding knowledge and skills in engineering

• Seeking a more fulfilling and rewarding career in the engineering field
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