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Updated 12 Dec 2016

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IT Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 10 Dec 2016

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Coding questions
  • Q2. Puzzles
  • Q3. Data analytics (if you have any knowledge)
  • Q4. Tel me bout yourself. Why this company? Strengths and weaknesses

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: General aptitude. Anyone with decent knowledge can answer these questions

Coding: simple coding problem on arrays and strings
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 25

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Firstly you will be asked about the coding languages you are comfortable with and then u will be tested in that thoroughly. Better to know all the minute details also.
I was asked questions based on sorting and binary searching, the basic algorithms.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: If you clear the technical interview the HR will be mostly a piece of cake unless you really ruin it by yourself by giving wierd answers.
I was asked what will you do if you get bored by the routine work. Think carefully and answer such questions. Situation where you had to face immense pressure. Be prepared to answer them.

College Name: IIT Madras

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical test on the IT Infrastructure
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

About your work experience and about yourself

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is osi and networking concepts
  • Ans. 

    OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model is a conceptual framework that standardizes the functions of a telecommunication or computing system into seven layers.

    • OSI model is divided into 7 layers, each responsible for specific functions in networking.

    • Each layer communicates with the adjacent layers to provide a seamless flow of data.

    • Examples of OSI layers include Physical Layer, Data Link Layer, Network Layer, Transport

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Feb 2021.

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 - Technical 
Round 3 - One-on-one 
Round 4 - HR 

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be sound with technical n troubleshooting n do have a good n decent hold on english
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your previous experience
  • Ans. 

    I have over 5 years of experience as a lead business analyst in various industries.

    • Led a team of analysts in developing and implementing business strategies

    • Performed data analysis to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement

    • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure project success

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  • Q2. Explain the challenge With API Clients
  • Ans. 

    API clients can pose challenges due to varying levels of technical expertise and understanding of the API.

    • Different API clients may have different levels of technical expertise, leading to misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the API documentation.

    • API clients may not fully understand the capabilities and limitations of the API, resulting in inefficient or incorrect usage.

    • Managing multiple API clients can be compl...

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Most challenging project you worked on.
  • Ans. 

    Leading a team to implement a new CRM system for a multinational company.

    • Coordinating with multiple stakeholders to gather requirements

    • Managing a diverse team of analysts and developers

    • Navigating complex technical challenges and integrations

    • Ensuring successful user adoption and training

    • Delivering the project on time and within budget

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tools used by the Business Analyst
  • Ans. 

    Business analysts use various tools to analyze data and communicate with stakeholders.

    • Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting

    • Jira for project management and tracking

    • Lucidchart for creating process flow diagrams

    • Tableau for data visualization

    • Confluence for documentation and collaboration

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was 1 and half hour test. Both technical discussion and Technical code test.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical Question related to Security and memory management
Round 3 - Client Interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General Question like behavioral questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Banking domain specific
  • Q2. What are the steps in a mortgage lending process
  • Ans. 

    The mortgage lending process involves several steps from application to closing.

    • 1. Application: Borrower submits application with financial information.

    • 2. Pre-approval: Lender evaluates borrower's creditworthiness and pre-approves the loan.

    • 3. Property appraisal: Lender assesses the value of the property being purchased.

    • 4. Underwriting: Lender reviews all documentation and makes a final decision on the loan.

    • 5. Approval:...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is personal loan
  • Ans. 

    A personal loan is a type of unsecured loan that is typically used for personal expenses such as home renovations, weddings, or debt consolidation.

    • Personal loans are unsecured, meaning they do not require collateral

    • They are typically used for personal expenses such as home renovations, weddings, or debt consolidation

    • Interest rates on personal loans can vary based on the borrower's credit score and financial history

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is account opening
  • Ans. 

    Account opening is the process of creating a new account with a financial institution or service provider.

    • Account opening involves providing personal information, identification documents, and agreeing to terms and conditions.

    • It is typically done when opening a bank account, credit card account, investment account, or online account.

    • The process may vary depending on the type of account and institution, but generally in...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are the main milestones in a project
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are the different Insurance Products
  • Ans. 

    Insurance products include life insurance, health insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, and more.

    • Life insurance

    • Health insurance

    • Auto insurance

    • Home insurance

    • Travel insurance

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Walkthrough your past experience

Interview Preparation Tips

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude was easy conducted in campus.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Final was a HR round which was pretty good nd basic.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - There were 2 technical interviews with basic resume based questions

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic oops and logical codings.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very good experience in test yantra interview process.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Feb 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Need to score min 60 out of 100

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

10 candidates group discussion on topic

Round 4 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Linux cmds related to file system and process
  • Q2. Write sql queries on employee table?
  • Ans. 

    SQL queries on employee table

    • SELECT * FROM employee;

    • SELECT name, age, salary FROM employee WHERE department='IT';

    • SELECT COUNT(*) FROM employee WHERE salary > 50000;

    • SELECT AVG(salary) FROM employee WHERE department='Sales';

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Questions on java & webserver?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well with technology for experiences and fresher

Skills evaluated in this interview

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