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Updated 17 Jun 2025
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37 Interview questions

A Software Engineer was asked 2w ago
Q. What happens when you click on a link in your web browser?
Ans. 

Clicking a link initiates a series of network and browser processes to retrieve and display the linked content.

  • The browser sends an HTTP request to the server hosting the link.

  • DNS resolution occurs to translate the domain name into an IP address.

  • The server processes the request and sends back an HTTP response.

  • The browser renders the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript received from the server.

  • If the link is to a different d...

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A Client Service Specialist was asked 1mo ago
Q. What is a 401(k) plan?
Ans. 

A 401(k) plan is a retirement savings account offered by employers, allowing employees to save pre-tax income for retirement.

  • Employees can contribute a portion of their salary to the plan, often pre-tax, reducing their taxable income.

  • Employers may match contributions up to a certain percentage, enhancing retirement savings (e.g., 50% match on the first 6%).

  • Funds in a 401(k) grow tax-deferred until withdrawal, typi...

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A Senior Data Engineer was asked 8mo ago
Q. How do you reverse a list without using built-in functions?
Ans. 

Reverse a list without using inbuilt functions

  • Create two pointers, one at the start and one at the end of the array

  • Swap the elements at the two pointers and move them towards the center until they meet

  • Repeat the process until the entire list is reversed

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A Senior Data Engineer was asked 8mo ago
Q. Write an SQL query to delete duplicate rows from a table using Common Table Expressions (CTEs).
Ans. 

Using Common Table Expressions (CTEs) to delete duplicates in SQL query

  • Use a CTE to identify duplicates by ranking rows based on a unique identifier

  • Delete rows with duplicate ranks in the main query

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A Software Developer was asked 9mo ago
Q. How do you handle duplicate entries in a database?
Ans. 

Duplicate entries in the database can be handled by using unique constraints, deduplication scripts, or merging duplicate records.

  • Use unique constraints in the database schema to prevent duplicate entries.

  • Implement deduplication scripts to regularly scan and remove duplicate records.

  • Merge duplicate records by updating one record with the information from the other duplicate record.

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A Software Developer was asked 9mo ago
Q. How did you implement concepts of OOP in your projects?
Ans. 

I implemented concepts of OOP in my projects by creating classes, objects, inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism.

  • Used classes to represent real-world entities

  • Implemented inheritance to reuse code and create a hierarchy of classes

  • Utilized encapsulation to hide data and restrict access to it

  • Applied polymorphism to allow objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass

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A Software Developer was asked 9mo ago
Q. Write code to determine whether a string is a palindrome.
Ans. 

Code to check if a string is a palindrome or not

  • Create a function that takes a string as input

  • Remove all non-alphanumeric characters and convert to lowercase

  • Compare the string with its reverse to check if it's a palindrome

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A Software Developer was asked 12mo ago
Q. Why did you choose CSE?
Ans. 

Passion for problem-solving and interest in technology led me to choose Computer Science Engineering.

  • Passion for problem-solving

  • Interest in technology

  • Opportunities for innovation and creativity

  • High demand and job prospects in the field

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A Process Associate was asked
Q. What is insurance?
Ans. 

Insurance is a contract between an individual and an insurance company where the individual pays premiums in exchange for financial protection against potential losses.

  • Insurance is a form of risk management to protect against financial loss.

  • Types of insurance include health, life, auto, home, and travel insurance.

  • Premiums are paid by the insured to the insurance company in exchange for coverage.

  • Insurance policies ...

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A Process Associate was asked
Q. What is VLOOKUP?
Ans. 

VLOOKUP is a function in Excel used to search for a value in a table and return a corresponding value from another column.

  • VLOOKUP stands for 'Vertical Lookup'

  • It is commonly used in Excel to search for a value in the leftmost column of a table and return a value in the same row from a specified column

  • Syntax: =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])

  • Example: =VLOOKUP(A2, B2:D10, 3, FALSE) - ...

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Principal Global Services Interview Experiences

73 interviews found

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 Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

After 3 sections of aptitude, English and core subjects, there were two coding problems both based on string one was easy and other was medium.

Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the projects in your resume
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web-based project management tool for tracking tasks and deadlines

    • Utilized HTML, CSS, JavaScript for front-end development

    • Used PHP and MySQL for back-end functionality

    • Implemented user authentication and authorization features

    • Integrated calendar and notification system for task reminders

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain the backend side of your project
  • Ans. 

    The backend of my project is responsible for handling server-side logic and data processing.

    • Implemented RESTful APIs for communication between frontend and backend

    • Used Node.js and Express for server-side scripting

    • Utilized MongoDB for database management

    • Implemented authentication and authorization using JWT tokens

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How did you implement concepts of OOP in your projects
  • Ans. 

    I implemented concepts of OOP in my projects by creating classes, objects, inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism.

    • Used classes to represent real-world entities

    • Implemented inheritance to reuse code and create a hierarchy of classes

    • Utilized encapsulation to hide data and restrict access to it

    • Applied polymorphism to allow objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How to handle duplicate entries in the database
  • Ans. 

    Duplicate entries in the database can be handled by using unique constraints, deduplication scripts, or merging duplicate records.

    • Use unique constraints in the database schema to prevent duplicate entries.

    • Implement deduplication scripts to regularly scan and remove duplicate records.

    • Merge duplicate records by updating one record with the information from the other duplicate record.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Write a code to tell whether a string is palindrome or not
  • Ans. 

    Code to check if a string is a palindrome or not

    • Create a function that takes a string as input

    • Remove all non-alphanumeric characters and convert to lowercase

    • Compare the string with its reverse to check if it's a palindrome

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Principal Global Services Software Developer interview:
  • Java
  • Backend
  • OOPS
  • DBMS
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, it is easy to crack

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Fixed assets account questions
  • Q2. Expenses accounting questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. R2R RELATED QUESTION
  • Q2. Accounts payable
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussions and company policy information

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interviewer are asking very deep questions related process.
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. End to End project Architecture and data pipeline working
  • Ans. 

    End to end project architecture involves designing and implementing a data pipeline to process and analyze data from various sources.

    • Define project requirements and goals

    • Design data architecture including data sources, storage, processing, and analytics tools

    • Implement data pipeline to extract, transform, and load data

    • Ensure data quality and consistency throughout the pipeline

    • Monitor and optimize performance of the data...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Optimization performed in current project
  • Ans. 

    Implemented query optimization techniques to improve performance in data processing.

    • Utilized indexing to speed up data retrieval

    • Optimized SQL queries by rewriting them for better performance

    • Implemented caching mechanisms to reduce redundant data processing

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. SQL query to delete Duplicates using CTEs
  • Ans. 

    Using Common Table Expressions (CTEs) to delete duplicates in SQL query

    • Use a CTE to identify duplicates by ranking rows based on a unique identifier

    • Delete rows with duplicate ranks in the main query

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Basic Python theory questions on lists and tuples and dictionaries
  • Q5. Reverse a list without inbuilt functions
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a list without using inbuilt functions

    • Create two pointers, one at the start and one at the end of the array

    • Swap the elements at the two pointers and move them towards the center until they meet

    • Repeat the process until the entire list is reversed

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. End to End Project implementation
  • Ans. 

    End to end project implementation involves taking a project from conception to completion, including planning, development, testing, and deployment.

    • Define project goals and requirements

    • Design data pipelines and architecture

    • Develop and implement data processing algorithms

    • Test and validate data quality and accuracy

    • Deploy and monitor the project in production

    • Iterate and improve based on feedback

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. ETL Data warehousing concepts like CDC,SCD & Schema Design
  • Q3. Question on Data Mesh & Architecture Design for ETL
  • Q4. SQL joins, number of records for each join
  • Ans. 

    SQL joins combine data from two or more tables based on a related column between them.

    • Different types of SQL joins include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN.

    • The number of records in the result of a join depends on the type of join and the data in the tables.

    • For example, an INNER JOIN will only return records that have matching values in both tables, while a LEFT JOIN will return all records from the left...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Principal Global Services Senior Data Engineer interview:
  • Project Implementation
  • Data Warehousing
  • SQL
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interviewers are good but the HR recruiter was a pain to talk to, she was lazy and I had to follow up multiple times to get a response from her. After having cleared my technical rounds, she mailed me to send all required documents to proceed with HR discussion and did not respond after that to my calls or mails.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you ?give us specific reason
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong analytical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality work.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Economics with a focus on data analysis

    • I have experience using statistical software such as SPSS and Excel for data analysis

    • I have completed multiple internships where I conducted market research and presented findings to senior management

    • I am a quick learner and...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain about your current process?
  • Ans. 

    My current process involves collecting and analyzing data to provide insights and recommendations for decision-making.

    • Collecting data from various sources such as databases, surveys, and reports

    • Cleaning and organizing data to ensure accuracy and consistency

    • Analyzing data using statistical tools and techniques

    • Creating visualizations and reports to communicate findings

    • Presenting insights and recommendations to stakeholde...

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Process Specialist with a strong background in optimizing workflows and improving efficiency.

    • Experienced in analyzing processes and identifying areas for improvement

    • Skilled in implementing solutions to streamline operations

    • Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Company overview
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Process relates
  • Q2. Family background
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Close ended questions
  • Q2. Senario based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All the best

GYM Trainer Interview Questions & Answers

user image ABHIJEET AKHADE

posted on 11 Apr 2025

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

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

  • Q1. Gym muscle Workout releted
  • Q2. Fat loss Diet releted
  • Q3. Warm up and streches realetd
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

About the technology your working

Round 2 - Case Study 

Provides the scenario, need to build or explain the program

Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About the project your worked in
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Test your stability and mind set.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Architecture of recent project
  • Ans. 

    The architecture of the recent project involved a microservices-based approach with containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.

    • Utilized microservices architecture for scalability and flexibility

    • Containerized applications using Docker for easy deployment and management

    • Orchestrated containers with Kubernetes for automated scaling and load balancing

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Project details

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It is easy basic questions related to Accounts, Excel and insurance.

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is insurance?
  • Ans. 

    Insurance is a contract between an individual and an insurance company where the individual pays premiums in exchange for financial protection against potential losses.

    • Insurance is a form of risk management to protect against financial loss.

    • Types of insurance include health, life, auto, home, and travel insurance.

    • Premiums are paid by the insured to the insurance company in exchange for coverage.

    • Insurance policies outli...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is type of insurance?
  • Ans. 

    Insurance is a financial product that provides protection against specific risks in exchange for payment of a premium.

    • Insurance is a contract between the insurer (insurance company) and the insured (policyholder).

    • Types of insurance include life insurance, health insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, and more.

    • Insurance helps individuals and businesses manage risk by transferring it to the insurance company.

    • Premiums...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is Vlook up?
  • Ans. 

    VLOOKUP is a function in Excel used to search for a value in a table and return a corresponding value from another column.

    • VLOOKUP stands for 'Vertical Lookup'

    • It is commonly used in Excel to search for a value in the leftmost column of a table and return a value in the same row from a specified column

    • Syntax: =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])

    • Example: =VLOOKUP(A2, B2:D10, 3, FALSE) - searc...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    As a Process Associate, I excel in data management, process optimization, and ensuring operational efficiency in various tasks.

    • Data Management: I have experience in handling large datasets, ensuring accuracy and integrity, which is crucial for process efficiency.

    • Process Optimization: In my previous role, I identified bottlenecks in workflows and implemented solutions that improved processing time by 20%.

    • Attention to De...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Basic HR questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Principal Global Services Process Associate interview:
  • Advanced Excel
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was easy process. Have a confidence in yourself.

Engineer Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

user image Mandar Bakshi

posted on 21 Nov 2024

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

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Easy Eltimus Test. CAT level

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Teams Interview, Basic SQL and DSA questions

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How many rounds are there in Principal Global Services interview?
Principal Global Services interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Principal Global Services interview process are Technical, HR and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Principal Global Services 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 Principal Global Services. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Principal Global Services expect are Python, SQL, Analytical, Troubleshooting and Automation.
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Some of the top questions asked at the Principal Global Services interview -

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  3. How did you implement concepts of OOP in your proje...read more
What are the most common questions asked in Principal Global Services HR round?

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How long is the Principal Global Services interview process?

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

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4.3/5

based on 53 interview experiences

Difficulty level

Easy 3%
Moderate 91%
Hard 6%

Duration

Less than 2 weeks 60%
2-4 weeks 30%
4-6 weeks 7%
More than 8 weeks 3%
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Company culture

3.2

Promotions

3.4

Work satisfaction

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