Publicis Sapient Junior Associate Technology Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Aptitude questions from Computer Science subjects and Quantitative aptitude+Logical reasoning

2 east questions to be done using Java

Q1. Puzzles, Basics of Java, Data Structures, dbms and finding output of questions.
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Q1. Basic HR questions like why you want to join
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Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

this round comprise of two parts , Apti + Reasoning and coding round. for coding multiple option for language was available like C,C++, JAVA , Python , JAVASCRIPT , and more.

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Trapping Rain Water Problem Statement
You are given a long type array/list ARR of size N, representing an elevation map. The value ARR[i] denotes the elevation of the ith bar. Your task is to determine th...read more
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Calculate the total amount of rainwater that can be trapped between given elevations in an array.
• Iterate through the array and calculate the maximum height on the left and right of each bar.

• Calculate the amount of water that can be trapped at each bar by taking the minimum of the maximum heights on the left and right.

• Sum up the trapped water at each bar to get the total trapped water for the entire array.
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Round duration - 20 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Round duration - 70 min
Round difficulty - null
It was an online round comprising 2 sections, Aptitude and 1 coding question. 40 minutes were given to answer 35 MCQ questions and 30 minutes for the coding question. Coding question was of moderate difficulty. Aptitude had easy and moderate difficulty questions.

Q1. Binary search question
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Binary search is a search algorithm that finds the position of a target value within a sorted array.
• Divide the array into two halves

• Compare the target value with the middle element

• If the target value matches the middle element, return its position

• If the target value is less than the middle element, search the left half of the array

• If the target value is greater than the middle element, search the right half of the arra
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It was a 1-1 technical interview conducted on Microsoft teams. It was 1 hr interview in which various questions from DSA were asked and I was asked to code some. There were questions from OOPS as well. Based upon my resume, some JavaScript questions were asked as well.

Q1. Is JavaScript a statically typed or dynamically typed language?
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JavaScript is a dynamically typed language.
• Variables can hold different data types at different times

• Type checking is done at runtime

• Example: var x = 5; x = 'hello';
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Q2. Explain “this” keyword.
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The 'this' keyword refers to the current object or instance in which it is used.
• Used to refer to the current object or instance in which it is used

• Can be used in methods, constructors, and inner classes

• Can be used to differentiate between local and instance variables

• Example: this.variableName

• Example: this.methodName()
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Q1. Where do I see myself in 5 years?
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In 5 years, I see myself as a senior technology professional leading a team of developers and contributing to the growth of the company.
• Continuing to learn and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in the industry

• Taking on more responsibilities and leadership roles within the company

• Mentoring and guiding junior associates to help them grow and develop their skills

• Contributing to the development of inn...read more
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Q2. Some of your major achievements.
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Developed a mobile app for a non-profit organization and increased their donations by 50%.
• Developed a mobile app for a non-profit organization

• Implemented features such as donation tracking and event registration

• Increased donations by 50% within the first year of launch
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Q3. Do you have experience with internships?
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Yes, I have experience with internships.
• I completed a summer internship at XYZ Company where I worked on developing a mobile application.

• During my internship, I gained experience in coding, testing, and debugging software.

• I also had the opportunity to work with a team of developers and learn about agile development methodologies.

• Overall, my internship experience was valuable in preparing me for a career in technology.
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Q4. Are you willing to relocate?
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Yes, I am willing to relocate for the right opportunity.
• I am open to exploring new locations and cultures.

• I am willing to consider relocation packages and assistance.

• I am excited about the prospect of new challenges and experiences.

• I am flexible and adaptable to new environments.
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