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Updated 27 Feb 2025

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Data Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 13 Jan 2025

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the SQL query to find the third highest salary from a given table?
  • Q2. What is the difference between reparation and coalesce? What is the difference between persist and cache?

Top PwC Data Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is data flow? Difference with ADF pipeline and data flow
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Q1. Optimal Strategy for a GameYou and your friend Ninjax are playing a game of coins. Ninjax place the 'N' number of coins in a straight line. The rule of the game is as follows: 1. Each coin has a value associated with it. 2. It’s a two-playe... read more
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Senior Associate ML Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Feb 2025

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

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Regarding AI/ML, Some python questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What projects have you worked on?
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Moderate level questions about domain
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself in this organisation after 3-4 years.
  • Ans. 

    I see myself as a respected leader within the organization, leading a team and contributing to strategic decision-making.

    • Continuing to excel in my current role and taking on additional responsibilities

    • Leading projects and teams to successful outcomes

    • Contributing to strategic planning and decision-making processes

    • Mentoring and developing junior staff members

    • Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

  • Answered by AI

Top PwC Senior Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is Materiality, How to decide Materiality , who decide what will be the level of Materiality ?
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Q1. On an average, how many invoices can you process in a day?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do u want to join pwc?
  • Ans. 

    I want to join PwC because of their reputation for excellence in technology consulting and the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients.

    • PwC is known for its expertise in technology consulting

    • I am impressed by PwC's track record of delivering innovative solutions to clients

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work with a variety of clients across different industries

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  • Q2. Why consulting?
  • Ans. 

    Consulting allows me to work on diverse projects, solve complex problems, and collaborate with different teams.

    • Opportunity to work on diverse projects and industries

    • Ability to solve complex problems and provide innovative solutions

    • Collaboration with different teams and stakeholders

    • Continuous learning and professional growth

    • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and trends

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is net present value?
  • Ans. 

    Net present value (NPV) is a financial metric used to evaluate the profitability of an investment by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows.

    • NPV helps in determining the value of an investment in today's dollars.

    • It considers the time value of money, where cash flows in the future are worth less than cash flows received today.

    • A positive NPV indicates that the investment is expec...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell about porters five forces
  • Ans. 

    Porter's Five Forces is a framework for analyzing the competitive forces in an industry.

    • Porter's Five Forces include: threat of new entrants, bargaining power of buyers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of substitute products, and competitive rivalry within the industry.

    • It helps in understanding the attractiveness and profitability of an industry.

    • For example, in the airline industry, the threat of new entrants is ...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare cv line by line

Top PwC Technology Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is virtualisation? what is paging? what is thrashing? what is bellady's anonaly? and some more OS questions
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Q1. Smallest Subarray With K Distinct ElementsGiven an array 'A' consisting of 'N' integers, find the smallest subarray of 'A' containing exactly 'K' distinct integers. Note : If more than one such contiguous subarrays exist, consider the subar... read more
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What are agile methodologies ?
  • Ans. 

    Agile methodologies are a set of principles and practices that promote iterative development, collaboration, and flexibility in project management.

    • Focus on delivering working software in short iterations

    • Embrace changing requirements throughout the project

    • Encourage frequent communication and collaboration within teams

    • Promote self-organizing teams to make decisions

    • Use feedback loops to continuously improve the process

    • Exa

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to make dash board presentation
  • Ans. 

    To create a dashboard presentation, gather relevant data, choose appropriate visualization tools, design a clear layout, and regularly update the information.

    • Gather relevant data and metrics to be displayed on the dashboard

    • Choose appropriate visualization tools such as charts, graphs, and tables

    • Design a clear and easy-to-understand layout for the dashboard

    • Regularly update the information on the dashboard to keep it cur

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to make a sprint
  • Ans. 

    To make a sprint, plan the work, set goals, allocate resources, and track progress.

    • Start by defining the sprint goal and scope

    • Break down the work into tasks and estimate the effort required

    • Allocate resources and assign tasks to team members

    • Set a timeline for the sprint and create a sprint backlog

    • Hold daily stand-up meetings to track progress and address any issues

    • Review and demo the completed work at the end of the spr

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How do you manage a new team member

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 7 Aug 2024

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Pandas data frame manipulation questions, First was to change value of cell based certain conditions. Difference between iloc and loc with an example
  • Q2. Guesstimate: no of airplane that took off and land in Mumbai airport
  • Ans. 

    Approximately 700 airplanes take off and land at Mumbai airport daily.

    • Consider the average number of flights per day at Mumbai airport

    • Factor in peak travel times and seasonal variations

    • Take into account the types of aircrafts that operate at the airport

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Case Study : A retailer client is loosing his revenue from business, analyze the cause of decline.
  • Ans. 

    The retailer client is experiencing a decline in revenue, analyze the cause.

    • Conduct a thorough analysis of the retailer's financial statements to identify any trends or patterns in revenue decline.

    • Evaluate the competitive landscape to see if new competitors have entered the market or existing competitors have gained market share.

    • Assess the retailer's marketing and advertising strategies to determine if they are effecti...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Case Study 

A case study statement along with large data set was provided, it had 6 sub problems where I was open to take assumption and do whatever analysis with the given data and was expected to come up with strategy/solution to solve those 6 sub problems.

I was given 3 days to solve this case study and was asked to present the solution on ppt or power bi dashboard. Use of any programming language like python, sql was allowed for data analysis.

3 days deadline was strictly followed.

Round 3 - Case Study 

Case study round was taken by Senior Manager at PwC. He initially asked many questions on my work experience, projects previous firm, domain specific question.

Case study solution for above 6 sub problems was extensively discussed. He thoroughly examined the solution right from data analysis codes(sql, python) to end visualization and strategy to solve those problem.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for PwC Associate interview:
  • Python
  • PySpark
  • SQL
  • PowerBi
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't even think of applying here, they will waste your time by giving you useless case study for 3 days to only to reject you on silly reasons.

Top PwC Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Create a table with specified columns Alter the table and add new columns Create another table with help of existing tables Write a query which uses group by clause Write a query which uses having clause
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Jobs at PwC

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General SAP SD questions
  • Q2. Item category and schedule line category.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try to get the correct job description from hr before the interview.

Top PwC Senior Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is Materiality, How to decide Materiality , who decide what will be the level of Materiality ?
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Q1. On an average, how many invoices can you process in a day?
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QA Tester Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 9 Dec 2024

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

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Testing methodologies
  • Q2. What modules are used
  • Q3. Integration testing
  • Q4. Regression Testing
  • Q5. Functional and non Functional

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Q1. If you are given a ball pen tested for indian market, now you have to test it for international market, what testings will you perform.?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mostly regarding projects
  • Q2. Questions realed to Azure services
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Senerio based questions - which azure services could be used in this case
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in next 5 years
  • Ans. 

    In the next 5 years, I see myself advancing to a managerial role within the company, leading a team and contributing to the organization's growth.

    • Continuing to excel in my current role and taking on additional responsibilities

    • Participating in leadership development programs to enhance my skills

    • Building strong relationships with colleagues and mentors for guidance and support

    • Setting clear career goals and regularly revi

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What you expect from your employer
  • Ans. 

    I expect my employer to provide opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, fair compensation, and open communication.

    • Opportunities for professional development and advancement

    • A positive and inclusive work culture

    • Competitive salary and benefits

    • Transparent communication and feedback

    • Work-life balance support

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for PwC Senior Associate interview:
  • Azure

Top PwC Senior Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is Materiality, How to decide Materiality , who decide what will be the level of Materiality ?
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Senior Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. On an average, how many invoices can you process in a day?
View answer (10)
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
No response

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Step by Step application setup process for Oracle Subscription Management
  • Ans. 

    Setting up Oracle Subscription Management involves multiple steps including configuration, user setup, and data migration.

    • 1. Configure Oracle Subscription Management by setting up products, pricing, and billing cycles.

    • 2. Set up users with appropriate roles and permissions to access the system.

    • 3. Migrate existing subscription data into the Oracle system for seamless transition.

    • 4. Test the setup to ensure all functionali...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to setup automatic subscription numbering
  • Ans. 

    Automatic subscription numbering can be set up by creating a unique identifier based on a specific format or algorithm.

    • Define the format or algorithm for generating the subscription numbers

    • Implement a script or program to automatically assign and increment the subscription numbers

    • Ensure the uniqueness and consistency of the generated numbers

    • Consider using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols for added complex...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain about different renewal process
  • Ans. 

    Renewal processes vary depending on the type of service or product being renewed.

    • Renewal process for software subscriptions typically involves receiving a notification to renew, logging into the account, and making a payment.

    • Renewal process for insurance policies may involve receiving a renewal notice, reviewing the policy details, and contacting the insurance provider to renew.

    • Renewal process for memberships often inc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Pricelist setup
  • Q5. Data migration process

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Application level knowledge

Skills evaluated in this interview

Top PwC Senior Associate Interview Questions and Answers

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PwC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PwC interview?
PwC interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the PwC interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for PwC 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 PwC. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at PwC expect are Leadership Development, Consulting, Risk Management, Operations and Management.
What are the top questions asked in PwC interview?

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How long is the PwC interview process?

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

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