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user image Pavan Dronavalli

posted on 18 Sep 2016

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Questionnaire 

16 Questions

  • Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be us...
  • Q2. Given an array A[n], write a C program to find P and Q (P>Q) such that A[P] - A[Q] is maximum
  • Q3. A pyramid is given many blank spaces. Condition is that number in a cell equals sum of numbers in bottom two cells. Fill the blanks
  • Ans. 

    The question asks to fill the blanks in a pyramid where each number is the sum of the numbers in the bottom two cells.

    • Start from the bottom row and work your way up, calculating the sum of the numbers in the bottom two cells for each blank space.

    • Use a loop to iterate through each row and column of the pyramid.

    • Store the calculated sum in the corresponding blank space.

    • Repeat the process until all the blanks are filled.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the basic functions of OS?
  • Q5. What is scheduling? List different types of scheduling
  • Q6. What is a deadlock? How to know if a deadlock is present?
  • Q7. What is Moore's Law?
  • Ans. 

    Moore's Law is the observation that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit doubles about every two years.

    • Named after Intel co-founder Gordon Moore

    • First stated in 1965

    • Has been a driving force behind technological advancements

    • Predicts exponential growth in computing power

    • Has been challenged in recent years due to physical limitations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Differentiate between a process and a thread
  • Ans. 

    A process is an instance of a program while a thread is a subset of a process.

    • A process has its own memory space while threads share memory space

    • Processes are heavyweight while threads are lightweight

    • Processes communicate through inter-process communication while threads communicate through shared memory

    • Examples of processes include web browsers, text editors, etc. while examples of threads include GUI updates, backgro

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. What are the advantages of having multi-core processor?
  • Ans. 

    Multi-core processors provide faster and more efficient computing.

    • Improved performance and speed

    • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

    • Reduced power consumption

    • Better multitasking capabilities

    • Enhanced user experience

    • Examples: Intel Core i7, AMD Ryzen 9

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Tell me about yourself and your family briefly
  • Ans. 

    I am a software engineer with a loving family.

    • I have been working as a software engineer for 5 years.

    • My wife is a teacher and we have two children.

    • We enjoy spending time together outdoors and traveling.

    • My parents live in a different state but we keep in touch regularly.

    • Family is very important to me and I prioritize spending time with them.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Tell me about your course projects
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web-based project management tool and a mobile app for tracking expenses

    • Created a responsive UI using React and Bootstrap

    • Implemented user authentication and authorization using Firebase

    • Integrated Google Maps API for location tracking in the mobile app

    • Used Node.js and MongoDB for backend development

    • Collaborated with a team of four to complete the projects

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Tell me about your professional experience
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience in software engineering with expertise in Java and Python.

    • Developed and maintained web applications using Java and Spring framework

    • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs using Python and Flask

    • Worked on database management and optimization using MySQL and MongoDB

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products

    • Participated in code reviews and provided construc

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. What are your academic interests?
  • Ans. 

    My academic interests include computer science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

    • Computer science

    • Artificial intelligence

    • Machine learning

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. Explain one CS topic(of your choice) in layman terms
  • Ans. 

    Explain Big O notation

    • Big O notation is used to describe the time complexity of an algorithm

    • It helps us understand how the algorithm's performance changes with input size

    • O(1) means constant time, O(n) means linear time, O(n^2) means quadratic time

    • We want algorithms with lower Big O values for better performance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q15. What are your location preferences?
  • Ans. 

    I am open to relocation based on the job opportunity and growth prospects.

    • Open to relocation for the right opportunity

    • Willing to move for career growth

    • Flexible with location based on job requirements

  • Answered by AI
  • Q16. Would you like to have a pizza slice? ;)
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I would love to have a pizza slice!

    • I am a big fan of pizza and would never say no to a slice!

    • Pizza is the perfect food for any occasion, whether it's a quick lunch or a late-night snack.

    • I particularly enjoy pepperoni and mushroom pizza, but I'm open to trying new toppings as well.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were of average difficulty but lengthy. The test was conducted between 7:30 PM and 9 PM. I had a long day so it was a little tiresome.
Tips: Time is of importance. I suggest you to quickly browse through all the questions and pick the easy ones beforehand instead of being stuck on a single difficult question.
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 60

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I found the questions easy so I was able to answer them all.
Tips: Don't just think in your mind. Think out loud so that the interviewer can correct you.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Interviewer was friendly. It was like talking with a friend.
Tips: Keep it short and brief. It's fine even if your English is not good. (Mine wasn't )

General Tips: Be cool and calm. If you don't know something, admit it. You can come back to it later.
Skill Tips: No need to go very deep. Just know the basics properly.
Skills: Puzzle Solving Capability, Computer Organisation, Operating System Basics, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics, C Programming, Aptitude
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: Qualcomm is an industry leader in mobile hardware. The work profile suited me well.
Funny Moments: The nice HR lady offered me a pizza slice.

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Top Qualcomm Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Sep 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project experience, admin questions, scenario based questions in admin, apex and in general tech questions Tableau, excel etc
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Overall project experience and cross questioning on my candidature
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Integration with Salesforce questions
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Reports and dashboards, sprint management questions
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Apex and Salesforce admin questions

Interview Preparation Tips

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What can you share about your experience?
  • Ans. 

    I have over 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the finance industry.

    • Led cross-functional teams to analyze market trends and develop strategic plans

    • Performed data analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue growth

    • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and create detailed business requirements documents

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the specific responsibilities associated with the role, and how does the workflow typically function?
  • Ans. 

    Business Analyst responsibilities include analyzing data, identifying trends, and making recommendations to improve business processes.

    • Gather and analyze data to identify trends and make recommendations

    • Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements

    • Create reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions

    • Monito

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was little technical with the Excel and Power Bi

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Mostly related to docker networking concept.
  • Q2. How linux boot process work?
  • Ans. 

    Linux boot process involves several stages including BIOS, bootloader, kernel initialization, and user space initialization.

    • BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) performs hardware initialization and loads bootloader

    • Bootloader (GRUB, LILO) loads the Linux kernel into memory and starts it

    • Kernel initializes devices, mounts the root filesystem, and starts the init process

    • Init process (systemd, SysVinit) starts user space proces

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Git, merge abd rebase cherry-pick etc

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Planning?
  • Ans. 

    Planning is the process of setting goals, determining actions to achieve those goals, and allocating resources effectively.

    • Setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals

    • Creating a detailed plan of action to achieve the goals

    • Allocating resources such as time, money, and manpower efficiently

    • Monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed

    • Examples: Financial planning for a company's b...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What to build financial model?
  • Ans. 

    A financial model is built to forecast future financial performance of a company or project.

    • Identify the purpose of the financial model (e.g. budgeting, valuation, forecasting)

    • Gather historical financial data and relevant assumptions

    • Create income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement projections

    • Perform sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of different variables

    • Validate the model by comparing actual res

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is depreciation?
  • Ans. 

    Depreciation is the allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

    • Depreciation is a non-cash expense that reduces the value of an asset over time.

    • It reflects the wear and tear, obsolescence, or decrease in value of an asset.

    • Common methods of calculating depreciation include straight-line, double declining balance, and units of production.

    • Example: A company purchases a machine for $10,000 with a useful...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the concept of budgeting?
  • Ans. 

    Budgeting is the process of creating a plan to manage income and expenses over a specific period of time.

    • Budgeting involves setting financial goals and creating a detailed plan to achieve them.

    • It helps in tracking income, expenses, and savings to ensure financial stability.

    • Budgeting can be done on a personal level, for businesses, or for specific projects.

    • Examples of budgeting tools include spreadsheets, budgeting apps

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical interview questions
  • Q2. Questions technical interview questions
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. One on round questions
  • Q2. Questiobs one on round

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Jobs at Qualcomm

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude and technical questions were asked

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Pattern question
  • Q2. Doubly linked list insertion
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. C++ linked lists
  • Q2. Resume based, projects were asked.

Top Qualcomm Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
View answer (196)

Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Aug 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Bitwise questions easy to medium
  • Q2. Merge two sorter linked list
  • Ans. 

    Merge two sorted linked lists into a single sorted linked list

    • Create a new linked list to store the merged result

    • Iterate through both input linked lists and compare nodes to determine the order in which they should be merged

    • Update the next pointers of the nodes in the new linked list accordingly

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Inter process communication theory
  • Q2. Reverse words in String
  • Ans. 

    Reverse words in a given string

    • Split the string into words using a space as delimiter

    • Reverse each word individually

    • Join the reversed words back together with a space in between

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Linux Module development
  • Q2. Dynamic 2d array multiplication
  • Q3. Why this role ?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about solving complex engineering problems and contributing to innovative projects.

    • I have always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and creativity

    • I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can apply my technical skills

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work with a talented team and make a real impact

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why linux kernel ? And About how to compile linux kernel?
  • Ans. 

    Linux kernel is popular for its open-source nature, stability, security, and flexibility. Compiling it allows customization and optimization.

    • Linux kernel is widely used due to its open-source nature, allowing for customization and collaboration.

    • It is known for its stability, security, and flexibility, making it a preferred choice for many developers and organizations.

    • Compiling the Linux kernel involves configuring the ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prep OS.
Prep Embedded Linux.
Prep Bitwise and Linked list Problems. (easy to medium)
Prep Array and String w.r.t to dynamic memory allocation.
Prep Pointer Arithmetic.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Q1. ❖ If a team member is unable to carry out his work, he is doing it repetitively, how would you handle it?, would you like to work only on lifing of components, or would you be ready to shift to other departments?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Mar 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Pointer related questions.
  • Q2. Basic puzzles
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Some question on memory management and some puzzles.

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Problems related to pointer like in this scenario what should be the output etc.

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Accountant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Dec 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Company Website

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Give an example of a customer dispute in making payment

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Invert bits of a number
  • Ans. 

    Invert the bits of a given number

    • Use bitwise XOR operator (^) with 1 to flip each bit

    • Repeat the process for all bits in the number

    • Return the inverted number

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do you support backward compatibility whiel designing a system
  • Ans. 

    Backward compatibility can be supported by using versioning, deprecation strategies, and maintaining clear communication with users.

    • Use versioning to clearly distinguish between different versions of the system

    • Implement deprecation strategies to phase out old features gradually

    • Maintain clear communication with users about upcoming changes and provide migration paths

    • Consider using compatibility layers or adapters to bri...

  • Answered by AI

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Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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Qualcomm Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Qualcomm interview?
Qualcomm interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Qualcomm interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Coding Test.
How to prepare for Qualcomm 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 Qualcomm. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Qualcomm expect are Staffing, Python, Computer science, C++ and Debugging.
What are the top questions asked in Qualcomm interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Qualcomm interview -

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  2. Given an array A[n], write a C program to find P and Q (P>Q) such that A[P] - A...read more
  3. How many ways would one arrange sets of coloured balls, the first set all red, ...read more
How long is the Qualcomm interview process?

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

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