Ramco Systems Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a technical round with questions on DBMS.

Q1. What is data integrity?
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Data integrity refers to the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data throughout its lifecycle.
• Data integrity ensures that data is accurate and consistent in storage and transmission.

• It involves maintaining the quality and reliability of data over time.

• Methods for ensuring data integrity include checksums, encryption, and error detection codes.

• Examples of data integrity violations include data corruption, unautho
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Q2. What is a trigger in the context of a database management system?
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A trigger is a special type of stored procedure that automatically executes when certain events occur in a database.
• Triggers are used to enforce business rules, maintain data integrity, and automate repetitive tasks.

• They can be triggered by INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE operations on a table.

• Examples of triggers include auditing changes to a table, updating related tables when a record is modified, or enforcing referential
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Q3. What is the difference between clustered and non-clustered indexes in a database management system?
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Clustered indexes physically order the data in the table, while non-clustered indexes do not.
• Clustered indexes determine the physical order of data in the table, while non-clustered indexes do not.

• A table can have only one clustered index, but multiple non-clustered indexes.

• Clustered indexes are faster for retrieval of data, especially range queries, compared to non-clustered indexes.

• Non-clustered indexes are stored se...read more
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Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical interview round with questions on DBMS.

Q1. What is the difference between UNION and UNION ALL in SQL?
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UNION combines and removes duplicates, UNION ALL combines without removing duplicates.
• UNION merges the result sets of two or more SELECT statements and removes duplicates.

• UNION ALL merges the result sets of two or more SELECT statements without removing duplicates.

• UNION is slower than UNION ALL as it involves removing duplicates.

• Example: SELECT column1 FROM table1 UNION SELECT column1 FROM table2;

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Q2. What are the functions of a cursor in PL/SQL?
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A cursor in PL/SQL is used to retrieve and process multiple rows of data one at a time.
• Allows iteration over a result set

• Retrieves data row by row

• Can be used to update or delete rows in a table

• Must be declared, opened, fetched, and closed
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Q3. Write a SQL query to fetch the nth highest salary from a table.
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SQL query to fetch the nth highest salary from a table
• Use the ORDER BY clause to sort salaries in descending order

• Use the LIMIT clause to fetch the nth highest salary
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Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a managerial round with typical behavioral problems.

Round duration - 45 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Technical Interview round with questions on Core Subjects mainly.

Q1. What is the difference between C and C++?
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C is a procedural programming language while C++ is an object-oriented programming language with features like classes and inheritance.
• C is a procedural programming language, while C++ is a multi-paradigm language with support for object-oriented programming.

• C does not support classes and objects, while C++ does.

• C uses structures for data organization, while C++ uses classes for data organization.

• C does not have featur...read more
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Q2. What is a virtual function?
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A virtual function is a function in a base class that is declared using the keyword 'virtual' and can be overridden by a function with the same signature in a derived class.
• Virtual functions allow for dynamic polymorphism in object-oriented programming.

• They are used to achieve runtime binding and enable the implementation of the function to be determined during runtime.

• Example: virtual void display() = 0; in a base cla...read more
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Q3. What is inheritance in object-oriented programming?
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Inheritance is a concept in object-oriented programming where a class inherits properties and behaviors from another class.
• Allows for code reusability by creating a new class based on an existing class

• Child class inherits attributes and methods of the parent class

• Can have multiple levels of inheritance (e.g. grandparent, parent, child classes)

• Example: class Dog extends Animal, where Dog inherits properties and methods
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Q4. What is the difference between a Default Constructor and a Copy Constructor in Object-Oriented Programming?
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Default Constructor is a constructor that is automatically called when an object is created without any arguments. Copy Constructor is used to create a new object as a copy of an existing object.
• Default Constructor has no parameters, while Copy Constructor takes an object of the same class as a parameter.

• Default Constructor initializes the object with default values, while Copy Constructor creates a new object with the...read more
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Round duration - 40 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical Interview round with questions on Core Subjects mainly.

Q1. What are the types of access modifiers in C++?
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The types of access modifiers in C++ are public, private, and protected.
• Public: accessible from outside the class

• Private: only accessible within the class

• Protected: accessible within the class and its subclasses
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Q2. What is the difference between DDL (Data Definition Language) and DML (Data Manipulation Language)?
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DDL is used to define the structure of database objects, while DML is used to manipulate data within those objects.
• DDL is used to create, modify, and delete database objects like tables, indexes, etc.

• DML is used to insert, update, delete, and retrieve data from database tables.

• DDL statements include CREATE, ALTER, DROP, TRUNCATE, etc.

• DML statements include INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, SELECT, etc.
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Q3. What are the key differences between a Primary Key and a Unique Key in a database management system?
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Primary Key uniquely identifies each record in a table, while Unique Key ensures that all values in a column are distinct.
• Primary Key does not allow NULL values, while Unique Key allows one NULL value.

• A table can have only one Primary Key, but multiple Unique Keys.

• Primary Key is automatically indexed, while Unique Key may or may not be indexed.

• Primary Key is used to establish relationships between tables, while Unique ...read more
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Q4. What is the difference between DBMS and RDBMS?
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DBMS is a software system that manages databases, while RDBMS is a type of DBMS that stores data in a structured format using tables.
• DBMS stands for Database Management System, which is a software system that allows users to interact with a database.

• RDBMS stands for Relational Database Management System, which is a type of DBMS that stores data in a structured format using tables with rows and columns.

• RDBMS uses Struct...read more
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Q5. What are the objectives of normalization in database management systems?
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Normalization in database management systems aims to reduce data redundancy, improve data integrity, and optimize database performance.
• Eliminate data redundancy by breaking down data into smaller tables

• Reduce update anomalies by ensuring data is stored in a logical and consistent manner

• Improve data integrity by enforcing referential integrity constraints

• Optimize database performance by reducing the amount of redundant
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Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

HR round with typical behavioral problems.