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user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Oct 2024

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

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. How to create a partition
  • Ans. 

    To create a partition, you can use disk management tools in operating systems like Windows or disk utility in macOS.

    • In Windows, you can create a partition by opening Disk Management, right-clicking on the unallocated space, and selecting 'New Simple Volume'. Follow the wizard to set up the partition.

    • In macOS, you can use Disk Utility to create a partition by selecting the drive, clicking on the 'Partition' tab, and the...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to create & extend a LVM
  • Ans. 

    To create and extend a LVM, use tools like lvcreate, lvextend, and resize2fs.

    • Use lvcreate command to create a new logical volume

    • Use lvextend command to extend an existing logical volume

    • Use resize2fs command to resize the file system on the logical volume

    • Ensure you have enough free space in the volume group before extending

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  • Q3. Explain boot process
  • Ans. 

    The boot process is the sequence of events that occur when a computer is turned on, leading to the operating system being loaded and ready for use.

    • Power is turned on, triggering the BIOS to perform a Power-On Self Test (POST)

    • BIOS checks hardware components and locates the boot device

    • Boot loader is loaded from the boot device into memory

    • Boot loader loads the operating system kernel into memory and hands over control to ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How to change home directory for new users
  • Ans. 

    To change home directory for new users, modify the useradd command with the -d flag.

    • Use the useradd command with the -d flag followed by the desired home directory path

    • For example: useradd -d /new/home/directory username

    • Verify the changes by checking the /etc/passwd file or using the id command

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Any issues faced while booting up
  • Ans. 

    Yes, issues faced while booting up include slow startup, error messages, and hardware failures.

    • Slow startup can be caused by too many startup programs or a failing hard drive.

    • Error messages may indicate software conflicts or corrupted system files.

    • Hardware failures such as a faulty RAM or motherboard can prevent the system from booting up properly.

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. How do you Handle pressure of multiple breakdown.
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How many iphone users are there in Hyderabad.
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Prepare a BRD and presentation.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic SQL questions
  • Q2. Advance Excel questions
  • Q3. Moderate Python questions
Round 2 - Case Study 

Case study along with analysis

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Q1. You have 10 boxes of balls (each ball weighing exactly10 gm) with one box with defective balls (each one of the defective balls weigh 9 gm). You are given an electronic weighing machine and only one chance at it. How will you find out which... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your experience?
  • Ans. 

    I have over 8 years of experience in software development, specializing in backend systems and database management.

    • Developed scalable backend systems using Java and Spring framework

    • Designed and optimized database schemas for performance

    • Led a team of developers in implementing new features and resolving technical issues

    • Worked on integrating third-party APIs for enhanced functionality

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  • Q2. Asked deeply on my current project?
  • Q3. What are difficulties you faced in your work?
  • Ans. 

    Difficulties faced include complex technical challenges, tight deadlines, and communication issues.

    • Complex technical challenges such as optimizing performance of a large-scale system

    • Tight deadlines requiring quick turnaround on projects

    • Communication issues with team members or stakeholders leading to misunderstandings

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Q1. Find Nth PrimeYou are given a number 'N'. Your task is to find Nth prime number. A prime number is a number greater than 1 that is not a product of two smaller natural numbers. Prime numbers have only two factors – 1 and the number itself. ... read more
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Interview experience
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Difficulty level
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Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project details question

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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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Principal Scientist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Atul Khairnar

posted on 10 Mar 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why you joined as Data science team
  • Q2. What is difference between AI and ML ops
  • Ans. 

    AI Ops focuses on managing and deploying artificial intelligence models, while ML Ops focuses on managing and deploying machine learning models.

    • AI Ops involves managing and deploying artificial intelligence models, which may include deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.

    • ML Ops involves managing and deploying machine learning models, which typically involve statistical algorithms and data analy...

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  • Q3. What is your 3 yrs & 5 yrs goal if you joined this company
Round 2 - Case Study 

Major focus on busniess output

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Q1. What is difference between AI and ML ops
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DevOps Intern interview

user image Yudi J

posted on 25 Feb 2022

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Linux related questions
  • Q2. Installations networking basics

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Q1. How can you handle the bulk number of support cases at a time?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Discussion about in details technical aspects of project

Round 2 - Thinking & vision 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. After five years how we looks our self in this company.
  • Q2. How we associated our work experiences to company job profile.

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - We learn & understand & contribute about Linux kernel development.

Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Find Nth PrimeYou are given a number 'N'. Your task is to find Nth prime number. A prime number is a number greater than 1 that is not a product of two smaller natural numbers. Prime numbers have only two factors – 1 and the number itself. ... read more
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How many rounds are there in Red Hat interview?
Red Hat interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Red Hat interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Red Hat 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 Red Hat. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Red Hat expect are Linux, Open Source, Consulting, Python and Redhat.
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