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Updated 20 Jan 2025

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Rhel Linux related wuestion
  • Q2. What is linux how itboots
  • Ans. 

    Linux is an open-source operating system kernel that manages hardware resources and provides services for user programs.

    • Linux is a Unix-like operating system kernel developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991.

    • It boots by loading the bootloader (such as GRUB) which then loads the kernel into memory.

    • The kernel initializes the system, mounts the root filesystem, and starts the init process.

    • The init process then starts other syste...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Storage related questions
  • Q2. How to boot system
  • Ans. 

    To boot a system, you need to power it on and load the operating system into memory.

    • Power on the computer by pressing the power button

    • The BIOS/UEFI firmware initializes hardware components

    • The bootloader is loaded to start the operating system

    • The operating system kernel is loaded into memory

    • The system is now ready for use

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is san and how it works
  • Ans. 

    SAN stands for Storage Area Network, a specialized high-speed network that connects servers to storage devices.

    • SAN allows multiple servers to access shared storage resources like disk arrays or tape libraries.

    • It provides block-level access to storage, allowing for efficient data transfer.

    • SANs are typically used in enterprise environments for centralized storage management.

    • Examples of SAN technologies include Fibre Chan

  • Answered by AI

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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
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TSE Interview Questions & Answers

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

  • Answered by AI
  • 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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TSE Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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.
  • Ans. 

    It is difficult to provide an exact number of iPhone users in Hyderabad without access to specific data.

    • There is no official data available on the exact number of iPhone users in Hyderabad.

    • One way to estimate the number of iPhone users in Hyderabad is to look at the market share of Apple in India and apply it to the population of Hyderabad.

    • Another approach could be to conduct a survey or study specifically targeting iP

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Prepare a BRD and presentation.

Business Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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
-
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

Business Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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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

  • Answered by AI

Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. K Largest Elements Problem Statement You are given an integer k and an array of integers that contain numbers in random order. Write a program to find the k largest numbers from the given array. You need to save them in an array and return ... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Longest common subsequence
  • Q2. Topological sort

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be good in dsa

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Q1. If 10 people had a meeting and they shake hands only once with each of the others, then how many handshakes will be there in total ?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Unable to ssh. Troubleshoot it
  • Q2. TCP IP model

Senior Technical Support Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What tool tableau use for optimization of deployments?
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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

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
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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...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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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Principal Scientist Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is difference between AI and ML ops
View answer (1)
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

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

Associate Technical Support Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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.

Interview Preparation Tips

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. K Largest Elements Problem Statement You are given an integer k and an array of integers that contain numbers in random order. Write a program to find the k largest numbers from the given array. You need to save them in an array and return ... read more
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Red Hat Interview FAQs

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, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
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.
What are the top questions asked in Red Hat interview?

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How long is the Red Hat interview process?

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

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