ShareChat Technical Support Executive Interview Questions and Answers

Round duration - 45 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was in the mid day and since I applied for a Frontend role the discussion was majorly around data structure and bit of Javascript.
The interviewer was helping and good listener.

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Merge Two Sorted Linked Lists Problem Statement
You are provided with two sorted linked lists. Your task is to merge them into a single sorted linked list and return the head of the combined linked list.
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Merge two sorted linked lists into a single sorted linked list without using additional space.
• Create a dummy node to start the merged list

• Compare the values of the two linked lists and add the smaller value to the merged list

• Move the pointer of the merged list and the pointer of the smaller value list

• Continue this process until one of the lists is fully traversed

• Append the remaining elements of the other list to the me
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Sort 0 1 2 Problem Statement
Given an integer array arr of size 'N' containing only 0s, 1s, and 2s, write an algorithm to sort the array.
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The first line contains an integer 'T' representing the n...read more
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Sort an array of 0s, 1s, and 2s in linear time complexity.
• Use three pointers to keep track of 0s, 1s, and 2s while traversing the array.

• Swap elements based on the values encountered to sort the array in-place.

• Time complexity should be O(N) and space complexity should be O(1).
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Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was more of a in depth round on the framework I'm working on and problem solving.

Q1. What is the event loop and what is its significance?
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The event loop is a mechanism in programming that allows for asynchronous execution of code.
• The event loop is a key component in JavaScript's runtime environment, responsible for handling asynchronous operations.

• It continuously checks the call stack for any pending tasks and executes them in a non-blocking manner.

• The event loop ensures that the program remains responsive by allowing other code to run while waiting for ...read more
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Q2. Can you provide examples of output-based questions in JavaScript that utilize browser APIs?
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Output-based questions in JavaScript using browser APIs
• Example 1: Write a script that uses the Geolocation API to display the user's current location on a map

• Example 2: Create a program that uses the Web Audio API to play a sound when a button is clicked

• Example 3: Develop a web page that uses the Canvas API to draw a simple animation
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Q3. How would you design a system to support localization in a mobile app?
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Designing a system to support localization in a mobile app
• Use resource files to store localized strings for different languages

• Implement a language selection feature for users to choose their preferred language

• Utilize localization libraries or frameworks to streamline the process

• Consider cultural differences when localizing content, such as date formats and currency symbols
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Round duration - 75 Minutes
Round difficulty - Hard

It was more of a fitment/managerial round.
Didn't had any coding questions, but was asked more on approaches and optimisations.
Discussions on the project you have worked on.

Q1. You need to find the fastest 3 horses out of a group, given that you can only race 5 horses at a time. How would you approach this problem?
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To find the fastest 3 horses out of a group with 5 horses racing at a time, we can use a tournament style approach.
• Divide the horses into groups of 5 and race them against each other. This will give you the fastest horse in each group.

• Take the winners from each group and race them against each other. The top 3 horses in this final race will be the fastest 3 overall.

• Keep track of the results and compare the timings to d
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Q2. How do you debug the root cause of lag on a screen?
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To debug lag on a screen, analyze code, check for memory leaks, optimize rendering, and use profiling tools.
• Analyze code to identify any inefficient algorithms or operations causing lag.

• Check for memory leaks that could be impacting performance.

• Optimize rendering by reducing the number of draw calls, optimizing shaders, and minimizing overdraw.

• Use profiling tools like Xcode Instruments or Android Profiler to identify p
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Q3. Can you explain the architecture of the app you have recently worked on?
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The app I recently worked on is a social media platform for sharing photos and connecting with friends.
• The app follows a client-server architecture, with the client being the mobile app and the server handling data storage and processing.

• The client side is built using React Native for cross-platform compatibility.

• The server side is implemented using Node.js with a MongoDB database for storing user data and photos.

• The a...read more
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Q1. Previous company experience and current company roles and responsibilities
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An aptitude test is an exam used to determine an a individual skills or propensity to succeed in a given activity . Aptitude test assumes that have inherent strengths and weeknesses. Towards success of failure in specific areas of based on their characteristics.

Q1. Why did you decide to apply to this role?
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Q2. Why do we hire you ?
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Q1. SQL related questions like joins
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Q2. Types of join in sql
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Types of join in SQL include inner join, left join, right join, and full outer join.
• Inner join returns only the matching records from both tables.

• Left join returns all records from the left table and the matching records from the right table.

• Right join returns all records from the right table and the matching records from the left table.

• Full outer join returns all records when there is a match in either the left or rig
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Q3. Practical use of left join
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A left join is used to combine data from two tables based on a common column, including all records from the left table.
• Left join returns all rows from the left table and the matching rows from the right table.

• It is useful when you want to retrieve all records from the left table, even if there are no matches in the right table.

• The result of a left join will have NULL values in the columns from the right table where th...read more
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Q4. Number of rows after applying certain join operations
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The number of rows after applying join operations depends on the type of join used and the data in the tables being joined.
• Inner join retains only the rows that have matching values in both tables

• Left join retains all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table

• Right join retains all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left table

• Full outer join retains all rows when there is a
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Q5. Difference between vlookup in excel and some function in sql
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VLOOKUP in Excel is used to search for a value in a table and return a corresponding value, while SQL functions like JOIN and WHERE are used to retrieve data from multiple tables based on specified conditions.
• VLOOKUP is specific to Excel and works on a single table, while SQL functions can work on multiple tables.

• VLOOKUP requires the table to be sorted in ascending order, while SQL functions do not have this requiremen...read more
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Simple SQL & Excel test

Q1. Will Face hiring Manager
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Q1. Non voice experience
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I have 2 years of experience working in a non-voice customer support role for an e-commerce company.
• Handled customer queries and issues through email and chat support

• Provided product information, resolved complaints, and processed orders

• Maintained high customer satisfaction ratings through prompt and accurate responses
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Q2. Written English
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