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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Array, string, and some map questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. About js , and about react js
  • Q2. What is callback?
  • Ans. 

    A callback is a function passed as an argument to another function, which is then executed after the first function has completed.

    • Callback functions are commonly used in asynchronous programming to handle responses or events.

    • Callbacks can be synchronous or asynchronous.

    • Example: setTimeout(callback, 1000) will execute the callback function after 1 second.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is useEffect
  • Ans. 

    useEffect is a hook in React that allows functional components to perform side effects.

    • Used to perform side effects in functional components

    • Executes after render

    • Can be used to fetch data, subscribe to events, update the DOM, etc.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. When we use useEffect
  • Ans. 

    useEffect is used in React to perform side effects in function components.

    • useEffect is used to perform side effects in function components, such as data fetching, subscriptions, or manually changing the DOM.

    • It runs after every render by default, but you can specify dependencies to control when it runs.

    • Example: useEffect(() => { console.log('Component mounted'); }, []);

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - whatever you write in resume you know that with detail

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Front end Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Non-Decreasing ArrayYou have been given an integer array/list 'ARR' of size 'N'. Write a solution to check if it could become non-decreasing by modifying at most 1 element. We define an array as non-decreasing, if ARR[i] <= ARR[i + 1] ho... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They will take more mock interviews to upskill the students which helps me to broaden my skills

Backend Developer Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 1. Differences between GET and POST 2. What is MVC? 3. I was asked if I knew any PHP framework. 4. SESSION, COOKIE functionalities 5. Some SQL queries.
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Return a reverse string from first to last

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are microservices in javascript
  • Ans. 

    Microservices in JavaScript are small, independent, and loosely coupled services that work together to form a larger application.

    • Microservices are designed to be modular and scalable

    • Each microservice performs a specific task and communicates with other microservices through APIs

    • They can be written in different programming languages and can run on different servers

    • Examples of microservices in JavaScript include Netflix,

  • Answered by AI

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Backend Developer Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 1. Differences between GET and POST 2. What is MVC? 3. I was asked if I knew any PHP framework. 4. SESSION, COOKIE functionalities 5. Some SQL queries.
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Hobbies, Introduction, About.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about pitch. Know about me, asked some different questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and face interview confidently.

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Q1. scenario based: if I am a teacher in a government school and my child is getting +90% marks, then why should i buy byjus course
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Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Just a min on T20 cricket
  • Q3. Improving quality of education in India
  • Ans. 

    Improving quality of education in India

    • Investing in teacher training and development

    • Increasing access to technology and digital resources

    • Encouraging parental involvement in education

    • Promoting vocational education and skill development

    • Addressing the issue of inadequate infrastructure and resources

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  • Q4. Question on B. Tech project

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Reasoning / Analytical : there were many questions on venn diagram.. relationships.. cube problem... etc etc... VERBAL: questions on correction of sentences... jumbled sentences.. series... etc etc....
Total Questions: 60

College Name: NIT WARANGAL

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It went quite well.
Tips: Brush up everyday your aptitude skills
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30

General Tips: Choosing your company and preparing for it early is better than trying everything on the day of selection process
Skills: Aptitude, Technical skills
College Name: IIT roorkee
Motivation: i am a self motivator

Interview Questions & Answers

Cognizant user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Jan 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Why should we select you?
  • Ans. 

    I have the necessary skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.

    • I have relevant experience in the field

    • I possess the required skills and qualifications

    • I am a quick learner and adaptable to new situations

    • I am passionate about the industry and eager to contribute

    • I am a team player and work well with others

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Very basic(class 7 level) english, quant and DI from CAT preparation will do. I was asked to estimate the number of newspapers I would buy if I am a supplier for the campus. Then slightly complicated the problem four or five times.
Tips: Try to answer as many questions as possible--the test is the one major criterion for selection.
Total Questions: 65

Round: Guesstimate Interview
Experience: One-on-one interview.Basic guess estimation and details about your projects. Try to show you have some knowledge in mathematics.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: HR interview--A panel of 4 or 5 people(who have taken the individual interviews in round I).
Tips: Be confident and try not to tell something which you can’t defend.

General Tips: As is the case for most companies, CAT preparation will definitely help. I don’t think much focus was was given on the essay but the other sections of the test are really important.
Skill Tips: A decent CGPA(mine was exactly 8) will help. HR interview--A panel of 4 or 5 people(who have taken the individual interviews in round I). Should be able to speak about your own projects and internships.
College Name: IIT KHARAGPUR

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CGPA + resume + online test - based shortlisting

Round: Test
Experience: Online Test:Quant, DI, verbal, and coding45 minutes coding + 15 minutes verbal + 30 minutes quant
Tips: Time constraint will be the major problem. CAT preparation would sufficeBrush up your coding skills- concentrate in either C or C++ or whichever language you're comfortable withE.g.: The coding question- Write a function to find if a number is palindromeBrush up through basic data structuresGraph theory and few sorting algorithms
Duration: 90 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: (2 interviews, 20 minutes each)Resume- basedCoding skills and the approach towards the problem will also be tested
Tips: Be thorough with the work done in your internships and projects. Be ready to answer why you are interested in the company.Maintain your confidence level in the interviews. They also look for good communication skills, and even leadership, which is evident from the way you conduct yourself through the interview.Practice quant questions, prepare answers for all the basic HR questions.Coding, go through sorting algorithms, FOR, Graph theory.Digital IC design is very important courses. You should be through with this courses if you are interested in digital profile.

College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Interview
Experience: Quizzed on opinions of the Construction Industry.

General Tips: 1. Be prepared on the courses and project works that you mention in your resume2. Read newspapers, blogs about the construction industry and keep yourself updated
Skill Tips: """"
Skills: Infrastructure Planning, Infrastructure Management, Construction Management, Project Management
College Name: VIT Chennai

Interview Questions & Answers

HCLTech user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Apr 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

10 Questions

  • Q1. Do you know Java? ---Yes
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I know Java.

    • I have experience in Java programming.

    • I am familiar with Java syntax and concepts.

    • I have worked on Java projects in the past.

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  • Q2. What is Thread and why are they used? ---told
  • Q3. What is JDBC? ---told
  • Q4. How to retrieve data from back end? ---told
  • Ans. 

    To retrieve data from the back end, you can use APIs or database queries.

    • Use API calls to fetch data from the back end server.

    • Execute database queries to retrieve data from the database.

    • Parse the response or query result to extract the required data.

    • Handle any necessary authentication or authorization for accessing the back end.

    • Examples: GET request to an API endpoint, SELECT query in SQL.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Explain OOP concepts. ---explained the program
  • Ans. 

    OOP is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects, which can contain data and code.

    • OOP stands for Object-Oriented Programming

    • It focuses on creating objects that interact with each other to solve a problem

    • Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism are key concepts in OOP

    • Example: A car object can have properties like color, make, and model, and methods like start and stop

    • OOP promotes code reusability and ma

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  • Q6. He gave me Java program and asked me to explain how memory is allocated? ---Explained with diagram
  • Q7. How was the day? ---A bit lagging one
  • Q8. Why? ---My token number is 197, I need to wait for long time since morning
  • Q9. About yourself? ---told
  • Q10. Tell me a special quality of yours which is not mentioned in your resume? ---Told

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 4 modules :
1. Computer Programing :- Code is given,we need to find output, basic questions in Java, C, Data Structures, DBMS.
2. Quantitative Aptitude :- Easy, Basics in Simple Interest, Profit&Loss, Numbers, Logs, Time and Work, Time Speed Distance, Prob, Perm&Comb.
3. Logical Reasoning :- Blood relations, Directions, Data sufficiency, Puzzle, Arrangements (circular & linear).
4. English :- Fill in appropriate meaning, Antonyms, Synonyms, Arrange the sentences, and 2 huge paragraphs (4+4=8 questions).

Out of 2000 members 400 were selected. I'm one among them.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: After 2 days I received mail from HCL (offer letter and letter of intent).
Tips: HR round is to test our communication only..

College Name: NA

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