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Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
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I was interviewed before Mar 2023.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

General mathematics, basic networking and simple logical

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. What is switch 2. what is router 3. difference b/w switch & router 4. OSI model 5.programming language prefered, and why
  • Ans. 

    Switch is a network device that connects devices within a local area network, while a router connects multiple networks. OSI model is a conceptual framework for understanding network communication.

    • Switch operates at layer 2 of the OSI model, while router operates at layer 3.

    • Switch forwards data based on MAC addresses, while router forwards data based on IP addresses.

    • Switch is used to create LANs, while router is used t...

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Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Willing to relocate? carrer aspirations? Higher education planning?

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions asked about products knowledge, roles and responsibilities

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Manger Round
Experience: Questions asked about products knowledge, roles and responsibilities

I was interviewed in Jan 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. No. of output pins of microprocessor 8085
  • Ans. 

    The microprocessor 8085 has a total of 40 output pins.

    • The microprocessor 8085 is an 8-bit microprocessor.

    • It has a total of 40 pins, which are used for various purposes.

    • These pins include address bus pins, data bus pins, control pins, and power supply pins.

    • Some of the output pins are used for sending signals to external devices or peripherals.

    • Examples of output pins in the microprocessor 8085 include the RD (Read) pin a

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume was shortlisted.
Tips: Involve in cocurricular activities.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Resume was shortlisted.
Tips: Involve in cocurricular activities.

Skills: Technical Skills

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. More on oops and design patterns

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 4 rounds of interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2019. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

14 Questions

  • Q1. Some questions regarding my Internship program and the project.
  • Q2. Puzzles that are also available on geeks for geeks.
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q4. Where do you see yourself in next five years?
  • Q5. What field you think you are good at?
  • Q6. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q7. My experiences in college festivals and events participation.
  • Ans. 

    I actively participated in college festivals and events, gaining valuable teamwork and leadership skills.

    • Organized and managed various events such as cultural nights and talent shows

    • Collaborated with team members to plan and execute successful events

    • Developed communication and interpersonal skills through interactions with participants and attendees

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  • Q8. You are a team leader and one of your employee is unable to complete his/her work on time and due to him you are unable to submit the work before the deadline to your senior. How will you make that employe...
  • Ans. 

    As a team leader, I would identify the reason for the delay and work with the employee to find a solution to complete the work on time.

    • Have a one-on-one meeting with the employee to understand the reason for the delay

    • Identify any roadblocks or challenges the employee is facing and work together to find a solution

    • Set clear expectations and deadlines for the employee to complete the work

    • Provide support and resources to h...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. You see this bisleri water bottle. Tell me some innovative ideas to recreate it and make me convince to buy your idea and not this one.
  • Ans. 

    Reinvent the Bisleri bottle with a sleek design, eco-friendly materials, and a built-in filter for on-the-go purification.

    • Use biodegradable materials like bamboo or cornstarch-based plastics

    • Incorporate a minimalist design with a unique shape or texture

    • Add a filter to purify water from any source

    • Offer customization options like color or engraving

    • Include a reusable straw or spout for easy drinking

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  • Q10. What was the most challenging situation that you think you solved very effectively?
  • Q11. Some questions from Database management system.
  • Q12. Asked me to write code for database connection from my project of website development based on java,html, sql,css, JavaScript
  • Q13. Will you be available at any time we call you or send you to another city for projects?
  • Q14. What do you expect from us?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be ready with all such questions. Just be confident, be you and be fluent with your language. Try not to give negative impact with any of your answers and be positive.
Interviewer will try to trap you in situations but you have to get out of them and give them a convincing answers. I know there are some questions whose answers we don’t really know correctly, so try not to give false answers and rather just say confidently that you do not know about it.
This is it.
All the best to all those reading this.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Telecom domine question
  • Q2. Auto Cad basics and experience on telecom and wireless based question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Only 2round for experience candidate

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in May 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Capacity and coverage planning, ODSC channels and its coverage radius, TAC,LAC,NAC, RRC,eRAB, S1 signalling. LTE interfaces and their functions, PRB formations and no of PRB required to support single volt...
  • Q2. Why would you like to change?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared for odds and competent with technologies

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. They asked me optimise the code I had written for the first question
  • Q2. Given a binary tree, find out the maximum sum path from root to leaf. This problem, but they said tree has only positive integers. -----/ . To store the path I had used global array. They asked me alternat...
  • Q3. Given a list of words. Given three operations find out the minimum steps to reach from source string to destination string. Basically, -----/ this is the problem with some modification. For this question I...
  • Ans. 

    The question is about finding the minimum steps to reach from a source string to a destination string using three operations.

    • BFS and DFS are graph traversal techniques that can be used to solve this problem.

    • BFS is typically used when finding the shortest path or exploring all possible paths in a graph.

    • DFS is useful when searching for a specific path or exploring deeply into a graph.

    • In this case, BFS can be used to find...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: • 1 question was on time complexity of searching an unsorted array.
• 2 questions were on recursion, ie, number of recursive calls.
• 1 question on analysing given function on string.
• 1 question was on probability(Two hotels, say A and B. Probability of moving from A to B is 2/3, staying at A is 1/3. Probability of moving from B to A and staying at B is 1/2. If they make decisions each hour, and if they were at A at 7:00 pm, what is the probability that they will be at B at 10:00 pm).
• If a set has elements {1,2,3,4 .... n}. Then what is the sum of elements of it's power set. (Ex: S = {1,2}. Then power set is {{},{1},{2},{1,2}}. The sum is 6.
• If a set has elements {1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}. Then how many subsets of 3 elements has no consecutive elements.
• 1 question was on designing a DFA for a string starting with a and ending with c and has at least b in it.
• 1 question had machine instructions. We had to find out minimum number of cycles needed to execute the given set of instructions. (a) If the instructions are executed in the given order. (b) If the instructions are executed in random order.
• 1 puzzle on bridges.

Tips: In this round they not only see the answer. They also verify how you approached(So, give correct explanation to your answers).
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 10

Round: Coding Round
Experience: Two questions were there. 3 hours duration.

1. Long question, I don't remember fully. I'll just give input/output examples. It was basically on string decoding. If jon2snow3 is there the decoded string will be jonjonsnowjonjonsnowjonjonsnow. Given a string and an integer k we have print the kth character in the decoded string
input:
jon2snow3
8
output:
n

2. Given an array and an integer k return the number of contiguous sub arrays whose sum is divisible by k.
input format:
n k

input:
4 5
10 0 4 5

output:
4

explaination: {10},{0},{10,0},{5} are the sub arrays with sum divisible by 5.


Tips: You will have lots of time, so try to optimise the solution if you can. Remember here also they review each individual's code.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: They will help you a lot if you are stuck at some point in the question. You have to be smart enough to grasp the clue.
Tips: They only ask questions only on data structures and algorithms.

Skill Tips: You have to be strong in coding. Algorithm questions will be mostly on dynamic programming. Data structures questions are mostly on trees.
Skills: C Programming, Maths(esp Probability), Algorithms And Data Structures
Duration: 5
College Name: JSS Mahavidyapeetha Sri Jayachamarajendra College Of Engineering, Mysore

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed in Mar 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Basics of networking
  • Q2. Data structures
  • Q3. Sql
  • Q4. Introduction
  • Q5. Final year project
  • Q6. Why should I hire you?
  • Ans. 

    I have the technical skills, experience, and passion to deliver high-quality software solutions.

    • I have a strong background in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++.

    • I have experience working on complex software projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

    • I am passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development.

    • I am a quick learner and have a strong...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Why Ericsson?
  • Ans. 

    Ericsson is a global leader in telecommunications technology with a strong focus on innovation and career development.

    • Global leader in telecommunications technology

    • Strong focus on innovation

    • Opportunities for career development

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  • Q8. About relocation

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test which I wrote was based on cocubes. quants was easy, one can easily score 50 percent if they refer rs agarwal and logical was easy but it takes more time and verbal was neither easy nor tough. One thing I want to advice try doing verbal first so that u can save time and then go to quant and logical. After the test we got the results out of 160 students 51 cleared the test. I was one among them.
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 45

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Keep ur cool in the technical. people are friendly. Think before you answer twice they may ask u puzzles as well. So be prepared for it. Final year project is a must, they are gonna ask u the details how you implement stuffs in your project. After my technical out of 51 students around 30 cleared this round. I was one among them.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Don't be scared guys. Hr is just a casual one. finally around 15 were selected from my college including me. I am very happy with the result. best of luck guys. Do well!!!
Tips: Keep your cool. stay confident that's all I can tell. Once you clear technical one can easily clear Hr round.

Skills: Communication, Technical Skill
College Name: JSS Academy of Technical Education - JSSATE

I was interviewed before Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

16 Questions

  • Q1. On what technology you have worked?
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on various technologies including Java, Python, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.

    • Java

    • Python

    • AWS

    • Docker

    • Kubernetes

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  • Q2. Case studies of daily operational activities?
  • Ans. 

    Daily operational activities case studies

    • Case study of optimizing production line for efficiency

    • Case study of implementing new safety protocols in a manufacturing plant

    • Case study of troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a software development team

    • Case study of streamlining inventory management in a retail store

    • Case study of improving customer service processes in a call center

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  • Q3. What is project management?
  • Ans. 

    Project management is the process of planning, organizing, and overseeing the execution of a project from start to finish.

    • It involves defining project goals and objectives

    • Creating a project plan and timeline

    • Assigning tasks and responsibilities to team members

    • Monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed

    • Ensuring that the project is completed on time, within budget, and meets the desired quality standards

    • Examples ...

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  • Q4. What is financial and cost control during project management?
  • Ans. 

    Financial and cost control is the process of monitoring and managing project expenses to ensure they stay within budget.

    • Developing a detailed budget plan

    • Tracking expenses and comparing them to the budget plan

    • Identifying and addressing cost overruns

    • Negotiating with vendors to get the best prices

    • Implementing cost-saving measures

    • Regularly reporting on financial status to stakeholders

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  • Q5. What is resource management?
  • Ans. 

    Resource management is the process of planning, allocating, and optimizing resources to achieve organizational goals.

    • It involves identifying the resources needed for a project or task

    • Allocating those resources in an efficient manner

    • Monitoring and controlling resource usage to ensure optimal performance

    • Examples include managing personnel, finances, equipment, and time

    • Effective resource management can lead to increased p

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  • Q6. What is 2G , 3G, 4G call flow?
  • Ans. 

    2G, 3G, and 4G call flow are the processes involved in establishing and maintaining a mobile phone call.

    • 2G call flow involves circuit-switched technology and uses Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) for voice transmission.

    • 3G call flow uses packet-switched technology and supports both voice and data transmission.

    • 4G call flow uses Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology and provides high-speed data transmission.

    • All call fl...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is single RAN?
  • Ans. 

    Single RAN is a network architecture that allows multiple wireless technologies to be supported on a single physical network.

    • Single RAN stands for Single Radio Access Network.

    • It enables multiple wireless technologies such as 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G to be supported on a single physical network.

    • This reduces the need for multiple hardware and software components, resulting in cost savings and simplified network management.

    • Sing...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What is VOLTE?
  • Ans. 

    VOLTE stands for Voice over LTE. It is a technology that allows voice calls to be made over a 4G LTE network.

    • VOLTE uses IP packets to transmit voice calls over the LTE network

    • It provides better call quality and faster call setup times compared to traditional 2G/3G networks

    • VOLTE also allows for simultaneous voice and data usage on the same network

    • Examples of VOLTE-enabled devices include iPhone 6 and above, Samsung Gala...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Difference between LTE & VOLTE?
  • Ans. 

    LTE is a standard for wireless broadband communication while VoLTE is a technology that enables voice calls over LTE network.

    • LTE stands for Long-Term Evolution and is a standard for wireless broadband communication.

    • VoLTE stands for Voice over LTE and is a technology that enables voice calls over LTE network.

    • LTE is used for data transfer while VoLTE is used for voice calls.

    • VoLTE provides better call quality and faster c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. What is transport network?
  • Ans. 

    Transport network refers to the infrastructure that enables the movement of people, goods, and information.

    • Transport network includes roads, railways, airports, seaports, and communication networks.

    • It plays a crucial role in the economy by facilitating trade and commerce.

    • Examples of transport networks include the interstate highway system in the US and the European railway network.

    • Transport network planning involves op...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Difference between ABIS over IP and ABIS over TDM?
  • Ans. 

    ABIS over IP and ABIS over TDM are two different methods of transmitting biometric data.

    • ABIS over IP uses internet protocol to transmit biometric data while ABIS over TDM uses time-division multiplexing.

    • ABIS over IP is more flexible and scalable than ABIS over TDM.

    • ABIS over TDM is more reliable and secure than ABIS over IP.

    • ABIS over IP is suitable for remote locations while ABIS over TDM is suitable for local networks.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Basic architecture of 2G , 3G & 4G?
  • Ans. 

    2G, 3G, and 4G are mobile network technologies with different architectures.

    • 2G uses circuit-switched technology and is primarily used for voice calls and text messaging.

    • 3G uses packet-switched technology and offers faster data transfer rates than 2G.

    • 4G uses all-IP packet-switched technology and provides even faster data transfer rates than 3G.

    • 4G also supports advanced features like VoLTE and carrier aggregation.

    • Each ge...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. Introduce yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a Senior engineer with 10+ years of experience in software development, specializing in backend systems and cloud technologies.

    • 10+ years of experience in software development

    • Specialize in backend systems and cloud technologies

    • Strong problem-solving skills

    • Experience with large-scale distributed systems

    • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and Go

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  • Q14. What are the experiences of your previous companies?
  • Ans. 

    I have worked in various companies ranging from startups to large corporations, gaining experience in diverse technologies and industries.

    • Worked in a startup where I was responsible for developing a scalable backend system using Node.js and MongoDB.

    • At a mid-sized company, I led a team in implementing CI/CD pipelines for faster and more reliable software delivery.

    • In a large corporation, I worked on optimizing performanc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q15. Why do you want to join this company?
  • Ans. 

    I am impressed by the company's innovative projects and strong reputation in the industry.

    • Company's reputation for cutting-edge technology

    • Opportunity to work on challenging projects

    • Positive reviews from current employees

  • Answered by AI
  • Q16. What is your notice period? Is it negotiable or not?
  • Ans. 

    My notice period is currently 3 months, but it may be negotiable depending on the circumstances.

    • My current notice period is 3 months

    • I am open to negotiation depending on the circumstances

    • I can provide examples of when I have negotiated notice periods in the past

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Submitted resume online through portal and received the call. Technical Telephonic interview was scheduled.

Tips: Resume should be as per the desired profile.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: In this round interviewer asks basic technical questions based on the previous experiences that was mentioned in my resume.
Tips: Study all the points mentioned in the resume very deeply.

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Given your answers to the point. It should be in brief .

Round: HR Interview
Tips: Conversation should be in proper communication. Try to convince the HR for joining. Negotiate the salary as per the profile offered to you.

Skills: Technical Skill, Communication And Confidence, Team Working Ability

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