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TCS System Engineer Hardware Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Updated 22 May 2025

16 Interview questions

A System Engineer Hardware was asked 2mo ago
Q. What is the agile model?
Ans. 

The Agile model is a flexible software development approach emphasizing iterative progress and collaboration.

  • Focuses on iterative development, allowing for frequent reassessment and adaptation.

  • Encourages collaboration between cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and stakeholders.

  • Utilizes short development cycles called 'sprints' to deliver small, functional increments of the product.

  • Promotes cust...

A System Engineer Hardware was asked 2mo ago
Q. List the different frameworks used in automation testing.
Ans. 

Automation testing frameworks streamline the testing process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in software development.

  • 1. **Data-Driven Framework**: Separates test scripts from test data, allowing for multiple data sets. Example: Apache POI for Excel data.

  • 2. **Keyword-Driven Framework**: Uses keywords to represent actions, making it easier for non-technical users. Example: Selenium with Cucumber.

  • 3. **Behavior-Dri...

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A System Engineer Hardware was asked 2mo ago
Q. What is the difference between SDLC and STLC?
Ans. 

SDLC focuses on software development phases, while STLC emphasizes testing phases within the software lifecycle.

  • SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) outlines the entire process of software development from planning to deployment.

  • STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle) specifically deals with the testing phases, ensuring quality and functionality of the software.

  • SDLC includes phases like requirement analysis, design, ...

A System Engineer Hardware was asked
Q. Explain the automation framework that you have worked on.
Ans. 

I have worked on a keyword-driven automation framework using Selenium and TestNG.

  • Used Excel sheets to store test data and keywords

  • Implemented reusable functions for common actions

  • Integrated with Jenkins for continuous integration

  • Supported parallel execution for faster testing

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A System Engineer Hardware was asked
Q. What are the differences between inheritance in C++ and Java?
Ans. 

C++ supports multiple inheritance while Java supports single inheritance.

  • C++ allows a class to inherit from multiple classes, while Java only allows a class to inherit from one class.

  • Java uses interfaces to achieve multiple inheritance-like behavior.

  • C++ inheritance is more flexible but can lead to ambiguity and complexity, while Java's single inheritance simplifies the design.

  • Example: C++ - class B: public A, publ...

A System Engineer Hardware was asked
Q. What do you mean by static variable?
Ans. 

Static variable is a variable that retains its value even after the function execution is completed.

  • Static variables are declared inside a function with the keyword 'static'.

  • They are initialized only once and retain their value throughout the program.

  • They have a default value of 0 if not initialized explicitly.

  • They are useful in situations where we need to maintain the state of a variable across function calls.

A System Engineer Hardware was asked
Q. What are global and local variables?
Ans. 

Global variables are accessible throughout the program, while local variables are only accessible within a specific function.

  • Global variables can be accessed and modified by any function or module in the program.

  • Local variables are declared within a specific function and can only be accessed within that function.

  • Global variables can cause naming conflicts and make debugging difficult.

  • Local variables are preferred ...

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A System Engineer Hardware was asked
Q. What are the different types of polymorphism?
Ans. 

Polymorphism refers to the ability of an object to take on many forms. There are two types of polymorphism: compile-time and runtime.

  • Compile-time polymorphism is achieved through function overloading and operator overloading.

  • Runtime polymorphism is achieved through virtual functions and function overriding.

  • Example of compile-time polymorphism: function overloading - multiple functions with the same name but differ...

A System Engineer Hardware was asked
Q. What is the difference between a list and a tuple in Python?
Ans. 

List and tuple are both data structures in Python, but they have some differences.

  • Lists are mutable, while tuples are immutable.

  • Lists use square brackets [], while tuples use parentheses ().

  • Lists are typically used for collections of homogeneous items, while tuples are used for heterogeneous items.

  • Lists are usually used for sequences that will be modified, while tuples are used for sequences that will not be modif...

A System Engineer Hardware was asked
Q. Can a continue statement be used outside of a loop?
Ans. 

No, continue statement can only be used inside loops.

  • The continue statement is used to skip the current iteration of a loop.

  • It cannot be used outside of a loop as there is no iteration to skip.

  • Attempting to use continue outside of a loop will result in a syntax error.

TCS System Engineer Hardware Interview Experiences for Freshers

11 interviews found

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

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Difference between C++ and Java in inheritance
  • Ans. 

    C++ supports multiple inheritance while Java supports single inheritance.

    • C++ allows a class to inherit from multiple classes, while Java only allows a class to inherit from one class.

    • Java uses interfaces to achieve multiple inheritance-like behavior.

    • C++ inheritance is more flexible but can lead to ambiguity and complexity, while Java's single inheritance simplifies the design.

    • Example: C++ - class B: public A, public C;...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Expected Salary
  • Ans. 

    I expect a salary that reflects my skills, experience, and the industry standards for a Systems Engineer role.

    • Research industry standards: For example, Glassdoor or Payscale can provide insights into average salaries for Systems Engineers.

    • Consider my experience level: With 5 years in the field, I would expect a salary in the mid to upper range of the industry standard.

    • Location matters: Salaries can vary significantly b...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Technical round went really well. HR was so rude during salary negotiation and didn't give me time to go through the salary breakup details.

Skills evaluated in this interview

System Engineer Hardware Interview Questions & Answers

user image Haritha Tadepalli

posted on 19 Feb 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Easy medium questions

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Logical and reasoning

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Projects and basics of CSE

System Engineer Hardware Interview Questions & Answers

user image Indrani Sai Pranavi

posted on 19 May 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before May 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Asked a basic coding problem
  • Q2. Some theoretical questions
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Apr 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What is agile model?
  • Ans. 

    The Agile model is a flexible software development approach emphasizing iterative progress and collaboration.

    • Focuses on iterative development, allowing for frequent reassessment and adaptation.

    • Encourages collaboration between cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and stakeholders.

    • Utilizes short development cycles called 'sprints' to deliver small, functional increments of the product.

    • Promotes customer ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between SDLC and STLC
  • Ans. 

    SDLC focuses on software development phases, while STLC emphasizes testing phases within the software lifecycle.

    • SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) outlines the entire process of software development from planning to deployment.

    • STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle) specifically deals with the testing phases, ensuring quality and functionality of the software.

    • SDLC includes phases like requirement analysis, design, imple...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. List different frameworks used in automation testing
  • Ans. 

    Automation testing frameworks streamline the testing process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in software development.

    • 1. **Data-Driven Framework**: Separates test scripts from test data, allowing for multiple data sets. Example: Apache POI for Excel data.

    • 2. **Keyword-Driven Framework**: Uses keywords to represent actions, making it easier for non-technical users. Example: Selenium with Cucumber.

    • 3. **Behavior-Driven D...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Topics were from quantititive abilities, english comprehension and the questiions were basic to intermediate level

Round 2 - Coding Test 

There were 2 coding questions one easy and one intermediate level

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Easy mostly basic questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't join this company as a fresher you will not get to learn a lot here plus the pay and increment is one of the worst in industry. Rather look for a product based or any start up where there will be lot to learn and grow
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain automation framework that you have worked on.
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on a keyword-driven automation framework using Selenium and TestNG.

    • Used Excel sheets to store test data and keywords

    • Implemented reusable functions for common actions

    • Integrated with Jenkins for continuous integration

    • Supported parallel execution for faster testing

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question on Operating system.
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are you going to contribute to the organization?

I applied via PrepInsta and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - TCS NQT 

(2 Questions)

Ound Name: TCS NQT
Platform used: Digilam Online Assessment
Number of Sections : 3
Sections:

1. Numerical Ability : 26 questions (number of questions), 40 minutes (duration)
2. Verbal Ability: 24 (number of questions), 30 minutes (duration)
3. Reasoning Ability: 30 (number of questions), 50 minutes(duration)
4. Programming Logic: 10 (number of questions), 15 minutes(duration)
5. Coding : 2 (number of questions),45 minutes (duration

  • Q1. A question on LinkedList
  • Ans. 

    A LinkedList is a data structure where each element points to the next element in the list.

    • LinkedLists are useful for dynamic data structures where the size of the list may change during runtime.

    • They can be singly linked or doubly linked, where each element points to the next or both the next and previous elements respectively.

    • Insertion and deletion operations are efficient in LinkedLists compared to arrays.

    • Example: A ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. One question on Stacks
  • Ans. 

    Stack is a data structure that follows Last In First Out (LIFO) principle.

    • Elements are added and removed from the top of the stack.

    • Common operations include push (add element) and pop (remove element).

    • Stacks are used in programming for function calls, expression evaluation, and memory management.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - TCS Ninja Toppers Test 

Platform used: Digilam Online Assessment
Number of Sections : 1

2 coding questions (Problem statements) to be solved in 1 hour.
First question was easy. Based on loops, strings, array, mathematics,
The 2nd question was difficult and was based on Dynamic Programming.

Round 3 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the difference between list and tuple (in python)?
  • Ans. 

    List and tuple are both data structures in Python, but they have some differences.

    • Lists are mutable, while tuples are immutable.

    • Lists use square brackets [], while tuples use parentheses ().

    • Lists are typically used for collections of homogeneous items, while tuples are used for heterogeneous items.

    • Lists are usually used for sequences that will be modified, while tuples are used for sequences that will not be modified.

    • L...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between Pass and continue statement.
  • Ans. 

    Pass statement skips the current iteration and continue statement skips the current iteration and moves to the next one.

    • Pass statement is used to do nothing and move to the next iteration in a loop.

    • Continue statement is used to skip the current iteration and move to the next one in a loop.

    • Pass statement is used when a statement is required syntactically but no action is needed.

    • Continue statement is used when a conditio...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Can we use a continue statement outside loops?
  • Ans. 

    No, continue statement can only be used inside loops.

    • The continue statement is used to skip the current iteration of a loop.

    • It cannot be used outside of a loop as there is no iteration to skip.

    • Attempting to use continue outside of a loop will result in a syntax error.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is Global and local variables?
  • Ans. 

    Global variables are accessible throughout the program, while local variables are only accessible within a specific function.

    • Global variables can be accessed and modified by any function or module in the program.

    • Local variables are declared within a specific function and can only be accessed within that function.

    • Global variables can cause naming conflicts and make debugging difficult.

    • Local variables are preferred for t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What do you mean by static variable?
  • Ans. 

    Static variable is a variable that retains its value even after the function execution is completed.

    • Static variables are declared inside a function with the keyword 'static'.

    • They are initialized only once and retain their value throughout the program.

    • They have a default value of 0 if not initialized explicitly.

    • They are useful in situations where we need to maintain the state of a variable across function calls.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Types of polymorphism?
  • Ans. 

    Polymorphism refers to the ability of an object to take on many forms. There are two types of polymorphism: compile-time and runtime.

    • Compile-time polymorphism is achieved through function overloading and operator overloading.

    • Runtime polymorphism is achieved through virtual functions and function overriding.

    • Example of compile-time polymorphism: function overloading - multiple functions with the same name but different p...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundAt the time of the interview, I had 0 Years (fresher) of experience. My academic qualification is B.Tech from Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalay.TCS interview preparation:Tips for other job seekers - 1. For Digital profile, you will have a huge advantage if you have projects made with the upcoming technologies. For me, it was an onset of a diabetes project based on Deep learning.

2. For ninja toppers test : Practice advanced codingFinal outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. What is life cycle of servlet ?(servlet JSP was mentioned in the Resume)
  • Ans. 

    The life cycle of a servlet includes initialization, service, and destruction.

    • Servlet is initialized by calling its init() method

    • Servlet handles client requests in its service() method

    • Servlet is destroyed by calling its destroy() method

    • Examples of servlet containers include Tomcat and Jetty

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What does init() method do ?
  • Ans. 

    init() method initializes an object or a class.

    • init() method is used to initialize an object or a class.

    • It is called automatically when an object is created.

    • It can be used to set default values for object properties.

    • It can also be used to perform any necessary setup operations.

    • Example: __init__() method in Python.

    • Example: init() method in Java.

    • Example: viewDidLoad() method in iOS development.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why do we use Servlet over JSP even if JSP have added advantage ?
  • Ans. 

    Servlets are used for server-side processing and JSP for presentation. Both have their own advantages.

    • Servlets are used for handling complex business logic and database operations.

    • JSP is used for presentation and displaying dynamic content.

    • Servlets are faster than JSP as they do not involve the overhead of rendering HTML.

    • Servlets can be used to handle multiple requests simultaneously.

    • JSP can be used for rapid developme...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. About StringBuilder...and stringBuffer in Java ?
  • Ans. 

    StringBuilder and StringBuffer are classes in Java used for manipulating strings.

    • StringBuilder is faster and not thread-safe while StringBuffer is slower but thread-safe.

    • Both classes provide methods for appending, inserting, and deleting characters in a string.

    • StringBuilder and StringBuffer are mutable, meaning the original string can be modified.

    • Example: StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder("Hello"); sb.append(" World...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is Referential integrity Constant in DBMS(foreign key primary key concepts)?
  • Q6. Write code for infinite loop and write code for prime num ...!
  • Q7. Asked about MongoDb but told that I worked on MySQL only...!

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Went through DCA , first round was NQT then interview where i got very basic oops question and DBMS. Then i got call for digital capability assessment .
There were two coding question , first was based on string and second was a famous dp questions.

TCS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in TCS System Engineer Hardware interview for freshers?
TCS interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process for freshers are Technical, Aptitude Test and Coding Test.
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  2. Why do we use Servlet over JSP even if JSP have added advantag...read more
  3. What is life cycle of servlet ?(servlet JSP was mentioned in the Resu...read more
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  1. What are your salary expectatio...read more
  2. Why are you looking for a chan...read more
  3. Tell me about yourse...read more
How long is the TCS System Engineer Hardware interview process?

The duration of TCS System Engineer Hardware interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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