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posted on 1 Jan 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about the company and what they do
  • Q2. Asked about my research experience and how that will help their company
  • Q3. Who is the CEO of TCS
  • Ans. 

    Rajesh Gopinathan is the CEO of TCS.

    • Rajesh Gopinathan took over as CEO of TCS in 2017.

    • He has been with TCS since 2001 and has held various leadership roles.

    • Under his leadership, TCS has continued to grow and expand globally.

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  • Q4. If i am comfortable working night shifts
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable working night shifts as I am able to maintain focus and productivity during those hours.

    • I have previous experience working night shifts and have adapted well to the schedule

    • I am a night owl and naturally more alert and productive during nighttime hours

    • I understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and am willing to adjust my schedule accordingly

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  • Q5. If i am okay with moving to any other part of the country
  • Ans. 

    I am open to relocating anywhere in the country for the right opportunity.

    • I am flexible and willing to consider opportunities in different locations.

    • I believe in exploring new places and experiencing different cultures.

    • I am excited about the possibility of starting fresh in a new city or state.

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  • Q6. Asked to write a code from my project (they asked only the first 5 lines basically just import statements)
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Just gave a three hour test which had aptitude questions and two coding questions and if u get one of the coding questions they will select you for sure

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Top TCS Ninja Interview Questions and Answers

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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 25 Nov 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is data analysis and data science?
  • Ans. 

    Data analysis involves examining, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data to discover useful information, while data science involves using scientific methods, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from data.

    • Data analysis focuses on examining and interpreting data to make informed decisions.

    • Data science involves using various techniques and algorithms to extract insights and knowledge from data.

    • Da...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is array explain numpy in python?
  • Ans. 

    An array in numpy is a grid of values, all of the same type, and is indexed by a tuple of nonnegative integers.

    • Numpy is a popular Python library for numerical computing.

    • Arrays in numpy can be created using the np.array() function.

    • Arrays can have multiple dimensions, such as 1D, 2D, or even higher dimensions.

    • Numpy arrays are more efficient than Python lists for numerical operations.

    • Example: import numpy as np arr = np.a

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is dataframe?
  • Ans. 

    Dataframe is a two-dimensional data structure in pandas that stores data in rows and columns.

    • Dataframe is a key data structure in the pandas library for data manipulation and analysis

    • It is similar to a table in a relational database or a spreadsheet in Excel

    • Dataframes can be created from various data sources such as CSV files, databases, or dictionaries

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is Power Bi
  • Ans. 

    Power BI is a business analytics tool by Microsoft that provides interactive visualizations and business intelligence capabilities.

    • Power BI allows users to connect to various data sources and create interactive reports and dashboards.

    • Users can easily share and collaborate on reports with others within their organization.

    • It offers a wide range of visualization options to present data in a meaningful way.

    • Power BI can be ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are the data visulaztion tools?
  • Ans. 

    Data visualization tools are software that help in creating visual representations of data to aid in understanding and analysis.

    • Tableau

    • Power BI

    • QlikView

    • Google Data Studio

    • D3.js

  • Answered by AI

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Top TCS Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. How do you create a form in React JS and monitor the value changes?
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Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 + 7. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
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TCS Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between class and interfaces
  • Ans. 

    Classes can have both implementation and state, while interfaces only have method signatures.

    • Classes can have constructors, fields, and methods, while interfaces can only have method signatures.

    • A class can implement multiple interfaces, but can only inherit from one class.

    • Interfaces are used to achieve abstraction and multiple inheritance in Java.

    • Example: Class 'Car' can have fields like 'color' and 'model', while Inte...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Types of SQL queries and ques related to DBMS
  • Ans. 

    Types of SQL queries and DBMS related questions

    • Types of SQL queries: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE

    • DBMS related questions: normalization, indexing, transactions

    • Example: SELECT * FROM table_name WHERE condition

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Normal behavioral question
  • Q2. Questions regarding goals and hobbies

Top TCS Graduate Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Consonant Counting Problem Statement Given a string STR comprising uppercase and lowercase characters and spaces, your task is to count the number of consonants in the string. A consonant is defined as an English alphabet character that is ... read more
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Q1. Given an array, how do you get the count of pairs that sum to even
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What was salary expectation
  • Ans. 

    I am looking for a competitive salary based on my experience and skills.

    • Research industry standards for similar roles

    • Consider cost of living in the area

    • Factor in your level of experience and expertise

    • Be prepared to negotiate based on benefits and perks offered

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  • Q2. What was previous experience
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience working as a Process Expert in the manufacturing industry.

    • Implemented lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency

    • Led cross-functional teams to streamline processes and reduce waste

    • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for quality control

    • Trained staff on new processes and technologies

    • Utilized data analysis tools to identify areas for improvement

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Process for Major incident
  • Ans. 

    The process for handling major incidents involves immediate response, identification, investigation, resolution, and communication.

    • Immediately respond to the incident to minimize impact

    • Identify the root cause of the incident

    • Investigate the incident thoroughly to prevent recurrence

    • Resolve the incident efficiently to restore normal operations

    • Communicate updates and resolutions to stakeholders

    • Document the incident for fut...

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  • Q2. Problem solving

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Round 1 - One-on-one 

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Top TCS Junior Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Percentage in technical subjects arw checeked
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Write java program to print sum of digits from a given string eg: "abcd23"
  • Ans. 

    Java program to print sum of digits from a given string

    • Iterate through each character in the string

    • Check if the character is a digit using Character.isDigit() method

    • Convert the digit character to integer using Character.getNumericValue() method

    • Sum up all the digits found in the string

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  • Q2. Explain oops concepts used in your framework with example?
  • Ans. 

    OOPs concepts used in the framework include inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction.

    • Inheritance is used to create a parent-child relationship between classes. For example, a base class 'Page' can be inherited by 'HomePage' and 'LoginPage' classes.

    • Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass. For instance, a 'click' method can be implemented different...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain polymorphism
  • Ans. 

    Polymorphism is the ability of a single function or method to operate on different types of data.

    • Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass.

    • There are two types of polymorphism: compile-time (method overloading) and runtime (method overriding).

    • Example of compile-time polymorphism: function overloading in Java.

    • Example of runtime polymorphism: method overriding in Java

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  • Q4. Java program to print the sum of elements in string array eg: String[] arr = {"1","2","3"}
  • Ans. 

    Java program to print the sum of elements in a string array.

    • Convert each element in the string array to an integer using Integer.parseInt()

    • Sum up all the integers to get the total sum

  • Answered by AI

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Top TCS Automation Test Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. How to handle scrollbar and mouse activities Jenkins and Github Story Point in Agile
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Jira workflow explain framework pom.xml wap number reverse program StellException
Exception in Selenium diff - getwindowhandles() and get... read more
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the each project ?
  • Q2. Explain multithreading in each project ?
  • Ans. 

    Utilized multithreading to improve performance and efficiency by allowing multiple threads to run concurrently.

    • Implemented multithreading in project A to handle multiple user requests simultaneously.

    • Utilized multithreading in project B to improve processing speed for large datasets.

    • Used multithreading in project C to enhance responsiveness of the user interface.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are the code Optimization Technique in C++ ?
  • Ans. 

    Code optimization techniques in C++ improve efficiency and performance of the code.

    • Use of appropriate data structures and algorithms

    • Avoid unnecessary copying of objects

    • Inline functions for small, frequently called functions

    • Use of const and constexpr where applicable

    • Optimizing loops for better performance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. When we can use Thread and Process ?
  • Ans. 

    Threads are used for lightweight processes within a single process, while processes are used for independent execution of tasks.

    • Threads are used for multitasking within a single process, sharing memory space and resources.

    • Processes are used for independent execution of tasks, each having its own memory space and resources.

    • Threads are faster to create and switch between, while processes have more overhead.

    • Threads are su...

  • Answered by AI

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Top TCS Associate Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 1. Scrum Ceremonies 2. Do we include V&V during Sprint planning 3. Scrum and Kanban differentiate 4. Scrum Planning Estimation Techniques or types 5. Product backlog vs sprint backlog 6. sprint review what happens 7. sprint retrospectiv... read more
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Q1. There are 2 cricket teams, A and B, with 11 players each. If every player of team A shakes hands with every player of team B(once), what will be the total number of handshakes?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude round
English exam
Maths tricky questions exam
Coding 1 easy 1 tuff

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between css and css3
  • Ans. 

    CSS is the standard styling language for websites, while CSS3 is the latest version with new features like animations and transitions.

    • CSS is the standard styling language used for describing the look and formatting of a document written in HTML.

    • CSS3 is the latest version of CSS with new features like animations, transitions, gradients, and more.

    • CSS3 introduced new layout modules like Flexbox and Grid, making it easier ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell disadvantages of your projects
  • Ans. 

    Some disadvantages of my projects include scalability issues, lack of documentation, and limited testing.

    • Scalability issues: The project was not designed to handle a large amount of data or users, leading to performance issues.

    • Lack of documentation: There was insufficient documentation on the codebase, making it difficult for new team members to onboard or for future maintenance.

    • Limited testing: Due to time constraints...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you okay for night shift
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am okay with night shifts as I am comfortable working during those hours.

    • I have previous experience working night shifts in my previous job.

    • I am a night owl and tend to be more productive during late hours.

    • I understand the importance of round-the-clock support in the software industry.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Are you okay with reallocation
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am okay with reallocation as it is a common practice in the software engineering field.

    • I am comfortable with reallocation as it is a common practice in software development.

    • I understand that reallocation may be necessary for project requirements or team dynamics.

    • I am adaptable and willing to take on new challenges that may come with reallocation.

  • Answered by AI

Top TCS Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Find the Duplicate Number Problem Statement Given an integer array 'ARR' of size 'N' containing numbers from 0 to (N - 2). Each number appears at least once, and there is one number that appears twice. Your task is to find and return this d... read more
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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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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 21 Jan 2025

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

Basic multiple-choice questions on object-oriented programming (OOP) and database management systems (DBMS), along with a coding question focused on arrays.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the difference between RESTful APIs and SOAP APIs?
  • Ans. 

    RESTful APIs are lightweight, stateless, and use standard HTTP methods, while SOAP APIs are more rigid, use XML for messaging, and have built-in security features.

    • RESTful APIs are lightweight and stateless, making them easier to scale and maintain.

    • SOAP APIs are more rigid and use XML for messaging, which can be more complex and less flexible.

    • RESTful APIs use standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, while SOAP...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are microservices?
  • Ans. 

    Microservices are a software development technique where applications are broken down into small, independent services that communicate with each other.

    • Microservices are designed to be small, focused, and independently deployable.

    • Each microservice typically performs a specific business function and communicates with other services through APIs.

    • Microservices allow for greater flexibility, scalability, and resilience in ...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared to discuss your experience and qualifications as outlined in your resume.

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Q1. Why TCS? Have you ever tried to understand what business TCS does?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Sep 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

An aptitude test evaluates an individual's potential to excel in a specific area by assessing their strengths and weaknesses in particular abilities.

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

An assessment that measures an individual's inherent abilities and potential for success in a specific activity.

Round 3 - Coding Test 

A coding test is a programming assessment designed to evaluate a candidate's coding skills. It is a standard component of the technical hiring process for software developers and programmers.

Round 4 - Coding Test 

Assessment that evaluates a candidate's coding skills

Round 5 - Group Discussion 

Group discussion (GD) topics for interviews may cover areas such as business, social issues, and current affairs. GDs serve to evaluate a candidate's communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities.

Round 6 - Assignment 

Discussion assignments are prompts that your teacher may assign to you. By participating in these discussions, you can reflect on your learning, share ideas and opinions, or ask and answer questions. Discussions may require you to respond to individual questions or provide multiple responses to an ongoing conversation.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Job seekers can improve their chances by researching the job market, preparing their resume and cover letter, and networking.
Research
Know your goals: Consider your values, strengths, and ideal work environment.
Research the company: Anticipate common interview questions.
Prepare your resume
Tailor your resume: Customize your resume for each job application.
Highlight your skills: Highlight how your skills and experience match the job description.
Use keywords: Use relevant keywords in your resume and cover letter.
Prepare for interviews
Prepare your answers: Use the STAR method to prepare your answers.
Research the company: Anticipate common interview questions.
Network
Expand your professional network: You may find that more people can recommend you to a new position.
Use your professional network: You can use your network for career advice.
Other tips Don't limit your search to online resources, Optimize your LinkedIn profile, Use several job-search websites, Keep your resume up-to-date, and Develop your interview skills.

Top TCS Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Palindromic Numbers Finder Given an integer 'N', your task is to identify all palindromic numbers from 1 to 'N'. These are numbers that read the same way forwards and backwards. Input: The first line provides a single integer 'T', indicatin... read more
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Q1. Maximum Subarray Sum Problem Statement Given an array of integers, determine the maximum possible sum of any contiguous subarray within the array. Example: Input: array = [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86] Output: 137 Explanation: The maximum sum is... read more
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How many rounds are there in TCS interview?
TCS interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process are Technical, HR and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for TCS 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 TCS. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at TCS expect are Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, SQL and Python.
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