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Updated 7 Apr 2025

14 Interview questions

A System Engineer was asked 2mo ago
Q. What is the difference between Java and Python?
Ans. 

Java is a statically typed, compiled language, while Python is dynamically typed and interpreted, offering different paradigms and use cases.

  • Java is statically typed, meaning variable types are defined at compile time, e.g., 'int num = 5;'.

  • Python is dynamically typed, allowing variable types to be defined at runtime, e.g., 'num = 5'.

  • Java requires explicit declaration of data types, while Python uses type inference...

A System Engineer was asked 2mo ago
Q. What is Normalization?
Ans. 

Normalization is the process of organizing data to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity in databases.

  • Eliminates duplicate data by dividing a database into tables.

  • Ensures data dependencies make sense, reducing the chance of anomalies.

  • Common forms include 1NF (First Normal Form), 2NF, and 3NF (Third Normal Form).

  • Example: In a customer database, separating customer info and order info into different tables.

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A System Engineer was asked 5mo ago
Q. Tell me about yourself and your understanding of this job role.
Ans. 

I am a dedicated System Engineer with expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems to optimize performance.

  • Over 5 years of experience in system engineering, focusing on network architecture and cloud solutions.

  • Proficient in using tools like AWS and Azure for cloud deployment and management.

  • Led a project that improved system uptime by 30% through effective monitoring and troubleshooting.

  • Col...

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A System Engineer was asked
Q. What is cloud computing?
Ans. 

Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet, including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence.

  • Allows users to access and store data and applications on remote servers instead of on their local devices

  • Provides flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness for businesses

  • Examples include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Pla...

A System Engineer was asked
Q. What is React Virtual DOM?
Ans. 

React virtual DOM is a lightweight copy of the actual DOM, used for efficient updates and rendering in React applications.

  • Virtual DOM is a concept where a lightweight copy of the actual DOM is created and updated by React.

  • React compares the virtual DOM with the actual DOM and only updates the necessary parts for efficiency.

  • This helps in faster rendering and updates in React applications.

A System Engineer was asked
Q. What is the difference between a test case and a test plan?
Ans. 

Test case is a detailed step-by-step procedure to test a specific functionality, while test plan is a high-level document outlining testing approach and resources.

  • Test case is specific to a particular functionality or feature, while test plan is an overall strategy for testing the entire system.

  • Test case includes detailed steps, expected results, and actual results, while test plan includes objectives, scope, sche...

A System Engineer was asked
Q. What are lists and tuples, and what are the differences between them?
Ans. 

List and tuple are data structures in Python. List is mutable while tuple is immutable. Difference lies in their usage and properties.

  • List is a collection of items that are ordered and changeable. Example: [1, 2, 3]

  • Tuple is a collection of items that are ordered and unchangeable. Example: (1, 2, 3)

  • Difference: Lists are mutable, meaning their elements can be changed after creation. Tuples are immutable, meaning the...

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A System Engineer was asked
Q. What are the core concepts of OOP?
Ans. 

The OOPs concept refers to Object-Oriented Programming principles like encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.

  • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data within one unit, e.g., a class in Java.

  • Inheritance: Mechanism where a new class derives properties from an existing class, e.g., a 'Dog' class inheriting from an 'Animal' class.

  • Polymorphism: Ability to present the same interface for di...

A System Engineer was asked
Q. What are arrays and lists
Ans. 

Arrays and lists are data structures used to store multiple values in a single variable.

  • Arrays are fixed in size and can hold values of the same data type.

  • Lists are dynamic in size and can hold values of different data types.

  • Arrays and lists are indexed starting from 0.

  • Arrays and lists are commonly used in programming for storing and manipulating data.

  • Example of an array: ['apple', 'banana', 'orange']

  • Example of a ...

A System Engineer was asked
Q. SQL joins and there use
Ans. 

SQL joins are used to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them.

  • Types of joins include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN.

  • INNER JOIN returns rows when there is at least one match in both tables.

  • LEFT JOIN returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.

  • RIGHT JOIN returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left ta...

TCS iON System Engineer Interview Experiences

26 interviews found

System Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Venkata Surya Prasad Madine

posted on 12 Dec 2024

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

TCS NQT consists of MCQ and coding

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Internship expereinces
  • Q2. I explained my resume
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Is it ok for Reallocation
  • Ans. 

    Yes, reallocation is acceptable in certain situations to optimize resources.

    • Reallocation can be acceptable if it helps optimize resources and improve efficiency.

    • For example, reallocating server resources to handle increased traffic during peak hours.

    • Reallocation should be carefully planned and executed to avoid negative impacts on system performance.

    • Regular monitoring and evaluation of the reallocated resources is impo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Yes
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

I went through off campus so first round was aptitude and programming.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Second round was technical on their office 2 panels were sitting over there
  • Q2. Oops concept in java Based on your resume Basic questions about project and all Just they ll see communication and confidence
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Oops concept. Basic questions of Java and cpp. Questions about project and the technologies used in project.
  • Q2. 3 coding question to write on paper. All were easy to medium. They asked me to write in cpp but I was more comfortable with java so they allowed me in Java.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Coding plus aptitude

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project related
  • Q2. Questions from the subjects mentioned in CV

System Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Santha Saravanan

posted on 25 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to create user account in active directory
  • Ans. 

    User accounts in Active Directory can be created using Active Directory Users and Computers tool or PowerShell commands.

    • Open Active Directory Users and Computers tool

    • Navigate to the desired organizational unit (OU)

    • Right-click on the OU and select 'New' -> 'User'

    • Fill in the required user details such as username, password, etc.

    • Alternatively, use PowerShell commands like New-ADUser to create user accounts

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to install network printer in windows
  • Ans. 

    To install a network printer in Windows, you need to add a printer using the 'Devices and Printers' option in Control Panel.

    • Go to Control Panel and select 'Devices and Printers'.

    • Click on 'Add a printer'.

    • Choose 'Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer'.

    • Select the network printer from the list or enter the printer's IP address.

    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

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Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Basic knowledge of Drupal

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. In depth knowledge of Drupal, with managerial prospective
  • Q2. Block concept, creating custom block
  • Q3. Creating custom node programmatically
  • Ans. 

    Creating custom nodes programmatically involves defining the node class, implementing the necessary functionality, and adding it to the system.

    • Define a new class for the custom node

    • Implement the desired functionality within the class

    • Add the custom node to the system programmatically

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - What ever technology working on, Just Be prepared with basic and some advance technology concept

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It's easy if you prepared well

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Skills Java SQL
  • Q2. About myself n explain the answer in breif
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About ur self and location
  • Q2. Are you okay with package
  • Ans. 

    I'm comfortable with the compensation package and appreciate the opportunity to discuss it further.

    • The offered salary aligns with my experience and industry standards.

    • I value the benefits included, such as health insurance and retirement plans.

    • I'm open to discussing performance bonuses or salary reviews after a probation period.

    • The overall compensation package reflects the responsibilities of the role.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Coding on observables
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Oct 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself
  • Q2. What is normalization
  • Ans. 

    Normalization is the process of organizing data to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity in databases.

    • Eliminates duplicate data by dividing a database into tables.

    • Ensures data dependencies make sense, reducing the chance of anomalies.

    • Common forms include 1NF (First Normal Form), 2NF, and 3NF (Third Normal Form).

    • Example: In a customer database, separating customer info and order info into different tables.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference between Java and Python
  • Ans. 

    Java is a statically typed, compiled language, while Python is dynamically typed and interpreted, offering different paradigms and use cases.

    • Java is statically typed, meaning variable types are defined at compile time, e.g., 'int num = 5;'.

    • Python is dynamically typed, allowing variable types to be defined at runtime, e.g., 'num = 5'.

    • Java requires explicit declaration of data types, while Python uses type inference.

    • Java...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Math logical analytics

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good to practice to apptitude

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