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Updated 21 May 2025
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17 Interview questions

A Cloud Engineer 1 was asked 6mo ago
Q. Write a program to explain go routine where one go routine sends the data and another go routine receives it.
Ans. 

Using Go routines to send and receive data between two concurrent processes.

  • Create two Go routines, one for sending data and one for receiving data

  • Use channels to communicate between the two Go routines

  • Example: sender Go routine sends data to a channel, receiver Go routine receives data from the same channel

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An Asic Engineer was asked 9mo ago
Q. What was your most challenging project?
Ans. 

Designing a high-speed data processing system for a satellite communication project.

  • Working with complex algorithms to optimize data transmission

  • Collaborating with RF engineers to ensure signal integrity

  • Testing and debugging in a simulated space environment

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A Software Developer was asked 11mo ago
Q. What is the polymorphism principle?
Ans. 

Polymorphism is the ability of a function or method to behave differently based on the object it is acting upon.

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

  • It enables a single interface to be used for different data types or objects.

  • Examples include method overloading and method overriding in object-oriented programming languages like Java.

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A Software Developer was asked 11mo ago
Q. What is inheritance?
Ans. 

Inheritance is a concept in object-oriented programming where a class inherits properties and behaviors from another class.

  • Allows a class to reuse code from another class

  • Creates a parent-child relationship between classes

  • Derived class inherits attributes and methods from base class

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A Software Developer was asked 11mo ago
Q. What are the principles of OOP?
Ans. 

OOP principles are the fundamental concepts of object-oriented programming that help in designing and implementing software solutions.

  • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit (class).

  • Inheritance: Allowing a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.

  • Polymorphism: The ability of objects to take on multiple forms or have multiple behaviors.

  • Abstraction: Hid...

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A Technical Associate was asked 11mo ago
Q. What is the difference between UNION and UNION ALL?
Ans. 

Union combines and removes duplicates, Union all combines all rows including duplicates.

  • Union removes duplicates while Union all includes duplicates

  • Union is slower than Union all as it involves removing duplicates

  • Union all is used when duplicates are desired in the result set

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An Accounts Payable Analyst was asked 11mo ago
Q. What is 3-way matching?
Ans. 

3 way matching is a process used in accounting to ensure that the purchase order, invoice, and receiving report all match before payment is made.

  • Involves comparing the purchase order with the invoice and the receiving report

  • Helps to prevent errors and fraud in the accounts payable process

  • Ensures that the company is only paying for goods or services that were actually received

  • Example: A company orders 100 units of ...

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A Cloud Engineer 2 was asked
Q. Design and explain the implementation of an LRU Cache.
Ans. 

LRU Cache is a data structure that stores recently used items in a limited size cache.

  • LRU stands for Least Recently Used

  • It has a fixed size and when the cache is full, the least recently used item is removed to make space for new items

  • It uses a combination of a doubly linked list and a hash map to achieve O(1) time complexity for both insertion and deletion

  • When an item is accessed, it is moved to the front of the ...

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A Senior Database Administrator was asked
Q. What are the various methods to solve spool space issues?
Ans. 

Various methods to solve spool space issue

  • Optimize queries to reduce spool space usage

  • Increase spool space allocation for the user

  • Use temporary tables to reduce spool space usage

  • Use compression techniques to reduce spool space usage

  • Avoid Cartesian joins to reduce spool space usage

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A Senior Database Administrator was asked
Q. What is high CPU amplification and what causes it?
Ans. 

Hop Amp CPU is a performance issue caused by excessive CPU usage in a database server.

  • Hop Amp CPU occurs when a database server is overloaded with too many queries or transactions.

  • It can also be caused by poorly optimized queries or inefficient database design.

  • Hop Amp CPU can lead to slow response times, system crashes, and other performance issues.

  • To prevent Hop Amp CPU, database administrators should monitor ser...

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Teradata Interview Experiences

53 interviews found

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 12 Nov 2024

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is MDM ? Why its important
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain about project
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Normal HR questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is inheritance?
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a concept in object-oriented programming where a class inherits properties and behaviors from another class.

    • Allows a class to reuse code from another class

    • Creates a parent-child relationship between classes

    • Derived class inherits attributes and methods from base class

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is oop principles?
  • Ans. 

    OOP principles are the fundamental concepts of object-oriented programming that help in designing and implementing software solutions.

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit (class).

    • Inheritance: Allowing a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.

    • Polymorphism: The ability of objects to take on multiple forms or have multiple behaviors.

    • Abstraction: Hiding t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is polymorphism principle?
  • Ans. 

    Polymorphism is the ability of a function or method to behave differently based on the object it is acting upon.

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

    • It enables a single interface to be used for different data types or objects.

    • Examples include method overloading and method overriding in object-oriented programming languages like Java.

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic level of SQL questions
  • Q2. Difference between Union and Union all
  • Ans. 

    Union combines and removes duplicates, Union all combines all rows including duplicates.

    • Union removes duplicates while Union all includes duplicates

    • Union is slower than Union all as it involves removing duplicates

    • Union all is used when duplicates are desired in the result set

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Q2. Why do you want to join?

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Monitoring tools with datadog and grafana
  • Ans. 

    Datadog and Grafana are popular monitoring tools used in DevOps for tracking and visualizing metrics.

    • Datadog is a cloud-based monitoring service that provides infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, and log management.

    • Grafana is an open-source platform for creating dashboards and graphs for visualizing time series data.

    • Datadog can be used to collect metrics and logs from various sources, while Gr...

  • Answered by AI

Asic Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 11 Sep 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How you handled challenges?
  • Ans. 

    I handle challenges by breaking them down into smaller tasks, seeking help when needed, and staying persistent.

    • Break down the challenge into smaller, manageable tasks

    • Seek help from colleagues or mentors if needed

    • Stay persistent and focused on finding a solution

    • Learn from past challenges to improve problem-solving skills

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  • Q2. Toughtest project?
  • Ans. 

    Designing a high-speed data processing system for a satellite communication project.

    • Working with complex algorithms to optimize data transmission

    • Collaborating with RF engineers to ensure signal integrity

    • Testing and debugging in a simulated space environment

  • Answered by AI

Accountant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 24 May 2024

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

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Deferred revenue basis
  • Q2. Monthly balance sheet checking
  • Q3. Prepaid insurance entries
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Basics of coding like shell python

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. K8 docker git jenkins
  • Q2. Git git hub python shell
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project discussion
  • Q2. Project more details
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Accounts Payable Analyst with a strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

    • Over 5 years of experience in accounts payable processing

    • Proficient in using accounting software such as SAP and QuickBooks

    • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify discrepancies in financial records

    • Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment

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  • Q2. What is 3 way matching
  • Ans. 

    3 way matching is a process used in accounting to ensure that the purchase order, invoice, and receiving report all match before payment is made.

    • Involves comparing the purchase order with the invoice and the receiving report

    • Helps to prevent errors and fraud in the accounts payable process

    • Ensures that the company is only paying for goods or services that were actually received

    • Example: A company orders 100 units of a pro...

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Level order traversal of binary tree and follow up questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - DSA should be strong
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basics topics of aptitude in mcq format

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 2nd round was technical interview
  • Q2. All questions are based on projects mentioned in resume.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 3rd round was just basic conversation about candidate like where he/she is from.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare everything which you mentioned in your resume specially your projects.

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How many rounds are there in Teradata interview?
Teradata interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Teradata interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Teradata 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 Teradata. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Teradata expect are Teradata, Python, Analytics, SQL and Linux.
What are the top questions asked in Teradata interview?

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How long is the Teradata interview process?

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

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Hard 7%

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