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user image Anonymous

posted on 28 Mar 2021

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. They asked about my domain, my b.tech projects, switches, Induction motor, BLDC motor

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I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed before Apr 2017. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: First go to Mitsubishi office for near by m g road next all persona exam complete next all exam attendees vaiva interview optar asked to only calling persons selected other persons not select asking.
Skills: Knowledge About The Company, Communication, Body Language, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Time Management, Decision Making Skills
Duration: 1-4 weeks

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

Siemens user image Ujjwal Mukherjee

posted on 12 Dec 2015

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What are the factors you would consider when building a plant? (Case Type- General business acumen)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Recommended Approach
Broke it into financial and non-financial and said ROI seems to be the best metric in financial. Went ahead after getting her buy-in and looked at various cost components in detail like labor, overheads etc. Throughout the interview, I was asked to go deeper and even when I was asked to move horizontally to other cost components, there was no closure of an issue. In the end, was just asked to summarize whatever we had done so far with 2 concluding statements

PI questions
Totally work and CV related cross questioning Why did you do this ELP and what did you learn Why SMC now This was a kind of stress interview where questions would start before I finished my answer. The same tone carried on in the case where scoping questions were frowned upon
Tips: What was good: Cool under pressure, confident What could be better: Take the hint if the interviewer is not giving data and lay out a structure and then ask questions explaining their relevance

Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

Siemens user image Ujjwal Mukherjee

posted on 11 Dec 2015

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. You as a consultant have made a mistake and need to go back to your client’s CFO who is not co-operative and the final presentation is due tomorrow to the board
  • Ans. 

    Consultant must approach the CFO calmly, explain the mistake, offer solutions, and emphasize the importance of their cooperation for the success of the project.

    • Approach the CFO calmly and professionally

    • Explain the mistake honestly and take responsibility

    • Offer solutions to rectify the mistake and ensure it does not happen again

    • Emphasize the importance of the CFO's cooperation for the success of the project

    • Request for an...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Recommended Approach
Depends on the interviewer and his discussion

PI questions
About yourself
Something that is not on your resume
Example of Learning from an achievement
Example of Learning from your work experience and what could you have don
Tips: What was good: PI, Patience to go on during the role play What could be better: I got caught up in the role play when he gave excuses not to cooperate

Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

Siemens user image Ujjwal Mukherjee

posted on 12 Dec 2015

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. He gave me a slide which had 50 potential projects and asked me how I would choose.(Case Type-Cost-benefit)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Recommended Approach
Started with a Cost – Benefit – Risk and was asked to mainly consider capability building under major costs
Was given numbers for 2-3 projects and the case ended after straightforward calculations

PI questions
Talk about a personality trait that has evolved over time
An example of personal and professional success and cross questions on that In hindsight what could you have done better at work
Tips: What was good: PI, Calculations accuracy What could be better: I was given feedback to engage the interviewer more so that I could start with a more refined structure instead of a conventional structure

Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

Siemens user image Ujjwal Mukherjee

posted on 11 Dec 2015

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. He gave me a slide which had 50 potential projects and asked me how I would choose.(Case Type :-Cost-benefit)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Started with a Cost – Benefit – Risk and was asked to mainly consider capability building under major costs Was given numbers for 2-3 projects and the case ended after straightforward calculations
Tips: What was good: PI, Calculations accuracy What could be better: I was given feedback to engage the interviewer more so that I could start with a more refined structure instead of a conventional structure

Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

Siemens user image Ujjwal Mukherjee

posted on 12 Dec 2015

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. A windmill manufacturer in Scandinavia wants to expand but has no labor pool for recruitment and is constrained by it. (Case Type- Expansion / Growth)
  • Ans. 

    The windmill manufacturer in Scandinavia is facing labor pool shortage and needs to expand.

    • The manufacturer can consider outsourcing labor from other countries.

    • They can also invest in training programs to develop local talent.

    • The manufacturer can offer incentives to attract skilled workers to relocate.

    • They can also consider automating some of their processes to reduce the need for labor.

    • The manufacturer can partner wit...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Broke it into attracting required labor at the site or outsourcing Within outsourcing talked about factors by which I would identify countries for this task.
In the end was just asked to recommend 2 industries from where I could use skills of existing engineers and I came up with other power generation industries and aerospace for blade design
Tips: What was good: PI, Involving the interviewer in case discussion What could be better: Quicker solution of case, he gave me a lot of hints and nudges for the solution After the final interview, I was also asked to rank each performance to check self-awareness. Overall, SMC checks a lot on cultural awareness, fit in their culture and personality traits.


Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

I was interviewed before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(7 Questions)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round started with some questions from Programmable Logic Controllers or PLC followed by some basic questions from Intel 8051 Microcontroller.

  • Q1. What are the general functions of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)?
  • Ans. 

    PLCs are used to control machinery and automate processes in industrial settings.

    • Monitoring inputs from sensors

    • Executing control algorithms

    • Communicating with other devices

    • Logging data for analysis

    • Implementing safety functions

    • Examples: controlling a conveyor belt, regulating temperature in a furnace

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  • Q2. Can you describe the basic elements in Ladder logic programming?
  • Ans. 

    Ladder logic programming is a graphical programming language used for PLCs, with basic elements like contacts, coils, timers, and counters.

    • Ladder logic consists of rungs, which are made up of inputs (contacts) and outputs (coils).

    • Contacts represent conditions that must be met for the output to be energized.

    • Coils are outputs that are energized when the conditions of the contacts are met.

    • Timers and counters are used to c...

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  • Q3. What are the different types of PLC inputs and outputs?
  • Ans. 

    PLC inputs and outputs include digital inputs, digital outputs, analog inputs, and analog outputs.

    • Digital inputs: used for receiving binary signals (on/off, high/low). Examples: push buttons, limit switches.

    • Digital outputs: used for sending binary signals. Examples: relays, solenoids.

    • Analog inputs: used for receiving continuous signals. Examples: temperature sensors, pressure transducers.

    • Analog outputs: used for sendin...

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  • Q4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the S7 controller?
  • Ans. 

    The S7 controller offers high performance and flexibility but can be complex to program and expensive.

    • Advantages: high performance, flexibility, scalability

    • Disadvantages: complexity in programming, expensive

    • Example: S7-1200 offers fast processing speeds and can be easily expanded with additional modules

    • Example: Programming for S7 controllers may require specialized training and expertise

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Can you explain the time stamp available in the S7-200 PLC?
  • Ans. 

    The time stamp in S7-200 PLC is used to record the time when a specific event occurs.

    • Time stamp is a feature in S7-200 PLC that records the time when a specific event happens.

    • It helps in tracking the sequence of events and troubleshooting issues.

    • Time stamp can be used to monitor the performance of the PLC system.

    • Example: A time stamp can be recorded when a sensor detects a change in temperature.

    • Example: Time stamp can ...

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  • Q6. Could you explain Jnc in the context of microcontrollers?
  • Ans. 

    Jnc stands for Jump and Call in the context of microcontrollers.

    • Jnc is an instruction used in microcontrollers to jump to a specified address if the carry flag is not set.

    • It is commonly used in conditional branching operations in microcontroller programming.

    • For example, in 8051 microcontroller assembly language, the instruction JNC label will jump to the specified label if the carry flag is not set.

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  • Q7. What are the types of interrupts in the Intel 8051 microcontroller?
  • Ans. 

    The types of interrupts in the Intel 8051 microcontroller include external hardware interrupts, timer interrupts, and serial communication interrupts.

    • External hardware interrupts are triggered by external devices connected to the microcontroller.

    • Timer interrupts are generated by the internal timers of the microcontroller.

    • Serial communication interrupts occur when data is received or transmitted through the serial port.

    • ...

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Round 2 - Face to Face 

(6 Questions)

Round duration - 50 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round was heavily inclined towards Operating System and Computer Networks and the interviewer asked questions revolving around the fundamentals of the subject.

  • Q1. What is a bootstrap program in an operating system?
  • Ans. 

    A bootstrap program is a small program that initializes the operating system on a computer.

    • Bootstrap program is stored in ROM or EEPROM and is executed when the computer is powered on.

    • It loads the operating system kernel into memory and starts its execution.

    • Bootstrap program is responsible for setting up the initial state of the operating system.

    • Examples include BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in PCs and UEFI (Unified

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  • Q2. Can you explain demand paging?
  • Ans. 

    Demand paging is a memory management scheme where pages are only brought into memory when they are demanded by the program.

    • Pages are loaded into memory only when needed

    • Helps in reducing the amount of physical memory required

    • Improves overall system performance by allowing more processes to run simultaneously

    • Commonly used in virtual memory systems

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  • Q3. Can you explain any 5 essential UNIX commands?
  • Ans. 

    Five essential UNIX commands are ls, cd, pwd, mkdir, and rm.

    • ls - list directory contents

    • cd - change directory

    • pwd - print working directory

    • mkdir - make directory

    • rm - remove files or directories

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  • Q4. What are the different types of VPN?
  • Ans. 

    Different types of VPN include remote access VPN, site-to-site VPN, and client-to-site VPN.

    • Remote access VPN allows individual users to connect to a private network from a remote location.

    • Site-to-site VPN connects entire networks together over the internet.

    • Client-to-site VPN allows individual devices to connect to a private network.

    • Examples include OpenVPN, IPsec, and SSL VPN.

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  • Q5. Can you describe the OSI Reference Model?
  • Ans. 

    The OSI Reference Model is a conceptual framework that standardizes the functions of a telecommunication or computing system into seven layers.

    • The OSI Reference Model stands for Open Systems Interconnection Reference Model.

    • It consists of seven layers: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.

    • Each layer has specific functions and communicates with the adjacent layers for data trans...

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  • Q6. Can you explain the TCP and UDP protocols?
  • Ans. 

    TCP is a connection-oriented protocol that ensures reliable data delivery, while UDP is a connectionless protocol that focuses on speed.

    • TCP stands for Transmission Control Protocol and is used for reliable data transmission.

    • TCP establishes a connection between sender and receiver before data transfer.

    • TCP uses sequencing and acknowledgment to ensure data integrity.

    • UDP stands for User Datagram Protocol and is used for fa...

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Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 30 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This is a cultural fitment testing round .HR was very frank and asked standard questions. Then we discussed about my
role.

  • Q1. What is something about you that is not included in your resume?

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 1 years of experienceSiemens interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Microcontollers and Microprocessors, Computer Networks, AptitudeTime required to prepare for the interview - 3 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume short list was based on CGPA and the programming language skills.
Tips: knowing python could be helpful

General Tips: Know what the company you are going to apply expects from you and write your resume according to that
Skills: Python
Duration: 1
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: I am interested in coding and this is one of the major qualities that this company expects from the people who apply to this company.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Test for internship:1 aptitude test on quant and C. Around 50 were selected for internship. Next was PPO after the internship. Around 15 were selected.

General Tips: Work very hard during internship. Don't worry whether they will take you in or not.
Amazing experience it was be strong with aptitude, coding.
Skill Tips: Prepare quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal.
Prefer Indiabix for C aptitude.
Skills:
College Name: NIT Surathkal
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