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Interview Questionnaire
2 Questions
- Q1. Multiple
- Q2. Multiple.
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Graph problem.
First step was to formulate the question into graph problem.
Then solve using standard graph algo (Dijkstra, bellmen ford, e.tc).
Tips: Practice writing whole code without using standard library.
Duration: 3 hours
Total Questions: 1
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Question related to dfs.
Asked about networking, OS and integers.
One puzzle.(available on geeksforgeeks)
Tips: Prepare for puzzle. Generally they go for standard puzzle.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was mostly related to technical project and internship.
General discussion on machine learning.
Tips: Prepare for the projects mentioned on the resume
Round: HR Interview
Experience: He was testing me regarding how I will explain a technical project to a non-technical guy.. And also general HR questions like why u want to join Samsung and other similar questions.
Tips: Nothing new.
Skills: Basic programming stuff. , Algorithm, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Problem Solving Skills
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers
Samsung
Gaurav Srikant Mokhasi
posted on 3 Dec 2015
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Interns (both CS and IT) were selected in my third year. Pre-placement offers were rolled out to 16 of us which was roughly a conversion ratio of 1:3. A couple of ECE hires were added when SRI-B visited campus later.
General Tips: If you're in CS or IT, this is the only format your resume should be in: -----
Take your internship seriously. Have fun and all but also get your project done. It's not the end of the world if you don't get a PPO. Campus placements are tension-filled, no doubt, but a lot of people get equally good if not better jobs after missing out on PPOs.
Make sure you talk to your manager about the PPO process. She will be the one giving you your final review. So ensure that she knows you want the job. Prepare a fancy presentation for the HR. By fancy, I mean slick and professional. Think Apple, not flashy Microsofty graphics and stupid word art.
Skill Tips: Google GSAT (Global Samsung Aptitude Test) a week before the test and make sure you practice some similar CAT type questions. Questions are of medium difficulty and time management is a real issue (most of us were unable to finish properly). - I didn't have to use these but I've heard good things about codechef/topCoder and books such as Cracking the Coding Interview by Gayle Laakmann McDowell.
Skills:
College Name: NIT Surathkal
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: The first consisted of an online test which had an aptitude section which was pretty simply and then a programming section consisting of three different programs. The programs were logical required basic knowledge of array, sorting and a little bit of data structures.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Around 13 of us were shortlisted for the interview round, B.Tech and M.Tech included. The interview round was mostly interactive, where we had to mention about the various interns that we went through. A few programming questions were asked based on topics which we were comfortable with.
Tips: Just get used to coding, data structures and basic aptitude. GRE preparation as such helped me.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Finally there was a HR round in which I was asked as to why I would like to work in Samsung R&D and general things about interests and future plans. On the whole Samsung took 3 B.Tech students and 2 M.Tech students when they came for placements apart from PPOs.
General Tips: Personally I feel that one should apply in only those companies in which they are sure of having job satisfaction. So don't apply to companies which you are not interested in just for the sake of having a backup because once you are placed you do not have a second chance.
Do not get dejected if you do not get through in the first few tries. Keep your hopes up and be confident when ever you get to interview rounds. Try to be assertive when giving answers. It is some times exhausting to go through placements but the moment you get placed you will have the best feeling ever.
Skill Tips: Just chill and take the test. Once you clear the online test, irrespective of your pointer if you have a good profile you can convince the interviewers.
Skills:
College Name: NIT Surathkal
Shubham Srivastava
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Written round: One programming question of 3 hours duration.All test cases were to passed.
Duration: 3 hours minutes
Total Questions: 1
Round: Technical Interview
Experience:
There were two rounds : tech PI and HR round.
A.Tech. PI: Firstly,interviewer went through my whole resume.He started asking questions from project done during summer internship.Questions were:
1.What is he project about?
2.Difference between 3G and 4G.
3.What is the aim of this research internship?
4.How much was i able to complete in two months?(I told that i am continuing as major project,since in two months time i could not get desired result).
Then, he went onto programming language i was comfortable. I answered C.
1.sizeof("shubham")
strlen("shubham")
I was asked to write output.Output would be 8 and 7. He asked why. Basic concepts should be clear.
2.Storage Classes in C-asked me concept and gave some questions to write output.
3.Constant pointers and pointers to constant. Asked to write output of snippets he gave.
4.malloc,caloc,realloc,free-syntax
5.Questions on pointers.
Basic concepts of let us C were asked mostly,that book is enough . Also see, GEEKSFORGEEKS, C section.
Operating System: Mutex and Semaphore,critical Section, Scheduling algorithms, Producer-Consumer Problem.
(Data Structures was not asked to me but others.)
Puzzles:
1. Maximum run a batsman can make in 50 overs.
2.There are 10 coins. 5 face head side and 5 as tail. You are blind folded.Make two piles of equal number of coins such that number of head in equal in both the piles.
Assumption:You can flip coin any number of times.
Question: Why do you want to join Samsung ,though placed in other company?
Questions: Any plans of future studies. I answered 'NO' only job.
Last question: Any question I would like to ask them. I asked what work would be doing in R&D. He explained me a lot of things.
Tips: 1.Be thorough with your project(done during internship or training) . You should be able to answer almost all the questions.
2.Study operating system very well if you plan to sit in samsung R&D.
3.Data structures and any one programming language.
4.Prepare puzzles as it can be asked by anyone. See programmerinterview.com etc.
5.Refer samsung archives of GEEKSFORGEEKS . Interview questions were mostly covering those.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: 1.Introduce yourself.
2.How would your friends describe you?
3.Tell the recent experiences of which makes you initiative.(i told that i am initiative,then he asked that question. So be ready with the examples,when u say any of your qualities.)
4.What is your weakness?
5.Puzzles.He asked me to fill the numbers from 1 to 8 in these 8 boxes, one number exactly once, such that no two consecutive elements are
adjacent(diagonally, horizontally or vertically) to each other.
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6.Which places in India have you been?
Skills: Solving Logic Puzzles, Basic C/C++, Data Structures, Operating Systems
College Name: NIT Raipur
Interview Preparation Tips
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
I appeared for an interview in Dec 2016.
Interview Questionnaire
1 Question
- Q1. Basics questions from thermodynamics were asked. But I was unable to solve deflection problem in Strength of material
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Quantitative analysis questions were easy but technical questions were hard enough. I had cleared the Aptitude test
Tips: Go through the basics of each subject in your respective branch.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 100
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: We were given 5 minutes for preparation and then discussion started. I made a mistake by cross questioning the people in my group, but still i got selected
Tips: Try to start the discussion or try to give the conclusion.
Duration: 10 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I did not get selected for next round
College Name: Sinhgad College Of Engineering (SCOE)
I appeared for an interview in Apr 2017.
Interview Questionnaire
15 Questions
- Q1. What are you currently doing in your job profile?
- Ans.
I am currently responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining system infrastructure for our organization.
Designing system architecture to meet business requirements
Implementing new technologies and solutions to improve system performance
Maintaining system infrastructure to ensure high availability and security
Troubleshooting and resolving system issues as they arise
- Q2. What is system configuration?
- Ans.
System configuration refers to the process of setting up and arranging hardware and software components to work together efficiently.
System configuration involves setting up hardware and software components to work together efficiently
It includes configuring network settings, installing drivers, and setting up user accounts
Examples of system configuration tools include Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and ...
- Q3. What is the disadvantage or drawback in S7 controller?
- Ans.
The S7 controller has limited scalability and flexibility compared to other controllers.
Limited number of I/O points
Limited memory capacity
Limited processing power
Limited communication options
Limited support for advanced programming languages
Limited compatibility with third-party devices
Limited ability to handle complex control algorithms
Limited fault diagnostics capabilities
- Q4. Same question but in depth.
- Q5. Like draw system configuration
- Q6. Explain topologies used/protocol etc
- Ans.
Topologies and protocols used in networking
Topologies: Bus, Star, Ring, Mesh, Hybrid
Protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS
Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth are common networking technologies
Network security protocols: SSL, TLS, IPSec
Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, RIP
- Q7. Tell me about your self?
- Ans.
I am a dedicated and experienced System Engineer with a strong background in network infrastructure and troubleshooting.
Over 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems
Proficient in network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
Skilled in troubleshooting hardware and software issues
Certified in Cisco CCNA and CompTIA Network+
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Q8. Family condition and persons?
- Ans.
I come from a close-knit family of four, including my parents and younger sister.
Family of four: parents and younger sister
Close-knit family
Supportive family members
Regular family gatherings and activities
- Q9. Why you want to join us?
- Ans.
I am passionate about utilizing my technical skills to contribute to innovative projects and collaborate with a talented team.
Passionate about technology and innovation
Excited to work with a talented team
Looking for opportunities to utilize technical skills
- Q10. Are you sure this profile matches to your career goal.
- Ans.
Yes, this profile aligns with my career goal as a System Engineer.
My career goal is to work in the field of system engineering
I have relevant education and experience in system engineering
I am passionate about technology and problem-solving, which are key aspects of system engineering
- Q11. Why you want to switch?
- Ans.
I want to switch to explore new challenges and opportunities for growth in my career.
Seeking new challenges to enhance my skills and knowledge
Opportunity for career growth and advancement
Interested in working with new technologies or industries
- Q12. What is that thing which attract you for this job?
- Ans.
The opportunity to work on complex systems and solve challenging problems in a dynamic environment.
Opportunity to work on complex systems
Solving challenging problems
Dynamic work environment
- Q13. What is the reason you left your current job profile?,because my profile was Automation engineer.
- Q14. Your family baackground?
- Ans.
My family background is diverse and includes a mix of professions and interests.
My parents are both engineers, which inspired me to pursue a career in the same field.
I have siblings who are in the medical field, providing a different perspective on healthcare.
We have a strong emphasis on education and continuous learning in our family.
Family gatherings often involve discussions about technology, science, and current ev...
- Q15. What is that quality in you which suits this job?
- Ans.
My problem-solving skills and attention to detail make me a perfect fit for this role.
Strong problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work well under pressure
Experience with troubleshooting complex systems
Strong communication skills
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: First of all i applied through india's most famous job portal naukri.com.
This opening comes through a consultant [ pacific IT solutions ],first my resume was shortlisted by this consultant,after that they contact me on my mobile number verified with naukri.com,for avalibility and interest for change and tell me that they forward ,y resume to siemens HR and if they will shortlist you then you will get a mail for F2F round from them.
Tips: Special tips for this round are:-
Always update your profile daily and try to follow up more n more consultant/recruiter.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I reached interview location on time,then i submit my resume in reception ,after 30 min my interview starts with all these question given above,then they told me to wait outside.
Tips: 1)Be confident and in formal look.
2)What ever is written in your resume you must be familier with this.
3)Dont put all the certification/courses/skill in your resume.try to put only those things which you know vwry well.
4)Make your resume as per job demand.Heighlight your those skills which matches to job.
5)Dont be over smart if you know the answer of given question.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: After Clearing my first round ,interviewer call me for second round on the same day,after fiew hour,the interviewer is very frank,they ask same questions and they were little bit checking my interest also towards job.
Tips: In this round the interviewer in more experienced so for him it is very easy to catch you knolwdge level.So be confident,try to answer with little bit diplomatic,and try to explain with practical experiances as musch as possible.
Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: This Round name is Managerial round.In this round they checked my interest towards job.my family condition and dependent person.
Tips: Be confident
Listen question carefully because this round is completely diplomatic.
Try to answer smartly and diplomatic.
And try to win the trust of interviewer.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: After clearing managerial round.hr called me for this,HR is very frank and make a very comfort atmosphere at the time of interview.little bit discussing about jonb profile and then discuss salary,and finall shaking hand said.if you will get selected then we will inform you before xyz day.
I after 4 days i get a call from hr about my selection with a offer letter.
Tips: Be frank
But Not over confident
Skills evaluated in this interview
I appeared for an interview before Mar 2021.
(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
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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.
...
(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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
(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
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.
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.
Skills evaluated in this interview
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...
Interview Preparation Tips
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 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
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)
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