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Updated 11 Mar 2022

Top VMware Software Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Pair Sum in Binary Search Tree Given a Binary Search Tree (BST) and a target value 'K', determine if there exist two unique elements in the BST such that their sum equal ...read more
  • Q2. Reverse Linked List Problem Statement Given a Singly Linked List of integers, your task is to reverse the Linked List by altering the links between the nodes. Input: The ...read more
  • Q3. Problem: Sort an Array of 0s, 1s, and 2s Given an array/list ARR consisting of integers where each element is either 0, 1, or 2, your task is to sort this array in incre ...read more
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VMware Software Software Developer Interview Experiences

4 interviews found

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: Try to be confident and smart about your answers. This interview was the most chill interview I ever gave, the interviewer was having more of a discussion than a question-answer session.
Skill Tips: Try to be very good at this subject if you are targeting this company. Challenging algorithm questions were also asked but they were not too hard. A fine knowledge of Java could give you an edge over other candidates.
Skills: VmWare mainly focuses on Operating System.
College Name: NIT SURATHKAL

I was interviewed before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Video Call 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical Interview round with questions based on DSA, OOPS and puzzles.

  • Q1. 

    Reverse Linked List Problem Statement

    Given a Singly Linked List of integers, your task is to reverse the Linked List by altering the links between the nodes.

    Input:

    The first line of input is an intege...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a singly linked list by altering the links between nodes.

    • Iterate through the linked list and reverse the links between nodes

    • Use three pointers to keep track of the current, previous, and next nodes

    • Update the links between nodes until the end of the list is reached

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Reverse Number Problem Statement

    Ninja is exploring new challenges and desires to reverse a given number. Your task is to assist Ninja in reversing the number provided.

    Note:

    If a number has trailing ze...

  • Ans. 

    Implement a function to reverse a given number, omitting trailing zeros.

    • Create a function that takes an integer as input and reverses it while omitting trailing zeros

    • Use modulo and division operations to extract digits and reverse the number

    • Handle cases where the reversed number has leading zeros by omitting them

    • Ensure the reversed number is within the constraints specified

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 

    Reverse the String Problem Statement

    You are given a string STR which contains alphabets, numbers, and special characters. Your task is to reverse the string.

    Example:

    Input:
    STR = "abcde"
    Output:
    "e...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given string containing alphabets, numbers, and special characters.

    • Iterate through the string from end to start and append each character to a new string.

    • Use built-in functions like reverse() or slicing to reverse the string.

    • Handle special characters and numbers while reversing the string.

    • Ensure to consider the constraints provided in the problem statement.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is overloading in the context of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?
  • Ans. 

    Overloading in OOP is the ability to define multiple methods with the same name but different parameters.

    • Overloading allows multiple methods with the same name but different parameters to coexist in a class.

    • The compiler determines which method to call based on the number and type of arguments passed.

    • Example: having multiple constructors in a class with different parameter lists.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Video Call 

(6 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Technical round with question based on Web Dev, Cloud Computing, Networking etc.

  • Q1. What is TELNET?
  • Ans. 

    TELNET is a network protocol used to establish a connection with a remote computer over a network.

    • TELNET stands for Telecommunication Network.

    • It allows a user to log in to a remote computer and execute commands as if they were directly connected to that computer.

    • TELNET operates on port 23.

    • It is not secure as the data is transmitted in plain text.

    • SSH (Secure Shell) is a more secure alternative to TELNET.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the difference between TELNET and SSH?
  • Ans. 

    TELNET is insecure, while SSH is secure for remote access to servers.

    • TELNET sends data in plain text, while SSH encrypts data for secure communication

    • SSH uses public-key cryptography for authentication, TELNET does not

    • SSH provides secure remote access to servers, TELNET does not prioritize security

    • TELNET operates on port 23, while SSH operates on port 22

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 

    Problem: Sort an Array of 0s, 1s, and 2s

    Given an array/list ARR consisting of integers where each element is either 0, 1, or 2, your task is to sort this array in increasing order.

    Input:

    The input sta...
  • Ans. 

    Sort an array of 0s, 1s, and 2s in increasing order.

    • Use a three-pointer approach to partition the array into sections of 0s, 1s, and 2s.

    • Iterate through the array and swap elements based on their values.

    • Time complexity should be O(n) to meet the constraints.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is a hypervisor?
  • Ans. 

    A hypervisor is a software that creates and runs virtual machines on a physical host machine.

    • Hypervisors allow multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine

    • They provide isolation between virtual machines

    • Examples include VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Can you explain cloud computing in layman’s terms?
  • Ans. 

    Cloud computing is like renting a computer over the internet instead of owning one.

    • Cloud computing allows users to access and store data and applications over the internet instead of on their own physical computer.

    • It offers scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness as users can easily adjust their storage and computing needs.

    • Examples include services like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cl

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What are the stages in the Software Development Life Cycle?
  • Ans. 

    The stages in the Software Development Life Cycle include planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

    • 1. Planning: Define project scope, requirements, and timelines.

    • 2. Design: Create architecture, UI/UX, and database design.

    • 3. Development: Write code based on design specifications.

    • 4. Testing: Verify functionality, performance, and security.

    • 5. Deployment: Release the software to users or clients.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Video Call 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Technical Interview round with questions based on DSA and OOPS. A detailed discussion on my projects was also carried out.

  • Q1. 

    Common Elements in Three Sorted Arrays

    Given three sorted arrays A, B, and C of lengths N, M, and K respectively, your task is to find all elements that are present in all three arrays.

    Input:

    The first...
  • Ans. 

    Find common elements in three sorted arrays and output them in order.

    • Iterate through all three arrays simultaneously using three pointers.

    • Compare elements at pointers and move pointers accordingly.

    • If elements are equal, add to result and move all pointers forward.

    • If elements are not equal, move pointer of smallest element forward.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is a volatile variable?
  • Ans. 

    A volatile variable is a variable that can be modified by multiple threads simultaneously.

    • Volatile variables are used in multithreading to ensure visibility of changes made by one thread to other threads.

    • They are not cached in thread's local memory, but always read from main memory.

    • They are typically used for flags or status variables that are accessed by multiple threads.

    • Example: 'volatile boolean flag = true;'

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Can you explain the concept of multithreading in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Multithreading in Java allows multiple threads to execute concurrently, improving performance and responsiveness.

    • Multithreading allows multiple threads to run concurrently within a single process.

    • Threads share the same memory space, allowing for efficient communication and data sharing.

    • Java provides built-in support for multithreading through the Thread class and Runnable interface.

    • Example: Creating a new thread using ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

HR round with typical behavioral problems.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAVMware Software India Private Limited interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 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.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

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

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I was interviewed before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Telephonic Call 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Need to write working code on a shared document so that the interviewer can see if you can put your ideas into code. In this round, they are not bothered about time complexity of your algorithm. They just wanted to know if you can code whatever you think. So if you do not find best solution also it is OK but write the code for average case at-least.

  • Q1. 

    Problem: Search In Rotated Sorted Array

    Given a sorted array that has been rotated clockwise by an unknown amount, you need to answer Q queries. Each query is represented by an integer Q[i], and you must ...

  • Ans. 

    Search for integers in a rotated sorted array efficiently.

    • Use binary search to find the pivot point where the array is rotated.

    • Based on the pivot point, apply binary search on the appropriate half of the array.

    • Return the index of the integer if found, else return -1.

    • Time complexity should be O(logN) for each query.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Pair Sum in Binary Search Tree

    Given a Binary Search Tree (BST) and a target value 'K', determine if there exist two unique elements in the BST such that their sum equals the target 'K'.

    Explanation:

    A ...

  • Ans. 

    Check if there exist two unique elements in a BST that sum up to a target value 'K'.

    • Traverse the BST in-order to get a sorted array of elements.

    • Use two pointers approach to find the pair sum in the sorted array.

    • Consider edge cases like duplicate elements or negative values.

    • Time complexity can be optimized to O(n) using a HashSet to store visited nodes.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(5 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

I was interviewed for vcloud team so they asked me questions on Cloud, DSA etc.

  • Q1. 

    Reverse List In K Groups Problem Statement

    You are provided with a linked list having 'N' nodes and an integer 'K'. Your task is to reverse the linked list in groups of size K. If the list is numbered fro...

  • Ans. 

    Reverse a linked list in groups of size K

    • Iterate through the linked list in groups of size K

    • Reverse each group of nodes

    • Handle cases where the last group may have fewer than K nodes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Reverse Stack with Recursion

    Reverse a given stack of integers using recursion. You must accomplish this without utilizing extra space beyond the internal stack space used by recursion. Additionally, you ...

  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given stack of integers using recursion without using extra space or loops.

    • Use recursion to pop all elements from the original stack and store them in function call stack

    • Once the stack is empty, push the elements back in reverse order using recursion

    • Use the top(), pop(), and push() methods to manipulate the stack

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is cloud computing?
  • Ans. 

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

    • Cloud computing allows users to access resources on-demand without the need for physical infrastructure.

    • Examples of cloud computing services include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

    • Cloud computing offers scalability, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the benefits of cloud computing?
  • Ans. 

    Cloud computing offers scalability, cost-efficiency, flexibility, and improved collaboration.

    • Scalability: Easily scale resources up or down based on demand without the need for physical infrastructure.

    • Cost-efficiency: Pay only for the resources you use, reducing upfront costs and maintenance expenses.

    • Flexibility: Access data and applications from anywhere with an internet connection, enabling remote work and collaborat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are the challenges of cloud computing?
  • Ans. 

    Challenges of cloud computing include security concerns, data privacy issues, and potential downtime.

    • Security concerns: Data breaches and unauthorized access are major risks in cloud computing.

    • Data privacy issues: Ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR can be challenging when data is stored in the cloud.

    • Potential downtime: Dependence on internet connectivity and cloud service providers can lead to downtime affe...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAVMware Software India Private Limited interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 5 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.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

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 interviewRejected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Technical Interview round with questions based on DSA.

  • Q1. 

    Reverse the String Problem Statement

    You are given a string STR which contains alphabets, numbers, and special characters. Your task is to reverse the string.

    Example:

    Input:
    STR = "abcde"
    Output:
    "e...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given string containing alphabets, numbers, and special characters.

    • Iterate through the string from the end to the beginning and append each character to a new string.

    • Use built-in functions like reverse() or StringBuilder in languages like Python or Java for efficient reversal.

    • Handle special characters and numbers along with alphabets while reversing the string.

    • Ensure to consider the constraints on the number ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Flip Bits Problem Explanation

    Given an array of integers ARR of size N, consisting of 0s and 1s, you need to select a sub-array and flip its bits. Your task is to return the maximum count of 1s that can b...

  • Ans. 

    Given an array of 0s and 1s, find the maximum count of 1s by flipping a sub-array at most once.

    • Iterate through the array and keep track of the maximum count of 1s obtained by flipping a sub-array.

    • Consider flipping a sub-array from index i to j by changing 0s to 1s and vice versa.

    • Update the maximum count of 1s if the current count is greater.

    • Return the maximum count of 1s obtained after flipping a sub-array at most once

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 

    Check If Preorder Traversal Is Valid

    Determine whether a given array ARR of positive integers is a valid Preorder Traversal of a Binary Search Tree (BST).

    A binary search tree (BST) is a tree structure w...

  • Ans. 

    Check if a given array of positive integers is a valid Preorder Traversal of a Binary Search Tree (BST).

    • Create a function that takes the array as input and checks if it satisfies the properties of a BST preorder traversal.

    • Iterate through the array and maintain a stack to keep track of the nodes in the BST.

    • Compare each element with the top of the stack to ensure it follows the BST property.

    • If the array is a valid preord...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. 

    First and Last Position of an Element in a Sorted Array

    Given a sorted array/list ARR consisting of ‘N’ elements, and an integer ‘K’, your task is to find the first and last occurrence of ‘K’ in ARR.

    Exp...

  • Ans. 

    Find the first and last occurrence of a given element in a sorted array.

    • Use binary search to find the first occurrence of the element.

    • Use binary search to find the last occurrence of the element.

    • Handle cases where the element is not present in the array.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Technical round with questions based on DSA, OS, OOPS etc.

  • Q1. 

    Intersection of Two Arrays Problem Statement

    Given two arrays A and B with sizes N and M respectively, both sorted in non-decreasing order, determine their intersection.

    The intersection of two arrays in...

  • Ans. 

    The problem involves finding the intersection of two sorted arrays efficiently.

    • Use two pointers to iterate through both arrays simultaneously.

    • Compare elements at the pointers and move the pointers accordingly.

    • Handle cases where elements are equal or not equal to find the intersection.

    • Return the intersection as an array of common elements.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Remove Duplicates From Unsorted Linked List Problem Statement

    You are provided with a linked list consisting of N nodes. Your task is to remove duplicate nodes such that each element occurs only once in t...

  • Ans. 

    Remove duplicates from an unsorted linked list while preserving the order of nodes.

    • Iterate through the linked list while keeping track of seen elements using a hash set.

    • If a duplicate element is encountered, skip it by adjusting the pointers.

    • Ensure the order of nodes is preserved by only keeping the first occurrence of each element.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference between paging and swapping in operating systems?
  • Ans. 

    Paging is a memory management scheme that allows the operating system to store and retrieve data from secondary storage in fixed-size blocks, while swapping involves moving entire processes between main memory and disk.

    • Paging involves dividing physical memory into fixed-size blocks called pages, while swapping involves moving entire processes between main memory and disk.

    • Paging allows for more efficient use of physical...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Can you provide an example of a deadlock in operating systems?
  • Ans. 

    A deadlock in operating systems occurs when two or more processes are unable to proceed because each is waiting for the other to release a resource.

    • Deadlock involves a circular wait, where each process is waiting for a resource held by another process in the cycle.

    • Four necessary conditions for deadlock are mutual exclusion, hold and wait, no preemption, and circular wait.

    • Example: Process A holds Resource 1 and waits fo...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Face to Face 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Technical Interview round with questions on DSA, OOPS and Puzzles.

  • Q1. 

    Segregate Odd-Even Problem Statement

    In a wedding ceremony at NinjaLand, attendees are blindfolded. People from the bride’s side hold odd numbers, while people from the groom’s side hold even numbers. For...

  • Ans. 

    Rearrange a linked list such that odd numbers appear before even numbers while preserving the order of appearance.

    • Iterate through the linked list and maintain two separate lists for odd and even numbers.

    • Merge the two lists while preserving the order of appearance.

    • Ensure to handle edge cases like empty list or list with only odd or even numbers.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Convert Sorted Array to BST Problem Statement

    Given a sorted array of length N, your task is to construct a balanced binary search tree (BST) from the array. If multiple balanced BSTs are possible, you ca...

  • Ans. 

    Construct a balanced binary search tree from a sorted array.

    • Create a function that recursively constructs a balanced BST from a sorted array.

    • Use the middle element of the array as the root of the BST.

    • Recursively build the left and right subtrees using the elements to the left and right of the middle element.

    • Ensure that the left and right subtrees are also balanced BSTs.

    • Return 1 if the constructed tree is correct, other

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference between the MVC (Model-View-Controller) and MVT (Model-View-Template) design patterns?
  • Ans. 

    MVC focuses on separating concerns of an application into three components, while MVT is a variation used in Django framework.

    • MVC separates an application into Model (data), View (presentation), and Controller (logic) components.

    • MVT is used in Django framework where Model represents data, View represents presentation, and Template represents logic.

    • In MVC, the Controller handles user input and updates the Model and View...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

HR round with typical behavioral problems.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAVMware Software India Private Limited interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 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.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

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

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Interview Questionnaire 

20 Questions

  • Q1. He asked me my specialization?
  • Q2. Why not further studies? (He had noted that I was third in my batch. He appeared impressed by that
  • Q3. He asked me to tell him about my favorite project
  • Q4. He then looked at my grades. He commented that my lowest grade – B- was in Digital Image Processing. I just looked at him like a doofus thinking of what to say. But he quickly added, ‘don’t worry, it happe...
  • Q5. He then asked me a question that had been asked in Round 4, written test:Describe an optimal algorithm to find the second minimum number in an array of numbers. What is the exact number of comparisons requ...
  • Q6. Given a polygon (could be regular, irregular, convex, concave), find out whether a particular point lies inside it or outside it
  • Ans. 

    To determine if a point is inside a polygon, use the ray casting algorithm.

    • Create a line from the point to a point outside the polygon

    • Count the number of times the line intersects with the polygon edges

    • If the count is odd, the point is inside the polygon; otherwise, it is outside

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. He asked me to explain Canny’s algorithm to him. (this was because my DIP project was related to this)
  • Q8. Then, he gave me a practical problem to solve: Suppose you are given an image which contains some text and some photos. How do you find the location of the image?
  • Q9. Which are the four storage classes in C
  • Ans. 

    The four storage classes in C are auto, register, static, and extern.

    • Auto: default storage class for all local variables

    • Register: used to define local variables that should be stored in a register instead of RAM

    • Static: used to define local variables that retain their value between function calls

    • Extern: used to declare a global variable that is defined in another file

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Given a program: int i; int main() { int j; int *k = (int *) malloc (sizeof(int)); … } Where are each of these variables stored?
  • Ans. 

    i is stored in global data segment, j is stored in stack, k is stored in heap.

    • i is a global variable and is stored in the global data segment

    • j is a local variable and is stored in the stack

    • k is a pointer variable and is stored in the stack, while the memory it points to is allocated on the heap using malloc()

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Question on polymorphisms
  • Q12. He again went back to the first question he had asked me. Once again
  • Q13. Then he wrote out some code and asked me how the compiler will generate code for it. I gave some answer, but he was clearly not satisfied. I thought it was all over by then. Then, he asked me a DIP quest...
  • Q14. Given a set of words one after another, give me a data structure so that you’ll know whether a word has appeared already or not
  • Ans. 

    Use a hash table to store the words and check for existence in constant time.

    • Create a hash table with the words as keys and a boolean value as the value.

    • For each new word, check if it exists in the hash table. If it does, it has appeared before. If not, add it to the hash table.

    • Alternatively, use a set data structure to store only the unique words and check for existence in the set.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q15. He asked me some questions on Interprocess Communication: What’s a semaphore? How are they used? He would often pick out words from my answers and ask me what they meant. He wanted to make sure that I rea...
  • Q16. He then asked me some DB fundas. Transaction. Serializability, Consistent state, etc
  • Q17. Finally, he asked me whether I had any questions
  • Q18. There is a clock at the bottom of the hill and a clock at the top of the hill. The clock at the bottom of the hill works fine but the clock at the top doesn’t. How will you synchronize the two clocks. Obv...
  • Q19. There was one more puzzle.. I don’t remember it. but I do remember that we started discussing ways of generating large prime numbers
  • Q20. We also talked a bit about my phone browser project

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 15 minutes
Total Questions: 1

Round: Test
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 2

Round: Test
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 3

Round: Test
Total Questions: 4

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: 1.When I told him that I had none as I didn’t want to specialize in this stage, he was a little surprised but appeared satisfied with my reason.2.I told him that my profile clearly indicated that I’ve been trying to get into the industry via internships, industry-funded projects right from second year, second sem. I said that I was fully sure that I didn’t want to do MS anytime soon.3.I told him about the web-browser that I had developed for cell-phones. I thought that was the only project which was closest to what Adobe was working on. He appeared satisfied with my answers.4. So people, be fully prepared to explain any anomalous grades. I was prepared with the explanation of the W in the my grade-sheet but not of the B- in DIP. I know that this is really stupid considering that I was interviewing with Adobe. Don’t make this mistake.5.I screwed up, big time in this question. I had superficially discussed this question with my friend a while ago and he had outlined an algorithm which I thought that I had understood, but I hadn’t. I started off explaining it but got stuck in the middle. He sternly told me to read it up again. One solution that I could tell him, and which I had written in the test was this Use two variables – min and second min. Initialize them by comparing the first two elements of the array. This is (1) comparison. Then, go through the entire array, from index 2 to n-1 comparing each element, first with min and then with second min, updating each variable as necessary. This will involve a worst case of two comparisons for each element. Therefore, total number of comparisons = 2*(n-2) + 1 = 2*n – 3 comparisons.I’ll try to update this with a better solution, sometime soon.6.This is an easy, straight question from graphics. You shoot a ray parallel to the x-axis passing through this point. Start with odd parity. Change parity of ray each time it intersects an edge of the polygon (consider special case of when the line passes through a vertex of the polygon. Change parity only if it passes through a vertex which has one edge above it and one edge below the ray). If the parity of ray is even when it passes through the point, it is inside the polygon, else it is not.7.This is simple. Study DIP8.I gave various alternatives – from searching for RGB components, to using OCR.. he didn’t appear fully satisfied. I think he was looking for edge-detection, but that would fail, if the text contained tables, etc.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: He was friendly at the start but this interview was my worst. He asked me my favorite subject. I said that it was Programming. (He laughed at that)

1. static, extern, register, auto2.I started off correctly, but he was able to confuse me. He brought in shared libraries, static libraries fundas into the discussion. We had a discussion for about twenty-minutes on this. Finally, he was happy with one of my answers because I had deduced which policy made sense and answered correctly. He said that out of all the people interviewed so far (I was second last), nobody had been able to answer all of these questions correctly.3.this is easy – get it from any C++ book. He tried to confuse me again, but this time I was ready and he was finally satisfied.Then he looked at my grades and said that out of all your grades, you have only two Bs and one of them is in Compilers. Why? (Damn it. three non-A grades and that’s all they ask about. What’s wrong with this world?!)Didn’t you like Compilers? “Not in particular”, I replied. “Fine. Now, I HAVE to ask you questions on compilers”, he said.4.He again went back to the first question he had asked me. Once again5.I first suggested that we capture only a small portion of the board. To locate that portion, we could search for the chalk in the prof’s hand – of course, taking care that it had the blackboard in the background (no point capturing a video of the prof scratching his chin, na?). Further, if the prof was writing only text, we could convert the video into text by OCR and then transmitting. Simple diagrams could also be reduced to a set of vector-graphics instructions (we rarely, see the prof shading stuff). I think he liked my approach, but was not completely satisfied. Anyway, we left it at that and went forward.6.I suggested various alternatives. but he kept helping me and finally, we came up with an array of pointers to 26-trees (each node of the tree has 26 children). Store every word as a path from the root to a leaf with pointers in the correct places. For example, hello would be stored as – pointer from ‘h’ index of the root array to a node which had a pointer from ‘e’ index of it’s array to a node which had a pointer from ‘l’ index of the array.. and so on. This is both time and space efficient.7.I was able to answer all his questions, but I made the mistake of telling him, when we started off that I didn’t know much about this subject as I had done it a long time ago. He was very annoyed at that, apparently because a lot of people before me had said this.8.I was able to answer all of them. I stumbled around a bit in a few questions where I was explaining correctly, but not using the keywords that he was looking for.9.I thought that I should say something to make him realize that I was not completely stupid and so asked him whether there was any logic to the order in which the short-listed candidates were called. This turned out to be a dumb move. The order was alphabetic and he sent me off with a parting shot, saying “You guys do pattern recognition and stuff and still you can’t recognize such a simple pattern” Me and my big mouth! Moral of the story: Don’t ask questions for the sake of asking.

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: After the first two interviews, this one was like having a warm batch after being cold and wet for days! I did well in this one.1.You have to go up the hill and come back, with horse, without horse, getting four equations to solve four unknowns – time to go uphill – with horse, without horse, time to go downhill – with horse, without horse. Then you can go up the hill and set the clock to ‘(time when you left) + (time to go uphill with horse)’2.  I told him the funda of Mersenee primes (luckily remembered it) and he was decently impressed.

General Tips: Finally hired by Adobe. Special thanks to AmbitionBox team. Really amazing site for sharing experience. That’s all for the Adobe. They are focusing on your approach and your coding skills. All the best.
Skills: Algorithm, Data structure, C++, C, DIP
College Name: BIT Mesra

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Jan 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

The interviewer asked me 2 questions related to DS/Algo in this round . Both the questions were of Easy-Medium difficulty and I was also required to code them in a production ready manner.

  • Q1. 

    Maximum Sum Path in a Binary Tree Problem Statement

    You are provided with a binary tree consisting of N nodes where each node has an integer value. The task is to determine the maximum sum achievable by a...

  • Ans. 

    Find the maximum sum achievable by a simple path between any two nodes in a binary tree.

    • Traverse the binary tree to find all possible paths and calculate their sums.

    • Keep track of the maximum sum encountered during traversal.

    • Consider paths that may include the same node twice.

    • Implement a recursive function to explore all possible paths.

    • Handle cases where nodes have negative values.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Intersection of Two Arrays Problem Statement

    Given two arrays A and B with sizes N and M respectively, both sorted in non-decreasing order, determine their intersection.

    The intersection of two arrays in...

  • Ans. 

    The problem involves finding the intersection of two sorted arrays efficiently.

    • Use two pointers to iterate through both arrays simultaneously.

    • Compare elements at the pointers and move the pointers accordingly.

    • Handle cases where elements are equal, and update the intersection array.

    • Return the intersection array as the result.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 50 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round had 2 questions of DS/Algo to solve under 50 minutes and one question related to Operating Systems.

  • Q1. 

    Next Greater Element Problem Statement

    You are provided with an array or list ARR containing N positive integers. Your task is to determine the Next Greater Element (NGE) for each element in the array.

    T...

  • Ans. 

    Find the Next Greater Element for each element in an array.

    • Iterate through the array from right to left

    • Use a stack to keep track of elements with no greater element to the right

    • Pop elements from the stack until finding a greater element or stack is empty

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Number In Arithmetic Progression Problem

    Given three integers X, C, and Y, where X is the first term of an arithmetic sequence with a common difference of C, determine if Y is part of this arithmetic sequ...

  • Ans. 

    Check if a given number is part of an arithmetic sequence with a given first term and common difference.

    • Calculate the arithmetic sequence using the formula: nth term = X + (n-1) * C

    • Check if Y is equal to any term in the sequence to determine if it belongs to the sequence

    • Return 'True' if Y belongs to the sequence, otherwise return 'False'

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Can you define process and threads in operating systems?
  • Ans. 

    Processes are instances of programs in execution, while threads are smaller units within a process that can execute independently.

    • A process is a program in execution, consisting of code, data, and resources.

    • Threads are smaller units within a process that can execute independently.

    • Processes have their own memory space, while threads share the same memory space within a process.

    • Processes are heavyweight, while threads ar...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Face to Face 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 50 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round had 2 questions of DSA of Easy-Medium difficulty and at the end I was asked a Puzzle to check my general problem solving ability.

  • Q1. 

    Max Product Subset Problem Statement

    Given an array/list arr of size n, determine the maximum product possible by taking any subset of the array/list arr. Return the result modulo 10^9+7 since the product ...

  • Ans. 

    Find the maximum product of a subset of an array modulo 10^9+7.

    • Iterate through the array and keep track of the maximum positive product and minimum negative product encountered so far.

    • Handle cases where the array contains zeros separately.

    • Return the maximum product modulo 10^9+7.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Populating Next Right Pointers in Each Node

    Given a complete binary tree with 'N' nodes, your task is to determine the 'next' node immediately to the right in level order for each node in the given tree.

    ...
  • Ans. 

    Implement a function to update 'next' pointers in a complete binary tree.

    • Iterate level by level using a queue

    • Connect nodes at each level using 'next' pointers

    • Handle null nodes appropriately

    • Ensure the tree is a complete binary tree

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. You have two wires of different lengths that are both capable of burning for exactly one hour when ignited at both ends. How can you measure a time interval of 45 minutes using these two wires?
Round 4 - Face to Face 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 50 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round consisted of 2 questions from DSA where I was first asked to explain my approach to the interviewer with proper complexity analysis and then code the problems. The interviewer was quite friendly and also provided me some hints when I was stuck.

  • Q1. 

    Stack with getMin Operation

    Create a stack data structure that supports not only the usual push and pop operations but also getMin(), which retrieves the minimum element, all in O(1) time complexity witho...

  • Ans. 

    Implement a stack with push, pop, top, isEmpty, and getMin operations in O(1) time complexity without using extra space.

    • Use two stacks - one to store the actual elements and another to store the minimum element at each level.

    • When pushing an element, check if it is smaller than the current minimum and update the minimum stack accordingly.

    • When popping an element, also pop from the minimum stack if the popped element is t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Split Array Into Maximum Subarrays Problem Statement

    You are given an integer array arr of size N. Your task is to split the array into the maximum number of subarrays such that the first and last occurre...

  • Ans. 

    Given an array, split it into maximum subarrays with first and last occurrence of each element in a single subarray.

    • Iterate through the array and keep track of the first and last occurrence of each element.

    • Use a hashmap to store the indices of each element.

    • Split the array whenever the last occurrence of an element is found.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAAdobe interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 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.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

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

Interview Questionnaire 

12 Questions

  • Q1. Given a binary tree and an integer x, return whether the binary tree has a path from root to a leaf whose values sum to x
  • Q2. Gievn a binary tree and return all root to leaf node pathss row,col and value
  • Ans. 

    Return all root to leaf node paths in a binary tree with row, col and value.

    • Traverse the binary tree recursively and keep track of the current path.

    • When a leaf node is reached, add the path to the result array.

    • Include row, col and value of each node in the path.

    • Use an array of strings to store the paths.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. He then asked me to give test cases for testing this program
  • Q4. Given two unsorted arrays of numbers and asked me to find the intersection
  • Q5. GetMax() function for a stack in O(1)
  • Ans. 

    To get max value from a stack in O(1), maintain a separate stack to keep track of maximum values.

    • Create a separate stack to keep track of maximum values

    • Push the maximum value onto the stack whenever a new maximum is encountered

    • Pop the maximum value stack whenever the top element of the main stack is popped

    • Return the top element of the maximum value stack to get the maximum value in O(1)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. GetMax() function for a queue in O(1)
  • Ans. 

    To get max element from a queue in O(1) time complexity

    • Maintain a separate variable to keep track of the maximum element in the queue

    • Update the maximum element variable whenever a new element is added or removed from the queue

    • Return the maximum element variable when getMax() function is called

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Given an array in which consecutive elements differ by 1, i.e. a[i] – a[i + 1] = 1 or -1, and an element x, find the element in the array
  • Q8. Given an array, find the Next Greatest Element to the right for each element
  • Ans. 

    Find the Next Greatest Element to the right for each element in an array of strings.

    • Iterate through the array from right to left

    • Use a stack to keep track of elements

    • Pop elements from stack until a greater element is found

    • If no greater element is found, assign -1

    • Return the result array

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Given an expression, remove unnecessary parenthesis. For example if (((a + b)) * c) is given make it (a + b) * c, as it evaluates in the same way without those parenthesis also
  • Ans. 

    To remove unnecessary parenthesis from an expression, we need to apply a set of rules to identify and eliminate them.

    • Identify and remove parenthesis around single variables or constants

    • Identify and remove parenthesis around expressions with only one operator

    • Identify and remove parenthesis around expressions with operators of equal precedence

    • Identify and remove parenthesis around expressions with operators of different ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Given an array of integers, find the maximum product which can be formed by three numbers
  • Ans. 

    Find the maximum product of three integers in an array.

    • Sort the array in descending order.

    • Check the product of the first three numbers and the product of the first and last two numbers.

    • Return the maximum of the two products.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Given an array of integers, find the length of the longest consecutive sub array which forms an AP
  • Ans. 

    Find length of longest consecutive sub array forming an AP from given array of integers.

    • Sort the array in ascending order

    • Iterate through the array and find the longest consecutive sub array forming an AP

    • Use a variable to keep track of the length of the current consecutive sub array forming an AP

    • Use another variable to keep track of the length of the longest consecutive sub array forming an AP seen so far

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Given a binary tree, connect all the nodes at the same level. Each node will have a next pointer; you have to make it point to the next node to its right in the same level. If there is no such node, make ...

Interview Preparation Tips

Skills: Algorithm, Data structure
College Name: NA

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. C++ oops concepts
  • Q2. Early and late binding
  • Q3. Copy constructors

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Job profile was software developer for c++

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Easy interview, be strong with the basics and you'll be through

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basics very well

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2019. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. I had been aksed tricky questions
  • Q2. I gave answers of all.

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