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Updated 22 Feb 2025
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A Mts Software Engineer was asked 6mo ago
Q. Reverse binary tree.
Ans. 

Reverse a binary tree by swapping left and right child nodes recursively.

  • Start from the root node

  • Swap the left and right child nodes of each node recursively

  • Continue until all nodes have been swapped

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A Technical Support Engineer was asked
Q. What is Difference between vMotion, FT and HA What is VPXA
Ans. 

vMotion, FT, and HA are VMware technologies for virtual machine mobility, fault tolerance, and high availability. VPXA is a vCenter Server agent.

  • vMotion allows live migration of virtual machines between hosts without downtime

  • FT provides continuous availability for virtual machines by creating a secondary VM that mirrors the primary VM

  • HA automatically restarts virtual machines on different hosts in case of host fai...

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A Mts Software Engineer was asked
Q. What are decorators in Python and how define it. and what is a function object
Ans. 

Decorators in Python are functions that modify the behavior of other functions. Function objects are objects that can be assigned to variables, passed as arguments, and returned from other functions.

  • Decorators are used to add functionality to existing functions without modifying their code.

  • They are defined using the @ symbol followed by the decorator function name above the function definition.

  • Function objects in ...

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A Technical Support Engineer was asked
Q. What is networking? What is IPV4? Explain network layer Implement networking layer concept in real life
Ans. 

Networking is the practice of connecting computers and other devices to share resources and communicate with each other.

  • Networking involves the use of protocols and technologies like TCP/IP, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi.

  • IPV4 is a version of the Internet Protocol that uses a 32-bit address scheme.

  • The network layer is responsible for routing data packets from the source to the destination.

  • Implementing networking layer concep...

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A Software Engineer and Site Reliability Engineer was asked
Q. How to check cpu utilization, open ports in linux
Ans. 

To check CPU utilization and open ports in Linux, you can use commands like top, htop, netstat, and ss.

  • Use 'top' command to check CPU utilization in real-time

  • Use 'htop' command for a more user-friendly interface to check CPU utilization

  • Use 'netstat' command to view open ports and associated processes

  • Use 'ss' command as an alternative to netstat for checking open ports

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A Technical Support Engineer was asked
Q. What is hash? What is its purpose?
Ans. 

A hash is a function that converts an input into a fixed-size string of bytes, typically used for data encryption and verification.

  • Hash functions are used to map data of arbitrary size to fixed-size values.

  • Hashes are commonly used in data structures like hash tables for quick data retrieval.

  • Hashes are also used in cryptography for data encryption and verification.

  • Examples of hash functions include MD5, SHA-1, and ...

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An Analyst II was asked
Q. Strength and weakness is must 2 with example
Ans. 

Strength: Analytical thinking. Weakness: Public speaking.

  • Strength: Analytical thinking - I have a strong ability to analyze complex data and identify patterns.

  • Weakness: Public speaking - I tend to get nervous when speaking in front of large audiences.

  • Example: Strength - In my previous role as an Analyst, I was able to analyze sales data and identify key trends that helped the company improve its marketing strategi...

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A Devops Engineer was asked
Q. Introduction why you choose devops any programming language you have learned
Ans. 

I chose DevOps because it allows me to bridge the gap between development and operations, and I have learned multiple programming languages.

  • DevOps enables faster and more efficient software delivery

  • I have experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, and Bash

  • DevOps practices such as continuous integration and deployment are essential for modern software development

  • I enjoy working in a collaborative e...

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A Full Stack Developer was asked
Q. Explain stack and queue
Ans. 

Stack is a data structure that follows LIFO (Last In First Out) principle. Queue is a data structure that follows FIFO (First In First Out) principle.

  • Stack is like a stack of plates where the last plate added is the first one to be removed

  • Push and pop operations are used to add and remove elements from the stack

  • Examples of stack include browser history, undo-redo operations

  • Queue is like a queue of people waiting i...

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A Devops Engineer was asked
Q. Describe inodes and file descriptors. What is the use of swap
Ans. 

Inodes are data structures that store information about files on a Unix/Linux file system. File descriptors are unique identifiers for open files. Swap is a space on a hard disk used as virtual memory.

  • Inodes contain metadata about files such as ownership, permissions, and timestamps.

  • File descriptors are used by the operating system to keep track of open files and to perform I/O operations on them.

  • Swap is used when...

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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Harshitha

posted on 23 Aug 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Mid to hard Coding questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Coding question
  • Q2. Data structure and computer network questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Java based exception handling question
  • Q2. Situation based questions
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Situation based questions
  • Q2. About myself and coding knowledge
Round 5 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About my self and Relocation
  • Q2. About skills and coding knowledge
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Quick sorting is asked in this round
  • Q2. Tree traversal was asked
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Merge sort was asked
  • Q2. Binary search was asked
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Linked list one easy question

Round 2 - Case Study 

Can't disclose NDA it was regarding class diagram

Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your favourite company
  • Ans. 

    My favorite company is Google.

    • Innovative technology

    • Diverse range of products and services

    • Strong focus on user experience

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How can you explain the path of ip to url
  • Ans. 

    IP address is converted to URL through DNS resolution process involving multiple steps.

    • IP address is obtained from the domain name system (DNS) server when a user enters a URL in a web browser.

    • The DNS server looks up the IP address associated with the URL in its database.

    • The DNS server then returns the IP address to the user's device, allowing it to establish a connection to the server hosting the website.

    • For example, ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why this company
  • Ans. 

    I chose this company because of its innovative projects, strong company culture, and opportunities for growth.

    • Innovative projects: I am excited about the cutting-edge technology being developed at Mts.

    • Strong company culture: I value a supportive and collaborative work environment.

    • Opportunities for growth: I see potential for career advancement and skill development here.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the thing you wanna improve
  • Ans. 

    I want to improve my problem-solving skills by learning new programming languages and technologies.

    • Learn a new programming language like Python or Java

    • Explore new technologies like cloud computing or machine learning

    • Practice solving coding challenges on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Networking questions
  • Q2. VMware VSphere questions
  • Q3. OS related questions
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Scenario based questions
  • Q2. Will you be ok working in shifts
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable working in shifts and have prior experience doing so.

    • I have previous experience working in shifts at my previous job

    • I am flexible with my schedule and can easily adapt to different shift timings

    • I understand the importance of providing support round the clock and am willing to work in shifts

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions about values
  • Q2. Salary negotiations
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Reverse binary tree.
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a binary tree by swapping left and right child nodes recursively.

    • Start from the root node

    • Swap the left and right child nodes of each node recursively

    • Continue until all nodes have been swapped

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. DSA problems.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare algos and Data structures mainly.

Business Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Perumal Raj

posted on 10 Jul 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Excel questions
  • Q2. Vlookup question
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Scenario based questions
  • Q2. Conflict management questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Simple competitive questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions in resume
  • Q2. Domain questions
  • Q3. Live scenario related questions
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
  • Q2. About vmware and company culture
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. VMware related about snapshot process and vmware files etc, networking

Technical Lead Interview Questions & Answers

user image Sanjay Kumar Yadav

posted on 19 Jul 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. OOPS hibernate
  • Q2. String Angular javascript node js
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Work invironmet
  • Ans. 

    Collaborative, fast-paced, innovative work environment with emphasis on teamwork and continuous learning.

    • Open communication and collaboration among team members

    • Fast-paced and dynamic work environment

    • Emphasis on innovation and creativity

    • Teamwork and support for continuous learning and growth

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. My thoughts ,what is work process

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and be clear with your point or goals
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is Difference between vMotion, FT and HA What is VPXA
  • Ans. 

    vMotion, FT, and HA are VMware technologies for virtual machine mobility, fault tolerance, and high availability. VPXA is a vCenter Server agent.

    • vMotion allows live migration of virtual machines between hosts without downtime

    • FT provides continuous availability for virtual machines by creating a secondary VM that mirrors the primary VM

    • HA automatically restarts virtual machines on different hosts in case of host failure

    • V...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you handle multiple severity-1 tickets
  • Ans. 

    Prioritize and delegate tasks, communicate with stakeholders, and work efficiently under pressure.

    • Prioritize severity-1 tickets based on impact and urgency

    • Delegate tasks to team members based on expertise and workload

    • Communicate with stakeholders about the status and resolution of tickets

    • Work efficiently under pressure to resolve tickets in a timely manner

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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How many rounds are there in VMware Software interview?
VMware Software interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the VMware Software interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Coding Test.
How to prepare for VMware Software 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 VMware Software. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at VMware Software expect are VMware, Python, Automation, Virtualization and Networking.
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How long is the VMware Software interview process?

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

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