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Updated 22 Jul 2021

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I applied via campus placement at National Institute of Technology,(NIT), Agartala and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. 1) Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. 2) 4 pillars of oops concept.
  • Ans. 

    4 pillars of OOPs: Abstraction, Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism.

    • Abstraction: Hiding implementation details and showing only necessary information.

    • Encapsulation: Binding data and functions together and restricting access to them.

    • Inheritance: Creating new classes from existing ones, inheriting properties and methods.

    • Polymorphism: Ability of objects to take on multiple forms or behaviors.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 3) implement queue using stack
  • Ans. 

    Implement a queue using stack

    • Use two stacks, one for enqueue and one for dequeue

    • When dequeue is called, pop all elements from enqueue stack and push to dequeue stack

    • Then pop from dequeue stack to get the first element added to the queue

    • When enqueue is called, simply push the element to enqueue stack

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. 4)Merge sort
  • Q5. 5) Dynamic programming question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - One need to have a good knowledge of Dats structure and Algorithms

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Coding question max sum subarray- DP
  • Q2. Clone graph - coding
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Dp- grid problem- max no of coins picked and basic android development questions
  • Q2. Project based questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic hr questions such are why you want to join our organization

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Should be good in competitive coding and clear your basics as much as possible
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your introduction?
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software developer with expertise in various programming languages and technologies.

    • Experienced in Java, Python, and JavaScript

    • Proficient in web development using HTML, CSS, and React

    • Familiar with database management systems like MySQL and MongoDB

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your technology
  • Ans. 

    I specialize in web development using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

    • Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

    • Experience with front-end frameworks like React and Angular

    • Knowledge of back-end technologies like Node.js and Express

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is html and what is block and inline function?
  • Ans. 

    HTML is a markup language used for creating web pages. Block and inline elements are two types of HTML elements with different display behaviors.

    • HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language and is used to create the structure of web pages.

    • Block elements take up the full width available and start on a new line, while inline elements only take up as much width as necessary and do not start on a new line.

    • Examples of block el...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is css ? And what is client side and server side ?
  • Ans. 

    CSS is a styling language used to design the layout and appearance of web pages. Client side refers to actions performed on the user's device, while server side refers to actions performed on the server.

    • CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets and is used to control the visual presentation of web pages.

    • Client side refers to actions performed on the user's device, such as running scripts in the browser.

    • Server side refers t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is javascript? And what is use in framework
  • Ans. 

    JavaScript is a programming language commonly used for web development. It is used in frameworks like React and Angular.

    • JavaScript is a high-level, interpreted programming language.

    • It is commonly used for client-side web development.

    • JavaScript can be used in frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.

    • It allows for dynamic content on websites and interactive user experiences.

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to design apis
  • Ans. 

    Designing APIs involves defining endpoints, request/response formats, authentication, versioning, and documentation.

    • Define clear and consistent endpoints for different functionalities

    • Design request and response formats that are easy to understand and work with

    • Implement authentication mechanisms to secure the API

    • Consider versioning to support backward compatibility

    • Provide comprehensive documentation for developers to ea

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to structure databases for data collection
  • Ans. 

    Structure databases by identifying data entities, relationships, and attributes.

    • Identify data entities (e.g. customers, products) and their attributes

    • Define relationships between entities (e.g. one-to-many, many-to-many)

    • Normalize data to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity

    • Use primary keys to uniquely identify each record

    • Consider indexing for faster data retrieval

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. In detail questions related to the exp
  • Q2. In detail hr related question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - please be confident be prepared

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Array topics - 2 question from this topic
  • Q2. Linkedlist coding problem - 1 problem from this topic
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Sql problem solving - 2 problem from this topic

Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project discussion - projects you worked on
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on various projects including a web application for a retail company and a mobile app for a fitness tracker.

    • Developed a web application for a retail company to manage inventory and sales

    • Created a mobile app for a fitness tracker to track workouts and progress

    • Collaborated with team members to design and implement features

    • Utilized technologies such as React, Node.js, and MongoDB

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Tell about AC industry

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Move zeros to end?
  • Ans. 

    Move all zeros in an array of strings to the end while maintaining the order of non-zero elements.

    • Iterate through the array and move all zeros to the end while keeping the order of non-zero elements.

    • Use two pointers approach to swap elements in-place.

    • Example: Input: ['a', 'b', 'c', '0', 'd', '0'], Output: ['a', 'b', 'c', 'd', '0', '0']

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. WHat are AWS services?
  • Ans. 

    AWS services are cloud computing services provided by Amazon Web Services.

    • Compute services (e.g. EC2, Lambda)

    • Storage services (e.g. S3, EBS)

    • Database services (e.g. RDS, DynamoDB)

    • Networking services (e.g. VPC, Route 53)

    • Machine learning services (e.g. SageMaker)

    • Analytics services (e.g. Redshift, Athena)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is dynamodb?
  • Ans. 

    DynamoDB is a fully managed NoSQL database service provided by AWS.

    • Fully managed NoSQL database service

    • Scalable and high-performance

    • Supports key-value and document data models

    • Automatically replicates data across multiple Availability Zones for high availability

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How good are you at stress handling situations?
  • Ans. 

    I am very good at handling stress situations, remaining calm and focused under pressure.

    • I have experience working on high-pressure projects with tight deadlines.

    • I am able to prioritize tasks effectively and stay organized during stressful situations.

    • I have developed strong problem-solving skills that help me navigate stressful scenarios.

    • I am able to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to manage s...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why daikin eloaborate this?
  • Ans. 

    Daikin may elaborate on a topic to provide more detailed information or explanation.

    • To provide a better understanding of a complex concept or product

    • To address potential questions or concerns from customers

    • To showcase the company's expertise and knowledge in the industry

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Python and sql questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Client interview
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General discussion
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Set a bit, make function pointers, etc
  • Q2. Deadlock,rtos, ipc, etc
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your weakness
  • Q2. What is pn junction diode
  • Ans. 

    A pn junction diode is a semiconductor device that allows current to flow in one direction only.

    • Consists of p-type and n-type semiconductor materials

    • When forward biased, allows current to flow easily

    • When reverse biased, blocks current flow

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good company
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude train, time and work distance

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics about my project and 3 eazy level coding question
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discuss about salary and work cultrue

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