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Updated 30 Jun 2025
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134 Interview questions

A Decision Analytics Associate was asked 4w ago
Q. What are window functions?
Ans. 

Window functions perform calculations across a set of table rows related to the current row, enabling advanced analytics in SQL.

  • Window functions allow calculations like running totals, averages, and rankings without collapsing rows.

  • Example: ROW_NUMBER() assigns a unique sequential integer to rows within a partition.

  • Example: SUM() OVER (PARTITION BY department) calculates the total salary per department while retai...

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A Decision Analytics Associate was asked 4w ago
Q. What is the difference between adjusted R-squared and R-squared?
Ans. 

Adjusted R-squared accounts for the number of predictors, while R-squared does not, potentially leading to misleading interpretations.

  • R-squared measures the proportion of variance explained by the model, but it can increase with more predictors, even if they are irrelevant.

  • Adjusted R-squared adjusts the R-squared value based on the number of predictors, providing a more accurate measure of model fit.

  • For example, i...

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A Decision Analytics Associate was asked 4w ago
Q. What is the difference between RMSE and MAE?
Ans. 

RMSE measures average error magnitude with emphasis on larger errors, while MAE provides a straightforward average error.

  • RMSE (Root Mean Square Error) squares errors before averaging, giving more weight to larger errors.

  • MAE (Mean Absolute Error) calculates the average of absolute errors, treating all errors equally.

  • Example: For predictions [2, 3, 5] vs actuals [3, 2, 4], RMSE = sqrt((1^2 + 1^2 + 1^2)/3) = 1, MAE =...

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A BTS Engineer was asked 1mo ago
Q. Can you write a pseudocode for a sorting algorithm you are familiar with?
Ans. 

This pseudocode outlines the Bubble Sort algorithm, a simple sorting technique that repeatedly steps through the list.

  • 1. Start with an unsorted array of strings, e.g., ['banana', 'apple', 'cherry'].

  • 2. Compare each pair of adjacent elements.

  • 3. If the first element is greater than the second, swap them.

  • 4. Repeat the process for each element in the array until no swaps are needed.

  • 5. The array is sorted when a full pa...

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A BTS Engineer was asked 1mo ago
Q. What is MapReduce, and how does it differ from Apache Spark?
Ans. 

MapReduce is a programming model for processing large data sets, while Apache Spark is a fast, in-memory data processing engine.

  • MapReduce processes data in two phases: Map (data processing) and Reduce (aggregation).

  • Apache Spark offers in-memory processing, which speeds up data processing compared to MapReduce's disk-based approach.

  • MapReduce is typically slower due to its reliance on disk I/O, while Spark can perfo...

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A Decision Analytics Associate was asked 2mo ago
Q. How would you calculate the annual units of shoes sold using the provided data (population, number of users, pairs sold per month)?
Ans. 

Estimate annual shoe sales using population, user count, and monthly sales data.

  • Identify the total population and the percentage of users who buy shoes.

  • Calculate the total number of users: population * percentage of users.

  • Determine monthly sales per user and multiply by the total number of users.

  • Annual sales = monthly sales * 12.

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A BTS Engineer was asked 3mo ago
Q. Write an SQL query.
Ans. 

SQL queries can be crafted to address various data retrieval and manipulation scenarios effectively.

  • Use SELECT to retrieve data: Example - SELECT * FROM patients WHERE age > 30;

  • Use JOIN to combine tables: Example - SELECT a.name, b.disease FROM patients a JOIN diagnoses b ON a.id = b.patient_id;

  • Use WHERE for filtering: Example - SELECT * FROM appointments WHERE date = '2023-10-01';

  • Use GROUP BY for aggregation: ...

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A Data Analyst was asked 3mo ago
Q. What is SQL?
Ans. 

SQL (Structured Query Language) is a standard programming language for managing and manipulating relational databases.

  • Used for querying data: Example - SELECT * FROM employees;

  • Allows data manipulation: Example - INSERT INTO employees (name, age) VALUES ('John', 30);

  • Supports data definition: Example - CREATE TABLE employees (id INT, name VARCHAR(100));

  • Facilitates data control: Example - GRANT SELECT ON employees TO...

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A Data Scientist was asked 3mo ago
Q. What is the Transformer model?
Ans. 

The transformer model is a deep learning architecture designed for natural language processing tasks, utilizing self-attention mechanisms.

  • Introduced in the paper 'Attention is All You Need' by Vaswani et al. in 2017.

  • Uses self-attention to weigh the importance of different words in a sentence.

  • Replaces recurrent neural networks (RNNs) for better parallelization and efficiency.

  • Key components include the encoder and d...

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A Data Scientist was asked 3mo ago
Q. How can you reduce hallucinations in a chatbot?
Ans. 

To reduce hallucination in chatbots, implement strategies like fine-tuning, context management, and user feedback integration.

  • Fine-tune the model on domain-specific data to improve accuracy. For example, train on customer service transcripts for a support bot.

  • Implement context management to maintain conversation history, ensuring the bot understands previous interactions.

  • Use reinforcement learning from human feedb...

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ZS Interview Experiences

475 interviews found

Financial Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Lokesh Pappala

posted on 29 Jun 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in May 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What is main role in sap Account payable
  • Q2. What is use of charted accounting
  • Q3. How is it connected to client ..?
  • Q4. What is diffrence between ECc to S4 hana
  • Q5. What is a chart of accounts how is it assigned..?
  • Q6. What is sap active methodology...?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - N0
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Common aptitude questions on mettl platform

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Python Standard interview questions
  • Q2. SQL Standard interview questions (Easy)
  • Q3. CaseStudy and questions based on it.
Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Common hr questions
  • Q2. Puzzles
  • Q3. Project Discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for ZS Junior Analyst interview:
  • Python
  • SQL
  • R
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I felt ZS Associates pay less, because for similar roles on campus they pay nealy 14 LPA but for Off campus they pay 4 LPA.

So confirm with the hr before even attending the interviews.

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 30 Dec 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

1.1.1 Maths
1.1.2 English
1.1.3 Logical Reasoning
1.2 Objective Business Case
1.3 Video Round (guesstimates + behavioural)

Round 2 - Case Study 

1.1 Case Study - 2 page solid case study with multiple calculative and descriptive questions (similar to DILR of CAT but easier and business oriented)
1.2 Case Debrief - questions on 1.1

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic interests, hobby, why ZS, Guesstimates, Puzzles
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Normal aptitude round

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL 4 QUESTION 1 BASIC 3 INTERMIDATE
  • Q2. DATA WAREHOUSE DETAILS ITS IMP THEY WORK ON THIS SO ASK ALL INFO ABOUT THIS

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - good experience ...................

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 12 Nov 2024

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 Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The online assessment was broken into three individual rounds held separate days.
Online Assessment
Round 1: Aptitude test and Case Study round
Round 2: AI Communications Assessment test.
Round 3: Coding Round ( 1 DSA question + 2 SQL questions + 10-15 mcqs)

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Started off with some questions were based on resume and projects.
  • Q2. Questions on sql, a. joins , b. cross join, c. what is window function d. PL/SQL query e. SDLC f. Case study

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for ZS interview:
  • DBMS
  • SQL
  • OOPS
  • DSA
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have good communication skills and aptitude is must. Should be able to think clear and the key to crack is to have good command over SQL and DBMS along with the rest mentioned skills.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Verbal , crirical thinking and reasoning questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Mcq on python and sql , 2 sql query and 1 Dsa question

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Diffrence between turncat and delete
  • Ans. 

    Turncoat refers to a traitor or someone who switches sides, while delete means to remove or erase something.

    • Turncoat is a person who changes allegiance or loyalty, often seen as a traitor.

    • Delete is a command used to remove or erase data or information.

    • Example: A turncoat politician switches parties to gain personal benefits. Deleting a file from a computer removes it permanently.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Find 3rd highest score in each of the subject
  • Ans. 

    To find the 3rd highest score in each subject

    • Sort the scores in each subject in descending order

    • Get the 3rd element in the sorted array for each subject

    • Repeat for each subject

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to manage a conflict in team
  • Ans. 

    Managing conflicts in a team involves effective communication, active listening, finding common ground, and seeking a win-win solution.

    • Encourage open communication to address the issue

    • Listen to all parties involved to understand their perspectives

    • Identify common goals and areas of agreement

    • Work together to find a mutually beneficial solution

    • Seek mediation or involve a neutral third party if necessary

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Brain teaser and puzzle problems

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for ZS Business Technology Associate interview:
  • gesstimates
  • puzzle
  • DSA
  • SQL
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be confident !!!!!

Skills evaluated in this interview

Data Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Jan 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Set of questions on english , aptitude , all are at easy level

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Sql basics and some query questions

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do u want to join zs ; what do u know about zs; where do u see urself after 5 years ; question on real life scenarios ;
  • Ans. 

    I want to join ZS because of their reputation for data-driven decision making and innovative solutions. I see myself in a leadership role in 5 years.

    • ZS is known for their expertise in data analytics and consulting

    • I admire ZS's commitment to using data to drive business decisions

    • I believe ZS's culture of innovation and collaboration aligns with my career goals

    • In 5 years, I see myself leading a team of analysts and contr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Question on real life scenarios
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectation
  • Q2. When can u join
  • Ans. 

    I can join within 2 weeks of receiving an offer.

    • I can start within 2 weeks of receiving an offer.

    • I need to give notice at my current job.

    • I have some personal commitments that I need to wrap up before starting.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare all topics thorougly and general scenario questions and be confident and able to provide justice to ur approach
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

First round was a 1 hr test compromising of logical and quant

Round 2 - Communication round 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I was examined for my communication skills
Round 3 - Coding Test 

1 coding question
3 SQL queries
10 SQL mcq

Round 4 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. 5 queries on joints and indexes
  • Q2. 1 logical scenario question
  • Q3. Fundamental CS questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well with resume and SQL.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Link of an aptitude test was shared

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics about Tableau And SQL.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Deep dive on Tableau and working in my projects.

DAA Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Nov 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

90 mins apti -with quant, critical thinking, un-structured and so on

Round 2 - Case Study 

You can go through hungry kya case study

Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Guestimates on no of pertol pumps
  • Ans. 

    The number of petrol pumps can vary greatly depending on the location and population density of the area.

    • The number of petrol pumps in a city will be higher compared to a rural area.

    • Population density and traffic volume are key factors in determining the number of petrol pumps needed.

    • Economic factors such as income levels and vehicle ownership rates also play a role in estimating the number of petrol pumps.

    • For example,...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Puzzle of cake cutting by 3 cuts
  • Q3. How you managed an event
  • Ans. 

    I successfully managed a corporate event by planning meticulously, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring smooth execution on the day.

    • Defined the event objectives and target audience to tailor the experience.

    • Created a detailed timeline for planning and execution, ensuring all tasks were on schedule.

    • Coordinated with vendors for catering, audio-visual equipment, and venue setup, ensuring all needs were met.

    • Developed a b...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Anything which is not there in your resume

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for ZS DAA interview:
  • sql
  • python
  • pbi
  • excel
  • puzzles
  • guestimates
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - just give your best and prep from your resume

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