Walmart Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. LLD Concepts & Engineering Excellence
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Q2. CI & CD
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Q3. Design choices
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Q4. Dora Metrics, Observability
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Q5. Influx ,ELK, Kafka
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Q6. Design question
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Q1. Solution Design Round
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Q1. General Behaviour Questions
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Q1. Explain useState for managing state, useEffect for handling side effects, useMemo for performance optimization, and useCallback for memoizing functions. Understand how these hooks enhance functional compon...read more
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Explanation of useState, useEffect, useMemo, and useCallback hooks in React functional components.
• useState is used to manage state in functional components

• useEffect is used for handling side effects like data fetching, subscriptions, etc.

• useMemo is used for performance optimization by memoizing expensive calculations

• useCallback is used for memoizing functions to prevent unnecessary re-renders

• These hooks enhance functio...read more
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Q2. Describe lifecycle methods in class components and their functional equivalents with hooks. Know how to handle component mounting, updating, and unmounting.
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Lifecycle methods in class components and their hooks equivalents manage component behavior during mounting, updating, and unmounting.
• componentDidMount: Runs after the component is mounted. Use useEffect(() => { /* code */ }, []); for hooks.

• componentDidUpdate: Invoked after updates. Use useEffect(() => { /* code */ }, [dependencies]); for hooks.

• componentWillUnmount: Cleanup before unmounting. Use return function ...read more
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Q3. Understand setting up a Redux store, connecting components, and managing actions and reducers. Be familiar with middleware like Redux Thunk or Redux Saga for handling asynchronous actions.
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Setting up Redux store, connecting components, managing actions and reducers, and using middleware like Redux Thunk or Redux Saga for handling asynchronous actions.
• Setting up a Redux store involves creating a store with createStore() function from Redux, combining reducers with combineReducers(), and applying middleware like Redux Thunk or Redux Saga.

• Connecting components to the Redux store can be done using the connec...read more
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Q4. How to add and manipulate elements in arrays using JavaScript (e.g., inserting "watermelon" in the middle)?
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To add and manipulate elements in arrays using JavaScript, you can use array methods like splice() and slice().
• Use the splice() method to insert elements into an array at a specific index. For example, arr.splice(index, 0, 'watermelon') will insert 'watermelon' at the specified index without removing any elements.

• To manipulate elements in an array, you can use methods like splice() to remove elements or slice() to extr...read more
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Q5. Use and purpose of Math.floor() in JavaScript.
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Math.floor() is a method in JavaScript that rounds a number down to the nearest integer.
• Math.floor() returns the largest integer less than or equal to a given number.

• It is commonly used to convert a floating-point number to an integer.

• Example: Math.floor(3.9) returns 3.
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Q6. Mocking components in Jest, including handling props and named exports
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Mocking components in Jest for testing with props and named exports
• Use jest.mock() to mock components and their exports

• For handling props, use jest.fn() to create mock functions and pass them as props to the component being tested

• For named exports, use jest.mock() with a second argument to specify the module's exports
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A test that rated your ability to work retail and handel customers.

Q1. Whats your availability like/ is it flexible.
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I have a flexible availability and can adjust my schedule as needed.
• I am available to work weekdays, weekends, and evenings.

• I can easily switch shifts with advance notice.

• I am open to working overtime if required.

• I am willing to accommodate any scheduling needs of the company.
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Q2. Whats your previous job experiences.
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I have 5 years of experience in marketing and sales roles at a tech company.
• Worked on developing marketing strategies to increase brand awareness

• Managed social media accounts and created engaging content

• Collaborated with sales team to generate leads and close deals
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Q3. How well can you manage unhappy/ unpleasant customers.
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I have experience in de-escalating situations with unhappy customers by actively listening, empathizing, and finding solutions.
• Active listening to understand the customer's concerns

• Empathizing with the customer's emotions

• Finding solutions to address the customer's issues

• Remaining calm and professional throughout the interaction

• Offering alternatives or compensation when appropriate
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Q4. How are your customer service skills.
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I excel in customer service by actively listening, empathizing, and providing tailored solutions to meet client needs.
• Active Listening: I ensure I fully understand customer concerns by paraphrasing their issues back to them.

• Empathy: I relate to customers' feelings, which helps build rapport and trust, such as when I assisted a distressed client with a billing issue.

• Problem-Solving: I approach challenges with a solution...read more
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Q5. Are you a good team worker or better alone.
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I thrive in both team settings and independent work, adapting my approach based on the task and team dynamics.
• I enjoy collaboration, as seen in my role in a project where we achieved a 20% increase in efficiency through teamwork.

• I also excel when working alone, demonstrated by my ability to complete a complex analysis project ahead of schedule.

• In team settings, I actively listen and contribute ideas, fostering a positi...read more
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Q1. What do you know about catalog analyst role?
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Catalog Analyst role involves managing product data, ensuring accuracy and consistency in catalogs.
• Responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining product catalogs

• Ensuring accuracy and consistency of product data

• Analyzing catalog performance and making recommendations for improvements

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as marketing, sales, and product development

• Knowledge of data management systems and t...read more
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Q2. Any 5 excel shortcuts
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Five useful Excel shortcuts for efficient data analysis.
• Ctrl + C: Copy selected cells

• Ctrl + V: Paste copied cells

• Ctrl + Z: Undo previous action

• Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Key: Select entire data range in a direction

• Ctrl + Home: Move to cell A1
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Q3. When do you use pivot table, vlookup, hlookup, xlookup?
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Pivot table for summarizing data, vlookup for finding values in a table, hlookup for horizontal lookup, xlookup for advanced lookup.
• Pivot table is used to summarize and analyze large datasets.

• VLOOKUP is used to find a value in a table by row.

• HLOOKUP is used to find a value in a table by column.

• XLOOKUP is a more advanced version of VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP, allowing for more flexibility in searching for data.

• Example: Use piv...read more
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Q4. Questions from resume
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Conduct a voice test focusing on spontaneous communication within the software, ensuring it is time-oriented.

Q1. Self Intro and overall experience.
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Q1. Print even and odd numbers using two threads simultaneously so it should print in sequence
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Use two threads to print even and odd numbers in sequence
• Create two threads, one for printing even numbers and one for printing odd numbers

• Use synchronization mechanisms like mutex or semaphore to ensure numbers are printed in sequence

• Start both threads simultaneously and let them print numbers alternately
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Q1. Core java questions and project discussion
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Q1. Cycle in linked list and behavioral
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Detecting cycle in a linked list and discussing behavioral aspects
• Explain how to use Floyd's Tortoise and Hare algorithm to detect a cycle in a linked list

• Discuss the importance of understanding memory management in linked lists to prevent cycles

• Explain the impact of cycles in linked lists on time complexity and space complexity of algorithms
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