Upload Button Icon Add office photos

Filter interviews by

Canonical Solution Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 4 Oct 2024

Canonical Solution Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Python test with 3 problems and unit tests

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Write a python program and unit test for getting duplicate items in a list
  • Q2. Linux command to search for files using up most space
  • Ans. 

    Use the 'du' command to search for files using up most space on Linux.

    • Use 'du -h' to display disk usage in human-readable format

    • Pipe the output to 'sort -hr' to sort by size in reverse order

    • Use 'head' to display the top results

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain the system design you have done in your last role
  • Ans. 

    Designed a scalable microservices architecture using Docker and Kubernetes

    • Utilized Docker to containerize each microservice for easy deployment and scaling

    • Implemented Kubernetes for orchestration and management of containers

    • Used service discovery and load balancing for efficient communication between microservices

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Canonical Solution Engineer interview:
  • Linux
  • Python
  • Operating Systems
  • Cloud Computing
  • Networking

Skills evaluated in this interview

Top trending discussions

View All
Interview Hub
1w (edited)
anshitanegi
·
ex -
Planet Spark
When HR’s Chinese English made me drop the interview!
So, I talked to the HR yesterday about the interview. I asked Please send me the location But their English… bro I was shocked! It was like talking to someone jisne english nahi kuch ar hi seekh liya ho, if the HR’s English is this I can only imagine the rest of the company I decided to drop the interview with this chinese english😶‍🌫️
FeedCard Image
Got a question about Canonical?
Ask anonymously on communities.

Interview questions from similar companies

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. What is fan trap? How to solve it? Give one example.
  • Q2. Two tables are joined. But joined type are not mentioned, then how much records will retrieve using select statement.
  • Ans. 

    The number of records retrieved depends on the default join type, which is usually INNER JOIN, returning matching records only.

    • If INNER JOIN is assumed, only records with matching keys in both tables are returned.

    • For example, if Table A has 5 records and Table B has 3 matching records, the result will be 3.

    • If LEFT JOIN is assumed, all records from the left table and matching records from the right table are returned.

    • Fo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to use dynamic break in report?
  • Ans. 

    Dynamic break in report allows for automatic page breaks based on data.

    • Define a break field in the report design

    • Set the break field to trigger a page break when its value changes

    • Use dynamic break to automatically adjust page breaks based on data

    • Example: A report on sales by region can use dynamic break to create a new page for each region

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Use of foreach function in report.
  • Ans. 

    Foreach function is used to iterate through an array of strings in a report.

    • Foreach function is used to loop through each element in an array of strings.

    • It can be used to display each element in a report.

    • Example: foreach(string item in stringArray){ Console.WriteLine(item); }

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is Aggregate awareness? When we use it? Syntax of it.
  • Ans. 

    Aggregate awareness is a feature in Business Objects that allows reports to be optimized for performance by using aggregate tables.

    • Aggregate awareness is used when creating reports in Business Objects

    • It allows the report to use aggregate tables instead of detailed tables for improved performance

    • Syntax: AGGR_AWARE(, ,

      )

    • Example: AGGR_AWARE(Product, Sum(Sales), Sales_Fact_Table)

    • Answered by AI
    • Q6. @prompt function syntax and it's use.
    • Ans. 

      The @prompt function syntax is used to display a prompt message to the user and receive input.

      • The syntax is @prompt('message', 'default value')

      • The message is the prompt message to be displayed to the user

      • The default value is optional and will be displayed in the input field

      • The function returns the value entered by the user

    • Answered by AI

      Skills evaluated in this interview

      Solution Engineer Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

      asked in CitiusTech
      Q1. 1. What is triggers and where we use triggers in xamarin? 2. Oops ... read more
      asked in FarEye
      Q2. How do you find the details of the second-highest salaried person ... read more
      Q3. What's a Camera Sensor? What's use of sensor ? Sizes of Sensor.
      Q4. Describe the sorting question you were asked to solve.
      asked in Whatfix
      Q5. How would you respond if a customer rejects the solution you prop ... read more

      I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

      Interview Questionnaire 

      1 Question

      • Q1. I was placed through campus . Did not have to give the appitude / online exam as I was among top 10 students from the college . In the interview panel ,we had 3 people .one manager and two technical / staf...

      Interview Preparation Tips

      Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and try to answer all. If something is out of your scope and you don't know ,politely tell them you don't know . Keep yourself engaged with the panel . In between talk to them , just do not give long pause and stares . It make things akward . Hope it helps

      I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

      Interview Questionnaire 

      3 Questions

      • Q1. C++ basic
      • Q2. Hh
      • Q3. Yy

      Interview Preparation Tips

      Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Hh

      Interview Questionnaire 

      3 Questions

      • Q1. Process builder. 2.types of relationships. 3.difference in user ,profile and role. 4.workflow. 5.Admin questions
      • Ans. 

        Answering questions related to software development and Salesforce administration.

        • Process Builder is a visual tool in Salesforce used to automate business processes.

        • Types of relationships in Salesforce include lookup, master-detail, and many-to-many relationships.

        • User represents an individual who can log in and access Salesforce, Profile defines the permissions and settings for a user, and Role determines the hierarchy...

      • Answered by AI
      • Q2. What configuration i have done.
      • Ans. 

        I have configured various software systems and tools for development purposes.

        • Configured IDEs such as Eclipse and Visual Studio for development

        • Set up version control systems like Git and SVN

        • Installed and configured build tools like Maven and Gradle

        • Configured application servers like Tomcat and JBoss

        • Set up databases like MySQL and Oracle for development and testing

      • Answered by AI
      • Q3. Salary negotiations

      Interview Preparation Tips

      Round: Manager round
      Experience: Configuration and what work ee have done in your previous company.

      Skills evaluated in this interview

      I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

      Interview Questionnaire 

      1 Question

      • Q1. Basic questions regarding Informatica, Data Warehousing concepts and Unix

      Interview Preparation Tips

      Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview was easy. If one knows the basics of Informatica and Unix, Informatica can be cleared easily.
      Be interview-ready. Browse the most asked HR questions.
      illustration image

      I appeared for an interview before Sep 2020.

      Round 1 - Coding Test 

      Round duration - 90 minutes
      Round difficulty - Easy

      This round consist of two questions and we have to solve both the questions to qualify for the next round.

      Round 2 - Face to Face 

      Round duration - 40 minutes
      Round difficulty - Easy

      A single coding question was asked that had a lot of corner cases.

      Round 3 - Face to Face 

      (1 Question)

      Round duration - 45 minutes
      Round difficulty - Easy

      It had 3 coding questions followed by basic concepts of DP.

      • Q1. How do you find the maximum difference between a node and its descendant in the same path in a binary tree?
      • Ans. 

        To find the maximum difference between a node and its descendant in the same path in a binary tree, we can perform a depth-first search while keeping track of the minimum value encountered so far.

        • Perform a depth-first search on the binary tree, keeping track of the minimum value encountered so far in the path.

        • At each node, calculate the difference between the current node value and the minimum value encountered so far ...

      • Answered by AI
      Round 4 - Face to Face 

      (1 Question)

      Round duration - 30 minutes
      Round difficulty - Easy

      It had 2 coding questions which were of good level.

      • Q1. How can you find a Minimum Spanning Tree (MST) from a given graph using Kruskal’s algorithm?
      • Ans. 

        Kruskal's algorithm finds MST by sorting edges, adding smallest edge that doesn't create a cycle, repeat until all vertices are connected.

        • Sort all edges in non-decreasing order of their weights.

        • Initialize an empty graph to store the MST.

        • Iterate through sorted edges and add the smallest edge that doesn't create a cycle in the MST.

        • Repeat until all vertices are connected in the MST.

      • Answered by AI
      Round 5 - Face to Face 

      Round duration - 30 minutes
      Round difficulty - Easy

      This was the last round.

      Interview Preparation Tips

      Professional and academic backgroundI completed Computer Science Engineering from Delhi Technological University. I applied for the job as SDE - 1 in HyderabadAmazon interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data structures and Algorithms, Computer fundamentals subjects. Basics of every skill that you have written in your resume and also knowledge of concepts related to your projects. You should know whatever you have written in your resume.Time required to prepare for the interview - 4 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

      Don’t create panic in any case in the interview , as even if you are not selected you will learn a lot from your interview experience and perform well in the future. Also I would recommend you Coding Ninjas as according to me it is a good platform to learn basic coding concepts and to practice coding.   

      Application resume tips for other job seekers

      Write whatever you are sure about and have actually done that. CGPA plays a good role but not a complete role as it is just eligibility criteria for some companies. Have at least 1 or 2 good projects from which you know everything involved in the project.

      Final outcome of the interviewSelected

      Skills evaluated in this interview

      Are these interview questions helpful?

      Interview Questionnaire 

      2 Questions

      • Q1. What type of challenges excite you professionally
      • Ans. 

        I thrive on challenges that push my technical skills and creativity, especially in problem-solving and innovative project development.

        • Complex problem-solving: I enjoy tackling intricate algorithms, like optimizing search functions in large datasets.

        • Innovative projects: Working on projects that require new technologies, such as developing a mobile app using AI for personalized user experiences.

        • Collaboration: I find exci...

      • Answered by AI
      • Q2. Many challenges I would like to excited professionally that is always I want to choose difficult path.

      Interview Questionnaire 

      1 Question

      • Q1. How to confidence and Communication skill

      I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There was 1 interview round.

      Interview Questionnaire 

      2 Questions

      • Q1. Coding
      • Q2. Java C

      Interview Preparation Tips

      Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basics

      Canonical Interview FAQs

      How many rounds are there in Canonical Solution Engineer interview?
      Canonical interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Canonical interview process are Coding Test and Technical.
      What are the top questions asked in Canonical Solution Engineer interview?

      Some of the top questions asked at the Canonical Solution Engineer interview -

      1. Explain the system design you have done in your last r...read more
      2. Write a python program and unit test for getting duplicate items in a l...read more
      3. Linux command to search for files using up most sp...read more

      Tell us how to improve this page.

      Overall Interview Experience Rating

      3/5

      based on 1 interview experience

      Difficulty level

      Moderate 100%

      Duration

      More than 8 weeks 100%
      View more

      Interview Questions from Trending Companies on AmbitionBox

      Coforge Interview Questions
      3.3
       • 600 Interviews
      JPMorgan Chase & Co. Interview Questions
      3.9
       • 809 Interviews
      Adobe Interview Questions
      3.8
       • 250 Interviews
      Cipla Interview Questions
      4.1
       • 539 Interviews
      UltraTech Cement Interview Questions
      4.2
       • 688 Interviews
      eClerx Interview Questions
      3.2
       • 588 Interviews
      Amgen Interview Questions
      3.2
       • 14 Interviews
      Planet Spark Interview Questions
      3.8
       • 516 Interviews
      ZS Interview Questions
      3.3
       • 481 Interviews
      Reliance Retail Interview Questions
      3.9
       • 1.8k Interviews
      View all
      Software Engineer
      4 salaries
      unlock blur

      ₹28.5 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr

      Explore more salaries
write
Share an Interview