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Updated 13 Jun 2025
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A Software Developer was asked 1w ago
Q. What is Java?
Ans. 

Java is a high-level, object-oriented programming language designed for portability and ease of use across platforms.

  • Developed by Sun Microsystems in 1995, now owned by Oracle.

  • Java is platform-independent due to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

  • It follows the 'write once, run anywhere' (WORA) principle.

  • Commonly used for web applications, mobile apps (Android), and enterprise software.

  • Syntax is similar to C++, making...

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A Senior Sdet Engineer was asked 2mo ago
Q. How would you format a string URL?
Ans. 

Formatting a URL involves structuring it correctly for web access, ensuring it adheres to standards and is user-friendly.

  • Use 'https://' for secure connections. Example: 'https://www.example.com'.

  • Ensure proper encoding of special characters. Example: 'Hello World' becomes 'Hello%20World'.

  • Maintain a clear structure: scheme, host, path, and query parameters. Example: 'https://www.example.com/path?query=value'.

  • Avoid u...

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A Sdet Automation Test Engineer was asked 2mo ago
Q. Can we have multiple return types in Python?
Ans. 

Python functions can return multiple values using tuples, lists, or dictionaries, allowing flexibility in return types.

  • Python functions can return multiple values as a tuple: `def func(): return 1, 2`.

  • You can also return a list: `def func(): return [1, 2, 3]`.

  • Returning a dictionary allows named access: `def func(): return {'a': 1, 'b': 2}`.

  • Using `*args` and `**kwargs` allows for variable-length arguments and keywo...

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A Financial Analyst was asked 2mo ago
Q. What are financial ratios, and what do they signify?
Ans. 

Financial ratios are metrics used to evaluate a company's financial performance and stability.

  • Liquidity Ratios: Measure a company's ability to meet short-term obligations. Example: Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

  • Profitability Ratios: Assess a company's ability to generate profit. Example: Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue.

  • Leverage Ratios: Indicate the level of debt relative to equity. ...

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A SRE was asked 4mo ago
Q. How do you check the logic of your code, and what limitations do you look for?
Ans. 

Check code logic for limitations

  • Review code for potential edge cases

  • Test code with different inputs to identify any issues

  • Consider scalability and performance implications of code

  • Ensure error handling is robust and comprehensive

A Network Engineer was asked 5mo ago
Q. What is DHCP?
Ans. 

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network.

  • Automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network

  • Helps in managing and organizing IP addresses efficiently

  • Reduces the need for manual configuration

  • Prevents IP address conflicts

  • Example: When a device connects to a network, DHCP assigns it an IP address from a pool of available addresses

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A Network Engineer was asked 5mo ago
Q. What is a MAC address?
Ans. 

MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on a network.

  • MAC address stands for Media Access Control address

  • It is a 12-digit hexadecimal number (e.g. 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E)

  • Used to identify devices on a network at the data link layer of the OSI model

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A Network Engineer was asked 5mo ago
Q. What are REST APIs?
Ans. 

REST APIs are a set of rules and conventions for building and interacting with web services using HTTP methods.

  • REST stands for Representational State Transfer

  • Uses standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE

  • Data is transferred in JSON or XML format

  • Stateless communication between client and server

  • Example: Twitter API allows developers to access and interact with Twitter data

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A Network Engineer was asked 5mo ago
Q. What is a dangling pointer?
Ans. 

A dangling pointer is a pointer that points to a memory location that has been deallocated or freed.

  • Dangling pointers can lead to crashes or unpredictable behavior in a program.

  • They can occur when a pointer is not updated after the memory it points to is freed.

  • Example: accessing a dangling pointer after freeing the memory it points to can result in a segmentation fault.

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An Apprenticeship Trainee was asked 5mo ago
Q. How do you approach a problem?
Ans. 

I approach problems systematically, breaking them down into manageable parts and analyzing each component for effective solutions.

  • Identify the problem clearly: For example, if a project is behind schedule, determine the specific reasons for the delay.

  • Gather relevant information: Research similar cases or consult with team members to understand different perspectives.

  • Break the problem into smaller parts: If facing ...

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386 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

  • Q1. Inheritance in Java allows a class (subclass) to inherit properties and methods from another class (superclass). This promotes code reusability and establishes a hierarchical relationship between classes. ...
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance in Java enables code reusability and establishes class hierarchies.

    • Single Inheritance: Class Dog inherits from class Animal.

    • Multilevel Inheritance: Class Puppy inherits from Dog, which inherits from Animal.

    • Hierarchical Inheritance: Classes Dog and Cat both inherit from Animal.

    • Multiple Inheritance (through interfaces): Class implements interfaces Runnable and Comparable.

    • Hybrid Inheritance: A class inherits f...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Structured Data: Organization: Follows a predefined schema, often stored in relational databases with rows and columns. Examples: Employee tables in databases, banking transaction data, website-related dat...

Graduate Apprentice Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Inheritance in Java allows a class (subclass) to inherit properties and methods from another class (superclass). This promotes code reusability and establishes a hierarchical relationship between classes. Here are the main types of inherita... read more
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Fifty multiple-choice questions on C programming, some networking topics, and role-related inquiries.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. After clearing the first round, there are two additional rounds on the same day: Technical Round (TR) and Managerial Round (MR). The TR begins at 8:30 AM and lasts approximately 50 to 55 minutes. During th...
  • Q2. Resume : All things . Networking : Gateway , Lookup address , IP and types , Firewalls and types , Routers SQL : Update , Insert , alter , count ......joins , left vs right , normalization

Technical Apprentice Trainee Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is power rating of ceiling fan used in our houses?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Topics - mcq of algorithms, networking, dbms

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Based on resume
  • Q2. Questions on linked list, tree,
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About how you approach a problem
  • Ans. 

    I approach problems systematically, breaking them down into manageable parts and analyzing each component for effective solutions.

    • Identify the problem clearly: For example, if a project is behind schedule, determine the specific reasons for the delay.

    • Gather relevant information: Research similar cases or consult with team members to understand different perspectives.

    • Break the problem into smaller parts: If facing a com...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Managerial questions on situations
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic hr questions

Apprenticeship Trainee Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is the circuit breaker.circuit breaker protect by short circuit
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It is a very Easy Aptitude test, with only general questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical general questions were asked
  • Q2. Basic questions about the position you've applied for
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical interview - Regarding the position you've applied for.
  • Q2. Managerial interview - Normal conversation easy to crack
  • Q3. Hr Interview - General questions about relocation, salary and queries you have if any.

Apprentice Trainee Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. # Modes of heat transfer and how do they work? #Thermodynamics #performance curve of pump #priming (pump)
View answer (3)
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical discussion
  • Q2. One-to-one round , technical discussion
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR Round, salary

Manager - Business Intelligence Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How to make pivot table range auto and how to adjust pivot to not show nil value.
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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 21 Feb 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Online assessments consisting of Linked list , stacks , string manipulations with medium difficulty for string manipulation and easy traversal for linked lists.

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Write code for rate limiter in python or any language? If don't know rate limiter , then they will explain the logic but needs to be alligned with rate limiting logic.
  • Ans. 

    Rate limiter code implementation in Python

    • Use a dictionary to store the timestamps of each request

    • Check the dictionary to see if the request should be allowed based on the rate limit

    • Update the dictionary with the current timestamp for each request

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Check the logic of your code , if you find any limitations.
  • Ans. 

    Check code logic for limitations

    • Review code for potential edge cases

    • Test code with different inputs to identify any issues

    • Consider scalability and performance implications of code

    • Ensure error handling is robust and comprehensive

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Managerial and Technical Round 3 with same set of questions as above.
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Kubernetes pods , deployments , replicas , deamon sets , aws services and experience in mitigating issues in devops.
  • Q2. Explain full pipeline which you worked from Code Integration to deployment and security check. What all python library used , have you used flask and other libraries for request and response.
  • Ans. 

    I have experience working on full pipeline from code integration to deployment with security checks. Used Flask and other Python libraries for request and response handling.

    • Used Git for version control and continuous integration tools like Jenkins for automated builds

    • Utilized Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration

    • Implemented security checks using tools like SonarQube and OWASP ZAP

    • Used Flask for bu...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Get ready for python in Flask , request response concepts to write full code.

Associate Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Radheshyam Dhote

posted on 2 Jan 2025

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

Write a code for Fibonacci series?

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is aws and explain how you deployed your project.
  • Ans. 

    AWS is a cloud computing platform that offers a wide range of services for storage, computing, networking, databases, and more.

    • AWS stands for Amazon Web Services

    • I deployed my project on AWS using services like EC2 for virtual servers, S3 for storage, and RDS for databases

    • I used AWS Elastic Beanstalk for easy deployment and scaling of my application

    • I configured security groups and IAM roles to ensure secure access to my...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is AI, explain its application
  • Ans. 

    AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, it is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines.

    • AI is used in various applications such as virtual assistants (e.g. Siri, Alexa), recommendation systems (e.g. Netflix, Amazon), autonomous vehicles, and facial recognition technology.

    • AI can be applied in healthcare for tasks like disease diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and drug discovery.

    • AI is also used in ...

  • Answered by AI

Associate Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Count Ways To Reach The N-th Stair Problem Statement You are given a number of stairs, N. Starting at the 0th stair, you need to reach the Nth stair. Each time you can either climb one step or two steps. You have to return the number of dis... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Development topics: LWC related questions, trigger, batch apex, governor limits, future method
  • Q2. Admin Topics: Flow, price rules, product rules, some scenario based questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. LWC, Aura, Test Class, Best Practice - trigger, Decorators, Error Handling
  • Q2. Rest API, Deployments, Some scenario based questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Managerial Round: Intro & Scenario based questions

Apprentice Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Jan 2025

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

I applied via Instagram and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. It's all from your Resume only Basic coding questions
  • Q2. Be Honest in resume Many technical questions It's about 30 to 40 mins Be confident Show you are enthusiastic and willingness to learn
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Its all about your understanding of technologies Your opinions with clarity
  • Q2. Be active and give full pledged answers with crystal clear explanation Otherwise they will not move forward
  • Q3. Being confident is only the thing
Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in project management and team leadership.

    • Experienced in project management and team leadership

    • Detail-oriented and highly motivated

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. The HR explain the role package and everything
  • Q3. This is also elimination round.Being active is enough

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Q1. What do you know about artificial intelligence and Machine learning?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Code-with-cisco having coding questions and mcq

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Different scheduling algorithms in OS?
  • Ans. 

    Different scheduling algorithms in OS determine how tasks are prioritized and executed.

    • First-Come, First-Served (FCFS)

    • Shortest Job Next (SJN)

    • Round Robin (RR)

    • Priority Scheduling

    • Multi-Level Queue Scheduling

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Resume go-through: projects and intern
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Networking: Transfer packet from one device to another
  • Q2. Contact dictionary- data structure used and time complexity
  • Ans. 

    Contact dictionary can be implemented using hash table for fast lookups with O(1) time complexity.

    • Use a hash table to store contacts with keys as names and values as contact information.

    • Example: { 'John Doe': '555-1234', 'Jane Smith': '555-5678' }

    • Time complexity for searching, inserting, and deleting contacts is O(1) with a hash table.

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic networking
  • Q2. Why cisco, what is cisco?
  • Ans. 

    Cisco is a multinational technology conglomerate known for networking hardware, software, and services.

    • Cisco is a leading provider of networking equipment and solutions.

    • They offer a wide range of products including routers, switches, and security devices.

    • Cisco also provides software solutions for network management and security.

    • The company offers services such as consulting, technical support, and training.

    • Cisco is kno...

  • Answered by AI

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Cisco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cisco interview?
Cisco interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cisco interview process are Technical, Coding Test and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Cisco 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 Cisco. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cisco expect are Cisco, Python, Computer Networking, Linux Administration and Salesforce.
What are the top questions asked in Cisco interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cisco interview -

  1. ONE PUZZLE THAT I REMEMBERED. At the local model boat club, four friends were t...read more
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  3. 1.Two routers are connected,Ospf is enabled but link is down, what are the spec...read more
What are the most common questions asked in Cisco HR round?

The most common HR questions asked in Cisco interview are -

  1. What are your salary expectatio...read more
  2. Why should we hire y...read more
  3. Share details of your previous j...read more
How long is the Cisco interview process?

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

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