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Updated 30 May 2025
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A Java Software Developer was asked 3mo ago
Q. What is the difference between an inner join and a left join in SQL?
Ans. 

Inner join returns only the rows that have matching values in both tables, while left join returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.

  • Inner join: returns rows where there is a match in both tables

  • Left join: returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table

  • Example: Inner join - SELECT * FROM table1 INNER JOIN table2 ON table1.id = table2.id

  • Example: Le...

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A Customer Service Associate was asked 4mo ago
Q. Can you provide details about your working experience?
Ans. 

I have over three years of experience in customer service, focusing on problem-solving and enhancing customer satisfaction.

  • Worked at XYZ Retail for 2 years, handling customer inquiries and resolving complaints effectively.

  • Implemented a new feedback system that increased customer satisfaction scores by 15%.

  • Trained new staff on customer service protocols, improving team efficiency.

  • Managed high-volume calls at ABC Ca...

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A Java Developer was asked 6mo ago
Q. Describe the SDLC process and how it is implemented in your project.
Ans. 

SDLC is a structured process for developing software, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

  • 1. Requirements Gathering: Identify user needs and document them. Example: Conducting interviews with stakeholders.

  • 2. Design: Create architecture and design specifications. Example: UML diagrams to visualize system components.

  • 3. Implementation: Write code based on design documents. Example: Using ...

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A Softwaretest Engineer was asked 12mo ago
Q. How do you manage managers?
Ans. 

Managing managers involves clear communication, setting expectations, providing support, and building trust.

  • Establish clear communication channels with managers to ensure alignment on goals and expectations.

  • Set clear expectations for performance and provide regular feedback to help managers improve.

  • Provide support and resources to help managers succeed in their roles.

  • Build trust by being transparent, fair, and con...

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A Technical Analyst was asked
Q. What are mutating tables?
Ans. 

Mutating tables refer to tables that are being modified by an ongoing transaction.

  • Mutating tables occur when a trigger or a stored procedure tries to read or modify a table that is already being modified by the same transaction.

  • This can lead to errors like ORA-04091: table is mutating, trigger/function may not see it.

  • To avoid mutating table errors, you can use autonomous transactions, compound triggers, or row-lev...

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A Software Developer was asked
Q. What is HashMap?
Ans. 

HashMap is a data structure that stores key-value pairs and provides constant time complexity for basic operations.

  • HashMap allows quick access to values based on their keys

  • Keys must be unique and values can be duplicated

  • HashMap is not thread-safe and requires synchronization for concurrent access

  • Java's HashMap implementation uses hashing to distribute keys across buckets

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A Consultant was asked
Q. What is a LEFT JOIN? Show an example of a LEFT JOIN for two data frames in Python.
Ans. 

Left join is a type of join operation in SQL that returns all the rows from the left table and matching rows from the right table.

  • Left join is performed using the 'left join' keyword in SQL

  • In Python, left join can be performed using the 'merge' function from the pandas library

  • Syntax: pd.merge(left_dataframe, right_dataframe, how='left', on='key_column')

  • Example: pd.merge(df1, df2, how='left', on='id')

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A Site Reliability Engineer was asked 5mo ago
Q. What is Docker,image vs containers,mutistage,terraformstatebackend
Ans. 

Docker is a platform for developing, shipping, and running applications using containers. Images are templates for containers, multistage builds optimize Dockerfiles, and Terraform state backend stores infrastructure state.

  • Docker is a platform that allows developers to package applications and their dependencies into containers for easy deployment and scalability.

  • Images are read-only templates used to create conta...

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A Softwaretest Engineer was asked 12mo ago
Q. How could Equifax make profit
Ans. 

Equifax can make profit by offering credit monitoring services, selling data analytics to businesses, and providing identity theft protection.

  • Offering credit monitoring services to individuals and businesses

  • Selling data analytics to businesses for targeted marketing

  • Providing identity theft protection services to consumers

  • Charging fees for credit reports and credit scores

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Equifax Interview Experiences

33 interviews found

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Docker,image vs containers,mutistage,terraformstatebackend
  • Ans. 

    Docker is a platform for developing, shipping, and running applications using containers. Images are templates for containers, multistage builds optimize Dockerfiles, and Terraform state backend stores infrastructure state.

    • Docker is a platform that allows developers to package applications and their dependencies into containers for easy deployment and scalability.

    • Images are read-only templates used to create containers...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is diff cloud formation vs terraform, release management like blue green etc.
  • Ans. 

    CloudFormation and Terraform are both infrastructure as code tools, while blue-green release management is a deployment strategy.

    • CloudFormation is a service provided by AWS for creating and managing AWS resources using templates written in JSON or YAML.

    • Terraform is an open-source tool by HashiCorp that allows you to define and provision infrastructure using a declarative configuration language.

    • Blue-green deployment is ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Equifax Site Reliability Engineer interview:
  • Docker
  • Terraform
  • Kubernetes
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - do the concept well why what u use this specific tools and all that
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. None NA na not available
  • Q2. None
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. None na not available
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. None na not available
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 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

There was a coding round and out of 75 students 28 got selected for next round

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Total on resume and basic coding questions like write code for different sorting algorithms.
  • Q2. Explain your project in detail and asking cross questions regarding project.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I was rejected in round 2.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through your resume thoroughly, and have a basic DSA knowledge.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. SDLC process and how it is implemented in project
  • Ans. 

    SDLC is a structured process for developing software, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

    • 1. Requirements Gathering: Identify user needs and document them. Example: Conducting interviews with stakeholders.

    • 2. Design: Create architecture and design specifications. Example: UML diagrams to visualize system components.

    • 3. Implementation: Write code based on design documents. Example: Using Java ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. About projects, it's Objective, the role I have worked, output
  • Q3. Data structure, DBMS concepts

Skills evaluated in this interview

Clerk Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Sep 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

More on how to understand the client need s and working of their stakeholder shares of companies

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me more about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a detail-oriented and organized individual with strong communication skills and a passion for helping others.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

    • I have experience working as a clerk at XYZ Company for 2 years

    • I am proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and have excellent time management skills

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  • Q2. Salary expectations
  • Q3. How soon can u join
  • Ans. 

    I can join within 2 weeks of receiving an offer.

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

    • My current notice period is 2 weeks.

    • I am available to start immediately.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Kindly be well dressed and prepared
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

  • Q1. About framework of UI automation
  • Q2. About Java strings
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic java collection questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Spring boot basic questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do not even apply
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Current time and their angles
  • Ans. 

    The question is asking for the current time and the angles formed by the hour and minute hands on a clock.

    • The angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock can be calculated using the formula: angle = |(30*hour - (11/2)*minutes)|

    • At 3:00, the angle between the hour and minute hands is 90 degrees.

    • At 6:00, the angle between the hour and minute hands is 180 degrees.

    • At 9:00, the angle between the hour and minute hands ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Didnt qual here btw
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Didnt qual either btw
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why equifax to join
  • Ans. 

    I want to join Equifax because of their reputation for innovation and commitment to data security.

    • Equifax is a leader in the industry, known for their cutting-edge technology solutions.

    • I am impressed by Equifax's strong focus on data security and compliance.

    • I believe that working at Equifax will provide me with opportunities for professional growth and development.

    • I am excited about the chance to contribute to a compan...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Do you know about ur projects from ur resume
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am familiar with the projects listed on my resume.

    • I have worked on various projects related to software development and implementation.

    • I can provide details on the technologies used, challenges faced, and outcomes achieved.

    • For example, I led a team in developing a CRM system for a client, which resulted in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Medium to Hard Questions

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions from Resume
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Simple Coding Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For campus placements, be confident and calm. Give your best shot. Be courageous

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Equifax Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Equifax interview?
Equifax interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Equifax interview process are Technical, HR and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Equifax 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 Equifax. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Equifax expect are Healthcare, Data Analytics, SQL, Python and Agile Coaching.
What are the top questions asked in Equifax interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Equifax interview -

  1. what is diff cloud formation vs terraform, release management like blue green e...read more
  2. What is Tuples? How do you convert a string to a tup...read more
  3. What is Left Join? Show one Left join for 2 data frames on Pyt...read more
How long is the Equifax interview process?

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

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