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Updated 5 Jul 2025
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A Senior Executive HRD was asked
Q. What were your responsibilities in your previous company?
Ans. 

In my previous company, I was responsible for overseeing all aspects of HRD, including recruitment, training, performance management, and employee relations.

  • Managed recruitment process from sourcing candidates to onboarding new hires

  • Developed and implemented training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge

  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to employees

  • Handled employee relations issue...

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A Senior Executive HRD was asked
Q. How do you calculate overtime hours?
Ans. 

Overtime (OT) hours calculation involves determining hours worked beyond standard work hours for compensation.

  • Identify standard work hours (e.g., 40 hours/week).

  • Calculate total hours worked in a week.

  • Subtract standard hours from total hours to find OT hours.

  • Example: If an employee works 50 hours, OT = 50 - 40 = 10 hours.

  • Consider applicable overtime rates (e.g., 1.5x regular pay).

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A Management Trainee was asked
Q. Describe an instance where you received feedback.
Ans. 

Received feedback on presentation skills during a team meeting.

  • Received feedback on presentation skills during a team meeting

  • Implemented suggestions to improve future presentations

  • Requested feedback from colleagues regularly to enhance skills

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A Business Analyst was asked
Q. What does a POS system do?
Ans. 

A POS (Point of Sale) system is a software and hardware combination that allows businesses to process transactions, manage inventory, and track sales.

  • Allows businesses to process transactions

  • Helps manage inventory

  • Tracks sales data for reporting and analysis

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A Maintenance Planner was asked
Q. Explain the functionality of a piece of equipment you have worked with.
Ans. 

A centrifugal pump is a type of equipment used to transport fluids by converting rotational kinetic energy into hydrodynamic energy.

  • Centrifugal pumps are commonly used in industrial and municipal applications.

  • They consist of a rotating impeller that creates a suction force to draw in fluid and then pushes it out through a discharge pipe.

  • Regular maintenance of centrifugal pumps is essential to ensure optimal perfor...

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A Windows Administrator was asked
Q. What is virtualization?
Ans. 

Virtualization is the process of creating a virtual version of a device or resource, such as a server, storage device, network or operating system.

  • Virtualization allows multiple virtual instances to run on a single physical machine

  • It helps in optimizing resources and increasing efficiency

  • Examples include VMware, Hyper-V, and VirtualBox

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Shell HR Interview Questions

56 questions and answers

Q. What are your reasons for wanting to work at this company?
Q. Describe a project you have worked on and what you would do differently now.
Q. What challenges did you encounter during the project, and how did you resolve th ... read more
A Summer Intern was asked
Q. Given a case study, how would you approach this problem?
Ans. 

To take a problem from a case study, I would follow a structured approach.

  • Read and understand the case study thoroughly

  • Identify the problem statement and define the scope

  • Gather relevant data and information

  • Analyze the data and identify the root cause of the problem

  • Brainstorm and evaluate potential solutions

  • Select the best solution and develop an action plan

  • Implement the solution and monitor the results

  • Make necessa...

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A Softwaretest Engineer was asked
Q. Which tools have you used for automation?
Ans. 

I am proficient in Selenium WebDriver, Appium, and JMeter for automation testing.

  • Proficient in Selenium WebDriver for web application automation

  • Experience in Appium for mobile application automation

  • Familiarity with JMeter for performance testing

  • Ability to write scripts in Java and Python

  • Experience in using Jenkins for continuous integration

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A Senior Reliability Engineer was asked
Q. What is the Bath Tub Curve?
Ans. 

Bath Tub Curve is a graphical representation of failure rate of a product over its lifetime.

  • It shows three phases of product life: early failures, random failures, and wear-out failures.

  • Early failures occur due to manufacturing defects or poor quality control.

  • Random failures occur due to normal wear and tear.

  • Wear-out failures occur due to aging of the product.

  • Examples include electronic devices, automobiles, and a...

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A Senior Reliability Engineer was asked
Q. What is RPN and how do you calculate it?
Ans. 

RPN stands for Risk Priority Number and is used to prioritize risks based on severity, occurrence, and detection.

  • RPN is calculated by multiplying the severity, occurrence, and detection scores of a risk.

  • The severity, occurrence, and detection scores are typically rated on a scale of 1-10.

  • The higher the RPN, the higher the priority of the risk.

  • RPN can be used to prioritize which risks to address first.

  • Example: A ri...

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Business Officer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Krishna Kant Patel

posted on 17 Jun 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
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 viscosity
  • Q2. What is viscosity index
  • Q3. What is Flash point
  • Q4. What is Pour point
  • Q5. What is HM oil
  • Q6. What is Gear oil
  • Q7. Mean of Gear oil and types of Gear oil
  • Q8. What is Lubrication oil
  • Q9. Diffrence between hydraulic oil and Lubrication oil
  • Q10. Types is Base oil
  • Q11. Explain Group one base oil
  • Q12. What is GTL base oil
  • Q13. What is POA oil
  • Q14. What is PAG oil
  • Q15. What is Synthetic oil
  • Q16. Diffrence between synthetic oil and Mineral oil
  • Q17. Explain the Synthetic oil
  • Q18. What is Engine oil
  • Q19. What is CNG oil
  • Q20. Explain Diesel Engine oil and Petrol Engine oil

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

Normal aptitude test containing behavioural, mathematical, English questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Oopc, dbms, sql, se concepts were there with few os, dsa and got related questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Go through your resume and question about project backend functionality
  • Q2. Code asked for backend application developed by me which was there in resume
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioural questions were asked
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic of Servicenow
  • Q2. STAR questions basis of some situations
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. More technical depth
  • Q2. More STAR question putting you in scenarios
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. HR Discussion about company
  • Q2. Negotiation on asked salary
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why are you guys selecting candidates even if you have candidate selected already?
  • Ans. 

    Continuing interviews ensures we find the best fit and have backup options for the role.

    • To ensure we have a strong pool of candidates in case the selected candidate declines the offer.

    • To compare skills and experiences of multiple candidates for a better hiring decision.

    • To maintain a pipeline of talent for future openings, as hiring needs can change quickly.

    • To assess cultural fit and team dynamics with various candidate...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why the formality of select straight inform the candidate yes or no

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Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Innamuri Ahalya

posted on 27 Nov 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
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 - Coding Test 

Basic two coding questions will be and also apptitude questions also included.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the difference between virtual function and friend function
  • Ans. 

    Virtual functions enable polymorphism in classes, while friend functions allow access to private members of a class.

    • Virtual functions are declared in a base class and overridden in derived classes to achieve runtime polymorphism.

    • Friend functions are not members of a class but can access its private and protected members.

    • Example of a virtual function: `class Base { virtual void show(); };`

    • Example of a friend function: `...

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  • Q2. Explain your projects

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 5 Aug 2024

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

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is poroosity
  • Ans. 

    Porosity is the measure of empty spaces in a material, often used in geology and engineering.

    • Porosity is the ratio of void spaces to total volume in a material.

    • It is expressed as a percentage.

    • Porosity is important in fields like geology for assessing rock formations and in engineering for determining the strength of materials.

    • Examples of porous materials include sponges, pumice stones, and aerogels.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is permeability
  • Ans. 

    Permeability is the property of a material that allows fluids or gases to pass through it.

    • Permeability is a measure of how easily a substance can pass through a material.

    • It is often used in geology to describe how easily fluids can flow through rocks or soil.

    • Permeability can be affected by factors such as pore size, connectivity, and fluid viscosity.

    • Materials like sandstone have high permeability, while materials like ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why you want this job
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about helping others and believe this job will allow me to make a positive impact in the community.

    • I have a strong desire to contribute to the well-being of others

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work in a team-oriented environment

    • I am eager to learn and grow in my career

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Oil shale vs shale oil differnece
  • Ans. 

    Oil shale is a rock containing kerogen that can be converted into shale oil through a process called retorting.

    • Oil shale is a sedimentary rock containing kerogen, a precursor to oil.

    • Shale oil is the liquid hydrocarbons extracted from oil shale through a process called retorting.

    • Oil shale deposits are found in various countries like the United States, Estonia, and China.

    • Shale oil production has increased in recent years...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Unconventional reservoir
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Exception handling, collections, oops concepts
  • Q2. Spring annotations
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Yet to give interview
  • Q2. Should give the interview yet

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Vikrant Goswami

posted on 27 Sep 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain Asynchronous Apex
  • Ans. 

    Asynchronous Apex allows you to run processes in the background, separate from the main transaction.

    • Asynchronous Apex is used for long-running processes that don't need to be executed immediately.

    • It helps in improving performance by offloading processing to a separate thread.

    • Examples include future methods, batch Apex, and queueable Apex.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Decorators in LWC
  • Ans. 

    Decorators in LWC are special functions that enhance the behavior of properties and methods in Lightning Web Components.

    • Decorators are used to modify the behavior of class properties and methods.

    • @api: Exposes a property or method to the parent component.

    • @track: Makes a property reactive, so changes to it will update the UI.

    • @wire: Connects a property or method to a data source, like an Apex method or a Salesforce data s...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Behavioral Questions
  • Q2. Responsiveness to pressure situations
  • Ans. 

    I thrive in pressure situations, staying calm and focused to deliver high-quality results.

    • I prioritize tasks and focus on the most critical aspects first

    • I communicate effectively with team members to ensure everyone is on the same page

    • I remain adaptable and flexible, adjusting my approach as needed to meet deadlines

    • I utilize stress management techniques such as deep breathing or taking short breaks to stay composed

  • Answered by AI

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Sales Officer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 14 May 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
  • Q1. Types of Lubricant
  • Q2. What is viscosity index
  • Q3. What is TOST life in Group 2 oil
  • Q4. What is RPVT Test
  • Q5. What is pour point
  • Q6. What is viscosity
  • Q7. What is Compressor
  • Q8. Types of Gear oil
  • Q9. Types of Grease
  • Q10. Diffrence between Gear oil and Transmission oil

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. OT hours calculation
  • Ans. 

    Overtime (OT) hours calculation involves determining hours worked beyond standard work hours for compensation.

    • Identify standard work hours (e.g., 40 hours/week).

    • Calculate total hours worked in a week.

    • Subtract standard hours from total hours to find OT hours.

    • Example: If an employee works 50 hours, OT = 50 - 40 = 10 hours.

    • Consider applicable overtime rates (e.g., 1.5x regular pay).

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Payroll process tracking
  • Ans. 

    Daily basis attendance tracking, OT, based on the attendance will process the payroll

  • Answered Anonymously
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why job change and what is your experiamce
  • Ans. 

    personal problem and my experiance 9 years in HR compliance field.

  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. Personal reason
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Tell me about experiance

Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Responsibility in previouse company
  • Ans. 

    In my previous company, I was responsible for overseeing all aspects of HRD, including recruitment, training, performance management, and employee relations.

    • Managed recruitment process from sourcing candidates to onboarding new hires

    • Developed and implemented training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge

    • Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to employees

    • Handled employee relations issues and...

  • Answered by AI
Round 5 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Form A under S&E act
  • Ans. 

    Form A under S&E act is a document required to be submitted by establishments under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

    • Form A is a mandatory document that needs to be submitted by all establishments with more than 10 employees.

    • It contains details of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) set up by the establishment to address complaints of sexual harassment.

    • Th...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Intimation letter

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