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Updated 5 Apr 2025
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14 Interview questions

A District Manager was asked 7mo ago
Q. What was your previous CTC?
Ans. 

My previous CTC was competitive and reflective of my experience and contributions to the company.

  • My previous CTC was $90,000 annually, which included base salary and performance bonuses.

  • I received a 10% raise after my first year due to exceeding sales targets.

  • In addition to my salary, I had benefits such as health insurance and a retirement plan.

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A District Manager was asked 7mo ago
Q. Why is Yahoo your choice?
Ans. 

Yahoo's innovative culture, diverse opportunities, and commitment to digital media make it an ideal choice for my career growth.

  • Yahoo has a rich history in digital media, allowing me to work with cutting-edge technologies and creative content.

  • The company's focus on diversity and inclusion aligns with my values, fostering a collaborative work environment.

  • Yahoo's commitment to innovation provides opportunities to co...

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A Softwaretest Engineer was asked 8mo ago
Q. Given a binary tree, perform an inorder traversal without using recursion.
Ans. 

Use a stack to simulate the recursive inorder traversal process

  • Create an empty stack to store nodes

  • Start with the root node and push it onto the stack

  • While the stack is not empty, keep traversing left and pushing nodes onto the stack

  • Once you reach a leaf node, pop it from the stack, print its value, and move to its right child

  • Repeat the process until all nodes have been visited

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A Softwaretest Engineer was asked 8mo ago
Q. How do you make a class final?
Ans. 

To make a class final, use the 'final' keyword in the class declaration.

  • Use the 'final' keyword before the 'class' keyword in the class declaration

  • A final class cannot be subclassed or extended

  • Final classes are often used for utility classes or classes that should not be modified

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A Softwaretest Engineer was asked 8mo ago
Q. Determine whether two strings are anagrams of each other.
Ans. 

Check if two strings are anagrams by comparing the sorted characters in each string.

  • Sort the characters in both strings and compare if they are equal.

  • Ignore spaces and punctuation when comparing the strings.

  • Example: 'listen' and 'silent' are anagrams.

  • Example: 'hello' and 'world' are not anagrams.

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A Production Engineer was asked
Q. Describe the procedure for using Jenkins to deploy automation from a Git repository.
Ans. 

Use Jenkins pipeline to deploy automation from git repo

  • Create a Jenkins pipeline job

  • Configure the job to pull code from the git repository

  • Define the deployment steps in the Jenkinsfile

  • Use Jenkins plugins like Git plugin and Pipeline plugin for automation

  • Ensure proper permissions and credentials are set up for accessing the git repo

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Yahoo HR Interview Questions

11 questions and answers

Q. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Q. Why do you want to work for this company?
Q. Can you tell me about yourself?
A Production Engineer was asked
Q. What is a distributed system?
Ans. 

A distributed system is a collection of independent computers that appear to the users as a single coherent system.

  • Consists of multiple computers connected through a network

  • Allows for parallel processing and fault tolerance

  • Examples include cloud computing, peer-to-peer networks, and distributed databases

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A Senior Marketing Analyst was asked
Q. How do you solve specific marketing problems?
Ans. 

I solve specific marketing problems by conducting thorough research, analyzing data, identifying key insights, and developing strategic solutions.

  • Conducting market research to understand target audience and competition

  • Analyzing data from various sources to identify trends and patterns

  • Developing marketing strategies based on insights and objectives

  • Testing and optimizing campaigns to achieve desired results

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A Technical Lead was asked
Q. How do you handle critical production outages?
Ans. 

Handle hard prod outages by following incident management process and communicating effectively.

  • Follow incident management process to identify and resolve the issue

  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide regular updates

  • Prioritize critical systems and services

  • Conduct post-mortem analysis to identify root cause and prevent future incidents

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A Technical Lead was asked
Q. How do you measure database performance?
Ans. 

Performance measurement for a database can be done through various methods.

  • Use benchmarking tools to measure query response time

  • Monitor resource usage such as CPU and memory

  • Analyze database logs for slow queries and optimize them

  • Use load testing to simulate high traffic and measure performance

  • Consider database indexing and partitioning for better performance

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Yahoo Interview Experiences

30 interviews found

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 

Test contains 26 questions for me 13 are java based 13 are c++ based

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Indexing in dbms
  • Ans. 

    Indexing in DBMS is a technique to improve the performance of queries by creating a data structure that allows for faster retrieval of data.

    • Indexes are created on columns in a database table to speed up the retrieval of rows that match a certain condition.

    • Types of indexes include clustered, non-clustered, unique, and composite indexes.

    • Examples of indexing techniques include B-tree, hash, and bitmap indexes.

    • Indexing can...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Find whether two strings are or not anagrams
  • Ans. 

    Check if two strings are anagrams by comparing the sorted characters in each string.

    • Sort the characters in both strings and compare if they are equal.

    • Ignore spaces and punctuation when comparing the strings.

    • Example: 'listen' and 'silent' are anagrams.

    • Example: 'hello' and 'world' are not anagrams.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Inorder traversal without recursion
  • Ans. 

    Use a stack to simulate the recursive inorder traversal process

    • Create an empty stack to store nodes

    • Start with the root node and push it onto the stack

    • While the stack is not empty, keep traversing left and pushing nodes onto the stack

    • Once you reach a leaf node, pop it from the stack, print its value, and move to its right child

    • Repeat the process until all nodes have been visited

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to make a class final
  • Ans. 

    To make a class final, use the 'final' keyword in the class declaration.

    • Use the 'final' keyword before the 'class' keyword in the class declaration

    • A final class cannot be subclassed or extended

    • Final classes are often used for utility classes or classes that should not be modified

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Quant round was conducted

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why yahoo is your choice
  • Ans. 

    Yahoo's innovative culture, diverse opportunities, and commitment to digital media make it an ideal choice for my career growth.

    • Yahoo has a rich history in digital media, allowing me to work with cutting-edge technologies and creative content.

    • The company's focus on diversity and inclusion aligns with my values, fostering a collaborative work environment.

    • Yahoo's commitment to innovation provides opportunities to contrib...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What was your previous ctc
  • Ans. 

    My previous CTC was competitive and reflective of my experience and contributions to the company.

    • My previous CTC was $90,000 annually, which included base salary and performance bonuses.

    • I received a 10% raise after my first year due to exceeding sales targets.

    • In addition to my salary, I had benefits such as health insurance and a retirement plan.

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Gave a question about implementing hashset.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough with your core CSE concepts
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
  • Q1. Can you tell me about your self?
  • Q2. Why do you want to work for this company?
  • Q3. What are your strengths and weekness?
  • Q4. How is the interest in work?
  • Ans. 

    Interest in work is driven by passion, motivation, and the desire for growth, leading to fulfillment and productivity.

    • Passion for the subject: A TA who loves biology can inspire students with engaging discussions.

    • Motivation to help others: Assisting students in understanding complex topics can be rewarding.

    • Desire for personal growth: Working as a TA enhances teaching skills and deepens knowledge.

    • Building relationships:...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I can provide skill development to everyone while staying at your company
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Medium level questions with a senior engineer

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Confidential test. Cannot give details.
Round 3 - Coding Test 

Medium level questions

Round 4 - Coding Test 

Manager round with technical and culture fit

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java questions and spring boot and data bse
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your background
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Past experience
  • Q2. How do you solve specific marketing problems
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

SQL, Data analytics of a dataset

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Director on behavior
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is distributed system
  • Q2. Jenkins to deploy the automation from git repo, procedure

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Got a leetcode easy question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare leetcode easy thoroughly
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in May 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was having english and maths questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Code was easy kindly do pratice

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Yahoo Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Yahoo interview?
Yahoo interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Yahoo interview process are Technical, Coding Test and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for Yahoo 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 Yahoo. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Yahoo expect are Debugging, Golang, Juniper, Perl and Python.
What are the top questions asked in Yahoo interview?

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How long is the Yahoo interview process?

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

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Overall Interview Experience Rating

4.2/5

based on 19 interview experiences

Difficulty level

Easy 18%
Moderate 73%
Hard 9%

Duration

Less than 2 weeks 91%
2-4 weeks 9%
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4.6/5

Rating in categories

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4.7

Work-life balance

4.4

Salary

3.2

Job security

4.7

Company culture

3.7

Promotions

4.3

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