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Amazon - Some interview quesions

Interview Questions : 1. Given a Binary Search Tree, write a program to print the kth smallest element without using any static/global variable. You can?t pass the value k to any function also. 2. What are the 4 basics of OOP? 3. Define Data Abstraction. What is its importance? 4. Given an array of size n. It contains numbers in the range 1 to n. Each number is present at least once except for 2 numbers. Find the missing numbers. 5. Given an array of size n. It contains numbers in the range 1 to n. Find the numbers which aren?t present. 6. Given a string,find the first un-repeated character in it? Give some test cases 7. You are given a dictionary of all valid words. You have the following 3 operations permitted on a word: delete a character, insert a character, replace a character. Now given two words - word1 and word2 - find the minimum number of steps required to convert word1 to word2. (one operation counts as 1 step.) 8. Given a cube of size n*n*n (i.e ma...

What Should Be Your Mindset To Improve Confidence Levels During Interviews ?

You could had prepared well for interviews, you could literally be aware of every question that would be fired upon you in an interview, you could had completed your placement test successfully well, but during the interviews most of the students tend to get nervous. If you can cover up your nervousness and if you can still answer the questions well, then it might do good. But, in most cases, nervousness affects your ability to listen well. When you fail to listen well, the chances are that you performance could degrade as well. Knowing the root cause of this unusual nervousness can get you to overcome this feeling. What is the root cause of sudden decrease in confidence levels during interviews? Most of the sufferers have in common a culprit within themselves. This is called 'being overly self conscious'. This arises due to the fear of getting into embarrassing situations. Several CV readers do mail us about this problem and among them 9 out of 10 would fall int...

TCS Sample Problems On Odd & Even Integers

Below are three questions on numbers on concepts dealing with odd and even and a new class called "even-odd" numbers. Question 1 If n is an even-odd number then which of the following must be false? (A number is called "even-odd" if it is halfway between an even integer and an odd integer.) a) n/2 is not an integer b)(2n) 2 is an integer c)4n is an odd integer d)none of these Answer : c)4n is an odd integer Solution: A number is called "even-odd" if it is halfway between an even integer and an odd integer. For example, consider an even integer 10 and an odd integer -5. Number halfway between them will be (10 - (-5)) / 2 = 7.5. Here 7.5 is an "even-odd" number. i.e., an even-odd number will be in the form x + 1/2 = x.5 where x is any integer. Let us see with each option: Consider option a : Since n is a fraction number then n/2 is also a fraction. i.e., n/2 is not an integer. Hence option a is true. Consider option b :...

Wipro DBMS Sample Interview Questions

Question 1 (In DBMS like Oracle) Which of the following allow null values ? A Unique Key or Primary Key ? Answer : Primary Key constraint does not allow null values to be inserted while it is legal in case of Unique key. Question 2 Considering an Oracle database as an example, can NULL values be used in arithmetic operations ? Explain your answer ? Answer : No, NULL value cannot be used in arithmetic operation. This is because a NULL just denotes an 'absence' of information rather than 'empty' or 'zero' value. Question 3 How you can delete a duplicate row from Unique key column? Answer : This necessity does not arise. First of all Unique key column will not allow duplicate rows to be inserted. Question 4 Tell any one advantage of using stored procedures in applications? Answer : Stored Procedures abstract complex SQL queries from application code. For example, a task involving multiple lines of complex SQL queries can be simpli...

Explain Thrashing

Thrashing is said to occur when the system spends a large amount of time transferring shared data blocks from one node to another, compared to the time spent doing the useful work of executing application  processes. It is serious performance problem with DSM systems that allow data blocks to migrate from one node to another. Thrashing may occur in the following situations: a.  When interleaved data accesses made by processes on two or more nodes causes a data block to move back and forth from one node to another in quick succession. b.  When blocks with read-only permissions are invalidated soon after they are replicated. Following methods may be used to solve the thrashing problem in DSM systems: a.  Providing  application-controlled  locks.  Locking  data  to  prevent  other  nodes  from accessing that data for a short period of time can reduce thrashing. b.  Nailing a block to a node for a minimum amount of time....

Important Interview Questions with Answers

1) Tell me something about yourself? I am a person with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to get along well with people. I enjoy challenges and looking for creative solutions to problems. OR Besides the details given in my resume, I believe in character values, vision and action. I am quick in learning from mistakes. I am confident that the various tests that you have conducted will corroborate my competencies aptitude and right attitude for the job. 2) What do you seek from a job? I would like a job which gives me a chance to apply all that I have learned in college as well as one which enables me to grow as a professional. I would like a role which enables me to make a difference. OR Great learning opportunities, challenging roles, rational career progression, good job satisfaction and opportunities to use my strength organization that gives me the opportunity to serve the organization and the society. 3) How would you present your strengt...

Difficult interview questions about management Skills

12 difficult interview questions about management I. Contents of difficult interview questions Questions below will help you interview candidates about their management skill at difficult level. II. Difficult interview questions of management skill 1. What do you look for when you hire people? 2. Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a co-worker who wasn’t doing his/her fair share of the work. What did you do and what was the outcome? 3. Are you a good manager? Can you give me some examples? Do you feel that you have top managerial potential? 4. Give me an example of a time when you took the time to share a co-worker’s or supervisor’s achievements with others? 5. Tell me about a time that you misjudged a person? 6. How do you get along with older (younger) co-workers? 7. What is your management style ? 8. How do you deal with authority? 9. What qualities do you feel a successful manager should have? 10. What is your biggest strength as a manag...

Difficult interview questions

9 difficult interview questions about new job. I. Contents of difficult interview questions Questions below will help you interview candidates about their new job at difficult level. II. Difficult interview questions of new job 1. How long would it take you to make a meaningful contribution to our firm? 2. How long would you stay with us? 3. Please give me your definition of the position for which you are being interviewed? 4. What important trends do you see in our industry? 5. Why do you want to work for us? 6. What do you know about our organization? 7. Why do you want to work here? 8. How would you evaluate your present firm? 9. Do you have any questions?

Stress interview questions

It include 27 stress questions as follows: 1. Direct stress questions • Do you consider standing in a line as stressed work? • Define stress and when do you get stressed out? • Are you able to work under stress? • Please give us an example about you work with a team that faced stress from your experience? • Why do you think it will conduce stress? • What is the worst thing when you faced with stress? • Which transaction is not good for your colleagues whom also faced the stress at the same time? • How do you handle stress? What is the best thin or work you do when you are stressed out? 2. Stress questions by conflict • Okay, if that’s the best answer you can give me. Then what about this question…? • I don’t really feel like your answering the question. Could you please clarify / could you please start again?” 3. Stress questions Pressure • How do you handle rejection? • What is the worst thing that you have heard about our company? 4. Other stress question...

What is a CLR? Basic dotnet interview question

Full form of CLR is Common Language Runtime and it forms the heart of the .NET framework.All Languages have runtime and its the responsibility of the runtime to take care of the code execution of the program.For example VC++ has MSCRT40.DLL,VB6 has MSVBVM60.DLL , Java has Java Virtual Machine etc. Similarly .NET has CLR.Following are the responsibilities of CLR √ Garbage Collection :- CLR automatically manages memory thus eliminating memory leakes. When objects are not referred GC automatically releases those memory thus providing efficient memory management. √ Code Access Security :- CAS grants rights to program depending on the security configuration of the machine.Example the program has rights to edit or create a new file but the security configuration of machine does not allow the program to delete a file.CAS will take care that the code runs under the environment of machines security configuration. √ Code Verification :- This ensures proper code execution and ty...

(B) Basic Question in .net(dotNet) What is a IL?

(B)What is a IL? Twist :- What is MSIL or CIL , What is JIT? (IL)Intermediate Language is also known as MSIL (Microsoft Intermediate Language) or CIL (Common Intermediate Language). All .NET source code is compiled to IL. This IL is then converted to machine code at the point where the software is installed, or at run-time by a Just-In- Time (JIT) compiler.

Wipro Interview Experiance at Bangalore some important tips

hi here is the interview experience of one of my friend at wipro bangalore   In selection process there will b 3 rounds.. 1) aptitude test mobile communication  & automation.... Sir: u r selected take this form & fill it up.... HR INTERVIEW Me: may I come in sir? He: come in (he  with small smile on his face) sit down Me: good evening Sir... He: Manu is this physics lab Me: yes sir....(he saw Max Plancks picture on the wall) He: tell me about Max Planck Me:( I was surprised like i had never expected anything like this) then i told him that he is a scientist then he asked me about his contributions... i told him about Plancks contant.....& he asked me about quantum theory (nothing came to my mind at that moment) I told him frankly that I don’t remember (with smile) anything about quantum theory... He:ok Manu...u have secured 84%agre .... tell me about your cet rank & about your current position in your class Me: I told him that my pos was ...

Aren’t you overqualified for this position? - How to Answer

Question 8    Aren’t you overqualified for this position? TRAPS:   The employer may be concerned that you’ll grow dissatisfied and leave. BEST ANSWER:   As with any objection, don’t view this as a sign of imminent defeat.  It’s an invitation to teach the interviewer a new way to think about this situation, seeing advantages instead of drawbacks. Example:   “I recognize the job market for what it is – a marketplace.  Like any marketplace, it’s subject to the laws of supply and demand.  So ‘overqualified’ can be a relative term, depending on how tight the job market is.  And right now, it’s very tight.  I understand and accept that.” “I also believe that there could be very positive benefits for both of us in this match.” “Because of my unusually strong experience in ________________ , I could start to contribute right away, perhaps much faster than someone who’d have to be brought along more slowly.” “There’s also the value of ...

How to Answer - Why should I hire you?

Question 7 Why should I hire you?            We have already discussed about this question but still this is also an important, this can help you to understand, what is the TRAP behind the Questions or the reason why the employer is asking the question to you.. as this is the Killer question you are getting the chance to impress the interviewer by answering the question in the very unique and effective manner by considering the position and the requirement of the company..            while answering this question you have to understand the intension of the interviewer and the companies requirement and answer the question in an effective way by highlighting  your qualities suitable for that position Here is the example how to answer this type of questions TRAPS:  Believe it or not, this is a killer question because so many candidates are unprepared for it.  If you stammer or adlib you’ve blown it. BE...

How to Answer - The “Silent Treatment”

Question 6:   The “Silent Treatment” TRAPS:   Beware – if you are unprepared for this question, you will probably not handle it right and possibly blow the interview.   Thank goodness most interviewers don’t employ it.   It’s normally used by those determined to see how you respond under stress.   Here’s how it works: You answer an interviewer’s question and then, instead of asking another, he just stares at you in a deafening silence. You wait, growing a bit uneasy, and there he sits, silent as Mt. Rushmore, as if he doesn’t believe what you’ve just said, or perhaps making you feel that you’ve unwittingly violated some cardinal rule of interview etiquette. When you get this silent treatment after answering a particularly difficult question , such as “tell me about your weaknesses”, its intimidating effect can be most disquieting, even to polished job hunters. Most unprepared candidates rush in to fill the void of silence, viewing pro...

How to Answer - Why are you leaving (or did you leave) this position?

Question 5  :- Why are you leaving (or did you leave) this position?           TRAPS:   Never badmouth your previous industry, company, board, boss, staff, employees or customers.   This rule is inviolable:   never be negative.   Any mud you hurl will only soil your suit. Especially avoid words like “personality clash”, “didn’t get along”, or others which cast a shadow on your competence, integrity, or temperament. BEST ANSWER: (If you have a job presently) If you’re not yet 100% committed to leaving your present post, don’t be afraid to say so.   Since you have a job, you are in a stronger position than someone who does not.   But don’t be coy either.   State honestly what you’d be hoping to find in a new spot.   Of course, as stated often before, you answer will all the stronger if you have already uncovered what this position is all about and you match your desires to it. (If you do not p...

How to Answer- Tell me about something you did – or failed to do – that you now feel a little ashamed of. (Q.no.4)

Question 4     : Tell me about something you did – or failed to do – that you now feel a little ashamed of. TRAPS:   There are some questions your interviewer has no business asking, and this is one.  But while you may feel like answering, “none of your business,” naturally you can’t.  Some interviewers ask this question on the chance you admit to something, but if not, at least they’ll see how you think on your feet. Some unprepared candidates, flustered by this question, unburden themselves of guilt from their personal life or career, perhaps expressing regrets regarding a parent, spouse, child, etc.  All such answers can be disastrous. BEST ANSWER:  As with faults and weaknesses, never confess a regret.  But don’t seem as if you’re stonewalling either. Best strategy:   Say you harbor no regrets, then add a principle or habit you practice regularly for healthy human relations. Example:   Pause for reflection, as if the ques...

Puzzle and Interview Questions 1 - 11 Aug 2012

Question: A contractor had employed 100 labourers for a flyover construction task. He did not allow any woman to work without her husband. Also, atleast half the men working came with their wives. He paid five rupees per day to each man, four ruppes to each woman and one rupee to each child. He gave out 200 rupees every evening. How many men, women and children were working with the constructor? Answer: Press Button To See Answer Display Answer

2011 TCS Technical Interview Questions

What does static variable mean? What is a pointer? What is a structure? What are the differences between structures and arrays? In header files whether functions are declared or defined? What are the differences between malloc() and calloc()? What are macros? what are its advantages and disadvantages? Difference between pass by reference and pass by value? What is static identifier? Where are the auto variables stored? Where does global, static, local, register variables, free memory and C Program instructions get stored? Difference between arrays and linked list? What are enumerations? What is a class? What is an object? What is the difference between an object and a class? What is the difference between class and structure? What is public, protected, private? What are virtual functions? What is friend function? What is a scope resolution operator? What do you mean by inheritance? What is abstraction? What is a data structure? What does abstract data type means? Evaluate the foll...

Desired Profile for IBM India to hire Engineering graduates in off-campus events.

Desired Profile for IBM India to hire Engineering graduates in off-campus events.  All candidates must have 1. B.Tech, B.E. (Computer Science , IT, Electronics and Communication) ,M.C.A 2.. B.Sc (Computer Science, IT), B.C.A 3. All candidates MUST have scored a minimum of 60% aggregate in ALL semesters of graduation Written Test The written test consists of two sections each of 45 minutes duration Section#1 This is the aptitude section consisting of 45 questions to be attempted in 45 minutes. As is in all the exams, this section is based on the MBA pattern of examination. Section#2 his is the technical section. There is a separate paper for hardware and software. Candidates have to mention beforehand whether they want to write the software or the hardware paper.This section also carries 45 questions to be completed in 45 minutes. Interview There are two rounds of interviews, viz., the technical and and the HR round Technical and Personal Round for Softw...