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6 rounds | 11 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Journey
In my first year, I began learning coding for the first time. As per the syllabus, I started with C in my first semester and then moved on to C++. After that In my second year, I delved into Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) and simultaneously practiced on platforms like Coding Ninjas. I also engaged in competitive coding on multiple platforms. At the onset of my third year, I commenced preparation for placements, focusing on DSA. Additionally, I ventured into frontend development, acquiring skills and building projects. Despite rejection from a company early on, I persisted with my preparation. Eventually, my efforts paid off, and I secured offers from two companies, one of which was Hexaware.
Application story
I applied through an off-campus drive. The company conducted four rounds, including an online aptitude test, a coding test, a technical interview, and an HR interview. All rounds were elimination rounds. I applied through the Superset platform, and all rounds were conducted through it. In the end, I cleared all the rounds and got selected.
Why selected/rejected for the role?
I attribute my selection for this role to my profound understanding of every topic discussed during the interview. This allowed me to address the cross-questioning by the interviewer confidently. Additionally, the coding question presented to me, which was of medium difficulty, was swiftly solved within minutes.
Preparation
Duration: 1 months
Topics: Data Structures and Algorithms, OOPs ,OS ,DBMS,C++
Tip
Tip

Tip 1: Practice basic coding questions.
Tip 2: Study everything in detail.
Tip 3: Have knowledge of databases.

Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: no backlogs and 60 %
Resume Tip
Resume tip

Tip 1:Have some projects on your resume.
Tip 2: Do not put false information on your resume.

Interview rounds

01
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration60 minutes
Interview date13 Jan 2023
Coding problem1

In the Aptitude Test, candidates will encounter three sections: English, Analytical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. This test spans 60 minutes and comprises 60 questions. Notably, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

1. Analytical & Quantitative Aptitude

QUESTION 1- In a class, the total number of students is 72. Which of the following can be the ratio of the number of girls and boys in the class?

a)3: 5

b)10: 13

c)8: 11

d)7: 9

QUESTION 2- She packed her bag but forgot to take ___ maths notebook.

a)an

b)No article required

c)a

d)the

QUESTION 3- Find the missing term in the series given below.87, 118, 151, 187, 227, 272,?a)323

b)423

c)315

d)320

02
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration30 minutes
Interview date13 Jan 2023
Coding problem1

Candidates who successfully clear the cut-off score in the Aptitude Test will proceed to the Technical Test. The Technical Test consists of two sections: Pseudocode and Computer Fundamentals. This test spans 30 minutes and includes 30 questions.

1. Pseudocode and Computer Fundamentals

Q.1.What is the output of this C code?#

#include <stdio.h>
#include <string.h>

int main(){
   char *str = "hello world";
   char strary[] = "hello world";
   printf("%d %d\n", strlen(str), strlen(strary));
   return 0;
}
a) x 11 where x can be any positive integer 

b) 1211 

c) 1111 

d) 1112

Q2. Which of these classes holds a collection of static methods and variables? 

a) Runtime, 

b) System, 

c) Process, 

d) Void

Q3. Which of the three sizes of floating-point types should be used when extended precision is required? 

a) Float 

b) long double 

c) Double 

d) Extended float

03
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration40 minutes
Interview date13 Jan 2023
Coding problem2

Candidates who successfully meet the cut-off score in the Technical Test will advance to the Programming Test. This stage evaluates candidates' programming proficiency and problem-solving skills. The Programming Test comprises two questions and has a duration of 40 minutes.

1. Left Rotation of Array by K Steps

Easy
25m average time
80% success
0/40
Asked in companies
Deutsche BankIBMSalesforce

Given an array 'arr' with 'n' elements, the task is to rotate the array to the left by 'k' steps, where 'k' is non-negative.

Problem approach

1. Determine the length of the array, denoted as 'n'.
2. Normalize 'k' by calculating its modulo 'n' (k = k % n).
3. Reverse the entire array using a two-pointer approach.
4. Reverse the first 'k' elements of the array.
5. Reverse the remaining elements from the 'k+1'th position to the end.
6. The array is now rotated by 'k' positions.

Try solving now

2. Reverse the liked List

Moderate
15m average time
85% success
0/80
Asked in companies
IBMQuikrMicrosoft

Given a singly linked list of integers. Your task is to return the head of the reversed linked list.

For example:
The given linked list is 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4-> NULL. Then the reverse linked list is 4 -> 3 -> 2 -> 1 -> NULL and the head of the reversed linked list will be 4.
Follow Up :
Can you solve this problem in O(N) time and O(1) space complexity?
Problem approach

1. Initialize three pointers: prev (NULL), current (head of the original list), next (NULL)
2. Traverse the list:
-Set next to the current's next node.
-Set current next to prev, reversing the pointer.
-Move prev to current and current to next.
3. Update the head pointer to prev after the traversal.
4. Return the new head of the reversed list.

Try solving now
04
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration45 minutes
Interview date18 Jan 2023
Coding problem1

The Hexaware Communication Assessment for freshers is a crucial elimination round focusing on evaluating candidates' communication skills. With a total of 67 questions, the assessment centers on four key components:
Vocabulary
Fluency
Pronunciation
Sentence Mastery
Candidates are judged based on their proficiency in these areas. Success in this round is essential for securing various roles within Hexaware. It's advised to review the provided resources thoroughly to prepare effectively.

1. Communication and speaking abilities

In this assessment round, candidates undergo four sections to evaluate their communication and speaking abilities:

Section 1: ReadingCandidates are given sentences on the screen and provided 20-30 seconds to read them. The objective is to assess their reading comprehension and speaking capability. Candidates are advised to read calmly and avoid rushing to ensure understanding.

Section 2: Repeating SentencesCandidates listen to audio sentences and repeat them aloud. This assesses their ability to pronounce words correctly and replicate spoken sentences accurately.

Section 3: Jumbled SentenceCandidates listen to jumbled sentence audio files and unscramble them to read aloud. This section evaluates mental abilities and sentence mastery skills.

Section 4: Story Telling Candidates listen to a short story audio file twice and have 30 seconds to summarize it in their own words. This tests fluency, vocabulary, and memorization skills. Overall, this assessment round aims to gauge candidates' communication skills across various aspects, including reading, pronunciation, sentence construction, and storytelling ability.

05
Round
Easy
Video Call
Duration60 minutes
Interview date23 Jan 2023
Coding problem5

During the interview, candidates were presented with a variety of challenges encompassing data structure coding problems, object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts, and project explanations as outlined on their resumes. The interview commenced with a brief introduction, allowing candidates to present themselves. Subsequently, they were tasked with addressing two data structure coding problems, followed by an inquiry into OOP principles. Additionally, candidates were prompted to explain projects listed on their resumes, covering aspects such as database management systems (DBMS) and conventional data structure and algorithm (DSA) questions.

1. DBMS

What do you mean by DBMS?

2. Primary key and Foreign key

What are the primary key and foreign key? (Link)

3. OOPs and its features

What are OOPs and their features? Explain all the features with examples. (Link)

4. Leap year or not

Given a year, write a program to determine if it is a leap year or not.

Problem approach

I used the brute force approach and the concept of leap year.

5. Finding Kth Smallest Value in Array

Moderate
0/80
Asked in companies
FacebookAmazonWells Fargo

You are given an array of integers 'ARR' of size 'N' and another integer 'K'.Your task is to find and return 'K'th smallest value present in the array.

Note: All the elements in the array are distinct.ExampleIf 'N' is 5 and 'K' is 3 and the array is 7, 2, 6, 1, 9Sorting the array we get 1, 2, 6, 7, 9Hence the 3rd smallest number is 6.

Problem approach

I solved this problem using a priority queue.

Try solving now
06
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration30 minutes
Interview date24 Jan 2023
Coding problem1

This HR round primarily consisted of basic HR questions aimed at understanding the candidate's background, skills, and suitability for the role.

1. HR Round questions

1. Tell me about yourself.
2. Where do you see yourself five years from now?
3. Are you ready to relocate?
4. Do you have any questions for me?

Here's your problem of the day

Solving this problem will increase your chance to get selected in this company

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