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3 rounds | 6 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Preparation
Duration: 2 months
Topics: Data Structures, Linux Internals, Networking, Cloud Computing, CI/CD.
Tip
Tip

Tip 1 : Do at least 2 projects 
Tip 2 : Practice DSA
 

Application process
Where: Referral
Eligibility: No
Resume Tip
Resume tip

Tip 1 : Write what you know
Tip 2 : Know what you write

Interview rounds

01
Round
Easy
Face to Face
Duration60 minutes
Interview date23 May 2021
Coding problem2

1. Predecessor and Successor In BST

Moderate
25m average time
65% success
0/80
Asked in companies
AdobeGoldman SachsDirecti

Given a binary search tree of integers containing 'N' nodes. You have also been given an integer X.

Your task is to find the inorder successor and predecessor of the given X. Formally, print an array/list containing the inorder predecessor and successor in the same order.

For Example:
For the BST given below:

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The inorder predecessor of 6 is 4.
The inorder successor of 6 is 7.
The inorder predecessor of 10 is 8.
The inorder successor of 10 is 13.

Note:

If there is no inorder predecessor or successor of 'X', then add -1 to the answer vector in its place.
Problem approach

Nothing specific

Try solving now

2. Operating System Questions

How strace works?
How does docker container work and how is isolation achieved?
What are various IPC techniques?

02
Round
Easy
Face to Face
Duration60 minutes
Interview date1 Jun 2021
Coding problem3

1. All Prime Numbers less than or equal to N

Moderate
10m average time
90% success
0/80
Asked in companies
OptumIBMAdobe

You are given a positive integer 'N'. Your task is to return all the prime numbers less than or equal to the 'N'.

Note:

1) A prime number is a number that has only two factors: 1 and the number itself.

2) 1 is not a prime number.
Problem approach

Started with brute force and optimized 2 times.

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2. System Design Question

How would you store data to in a read heavy system?

3. Operating System Question

Difference between TCP and UDP ?

03
Round
Easy
Face to Face
Duration60 minutes
Interview date6 Apr 2022
Coding problem1

1. System Design Question

What is CI/CD, explain all components in Depth.

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

Skill covered: Programming

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