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Associate Software Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
2 rounds | 6 Coding
problems
Selected Interview preparation journey
Preparation
Duration: 2 months
Topics: Data structures and algorithms, Projects, System Design, Basics of Java/C++, Behavioural Questions.
Tip 1 : practice 2-3 coding questions
Tip 2 : read about design architecture and system design principles
Tip 3 : practice at least once daily in front of a mirror
Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: 7 CGPA
Tip 1 : Must have at least 2 projects
Tip 2 : Should Ideally have internship experience of 3 months
Interview rounds
01
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration120 minutes
Interview date7 Aug 2021
Coding problem3
1. Puzzle Question
The amount obtained by Sumit by investing a sum of Rs 10,920 for 3 years at the rate of 10% simple
interest is equal to the amount obtained by Raghav by investing a certain sum in Rs for 5 years at the rate
of 8% per annum SI. What is 85% of the sum invested by Raghav?
2. Puzzle Question
A bag contains z+2 black balls, z+5 red balls and z+8 white balls . The probability of getting a black
ball is ÂĽ, what is the probability of getting three red balls of different colour, when three balls are drawn?
3. Total money to be paid after traveling the given number of hours
For hiring a car, a travel agency charges R1 rupees per hour for the first N hours and then R2 rupees per hour. Given the total time of travel in minutes is X. The task is to find the total traveling cost in rupees. Note: While converting minutes into hours, ceiling value should be considered as the total number of hours. For example: If the total travelling time is 90 minutes i.e. 1.5 hours, it must be considered as 2 hours.
Problem approach
import java.util;
class Main
{
public static void main(String args[])
{
Scanner sc=new Scanner(System.in);
int r1=sc.nextInt();
int n=sc.nextInt();
int r2=sc.nextInt();
int k=sc.nextInt();
int focus,hr;
(k+59)/60;
if(hr > n)
focus = n*r1+(hr-n)*r2;
else
hr
focus = n*r1;
System.out.println(focus);
}
02
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration30 minutes
Interview date25 Aug 2021
Coding problem3
Basic questions about java were asked along with a some questions about my stream of study
1. Java Question
Properties of Strings in Java.
2. Basic HR Question
Explain any one of your projects.
.
3. Basic HR Question
What if a company offers you more money, will you choose that instead of TCS?
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