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System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
3 rounds | 5 Coding
problems
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Preparation
Duration: 3 months
Topics: Data Structures, Algorithms, OOPS, DBMS , Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Software Engineering
Tip 1 : Practice Medium Level Questions for each topic.
Tip 2 : Do at least 2 good projects.
Tip 3 : Don't fake the resume.
Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: Above 6 CGPA
Tip 1 : Have some good projects on your resume (Minimum 2 Projects)
Tip 2 : Don't put false things on your resume.
Interview rounds
01
Round
Easy
Online Coding Interview
Duration180 minutes
Interview date10 Oct 2021
Coding problem2
There are two sections in this round. One is cognitive skills and programming. The timing was morning at 9:00 a.m.
There was a timer for each question (it was not a sectioned-wise timer).
In cognitive skills, there were three groups-
1. Numerical Ability
2. Verbal Ability
3. Reasoning Ability
In the programming section, there are two groups-
1. Programming Logic
2. Hands-on-coding
1. MCQ Questions
Numerical Ability - 26 Questions Verbal Ability - 24 Reasoning Ability - 30 Programming Logic - 10
Number Of MCQs - 90
2. Puzzle Question
An automobile company manufactures both a two-wheeler (TW) and a four-wheeler (FW). A company manager wants to make the production of both types of vehicles according to the given data below:1st data, Total number of vehicles (two-wheeler + four-wheeler)=2nd data, Total number of wheels = The task is to find how many two-wheelers as well as four-wheelers need to manufacture as per the given data.
Problem approach
So this is quite a straightforward question asked. We are given a value of V and a value of W and we can find Two-wheeler = ((4 * V) - W) / 2 and four-wheeler = V - Two-wheeler.It was a direct question.
02
Round
Easy
Face to Face
Duration30 minutes
Interview date3 Nov 2021
Coding problem2
This round was a technical interview. There were two interviewers. The first question is an introduction and the second question was about the project on my resume. Project discussion was the major portion of that interview and then he asked some basic DBMS questions.
1. DBMS Question
What is normalization?
Problem approach
Normalization is the process of minimizing redundancy from a relation or set of relations.
2. Git Question
Explain Git to any kid.
Problem approach
So I did explain firstly what is version control and If it won't be used in software projects then it would be hard to manage versions. Then how version control helps us to keep track of the version of softwares.
03
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration15 minutes
Interview date4 Nov 2021
Coding problem1
It was a normal HR discussion round in which HR asked me some general HR questions and told me about the bond.
1. Basic HR Questions
Are you willing to relocate?
Why should we hire you?
Are you willing to work night shifts?
Are you aware of the bond and willing to sign the bond?
Problem approach
Tip 1 : Be true to the HR Manager.
Tip 2 : Be honest and confident.
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