PLACED WITH Johndeere, Microsoft

Microsoft (Internship TE Sem 1)

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS Virtual Functions, Constructors, Destructors. Diif b/w new and malloc. DBMS tables, keys, designs. Dictionary data structure. Test cases of a pen (atleast 20). Reverse a string, swap Nos. TE & BE project in detail. Design few deterministic finite automata. ER diagram of a system & SQL queries. Basic OOPS Concepts. Mapping of Areal time system with help of OOP. Test and elevator Interview at Hyderabad Questions regarding the work which you do there. Windows Azure , SQL Azure, MVC3, S/W Patterns, Projects.

HR QUESTIONS When is the last time you lied and how do you feel? What else is other to you than your resume says? What would you do if you win 1 crore in KBC? Explain failure.
Why Computer Engineering? Why Microsoft? Dreams, Vision, Higher Studies. Any idea which you would like

PUZZLES Cut a circular cake in 8 parts with 3 cuts. How many min tries would it take to identify the heaviest ball using weights?

TIPS Identify core strengths and make them really strong. Work hard on your projects.

Basic matters, so refer foreign

to make reality, if you are given Microsoft resources. Best advertisement you have ever seen.

authors for basic stuff. Bring innovation in project. Keep your senses open to the world to learn. Thought process, passion and attitude are the keys for any good company.

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Write an algorithm to make all the

combination of a string (follow up questions on the code optimization). Different kinds of keys in database, examples of each and use. Design a model for an object like pen. Test your model. Make object model and database model. Write a code for reversing a string and optimize it. Binary search (Iterative & Recursive). Binary Search Tree (with insertion, deletion and complexities in time and space). Design an elevator. What data structure will you use and why? Virtual function (Run Time Polymorphism). Index in database. Difference between C and C++ for a programmer. Which one do you prefer, Why? What is the use of properties (C#). How would you ensure that the method in base class is the last implementation, there should be no implementation in derived class?

Why should we hire you? Any idea on honesty

Make a design for a 50 storey

Just dont fake your personality

building and the elevators (They look for what assumption you make and what you design).

and concepts. People look for the approach that you take to solve, the way you reach your answer. Doesnt matter what your answer is. Be confident when you deliver your answer. Should be passionate about the technology.
Research the company and ask

questions when given chance, dont miss the opportunity to show your interest.
When you dont know any

concept, dont fake. Tell him, you dont know but you can guess about it.

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C++ constructors, destructors and friend

functions. Differences between C++ and Java exception handling. Layers of OSI, TCP-IP Model. Different sorting techniques and their complexities. Differnce between 3NF and BCNF in DBMS. OS Deadlocks, Synchronisation. Networking protocols. Queries to retrieve third highest salary. SQL Server 2008. Complex Design.

About Yourself. What do your friends think

Find shortest path for an ant to

about you? Describe your projects. Describe any experience that changed your life. How will you work in team?

reach from corner of 3D room to another. weaknesses. A simple puzzle involving basic Be patient and understanding. mathematics. Cut cake into 8 equal parts with three cuts. 3 labels incorrect From Google interview Questions.

Concentrate on your strengths. Be calm, accept your

Synygy

Explain your BE project laying empahsis on

the algorithm followed.

Childhood, Hobbies. Your passion. How do you

Is there angle between hours

Prepare on all possible puzzles

intend to keep it alive when working? Why Synygy? When you come to work with us, suppose I get jealous and start giving you bad reviews. How will you avoid/ react in the situation?

hand and minutes hand of the clock at 3.15. If yes, what is the angle? Three incorrectly labelled vending machines, Apple, Orange, Random Apple/ Orange. What is minimum no of coins to find which is which? Four people have to cross a rickety bridge in the dark. There is only one torch. Their speeds are 10 min, 5 min and 2 min. Two people can be on the brdge at a time and carrying torch is a must. What is the min time? I move 200 Km south, then 200 Km east, then 200 Km north and arrive at the stating point. How many such points exist on earth?

you can find on the net. Dont be over enthusiastic. If you have heard of the puzzle, tell them ONCE. Then even if you have heard of them, pretend you havent and act like you are arriving at the solution there. In fact, let the interviewer help you a little Think Aloud.

Comviva

Conditional Compilation in C. Primary key and foreign key in DBMS. Difference between primary key and

About yourself. Why you want to join Comviva? Any weakness.

Go for sites like codechef,

unique key. Projects done till third semester. Joins in SQL.

topcoder for coding practice. For aptitude refer Test your C Aptitude-Mc Graw Hills. For puzzles, refer google and microsoft puzzles.

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Difference between compiler and

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interpreter language and what kind of language visual basic is. How does system ensure that you do not create a file with same name in a folder? How will you avoid collision between threads (semaphore and locks are not answers). Advantage and need of pointers. C and C++ question. About project in C++, Java. Basic implementation details of inheritance. What is polymorphism? ER Diagram of your project. Virtual Functions SE/TE Project explanation. Virtual functions and constructors. Joins and sequences in SQL. Different tpes of normal forms with examples. Bits related questions. Binary search trees and heaps. Coding questions similar to codeched etc. Prepare for basics/ fundamentals. SE & TE Project. Data Structure Operating System. Difference in C and C++ (Virtual function, Abstraction). Networking (all protocols & domains). How internet works.

About yourself. Your role in the project. Any difficulties you faced in

Do questions from C & C++ at

the end of the chapters.

your project.

Why do you want to join

Be fully conversant with ER

company and not going for higher studies? Future plans. Area of interest and hobbies.
About yourself. Why do you want to join this Search puzzles on the internet.

company? Hobbies/ Interests. What do you know about this company?

Most of the puzzles are Google interview questions.

diagram of your project. Read and understand OOP & Data Structure nicely. Be prepared at all times for quantitative aptitude. Revise your project before appearing for a company. Pick one subject as favourite and possess deep knowledge about it. During interview, if you dont know something, simply accept it.
Aptitude from indianbix (C and

About yourself. Strength and weakness. Where do you see yourself in

Google interview puzzles.

next five years?

quantitative). Revise project. DBMS (most required).

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Deloitte ERS

Whirlpool

Whirlpool As shown in the PPT during pre-placement talk, which sector interested you the most, Why? Basic block diagram of a control system. Deloitte What was your mini project? Problems faced while during the project. How did you overcome them? Difference between flip flops and registers. Specs & functions of IC 555? Header files in C. Use of # include. What is the difference between C and assembly language? What is a diode? What are RISC and CISC Programming? Can transistor be used as a buffer? Questions on TE Project.

What did you like the most

It is a very big myth that you

about the PPT? Any 3 weakness. Are you doing to improve/ get over them.

need not study for placement. Pay attention on the preplacement talk.

Why do you want to join the

Know your choice between ERS

Infosys, Cognizant

Explain TE Project. What is your favourite subject? Explain the

subject in brief. What is modulation? Explain its types.

company? Why opt for MBA? Why ERS and not BTA? How do you see your career shaping up? Which department do you want to work in? What are your plans for post graduation? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Tell me about your schooling. How do you manage your day to day life? What do you think about the concept of a leader and a follower? Who is your inspiration in life?

and BTA. Have good knowledge of C and one more subject (eg CN). Basics of SE and TE should be solid. Good communication skills.

Practice aptitude tests. Good communication skills. E&TC Students, work hard on

programming skills. Concentrate on C++ basics, OOP, Computer Networks.

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TE mini project. What are the various problems you faced

Why did you choose E&TC? What are the various events

There is one gold bar. You

Ensure thorough knowledge

in the making of the project? Wha t is your final year project about? What is your favourite subject and why? Explain any one concept that interested you.

you have organised in college? Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

can cut it into three parts. How would you cut it to ensure that one worker gets one gold part everyday.

about project. C and DS should be given a lot of importance. Make sure you have indepth knowledge about your favourite subject.

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Model a snake and ladder game based on

Why Thoughtworks? Why not

Object Oriented Programming. Model a traffic light based on OOP. DBMS Normal forms. Sort a database. Which alog would you use? Virtual function, V Table etc. In a 1D array, find all the numbers whose sum is equal to a given number. Find the number of trailing zeros in n factorial. Shallow copy Vs Deep copy. How does JSP Java Script work. Tell me the client server architecture. How would you optimise the processing on the server side? Given a number, find the next nearest number with same binary weight. Recursive/ Iterative traversals of binary tree. AVL tree, B tree, B+ tree. Refactoring. Method overriding/ Method overloading. Difference between agile model and waterfall model. What is pair programming? How would you achieve multiple inheritance in Java. Difference between an abstract class and an interface. Which is possiblevirtaul constructor/ destructor (based on projects done). Why did you choose this project? Explain utility. Why did you use the technology that you

Google? What if we do not hire you? About yourself. Debate on Anna Hazare.

Prepare, DS, OOPs, DBMS. Understand the concept and

learn to apply the concepts. Think of real time examples and practice actual coding.

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Johndeere

used. Follow upon My SQL Vs Oracle. Difference between C# and Java and C++. (Asked for real time examples and scenarios for every question. Every question was followed by a lot of follow up questions and dug deeper into the concepts. Explain the terms encapsulation, inheritance and OOPs. Write an algorithm for BFS of graph. Give any 10 qualities of a marker on which you can decide its quality analysis. How do you associate E&TC with Thoughtworks. Explain stacks and queues. Sort a circular linked list. Write a pseudocode. Applications of DIP. Why do you want to pursue career in IT although you are in E&TC. What is CSS, How can you use it? Virtual Functions. Draw ER diagram for your project. OOP concepts. What are different web programming language you have used? Explain the functioning of your website interface and backend.

Where did you grow up and

If you want to go into IT

why do you like that place? What is your take on women reservation and what do you do for women empowerment? What irritates you the most? How was your day today? How did you like the company?

industry, strengthen your basics of C, C++ and data structures (Very important). Try to keep yourself aware of the recent trends in programming. Always have clear and correct knowledge about your project (always asked in interviews).

How would you lead a team? How would you make a person

Do extensive research on your

believe in you? What do others think about you?

projects. Be truthful and smiling during interview. Focus on OOP.

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DBMS-Difference between primary key and What was your role in project? index key. Any difficulties faced in project and how did you recover it. One output program of C++. What are constructors, destructors. About yourself. Polymorphism. SQL-Print the name of the person with

Be thorough with DBMS and

C++. You should be able to represent yourself properly. Be confident.

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GS Lab

third highest salary in an office. Rate yourself in Java/ C++. Which language would you prefer C, C++or Java. Data Structure C Language Analog Devices Digital Logic Design Embedded System Power Devices Final Year Project How will you make two stacks work as a single queque. How will two queues work as a single stack? Optimisation of question (coding problem) given in first round. Questions on inorder, postorder, preorder. DFS, BFS Asked about CN, but denied having any knowledge about it as that subject was in 7th sem for us. Questions on testing (black box/ white box).

About yourself. Why L&T and not Army Backlog history. Tell me about your one

DLD. Power Devices. Analog Devices.

strength that would be an asset for company.

Brief introduction. Future goals. If you know anything about our Study concepts. Honesty is appreciated. Tell them only subjects you

company. What you liked about our company the most?

have complete knowledge of.

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Some basic concepts on C and C++. Projects made in third year (in detail). Basic SQL queries. Two questions on DBMS table joining.

Why should we select you? Why do you want to join

Communication is key for this

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Project work. Linked list, stack, queues, arrays problem

Comviva

Comviva

solving. Solving real world examples. Trees, graphs problem solving. DBMS- Indices and normalisation. OOP-Virtual functions, inheritance, classes. Designing classes for a real world example, database of the same, interface and interaction. Print Hello in C (all type of tricky questions on that). Multi threading in C. Scheduling in OS. Function pointer in C. Hash tables. Joins in DBMS. How to determine a loop in link list? How to swap two numbers without using temp or mathematical operator? Explain the concept of join. Explain the concept of header file. How a C program works? All technical concepts when you run a program.

Deloitte? Why ot some other company? Your role model. Best thing you have done in your life. Future endeavours. About yourself. Innovation done by you. What are you best at? Passion.

company. Brush up C, C++ and DBMS concepts. Be confident.

Some mathematical puzzles

Be updates with all going on

(Refer Shakuntala Devi).

with new technologies. Be strong at DBMS, OS, OOPS, JAVA. Be confident and keep your basics strong.

How do you think that you are

Study OOPS. It is more

good in public relation (could be based on resume).

important than Data Structures.

About yourself. Why do you want to join

Comviva? Explain how you are a quick learner. Why should I hire you?

V E L (made of match sticks). Make a name of city by shifting only one stick from one letter to another.

Refer site indiabix.com and

questions on blogspot.com

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About project (designing part). OOP Concepts. Bankers, Deadlock. Virtual Function. ACD Properties. DBMS-Indices, keys, examples. Question on real life scenario in terms of

Have you ever lied ? Tell about your failure and how

RS Agarwal, Shakuntala Devi

Do your project thoroughly. Have your basics clear in OOPs,

did you recover. Why Microsoft? Why should we hire you?

DBMS, basic concepts of JAVA.

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Infosys

OOPs. Graphs, trees, inserting in BST. Project related questions. Questions related to SOM, MD. Max bending moment or location (based on given drawing). Find the rpm of shaft when the string unwound (based ongiven drawing). Plate having thickness t, find maximum punching required so that no sideways deformation occurs Questions related to heat treatments.. Difference between four storke engine and two stroke engine. Which one generate more power, a four storke or two stroke.

About yourself. Why L&T, not Army? About your project. Why should I hire you?

Designing related subjects. MD-I, MD-II, SOM. If required IC.

About yourself. How do you keep your technical

If you choose some subjects,

knowledge updated? Why do you want to join our company? Hobbies, interest and passion in your life.

Infosys

Your family background. Detailed explanation of project. Your approach to tackle a

we should have domain knowledge about those subjects. Prepare thoroughly what you have done in SE & TE. Prepare your project. WE should be able to explain about objective and research done in your project. Basic knowledge of C. In-depth knowledge of mini project.

particular problem you face in life.

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Regarding TE project. Family background. Any cultural activities done.

Complete knowledge of mini

Infosys

Some questions from favourite subjects

Something about yourself,

Infosys

Questions regarding TE Sem2 project.

college. Explain mini project. Why do you want to join Infosys? Family Backround. Aim in Life.

FMC Technologies

If inside pressure is p, what will be the

FMC Technologies

principle stresses developed. Questions on BMD. Questions on threads, various parameters of course and fine thread, i.e some torque, some length. Numericals on basic FM. Total 50+ questions from various subjects in written test. SME-Main field, basics of stress, strain, deformation. Application based questions related to pipings in oil industry. Effect of heat of oil or pipes-expasion and bending, deformation and failure. Impact forces due to fluid or bends.

Question related to bond. Would you be like to a leader or

follower. What is your passion? Hobbies.

Area of interest. Why choose Mech (specially for

girls)? Questions regarding 2 year bond.

project done. Complete knowledge of your favourite subject. Shakuntala Devi Puzzle book to be referred. Thorough knowledge of mini project and BE project. Good communication skills. Basic knowledge of C and data structures. Being in E&TC dept, have some knowledge of C++ too. Full knowledge about C and Data Structure for every company. Strength of machine elements & MD (BMD), S-n curves, stressstrain. Industrial fluid power (Basics) of fluid machinery. Advanced SOM, Hoop stress, Circumferential stress. Do design really well. Give focus to GD as shortlisting is done after both apti and GD. Do basics first and then build an application.

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Hoop stress Maximum value of Poissons ratio. Difference between pressure, stress and

pump. Welding process in which we use consumable electrode. Types of pressure measuring devices. Application of Heat Exchanger in industry. Difference between Heat Exchanger and Refrigerator. What kind of fluid flow we find in daily application of turbulent and lamnier flow? (3d PLM)

About yourself. BE Project. Participation in cultural event. Paper presentation in AIT or

(x-a) (x-b) (x-c) .. (x-z)=? You have 81 balls, out of which

Honeywell If you are appearing for

other colleges.

1 is heavy. Find the heavy one? A ball falls freely from 100 m height and after stricking attain an height of 50% of previous height. Find total distance travelled by ball before stop.

Honeywell, then know all about information you have given in your CV. Prepare nicely on atleast one field, either thermal section/ manufacturing section or design section which will help in cracking aptitude test and technical interview. All aptitude questions were from previous placement papers, so solve previous papers before appearing. Dont speculate answers, if you dont know any answer, Say No. Try to improve your communications skills to get good placements with high pay package. Infosys Just clear the aptitude (Maths) test and try to have good communication skills and build up[ confidence in yourself and have faith in God. For aptitude, TS Agarwal is sufficient. Cognizant Try to solve aptitude questions previously asked by Infosys/ cognizant. This will help you a lot. For Mechnaical students, have

some knowledge of computer field also. First 10 chapters of Let us C is sufficient. Johndeere, General Motors
What is PLM? What is CPM, PERT? What is differential? Difference between Simulation and Describe Tech Secretary Lego games were held in Be thorough with SETM, MP,

Analysis. What is 6-Sigma? Tavisca Solutions, Honeywell Turbo

Questions regarding your project work. Questions related to presentation and

Honeywell Turbo

seminar you have done. Working of two stroke and four stroke engine. Heat treatment process. Various quality control methods-JIT, Kanbar, Poka-yoke. Fe-Fe3C diagram. Heat Exchanger, Pin fin. Practical applications. Questions related to project. Why we use Pin-Fin? Give example of conduction heat transfer (three) from your daily life. Free body diagram of bike and table. How many mm in one inch? Why we are using radiator? Lifting mechanism and turning mechanism for plane.

appointment. Why do you want to join Johndeere. What do you want to do in General Motors. Future plans. About yourself. Dream job. Questions related to hobby.

General Motors asking to make a fire hydrant vehicle.

Logial puzzles such as a tree

grows half of its original length in one day, 1/3 of previous length on next day and so on. So how much time will it take to grow 100 times the original size.

MQC. You should be clear in your thought. Highlight your achievements; remember you have to sell yourself. Communication skill. Prepare subjects like metallurgy, heat transfer and your area of interest thoroughly. Be confident while giving the answer.

About yourself. About your project and hobbies

Be polite and calm during

and why?

interview and have some knowledge about project. Should have some knowledge about your interesting subject.

Tavisca Solutions

Write a code in C to check the numbers

Cognizant, Greaves Cotton

Greaves Cotton

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which are divisible by both 3 & 5 between 1 to 1000. A container has one outlet of tea, one of coffee and one is random (tea or coffee). Wires of them are wrongly arranged. How many turns will need to check or to correct them properly. Diesel Engines, Dual Clutch Transmission. Emission Norms. Otto Cycle, Dual Cycle. Engine Components. Testing Types. Paper Presentation. System Development Life Cycle. IC Engine Applications. Diesel Cycle-PV diagram and its detailed analysis. Difference between PVdiagrams of Diesel Cycle & Otto Cycle. IC Engine Components. Emission Norms. Briefing about BE project. Difference between four stroke engine and two stroke engine. Which one among four stroke or two stroke engine generate more power? Different parts of diesel engine. What is super charger? Who invented diesel cycle? Which cycle is used in diesel engine? Difference between carnot cycle and diesel cycle.

Your daily routine. Which type of work will you do

Bob and Alice are playing a

in our company as you are from E&TC. Your hobbies, yourself and your nature.

number game. The guy who sepak 50 will win game. The first one who speak will be anumber from 1 to 10. The next number will be with a difference of 1 to 10. If Bob speaks first, what will be his strategy to win.

Command on C language. Solve maximum No of puzzles.

About yourself Ready to get relocated. Division preferred to work up

Prepare your area of interest

on.

properly. Try to direct the interview in your favour. For manufacturing process, visit at least two industries.
Prepare your favourite subjects

About yourself. Career goals. Family Background.

well. Dont be nervous in the interview and give your best. For manufacturing process, visit atleast two industries.

About yourself. How do you keep your technical

If you choose some favourite

knowledge updated? Why do you want to join our company? Hobbies, interest and passion in your life.

subjects, we should have domain knowledge about those subjects. Prepare thoroughly what you have done in SE & TE.

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Late and Early Binding in Compilers. Differnce between interpreters and

About yourself. Characteristics you should have

Focus on DBMS and OOP

Sapient

compilers. Php language. DBMS queries. Primary, candidate keys, indexing. Inheritance-OOPs concept. Cookies, Servers-How is data stored? Link List-SLL, DLL Difference between LL & array. Binary Search. What search and sort method is good for LL & array? Advantage and disadvantage of LL.

for successful career. Weak points.

concepts. Study your subjects thoroughly.

Explain your project. If you are to work with an

Infosys, Cognizant

Do you have an aversion to software

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programming. Explain project. Languages known. About mini project. Some basic digital electronic questions. Digital Communication-AM, FM. About filters. Softwares you know-MATLAB, C, C++, VHDL, etc..

unknown software, how will you handle it? If you are given an order through internet, but dont have the product, how do you handle it? About Aakriti. Deb soc. Inter college competitions.
About yourself. Involvement in college fest and

Find out the heavy ball among 8 Know the answer to the

balls.

question, what is your favourite subject.

Concentrate on mini project. Basic knowledge of DC, Analog

technical events.

Electronics.

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What is SQL, relate it with DBMS. Basics of C, C++ and C#. Questions based on TE & BE project. Problems faced in BE project. Questions on Embedded Technology. Microcontroller and microprocessors

Any issue on relocation. Work experience of Tech Aakriti

Concentrate on the basics.

Sec & Robocon.

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Cognizant

Cognizant

Cognizant

worked on. Rating you would give to C, C# and Java, Why? Explain project. Questions on TE project. Difference between UPS andn inverter. About mini project. Microcontroller. Type of coding you have done. SCR, Diode Explain project. Op-amp functioning. Modulation techniques. Explain project. Parameter to measure noise in communication. Application of SNR other than communication. Circuit diagram of any control system. Questions of Basic C, pointers. Explain your mini project. Difference between micro controllers and microprocessors. Programming in C/ Assembly for microcontrollers.

About yourself. Comfortable to work in

To distribute 2 dozen bananas,

Concentrate on your projects.

different locations About yourself. Birth place. About your culture.

What have you done in your

3 chocolates and apples among different students.

Good communication skill

life? Extra curricular activities. About yourself. Competitions and extra curricular activities.

required. GD skills required. Idea about mini /BE project. Concentrate on your projects. Puzzles.
Concentrate on mini project.

About yourself. Why marks are in decreasing

Equal distribution of 1

Focus on microcontroller

order? Hobbies and sports.

chocolate, 2 apples, 3 bananas among children.

applications. Basic of C and pointers. Good communication skills.

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Explanation of mini project. About internship. Difference between CDMA and GSM

Favourite subjects. Why do you want to join a

Thoroughly understand your

Cognizant

Comviva

technology. What is polymorphism and its examples from general life? What is RDBMS? Write a simple C program to find the employee with highest salary in a company. Write a C program to check whether a number is prime or not. Difference between UPS and inverter. Explain your TE mini project. Questions on SQL query. Questions on Trees, Graphs and stacks and queues. Project related questions. How to find prime numbers (C-program). Swapping function in C. Why do you find yourself fit for this company. Questions on image processing.

software company (as you are from E&TC)? Why marks are less in TE?

project. Dont speak anything that you are not clear about. Dont argue.

About yourself. Briefly explain your

C programming basics. Project work.

achievements.
About yourself. About managing skills. Why you were rejected in last Should have basic knowledge of

interview. Your weakness and strong points.

C, C++ and SQL. Solve puzzles. Should have full knowledge of your TE and BE project.

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Difference between TRIAC & SCR and many

questions of power electronics. An equation was given, we had to make a digital circuit. All the details about present BE project, all the modules. How much percentage of project is complete? A C code for receiver, which one receives stream of character in 1s or 0s and make a text file. Applications of microprocessors and microcontrollers. Many questions on signal processing. Questions on image processing and its paractical applications.

About yourself. Why should we hire you? Any suggestions regarding our

How many times in a day the

Clear your basics. hour hand and minute hand cross Should have basic knowledge of

hiring procedure. Do you have any location constraints.

each other and many simple simple pluzzes.

C & C++. Be thorough with your projects done and the projects you are doing.