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### 1. Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA)
1. **Write a program to reverse a linked list (iteratively and recursively).**
- **Iteratively:** Use a loop to reverse the pointers of the linked list nodes.
- **Recursively:** Use recursion to reverse the linked list by changing the
pointers in the recursive calls.
2. **Explain the concept of time complexity and calculate it for sorting algorithms
(e.g., merge sort, quicksort).**
- **Time Complexity:** A measure of the amount of time an algorithm takes to
complete as a function of the length of the input.
- **Merge Sort:** O(n log n)
- **Quicksort:** Average case O(n log n), worst case O(n²).
3. **How do you detect a cycle in a linked list? (Floyd’s Cycle Detection
Algorithm)**
- Use two pointers (slow and fast). Move slow by one step and fast by two steps.
If they meet, there is a cycle.
4. **Implement binary search and explain its working.**
- **Implementation:** Divide the sorted array in half, compare the middle
element with the target, and narrow down the search range accordingly.
- **Working:** O(log n) time complexity.
5. **Find the maximum subarray sum (Kadane’s Algorithm).**
- Iterate through the array, maintaining a running sum and updating the maximum
sum found.
6. **Solve the problem: Find the kth largest element in an array.**
- Use a min-heap of size k to keep track of the largest k elements.
7. **What is the difference between stacks and queues? Provide use cases.**
- **Stacks:** LIFO (Last In First Out) structure; used in function calls and
backtracking.
- **Queues:** FIFO (First In First Out) structure; used in scheduling and
buffering.
8. **Explain BFS and DFS with real-world applications.**
- **BFS (Breadth-First Search):** Explores neighbors before going deeper; used
in shortest path algorithms.
- **DFS (Depth-First Search):** Explores as far as possible along a branch
before backtracking; used in maze solving.
9. **Write a function to check if a string is a palindrome.**
- Compare characters from the start and end moving towards the center.
10. **Solve the problem: Find the intersection of two sorted arrays.**
- Use two pointers to traverse both arrays and find common elements.
11. **Explain dynamic programming with an example like Fibonacci or 0/1 Knapsack.**
- **Dynamic Programming:** A method for solving complex problems by breaking
them down into simpler subproblems.
- **Example:** Fibonacci can be solved using memoization to store previously
computed values.
12. **How do you check if a binary tree is balanced?**
- Check the height of left and right subtrees for every node; if the difference
is more than 1, it’s unbalanced.
13. **Solve the problem: Given a rotated sorted array, find the pivot element.**
- Use binary search to find the point where the order breaks.
14. **What is a hash table? Explain collision handling techniques.**
- A data structure that maps keys to values for efficient lookup.
- **Collision Handling:** Techniques include chaining (linked lists) and open
addressing (probing).
15. **How do you implement a queue using two stacks?**
- Use one stack for enqueueing and another for dequeueing, transferring
elements as needed.
### 2. Computer Networks
1. **What is the OSI model? Describe each layer briefly.**
- **Application:** User interface and application services.
- **Presentation:** Data translation and encryption.
- **Session:** Manages sessions between applications.
- **Transport:** Reliable data transfer (TCP/UDP).
- **Network:** Routing and forwarding (IP).
- **Data Link:** Node-to-node data transfer.
- **Physical:** Transmission of raw bitstreams.
2. **Explain the difference between TCP and UDP. When would you use each?**
- **TCP:** Connection-oriented, reliable, used for applications like web
browsing.
- **UDP:** Connectionless, faster, used for streaming and gaming.
3. **What is the three-way handshake in TCP?**
- A process to establish a connection: SYN, SYN-ACK, ACK.
4. **How does DNS resolve a domain name to an IP address?**
- DNS queries are sent to DNS servers, which return the corresponding IP
address.
5. **What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6? Why do we need IPv6?**
- **IPv4:** 32-bit address space; limited addresses.
- **IPv6:** 128-bit address space; needed for the growing number of devices.
6. **Explain subnetting and how you calculate the number of subnets.**
- Dividing a network into smaller networks; calculated using the formula 2^n,
where n is the number of bits borrowed.
7. **What is ARP, and how does it work?**
- Address Resolution Protocol; maps IP addresses to MAC addresses.
8. **Describe the working of HTTP and HTTPS.**
- **HTTP:** Protocol for transferring web pages; not secure.
- **HTTPS:** Secure version of HTTP using SSL/TLS.
9. **How does a router differ from a switch?**
- **Router:** Connects different networks and routes data.
- **Switch:** Connects devices within the same network.
10. **Explain the role of NAT in networking.**
- Network Address Translation; allows multiple devices on a local network to
share a single public IP address.
11. **What is a VPN, and how does it work?**
- Virtual Private Network; creates a secure connection over the internet.
12. **Describe the concept of Quality of Service (QoS).**
- Mechanisms to manage network resources and ensure performance for critical
applications.
### 3. Database Management Systems (DBMS)
1. **Explain normalization and why it is important. Describe 1NF, 2NF, and 3NF.**
- **Normalization:** Process of organizing data to reduce redundancy.
- **1NF:** No repeating groups; all entries atomic.
- **2NF:** 1NF + all non-key attributes fully functionally dependent on the
primary key.
- **3NF:** 2NF + no transitive dependencies.
2. **What are primary keys and foreign keys? Provide examples.**
- **Primary Key:** Unique identifier for a record (e.g., EmployeeID).
- **Foreign Key:** A field that links to the primary key of another table (e.g.,
DepartmentID in Employee table).
3. **Write an SQL query to find the second-highest salary from a table.**
```sql
SELECT MAX(salary) FROM employees WHERE salary < (SELECT MAX(salary) FROM
employees);
```
4. **Explain the difference between DELETE, TRUNCATE, and DROP commands.**
- **DELETE:** Removes specific records; can be rolled back.
- **TRUNCATE:** Removes all records; cannot be rolled back.
- **DROP:** Deletes the entire table structure and data.
5. **What are indexes? How do they improve query performance?**
- Indexes are data structures that improve the speed of data retrieval
operations.
6. **What are joins in SQL? Explain INNER JOIN and LEFT JOIN with examples.**
- **INNER JOIN:** Returns records with matching values in both tables.
- **LEFT JOIN:** Returns all records from the left table and matched records
from the right table.
7. **What is ACID in databases? How is it implemented?**
- **ACID:** Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability; ensures reliable
transactions.
8. **How do you handle duplicate rows in SQL?**
- Use the `DISTINCT` keyword or a `GROUP BY` clause.
9. **Explain the difference between SQL and NoSQL databases with examples.**
- **SQL:** Structured, relational (e.g., MySQL).
- **NoSQL:** Unstructured, non-relational (e.g., MongoDB).
10. **What is a stored procedure? When would you use it?**
- A stored procedure is a precompiled collection of SQL statements; used for
complex operations.
11. **Write an SQL query to find all employees with salaries above the average.**
```sql
SELECT * FROM employees WHERE salary > (SELECT AVG(salary) FROM employees);
```
12. **What is the difference between UNION and UNION ALL?**
- **UNION:** Combines results and removes duplicates.
- **UNION ALL:** Combines results and includes duplicates.
13. **What are views in SQL? How are they useful?**
- Views are virtual tables based on SQL queries; useful for simplifying complex
queries.
14. **Explain the concept of database transactions and rollback.**
- A transaction is a sequence of operations treated as a single unit; rollback
undoes changes if an error occurs.
15. **What is denormalization, and when is it preferred?**
- Denormalization is the process of combining tables to improve read
performance; preferred in read-heavy applications.
### 4. Operating Systems
1. **What are the differences between processes and threads?**
- **Processes:** Independent
