Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) Interview Preparation Guide

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1) General Written test
2) Technical interview which tests your technical capabilities.
3) Management review in which you will be tested on your management skills
4) the most crucial thing is HR interview question.

In the Written test you will be encountering three sub sections they are
(i) Aptitude test
(ii) Reasoning test
(iii) Verbal testing.

If you can review their previous papers. You can very well prepare for the written test.

It is helpful for synonyms and antonyms.

You need to be very clear about your project. Clear concepts about your project can solve approximately 50% of the interview. Communication skills are must develop good English speaking ability if you want to clear with flying colors.
Questions will basically revolve around the concepts of C and C++. Object oriented programming concepts are very important.

1) Explain about the difference between a primary key and a Unique key?
2) What are the different RDBMS explain about one of them?
3) What do you mean by object oriented programming?
4) State the logic behind palindrome program?
5) How do you sort programs or database or applications?
6) What is the main difference between PL/SQL and SQL?
7) Why do you use stored procedures and what is their main functionality in a RDBMS?
8) Explain about UNIX and the various command used to search for errors during run time?
9) Explain the difference between overloading and overriding?
10) Why should we use data ware housing and how can you extract data for analysis with example?

Management will ask you questions in this round beware because questions will be asked on situation and behavioral. If you are confused by these two terms check out the questions present in the site for related Q&A.

1) Explain to me about your project and draw a diagram to explain the various features and stages of your project?
2) What is your most memorable seminar can you please give a seminar on RDBMS?
3) Was there any situation in your graduation where you were praised exceptionally for your technical knowledge?
4) If you want to add one technical aspect to your project which can improve it considerably what would it be? Explain?
5) What do you know about TCS and Why not other software companies?
6) You said you are thorough in SQL can you explain me some security loop holes which can access the program and destroy it?
What do you know about the last question it was supposed to be management round and I shouldn’t get technical questions right no wrong they are testing your confidence level they might know the answer but they can sure spot out candidates who have less confidence and minimal technical knowledge.

Some of the questions which you will be facing are as follows: -
1) The most famous question tell me about yourself
2) Can you explain me about your strengths, weakness and favorite pastime?
3) Which work do you like to do often?
4) What do you know about TCS, Vision, one liner, Clients, etc.
5) Do you have enough exposure in software filed
If you answered yes then this is your next question
Can you tell me the current trend of Indian software industry and the role of NASSCOM?

These are some of the questions which you will be facing also don’t forget to read questions in other sections because they have loads of questions and answers. Try not to get tensed or over cautious be free and let the interviewer also get comfortable.

✰ Tell us something about yourself?
✰ Why do you think you are a suitable candidate for this position?
✰ Do you consider yourself a team player? Give example where you worked in a team and tell us about your role?
✰ What qualities would you look for in a candidate if you were hiring for this position?
✰ What would you do if your manager criticized your work?
✰ What are your strengths and weaknesses?
✰ Will you be Okay with re-location, if required?
✰ Are you Okay with working over weekends?