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Ques:- What do you mean by time & material contracts?
Right Answer:
Time and material contracts are agreements where a client pays for the actual time spent by the contractor's employees and the materials used in the project, rather than a fixed price.
Ques:- Tell me about your Attitude?
Right Answer:
I have a positive and proactive attitude. I approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, stay adaptable to changes, and focus on collaboration and communication to achieve project goals.
Ques:- What are the practices you follow for closing a project and meeting the conditions required to establish closure?
Right Answer:
To close a project, I follow these practices:

1. **Confirm Completion**: Ensure all project deliverables are completed and meet quality standards.
2. **Obtain Acceptance**: Get formal acceptance from stakeholders and clients.
3. **Conduct Final Review**: Hold a project review meeting to discuss successes and lessons learned.
4. **Document Lessons Learned**: Record insights and experiences for future projects.
5. **Release Resources**: Reassign team members and release project resources.
6. **Finalize Financials**: Complete all financial transactions and close out the budget.
7. **Archive Project Documents**: Store all project documentation for future reference.
8. **Celebrate Success**: Acknowledge the team's efforts and celebrate project completion.
Ques:- Which types of projects are suitable?
Right Answer:
Projects that require structured data management, scalability, and complex querying are suitable for database architecture and design. Examples include enterprise applications, e-commerce platforms, data warehousing, and analytics projects.
Ques:- What is the difference between HMI and Scada?
Right Answer:
HMI (Human-Machine Interface) is a user interface that allows operators to interact with machines or systems, while SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is a system that monitors and controls industrial processes, often using multiple HMIs to gather data and provide oversight.
Ques:- How do you handle non-productive team members?
Right Answer:
I would first identify the reasons for their lack of productivity through one-on-one conversations. Then, I would provide support, set clear expectations, and offer resources or training if needed. If the situation doesn't improve, I would consider reassigning their tasks or discussing further actions with management.
Ques:- If I gave you a billion dollars, what would you do with it?
Right Answer:
I would invest a significant portion in diverse assets for long-term growth, allocate funds for philanthropic initiatives to address social issues, and set aside some for personal and family needs.
Ques:- A 350-bed hospital in a metro city has historically exhibited strong financial performance, and had a 1-3% operating gain each year for the last five years. However, they are projecting a Rs.30 Cr operating loss this year and expect this situation to worsen in the future. The CFO believes that they will be out of cash within five years. They are our big client and have asked us to identify the source of this sudden downturn, and to come up with alternatives to restore them to a break-even position. They will not consider layoffs as a possible solution. What to do?
Right Answer:
1. **Analyze Revenue Streams**: Review patient volume, payer mix, and service utilization to identify declines in revenue.

2. **Cost Management**: Examine operational costs, including supply chain inefficiencies and overhead expenses, to identify areas for cost reduction without layoffs.

3. **Service Line Review**: Assess the profitability of different departments and services to focus on high-margin areas and consider discontinuing or restructuring underperforming services.

4. **Enhance Patient Experience**: Improve patient satisfaction and retention through better service delivery and engagement strategies to increase patient volume.

5. **Diversify Services**: Explore new service offerings or partnerships that can attract more patients or generate additional revenue streams.

6. **Financial Restructuring**: Consider renegotiating contracts with suppliers and payers to improve margins and cash flow.

7. **Community Outreach**: Increase marketing efforts to raise awareness of services and attract more patients from the community.

8. **Technology Investment**: Invest in technology to improve operational efficiency
Ques:- An elevator company wants to know why their sales have fallen and with it their profits. Quantify the loss they have made. Tell me how we need to get around it.
Right Answer:
To quantify the loss, analyze sales data over the past year, comparing it to previous years to identify the percentage decrease in sales and profits. For example, if sales dropped from $1 million to $700,000, that’s a 30% decrease, leading to a proportional profit loss.

To address the issue, conduct market research to understand customer needs, improve product features, enhance marketing strategies, and explore new markets or partnerships. Additionally, gather feedback from customers and sales teams to identify specific pain points and adjust offerings accordingly.
Ques:- Tell us about a situation where you had to learn a new skill or technology quickly to succeed in your role
Right Answer:
In my previous job, I was assigned to a project that required knowledge of a new programming language, Python. I had only a basic understanding of it, so I dedicated a week to online courses and tutorials. I practiced by building small projects and sought help from colleagues who were experienced in Python. By the end of the week, I was able to contribute effectively to the project, and we successfully met our deadlines.
Ques:- How do you encourage adaptability in your team when facing challenges or shifts in direction
Right Answer:
I encourage adaptability in my team by fostering open communication, promoting a growth mindset, providing training opportunities, and involving team members in decision-making. I also celebrate flexibility and resilience when facing challenges, ensuring everyone feels supported and empowered to adjust to new directions.
Ques:- How do you handle shifting priorities or sudden changes in project requirements
Right Answer:
I handle shifting priorities by staying flexible and open to change. I prioritize tasks based on the new requirements, communicate with my team to ensure everyone is aligned, and adjust my workflow to accommodate the changes while maintaining focus on project goals.
Ques:- Can you share an example of how you’ve adapted to different team dynamics in the past
Right Answer:
In my previous job, I worked with a team that had a very collaborative culture, where everyone shared ideas openly. I adapted by actively participating in discussions and encouraging quieter team members to share their thoughts. Later, I joined a different team that was more structured and focused on individual tasks. I adjusted by taking more initiative in my work and providing regular updates to keep everyone informed. This flexibility helped me contribute effectively in both environments.
Ques:- How do you manage stress or frustration when changes disrupt your usual workflow
Right Answer:
I manage stress or frustration by taking a moment to pause and assess the situation. I prioritize tasks, break them down into smaller steps, and focus on what I can control. I also communicate with my team to share concerns and seek support, and I practice stress-relief techniques like deep breathing or short breaks to maintain my focus and productivity.
Ques:- how to increase the ping packet size from 32 bytes to more bytes ?
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Admin May 17, 2020

U can incress packet size from 32 byes to more through
fallowing commans
ping <source ip address> -l 5000 -t
e.i
ping 192.168.1.100 -l 5000 -t
through this commnand we check lan cable. we send packet.
we can incress packet size 5000 to upto 65000

Admin May 17, 2020

Is it possible to break the allowed barrier of 64550 bytes?

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