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TCS Technical Interview Questions

The document provides a detailed overview of technical interview questions related to programming languages, specifically focusing on Java and C. Key topics include the differences between C and Java, principles of Object-Oriented Programming in Java, and distinctions between the '==' operator and '.equals()' method. Additionally, it explains constructors and the concepts of method overloading and overriding in Java.

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TCS Technical Interview Questions

The document provides a detailed overview of technical interview questions related to programming languages, specifically focusing on Java and C. Key topics include the differences between C and Java, principles of Object-Oriented Programming in Java, and distinctions between the '==' operator and '.equals()' method. Additionally, it explains constructors and the concepts of method overloading and overriding in Java.

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TCS Technical Interview Questions - Detailed Answers

1. Programming Languages (Java, C, Python)

Q1. What is the difference between C and Java?

C is a procedural programming language, meaning that it follows a top-down approach and

programs are organized as a set of functions. It offers low-level memory access and is primarily

used for system programming, embedded systems, and performance-critical applications. Java, on

the other hand, is an object-oriented programming language. It uses a bottom-up approach and

organizes code into classes and objects. Java is platform-independent thanks to the Java Virtual

Machine (JVM), supports garbage collection, and is widely used in enterprise-level applications and

Android development.

Q2. What are the OOP principles in Java?

The four major principles of Object-Oriented Programming in Java are:

- Encapsulation: Wrapping of data (variables) and code (methods) into a single unit called a class. It

helps in data hiding and provides access control through private, public, and protected access

modifiers.

- Abstraction: Hides implementation details from the user and shows only functionality. Achieved

using abstract classes and interfaces.

- Inheritance: Mechanism by which one class (child) can acquire properties and behaviors (methods)

of another class (parent). Promotes code reuse.

- Polymorphism: The ability of an object to take many forms. Achieved through method overloading

(compile-time) and method overriding (runtime).

Q3. Difference between == and .equals() in Java?


- The ==' operator checks whether two object references point to the same memory location.

- The .equals() method is used to compare the contents of two objects. For example, in String

comparison, .equals() compares character sequences.

Q4. What is a constructor in Java?

A constructor is a special method that is automatically called when an object is created. It has the

same name as the class and does not have a return type. Constructors are used to initialize objects.

There are two types: Default constructor (no parameters) and Parameterized constructor (accepts

arguments to initialize values).

Q5. Method Overloading vs Method Overriding

- Method Overloading: Same method name with different parameters within the same class. It

increases code readability.

- Method Overriding: A subclass provides a specific implementation of a method already defined in

the parent class. It allows dynamic method dispatch (runtime polymorphism).

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