PREPARATION FOR PLACEMENT

Most of the reputed firms like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Vodafone, ITC etc conduct placement drives in campus for recruiting eligible students. They screen them based on their performance in tests, GD and interview. The article throws light at some of the tips to perform well in campus placement rounds.

Preparation tips for Campus Placement Tests

The first round of campus placement process of most of the top firms like Infosys, Wipro etc will be a written test. This test will be of objective type model. Multiple options will be given for all the questions. Students have to select the right choice from the given options. There will be negative marking for incorrect responses in most of the campus placement tests. Aspirants need to be very well prepared to clear these tests as it will be highly competitive.

• They have to refer standard text books like R.S. Aggarwaal, S.Chand etc to clear the reasoning section and also the numerical ability section.
• They have to be well focused on the core subjects to clear the technical section.
• They have to give special emphasis on time management to complete the test within the restricted time limit. They have to practice similar questions at home by setting time targets.
• If possible they can ask people who have already attended placement processes of these companies and practice those usual questions as well.

Preparation tips for Campus Placement Group Discussion

The second round of selection will probably be a group discussion. Aspirants will be grouped into 8-10. They will be given a topic and they need to talk for and against it. This round will be to evaluate the ability of the aspirant to work within a group. So aspirants need to develop the qualities to work effectively as a good team player. They must develop good communication as well. They must make sure that they don’t deviate from the exact point to be conveyed. They must not hurt the feelings of other members in that group. They should not be vague in their speech and must be able to convey exactly what they meant.

Preparation tips for Campus Placement Interview

The last round of selection will be an interview. In certain firms like Infosys, there will be a technical interview and HR interview. To clear the technical interview they need to be thorough with the core subjects covered in the course curriculum. They should be able to answer the questions based on their mini project, main project and also seminar.

During the HR interview they need to well dressed and should be pleasant before the interview panel. There will be questions asked to check whether they are fit for the organization. The interpersonal skills of the aspirants are also analyzed during this section. Aspirants need to be wise enough to tackle such questions and should prove themselves. Communication skills and also confidence level of the aspirants are also analyzed. They should undergo good training before they attend such interviews. They can arrange interactive sessions within the friends circle or else they can attend personality development classes organized by experts.

TANCET EXAMS

TANCET stands for Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test and the examination is conducted by the Anna University with the authority issued by the Tamil Nadu Government for the purpose of admission of students to the professional PG courses offered by Anna University and its affiliated colleges including government and private colleges in the state of Tamil Nadu. The examination is being conducted once in a year.

Courses under TANCET:

TANCET score is taken into consideration for admission of students to the following PG courses:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

• Master of ENGINEERING (ME)

• Master of Technology (M.Tech)

• Master of Planning (M.Plan)

• Master of Architecture (M.Arch)

Pattern of TANCET Examination

MBA: TANCET for MBA will be conducted for two hours duration and the question paper will be of objective type with each question carrying one mark and there will be deduction of 1/5th of mark for every wrong answer. TANCET MBA will have questions under the following categories:

• Data Interpretation

• Quantitative Ability

• Logical Reasoning

• English

MCA: Entrance examination for MCA admissions will be conducted for 100 marks. Each correct answer will carry 1 mark and 1/4th of the mark will be deducted for each wrong answer as well.

There will be questions under four sections mentioned below:

• Quantitative Ability

• Analytical Reasoning

• Logical Reasoning

• Computer Awareness

M. Tech/M.E./M. Arch/M. Plan: For these courses, TANCET examination will be conducted in three parts as given below:

• Part – I  - Engineering Mathematics

• Part – II – Basic Engineering & Science

• Part – III – Specialization subject and candidates can choose their specialization from a list of 14 subjects offered under this category

Part I of TANCET for M. Tech/M.E/M. Arch/M. Plan admissions will have 30 objective type questions, Part II will have 45 objective type questions and Part III will have 40 multiple choice questions and for every wrong answer in this examination there will be a deduction of 1/4th mark.

How to prepare for TANCET Examination?

Here are some useful tips for candidates preparing for their TANCET Examination, irrespective of the course for which they wish to join:

Routine Time Table: Success in any entrance examinations like TANCET can be obtained only through sincere efforts and confidence. For putting sincere efforts, candidates will have to follow a routine time table right from the initial stage of their preparation to the TANCET Examination. While preparing the time table, candidates will have make sure that equal important is given to all subjects or candidates can also allot more time for preparing for a subject in which they are not that much confident

Study materials: When preparing for TANCET, candidates will have to focus on quality books meant for TANCET preparation and some of the reference books are:

• ‘TANCET MCA – Anna University’ by V.V.K. Subburaj

• ‘TANCET MBA – Anna University’ by E.S. Ramasamy

• ‘Quantitative Aptitude’ By R.S. Agarwal And S. Chand

• “Reasoning Textbook’ By R.S. Agarwal And S. Chand

• ‘Numerical Methods’ by Srimanta Pal

• Power System Analysis, T.K. Nagsarkar, M. S. Sukhija

Effective Time Management: Time Management is an important factor to be considered when practicing for TANCET Examination. While preparing, candidates should practice well in such a way that they can manage the allotted time in an effective manner since completion of the paper within the given time is highly mandatory instead of last minute rush of answering.

Practice with past papers: Practicing well is highly essential and if and only when the candidates practice with the previous years question papers like conducting mock test themselves so that they will be able to effectively manage to solve the paper easily within a timeline.

Beware of Negative marks: Since TANCET examination has negative marking for every wrong answer; candidates will have to be careful when answering the question. Thorough reading of the questions before answering is essential so that wrong answers can be avoided.

Genuine effort can bring success and all the best for candidates to get through TANCET examination by putting their effort right from the initial stage of preparation to justify the proverb in English “Practice makes man perfect”.

IBPS Po Exam Pattern :

IBPS Po Exam Pattern :
this exam is two sections

Duration of Time : 150min
Questions : 250

first section :

Reasoning with 50questions of 50marks
English language with 50questions of 50marks
Quantitative Aptitude with 50questions of 50marks
General Awareness with 50questions of 50marks
Computer Knowledge with 50questions of 50marks

Second section :
Descriptive type questions on English composition with 25 max marks
attained this section of IBPS CWS exam in 60 min
Descriptive type questions will be from eassay , precis , letter writing etc

Quantitative aptitude :
percentages
profit & loss
averages & ages
Simple & compound interests
time & work
time and distance
clocks & calenders

Reasoning :

blood relations
directions
series ( numbers,letters,words)
analogies ( numbers , letters , words)
seating arrangements
cubes
coding & decoding

English language :

sentence corrections
using of verbs
vocabulary
sentence formation
basic grammar

Computer Knowledge :

basic computer knowledge

General awareness :

sports
national / international politics
latest scams
ministers and their departments
economy
records

Common Written Examination conducted by the Institute of Banking Personal Selection-IBPS, will comprise of objective type questions from

English Language
Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude
Computer Knowledge
General Awareness

These objective type question will be of 225 marks.

Descriptive Paper on English Composition (Essay, Precis, Letter Writing etc) will be of 25 marks.

You can also refer to the following books for the preparation of CWE:

Bank PO solved paper for Probationary Officers & Management Trainee Common Written Exam -2011 by Kiran Prakashan

FOR JOBLESS PEOPLES

1. Mike Rowe Celebrates Dirty Jobs:

 In this pep talk, Mike talks on the worst of the worst jobs, and by this pep talk unemployed grads can take a lesson on hard work. Mike has said that, some of the smart students can get ahead and start a career in positions that may not be traditionally attractive, but nevertheless present a dependable profitable place that might actually be fun.

2. All Financial Matters: Generation Jobless:

 As there is no any sought of permanent post to your present job at the current economy, it will be always better if you create a plan for the short and long term employment, try to find whatever job you can and mark it down even though it’s not what you want and accept it till you get your desired job. This method is better than sitting at home without working.

3. Generation Jobless: Five Years On:

This pep talk gives hope and a positive outlook to disturbed jobless graduates. Recently The Wall Street Journal had put together an inspiring photo journal that focused on what Generation Jobless hopes to accomplish in the next five years.

4. Generation Jobless: How I Found my First Big Job:

It is pretty easy to write about the Generation Jobless as there is an entire mass of unemployed Gen-Y workforce in the world. But the fact is that there are still more students coming out as fresh graduates around the world. The big fact found out in this pep talk was that the technology, math, science and engineering seemed to produce the most employed graduates. Some of the candidates who have successfully got a job are of the opinion that completion of the internships have turned out to be favorable as they have achieved the success of getting into a job.

angalore: Are you an introvert, who feels quite nervous while interacting at the workplace? If yes, then remember that it is your shyness that is barring you from achieving success in your career and life. Therefore, come out of it! However, you can overcome your bashfulness by increasing your interpersonal skills that is sure to make you succeed throughout your career. According to jobacle.com listed below are the success tips for shy people.

IMPORTANT POINTS FOR SHY CANDIDATES

1. Start practicing with people with whom you are easy: 

 Shy people are always scared to interact with strangers but they should keep in mind that in order to achieve success in career it is very important for them to follow the path of networking. Therefore, it is advisable for them to practice interacting with people, with whom they are comfortable. In the process of practicing, they should try to introduce themselves, they should learn to describe their work in few sentences, and likewise, they should practice to ask open ended questions. They should also ask their friend or relative to ask them several questions so that they can prepare the answer.

2. Do not let others to take an advantage of you: 

Often it is seen that people in a workplace tend to take advantage of individuals who are shy. They are quite familiar with the fact that no matter how much a shy person is overloaded with work and his ideas are ignored, he will never protest for the bad behavior. However, it is very important for a shy person to remember that this kind of behavior won’t stop until and unless he /she make an effort to stop it. Therefore, they should directly tell the manager that he / she will not work if he/ she is not paid for the overtime. Likewise, they should not hesitate to tell the manager about the office bully. 

3. Choose Topics Related to Common Interest: 

It is always advisable for shy people to start conversing with people based on the subjects that they are passionate and knowledgeable about. This is sure to make the conversation uncomplicated. Likewise, they should keep in mind to choose topics of conversation related to the common interest by keeping their ears and eyes open to identify other peoples’ interests. People generally love to talk about their own interest; therefore, shy individuals should use this as an ice- breaker to start their conversation.

4. Concentrate on the groundwork:

 It is quite a big challenge for shy people to face job interviews, presentations and meetings with managers and co-workers. In order to improve their performance during such kind of interactions, they should concentrate on the preparation by taking adequate time. They should try to imagine the entire interview scenario and ask themselves the questions that are more expected from the interviewers or the boss and the co-workers during a presentation or a business meeting. With regular practice they are sure to improve their interpersonal skills and can feel more confident at work.    

5. Listen Properly:

 An individual is sure to improve his interpersonal skill by listening. Likewise he is sure to achieve success in his career by knowing the skill of listening.  He will develop meaningful relationships, professional responsiveness and the interpersonal skills that lead to success. Shy people should listen carefully to people by checking out their mood and body language and recapitulate a conversation when they get a chance to assure the person that they are listening and understanding his conversation. This can prove to be a way to enter new professional life.

TELEPHONIC INTERVIEW

1. Prepare Well: Before facing the telephone interviews, it is advisable for you to prepare well. Have full confidence in yourself; get to know your strengths, weaknesses and your potentials well before facing the telephone interview.  Likewise, it is good, if you won’t get nervous while attending the call of the hiring manager. Be cool while answering the questions.

2. Keep all the documents beside you: You should keep all kinds of credentials beside you while answering the telephone interview. Your résumé, notes or answers to tough questions should be at your fingertips so that you do not get stuck if the hiring manager asks you to provide any details of your credentials, or ask you a tough question which you were expecting from him beforehand. 

3. Rehearse and Practice: You can easily increase your chances of excelling in the interview by rehearsing and practicing in a quiet place before your designated interview time. By this you are sure to gain more confidence in yourself and can promptly answer the questions asked by the recruiter if you practice to answer the questions multiple times.

4. Note Down: It is advisable for you to note down each and everything during the course of the telephone interview. Therefore, have your pen, paper and pencil handy in order to note down each and every detail that you get to know from the interviewer. You can also note down the questions asked by him so that it can be helpful for you next time while preparing for the interview.

 5. Speak in a professional way: In order to sound professional, speak with clarity and conciseness. Likewise, try to avoid fillers in your sentences like “well, um, uh,” and “and uh.” Such kind of fillers tends to annoy the interviewer. Do remember, the way you speak with the interviewer matters a lot. Because it proves how smart and professional you are.   

6. Keep your discussion relevant: To make the hiring manager easy to know you better in just a few minutes, it is very important for you to keep your conversation significant to the job target. Try to utilize each and every minute of the precious time that can prove to be advantageous in order to bag the offer. 

7. Do not eat, drink or smoke: During the interview session it is advisable for you to avoid smoking, chewing gum or food, or drinking beverages. So what if  you are not in front of the interviewer,  if the interviewer gets a little hint that you are smoking , drinking or eating,  he or she might think that you are not serious about the job that you are interviewing for and can reject you from bagging the offer.

8. Demonstrate your manners: It is advisable for you to show the hiring manager that you have good etiquettes, therefore, demonstrate your manners to him by expressing your thanks and appreciation for the interview opportunity. By revealing your manners you are sure to impress the interviewer, as it is the first priority of the interviewers to select the candidates with good conduct.

9. Summarize your credentials: Before you close the interview call, recapitulate all the qualifications in support of your application and your interest in the job. This will be easier for the interviewer to get a thorough description about you and your eagerness in the job.

10. Trace the post-interview notes and comments: After the interview it is very important for you to record each and every detail, so that the details can facilitate you in your next telephone interview, for example what went well? What, if any, areas need improvement? What did you learn? What are the next steps? Etc.

INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION-1

1.Define force.

Force may be defined as a cause that produces resistance or obstruction to any
moving body or change the motion of a body.

2. Define speed.

Speed is a variable which refers to the revolutions per minute of some piece of
rotating equipment.

3. Which is the most frequently used speed measuring instrument?

Tachometer

4. What are the types of tachometer?

a) A.C. tacho generator
b) D.C. tacho generator

5. What are the types of D.C.tacho generator?

a) Permanent magnet type
b) Separately excited field type

6. What are the disadvantages of D.C. tacho generator?

A.C. ripple is present in the output signal. 
The magnitude of the ripple is 2% of
the outPut D.C.level.

7. Name the types of rotor used in A.C.tacho generators.

a) Drag cup rotor
b) Squirrel cage rotor

8.What are the advantages of Squirrel cage rotor?

*Cheaper
*Occupies less space

9. Give some applications of drag cup tacho generator.

It is commonly used in the speedometers of motor vehicles and as a speed
indicator for aeroengines.

10. Give the formula to calculate the shaft speed.

Shaft speed = (disk speed * No. of openings in the disk) / No.of images

11. Define torque.

Torque is defined as the force which tends to change the linear motion or rotation
of a body.

12. What is the other name for inline stationary torque sensor?

Relative regular twist torque sensor


13. What are the types of torque transducer?

i) Inline rotating torque sensor
ii) Inline stationary torque sensor
iii) Optical torque sensor
iv) Proximity torque sensor

14. Write the relationship between torque and force.

T = F . D

where T -> Torque
F -> Force
D -> Perpenticular distance between the axis of rotation of the line of
action of the force

15. What are the advantages of optical torque sensor?

Low cost, small physical size

16. Write the formula for determining the actual speed in a stroboscope.

Actual speed ,fr =fl fn (n-1) / ( fn - fl )
fn is the highest flashing speed
fl is the lowest flashing speed
n is the no. of flashing frequencies

17. Define load cell.

Load cell are devices that convert force into pressure , which are then measured.


18. Write down the range, accuracy and resolution in hydrostatic or hydraulic load cell.

Range of force measurement = 0 to 30000 N
Accuracy = 0.1%
Resolution = 0.02%

19. Why magneto elastic load cell is also called pressductor load cell?

The degree of change has a direct relationship with the applied stress or force. So
it is called pressductor load cell.

20. What are the advantages of magneto elastic load cell?

• Extremely robust transducer
• Produces relatively high output signal levels
• Overload ratings are as high as 15 times the rated loads


1. What are the advantages of using Baume sclae?

It is used for liquids both higher and heavier than water.

2. Write the abbreviation of API scale.

API - American Petroleum Institute

3. Write the disadvantages of bridge type gas densitometer.

The major disadvantage is that the variations in ambient temperature will
introduce errors.

4. Write the formula for determining the height in a pressure head type densitometer.

H = Span / Specific gravity maximum - Specific gravity minimum

5. Give some of the materials which are used for the manufacturing of a float.

Pyrex, Plastic

6. For what purpose accelerometers are used?


• For the measurement of shock & vibration
• For gross measurement of acceleration of vehicles like aircraft,
submarines etc.

7. What are the advantages of LVDT?

• It is used for steady state and low freequency vibration measurements.
• Smaller mass, so, it is used for the measurement of vibrations of higher
frequencies.
(ii) Good accuracy
(iii) More stable
(iv) Fast speed response
(v) Simple to maintain

3) What are the disadvantages of strain gauge pressure transducer?

(i) High cost
(ii) Requires constant voltage supply.
(iii) Electrical readout is necessary.
(iv) Temperature compensation is required.

4) What is the principle of operation of a piezoelectric pressure transducer?

When pressure is applied to a piezoelectric crystal such as quartz, an
electrical charge is generated.

5) What are the types of thermal conductivity gauges?

(a) Pirani gauge
(b) Thermocouple gauge

6) What is the purpose of ionization gauge?

Ionization gauge is used to measure the density of a gas.

7) Write down the formula for calculating the pressure in a Mcleod gauge?

P = KHHo(1- KH)
K->Constant
H-> Difference in heights of the two mercury columns.
Ho->Height of the top of the closed capillary tube above the line marked on
the tube.

8) What is the function of a dead weight tester?

Dead weight tester is used to calibrate bourdon gauges .It is used as a measuring
device and also as a calibration method.

9) What are the disadvantages of using thermocouple gauge?

(i) Easily damaged by organic vapours
(ii) The filaments can be coated with a deposit of devapourised vapours
which alters the way the filament transfers heat.

10) Define thermal conductivity

The ability of the material to carry heat by conduction is called as the
thermal conductivity.

11) What are the materials used in the construction of piezoelectric pressure transducer?

These devices use piezoelectric characteristic of crystalline and ceramic
materials such as quartz.

12) What are the main parts in electrical pressure transducer?

(i)Pressure sensing element such as a bellow, a diaphragm or a bourdon tube.
(ii)Primary conversion element
(iii)Secondary conversion element.


13) What are the advantages of capacitive pressure transducer?

• It gives rapid response to changes in pressure
• It can withstand a lot of vibration
• It has a good frequency response and can measure both static &
dynamic changes.

14) What is a vacuum pressure?