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WorksheetsHackathon Behavioral and Technical Questions
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 45mins
Which quality is most important when working in a team during a hackathon?
Dominance
Collaboration
Independence
Criticism
If your team disagrees on the next steps of the project, what should you do?
Insist on your idea
Find a middle ground
Let the majority decide
Leave the discussion
You discover a bug in your project near the deadline. What's your first step?
Ignore it
Inform the team and discuss solutions
Fix it yourself without consulting
Remove the feature entirely
What's the best way to approach brainstorming for a hackathon project?
Assign ideas to team members
Create a safe space for all ideas
Use only tried-and-tested solutions
Follow one person's lead
How do you ensure all team members are contributing equally?
Regular team check-ins
Divide work equally at the start
Allow self-directed contributions
Ignore unequal contributions
What is the time complexity of searching for an element in a balanced binary search tree (BST)?
O(1)
O(log n)
O(n)
O(n log n)
Which HTTP status code indicates 'Not Found'?
200
400
404
500
In Python, what does the following code return: len([1, 2, [3, 4]])?
2
3
4
5
What is the primary purpose of a RESTful API?
File storage
Interfacing between systems
Data encryption
Debugging
In Git, what is the function of git merge?
Combine changes from multiple branches
Create a new branch
Delete a branch
Clone a repository
How should you handle feedback during a hackathon?
Accept it without question
Ignore negative feedback
Consider it constructively
Defend your decisions
Your team's prototype is only half-complete by the submission deadline. What should you do?
Submit what you have and explain the concept
Skip submission
Rush to complete it
Present another team's work
How do you prioritize features in a limited timeframe?
Implement all features regardless
Focus on the core functionality
Choose features randomly
Pick the easiest features
During a hackathon, what is the best way to manage stress?
Ignore it and keep working
Take short breaks
Avoid asking for help
Leave the team
If your team completes the project early, what should you do?
Relax and celebrate
Work on enhancements
Submit immediately
Start a new project
Which data structure uses the Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) principle?
Queue
Stack
Array
Linked List
What does SQL stand for?
Standard Query Language
Structured Query Language
Simple Query Language
Secure Query Language
What is the default port for HTTPS?
21
80
443
8080
In object-oriented programming, what does encapsulation mean?
Hiding implementation details
Creating objects
Using inheritance
Implementing interfaces
Which of the following is NOT a NoSQL database?
MongoDB
Cassandra
MySQL
Couchbase
What's the best way to present your project at the end of a hackathon?
Show the code in detail
Focus on the problem and solution
Emphasize your team's effort
Critique competing projects
A teammate's code is causing errors, but they are defensive about it. What's your approach?
Fix it without involving them
Discuss the issue constructively
Report it to the judges
Ignore it
What is the best mindset to have during a hackathon?
Perfectionist
Goal-oriented
Competitive
Flexible
How do you ensure inclusivity in your team?
Assign tasks without consulting
Encourage participation from everyone
Focus on the most skilled members
Limit discussions to specific members
If your team disagrees on the project name, what's the best resolution?
Let the leader decide
Use a voting system
Randomly choose a name
Avoid naming the project
What is the result of 10 % 3 in most programming languages?
0
1
2
3
What is the purpose of Docker?
Code compilation
Virtual machine creation
Containerization of applications
Source code versioning
In networking, what does DNS stand for?
Data Network Service
Domain Name System
Digital Network Setup
Direct Node Service
Which programming language is used to write smart contracts on Ethereum?
Python
Solidity
C++
Rust
Which sorting algorithm is the most efficient for a large dataset?
Bubble Sort
Quick Sort
Selection Sort
Insertion Sort
How do you determine the success of your hackathon project?
Winning the competition
Meeting the project goals
Receiving positive feedback
All of the above
What should you do if a team member is consistently unavailable?
Reassign their tasks
Remove them from the team
Address the issue directly
Ignore their absence
What's the best way to document your hackathon project?
A detailed report
A user-friendly README
Code comments only
No documentation
How do you decide which tools to use for your project?
Based on team familiarity
By following the competition rules
Using the latest technology
Any of the above
If the judges ask a question you don't know the answer to, what should you do?
Make up an answer
Admit you don't know and explain your thought process
Deflect the question
Stay silent
What does CRUD stand for?
Create, Remove, Update, Delete
Create, Read, Update, Delete
Copy, Read, Update, Delete
Create, Review, Update, Debug
Which of these is a front-end framework?
Node.js
Django
React
Flask
What is a primary key in a database?
A column with unique values
A column that stores passwords
A foreign key
A reserved SQL keyword
Which method is used to add an element to the end of a list in Python?
append()
insert()
extend()
add()
What is the default scope of a variable in Java?
Global
Local
Protected
Public
Which language is best for competitive programming?
Python
Java
C++
JavaScript
What's the key purpose of a version control system?
Debugging
Collaboration
Speeding up code execution
Automation
What's the recommended way to handle sensitive data in a project?
Store in environment variables
Hard-code in the application
Use public repositories
Encrypt with a weak algorithm
What does DevOps emphasize?
Security over deployment
Collaboration between development and operations
Testing over coding
Automation of manual processes
What's the primary purpose of an Agile methodology?
Long-term planning
Iterative development
Cost reduction
Detailed documentation
