Interview Questions Flashcards

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Why is your GPA low?

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Focused more on practical learning than memorization, affecting theory scores. Strengthened foundation through structured programming and data science courses.

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What did you do to improve after high school?

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  • Completed C programming and HTML courses at Sunrise Training Center
  • Earned certified online courses in Programming Fundamentals and Basic Data Science from U.S. universities
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What is C programming?

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A programming language that helps understand how computers work using step-by-step programming logic.

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How does C programming explain computer logic?

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Like making tea step by step—boiling water, adding tea leaves, sugar, and pouring.

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What did you learn from C programming?

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  • Variables
  • Conditions
  • Loops
  • Functions
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What is a variable?

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A storage box that stores values for later use.

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What are conditions?

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Help computers make decisions, like ‘if it rains, open an umbrella; else don’t.’

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What are loops?

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Help computers repeat tasks automatically.

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What are functions?

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Break a big problem into smaller parts, like dividing cooking, cleaning, and washing.

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What did programming logic teach you?

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Computers don’t think on their own; they follow logical instructions given by programmers.

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What is HTML?

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Not a programming language; it structures and designs web pages like a skeleton.

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What did you learn from HTML?

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How websites are structured using headings, text, images, and links.

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Give an example of HTML.

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Like a newspaper has titles, headings, text, and images, HTML organizes a website the same way.

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What are programming fundamentals?

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Teach how to think like a programmer and plan solutions before writing code.

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Why are programming fundamentals important?

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Help in logical thinking and problem-solving, essential before coding.

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What is basic data science?

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The study of how data is collected, organized, and analyzed to support decisions.

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Give a real-life data science example.

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If a shop owner sees more customers on weekends, they stay open longer.

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What did data science teach you?

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How data helps understand patterns and make better decisions.

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What is computer science?

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Teaches how computers work, how software is built, and how problems are solved using technology.

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What are branches of computer science?

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  • Cybersecurity
  • Software engineering
  • Application/web development
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What is cybersecurity?

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Protects computer systems and data from cyber threats by preventing, detecting, and responding to attacks.

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What does cybersecurity protect?

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  • Data
  • Systems
  • Networks
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How does cybersecurity work?

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Prevents attacks, finds weaknesses, and monitors systems 24/7.

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Give a simple cybersecurity example.

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Like a phone locking after many wrong passwords, detects suspicious behavior and blocks access.

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How would you learn **cybersecurity** as a student?
* Learning networking * Operating systems * Programming * Practicing with security labs and tools
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What does an **information security analyst** do?
Monitor systems, protect data, detect threats, and respond to cyber incidents.
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Where do they **work**?
Mostly office-based environments, especially in banking and financial institutions.
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What is **F1Soft**?
A Nepali technology company that develops digital banking and payment systems for banks.
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What happened in the **F1Soft cyberattack**?
Hackers attacked F1Soft systems, affecting multiple banks and allowing illegal ATM withdrawals.
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Why did this incident **inspire you**?
Showed how insecure systems can harm people’s money and data, motivating me to study cybersecurity.
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Why **computer science with cybersecurity**?
Nepal’s digital banking is growing fast, but cybersecurity protection is weak.
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Why **Louisiana Tech University**?
Because of the Living with Cyber program and NSA recognition as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity.
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What is **Living with Cyber**?
Allows students to work on real cybersecurity projects from the first year.
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What is the **mascot of Louisiana Tech**?
Bulldog. The live dog is Tech, and the costumed mascot is Champ.
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What is the **slogan**?
Louisiana Tech: Where Smart Students Go.
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Where is **Louisiana Tech located**?
Ruston city, Louisiana state, USA.
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What is **Office of International Affairs**?
A university department that supports international students.
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Why study in the **USA**?
The USA leads global cybersecurity standards through institutions like NIST and NSA.
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What is **NIST**?
A U.S. institution that creates cybersecurity standards used worldwide.
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How will you **contribute after graduation**?
Return to Nepal and work as an information security analyst to protect digital banking systems.
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Why will you **return to Nepal**?
Nepal has a cybersecurity skills gap, where my expertise will have greater impact.
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Who are your **sponsors**?
My parents.
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What is your family **income source**?
* Grocery shop * Automobile workshop * Rental income
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How is the **grocery shop run**?
Managed by my mother with family support; no extra staff.
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What does the **automobile workshop** do?
Car and motorcycle repair and maintenance.
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What about **rental income**?
Two rented flats and seven backyard rooms generate stable annual income.
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What can you say if the officer stays **silent**?
Mention that Terry Bradshaw, a legendary NFL quarterback and four-time Super Bowl winner, studied at Louisiana Tech.