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  1. 1
    show all the imported module in the controller and tell what request used for
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleDemo script pehle se practice: 5–7 min, Admin + User roles, saare mandatory features.

    Suggested flow1) Register/login user
    2) Admin login — CRUD
    3) Approval/blacklist
    4) Booking/apply + edge case
    5) Search
    6) Logout

    Viva tipBolte-bolte dikhao. Code tab kholna jab poochhein.

  2. 2
    then when all the questions were complete she asked to give the demo and checked all the core functionality of the project
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleDemo script pehle se practice: 5–7 min, Admin + User roles, saare mandatory features.

    Suggested flow1) Register/login user
    2) Admin login — CRUD
    3) Approval/blacklist
    4) Booking/apply + edge case
    5) Search
    6) Logout

    Viva tipBolte-bolte dikhao. Code tab kholna jab poochhein.

  1. 1
    give demo
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleDemo script pehle se practice: 5–7 min, Admin + User roles, saare mandatory features.

    Suggested flow1) Register/login user
    2) Admin login — CRUD
    3) Approval/blacklist
    4) Booking/apply + edge case
    5) Search
    6) Logout

    Viva tipBolte-bolte dikhao. Code tab kholna jab poochhein.

  2. 2
    what are the security implementations you are planning to do
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimplePehle 1-line definition, phir apne MAD1 project mein file dikhao, phir chhota example.

    Suggested flow1) Concept kya hai?
    2) Mere code mein kahan?
    3) Example / demo
    4) Edge case

    Example

    # related file: models.py / routes / template
    # formula: request → check/auth → DB → render/redirect

    Viva tipExact line yaad nahi to honestly related part dikhao. Bluff mat karo.

  3. 3
    he asked me to make changes that if a student has applied to a drive through apply button, after the drive is applied the button should get disabled
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleLive UI change: relevant CSS/HTML template kholo — color, margin, flex, bootstrap class. Save + hard refresh.

    Example

    /* button red */
    .btn-primary { background: red; }
    
    /* center navbar item */
    .navbar { justify-content: center; }

    Viva tipDevTools se pehle try, phir file mein permanent change.

Advice: he is a good proctor just practice this sheet
  1. 1
    Give introduction to yourself and your app
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    Simple30 second: naam, degree, project kya hai, stack (Flask + Jinja + SQLAlchemy + SQLite).

    Example

    Main Priya, IITM BS. MAD1 mein parking/ticket app — Flask backend, Jinja templates, session login, SQLite.
Advice: Seemed to be interested in frontend. Even though I had not used some frontend features, still asked me about them.
  1. 1
    •code walkthrough and demo check on all the features • why orm vs sql code • coding on routes and vue tempaltes • theory questions on mounts , life cycle hooks
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleLifecycle hooks = component stages (created/mounted/updated/unmounted). Data fetch usually mounted/onMounted.

Advice: -very comortable person , just presenting the code demo and answer his questions
  1. 1
    Theory Questions:
    Times asked 2
    Official solution

    SimpleTheory = concepts: ORM, MVC, auth vs authz, Jinja inheritance, sessions. 1-line def + project example.

  2. 2
    Diff b'w url_for and redirect
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    Simpleredirect dusre URL pe bhejta hai. flash one-time message session mein rakh ke next page pe dikhata hai.

    Example

    flash('Login successful', 'success')
    return redirect(url_for('user.dashboard'))
  3. 3
    Explain routing
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleCode explain formula: input kya aaya → auth/validation → DB change → response/UI.

    Viva tipFunction signature + 3-4 important lines + edge case.

  4. 4
    Relations
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleViva wrap-up hai. Short thanks + confirm submission ZIP latest hai.

  5. 5
    why we use if __name__== '__main__'
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    Simple

    if __name__=='__main__' only when file run directly. Import pe nahi — app.run yahi. Remove import pe server start ho sakta.

    Celery/tests import app without serving. Why used.

    Flask Python micro web framework. Route decorator URL → function. MAD2 mein JSON API: request.get_json(), jsonify, JWT.

    WSGI: server (Werkzeug) app ko call. if __name__ == '__main__' sirf direct run. Factory create_app() test/celery ke liye.

    Blueprint/resources folders. @app.route vs MethodView. Debug=True viva local, prod nahi. CORS alag port Vue ke liye.

    Project example: app.py bottom.

  6. 6
    Asked detailed explanation of models.py file
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    Simplemodels.py = har table ki class: columns, PK/FK, relationships. Yeh Model layer hai.

    Suggested flow1) Classes list karo
    2) Har table ka kaam 1 line
    3) Relationships (1-M / M-M)
    4) Constraints (unique, nullable)

    Example

    class Lot(db.Model):
        id = db.Column(db.Integer, primary_key=True)
        name = db.Column(db.String(80), nullable=False)
        spots = db.relationship('Spot', backref='lot', lazy=True)
  7. 7
    Asked me to explain my project structure
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleProject overview: problem → roles → main entities → key flows (register, book, admin approve).

    Viva tip1 minute elevator pitch ready rakho, phir demo.

  8. 8
    Explain <!Doctype html>
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleCode explain formula: input kya aaya → auth/validation → DB change → response/UI.

    Viva tipFunction signature + 3-4 important lines + edge case.

  9. 9
    Explain the difference between link and anchor tag
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleHTML structure, CSS styling. Templates mein semantic tags + classes. Responsive ke liye viewport + flex/grid/bootstrap.

  10. 10
    I don't remember other questions, but most of the questions were from this excel sheet.
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleViva wrap-up hai. Short thanks + confirm submission ZIP latest hai.

  11. 11
    Coding questions:
    Times asked 2
    Official solution

    SimpleLive coding: notepad/editor mein chhota Flask route / Jinja loop / model field. Calm raho, run karke dikhao.

  12. 12
    Asked me to do some changes in frontend, and asked me to write condition in jinja, and asked me to write code that automatically closes drive after the deadline passes.
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleJinja2 Flask ka template engine — HTML ke andar {{ }} variables, {% %} logic.

    Example

    {% for lot in lots %}
      <li>{{ lot.name }} — {{ lot.spots }}</li>
    {% else %}
      <p>No lots</p>
    {% endfor %}
Advice: Be prepared to explain every single line of code you wrote. Ma'am is supportive and gives you time to think. If you are not comfortable in English then you can explain in Hindi too. Overall she is good proctor.
  1. 1
    Where is session data stored?
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleMAD1 mein usually session-based auth: login pe session['user_id'], har request pe verify.

    Example

    session['user_id'] = user.id
    uid = session.get('user_id')
    user = User.query.get(uid)

    Viva tipSECRET_KEY set karo warna session insecure. logout pe session.clear().

  2. 2
    difference between sql Alchemy and something I don't remember
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleSQLAlchemy MAD1 ka common ORM. Flask-SQLAlchemy wrapper se db.Model, db.session.

    Example

    user = User(email='a@b.com')
    db.session.add(user)
    db.session.commit()
    users = User.query.filter_by(role='admin').all()
  3. 3
    Various status code meanings randomly don't even remember all of them
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleStatus code server ka result: 200 OK, 302 redirect, 400 bad input, 401/403 auth, 404 not found, 500 server error.

  4. 4
    Write a full HTML page to make 4 rows with switches
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleLive UI change: relevant CSS/HTML template kholo — color, margin, flex, bootstrap class. Save + hard refresh.

    Example

    /* button red */
    .btn-primary { background: red; }
    
    /* center navbar item */
    .navbar { justify-content: center; }

    Viva tipDevTools se pehle try, phir file mein permanent change.

  5. 5
    He is very strict if you try to be sure about something he will say " are you asking me? "
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimplePehle 1-line definition, phir apne MAD1 project mein file dikhao, phir chhota example.

    Suggested flow1) Concept kya hai?
    2) Mere code mein kahan?
    3) Example / demo
    4) Edge case

    Example

    # related file: models.py / routes / template
    # formula: request → check/auth → DB → render/redirect

    Viva tipExact line yaad nahi to honestly related part dikhao. Bluff mat karo.

  6. 6
    he can ask you anything and everything even something that is not quiet related to your project work.
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleViva wrap-up hai. Short thanks + confirm submission ZIP latest hai.

  7. 7
    Be ready to code anything he asked me to code something I hadn't implemented in my project
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleProject overview: problem → roles → main entities → key flows (register, book, admin approve).

    Viva tip1 minute elevator pitch ready rakho, phir demo.

  8. 8
    He is basically there to deduct your marks
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimplePehle 1-line definition, phir apne MAD1 project mein file dikhao, phir chhota example.

    Suggested flow1) Concept kya hai?
    2) Mere code mein kahan?
    3) Example / demo
    4) Edge case

    Example

    # related file: models.py / routes / template
    # formula: request → check/auth → DB → render/redirect

    Viva tipExact line yaad nahi to honestly related part dikhao. Bluff mat karo.

Advice: He is not here tp check what your project does he will not even ask for a demo he will ask bizarre theoretical questions which can be quiet unrelated to the project. He is interested in knowing what you don't know when you explain something he will interrupt and move to next question.
  1. 1
    1.How to apply one to one relationship in SQL alchemy - I fumbled but in the end I answered
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    Simpledb.relationship se object graph: lot.spots, booking.user. backref reverse side auto deta hai.

    Example

    spots = db.relationship('Spot', backref='lot', cascade='all, delete-orphan')
  2. 2
    2.Asked to code for the edit-profile of student
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleLive Flask coding: chhota route likho, save, browser/curl se test. Syntax error terminal mein padho.

    Example

    @app.route('/ping')
    def ping():
        return jsonify(ok=True)
    
    @app.route('/even/<int:n>')
    def even(n):
        return 'even' if n % 2 == 0 else 'odd'
  3. 3
    3.what is the difference between redirect and render template
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    Simpleredirect dusre URL pe bhejta hai. flash one-time message session mein rakh ke next page pe dikhata hai.

    Example

    flash('Login successful', 'success')
    return redirect(url_for('user.dashboard'))
  4. 4
    4.what is the status code for internal server error
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleStatus code server ka result: 200 OK, 302 redirect, 400 bad input, 401/403 auth, 404 not found, 500 server error.

  5. 5
    6.what is the session and db session
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleMAD1 mein usually session-based auth: login pe session['user_id'], har request pe verify.

    Example

    session['user_id'] = user.id
    uid = session.get('user_id')
    user = User.query.get(uid)

    Viva tipSECRET_KEY set karo warna session insecure. logout pe session.clear().

  6. 6
    That's all I remembered.
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleViva wrap-up hai. Short thanks + confirm submission ZIP latest hai.

Advice: Mug up the theory questions . You can see the previous responses . Be prepared to code .
  1. 1
    MAD1 LEVEL-2
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleViva wrap-up hai. Short thanks + confirm submission ZIP latest hai.

  2. 2
    Explain the functionality of Admin-Search without seeing the code
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleSearch: form/query param → ilike filter → results template.

    Example

    q = request.args.get('q', '').strip()
    lots = Lot.query.filter(Lot.name.ilike(f'%{q}%')).all()
  3. 3
    Explain the model.py
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    Simplemodels.py = har table ki class: columns, PK/FK, relationships. Yeh Model layer hai.

    Suggested flow1) Classes list karo
    2) Har table ka kaam 1 line
    3) Relationships (1-M / M-M)
    4) Constraints (unique, nullable)

    Example

    class Lot(db.Model):
        id = db.Column(db.Integer, primary_key=True)
        name = db.Column(db.String(80), nullable=False)
        spots = db.relationship('Spot', backref='lot', lazy=True)
  4. 4
    Difference between back_populates and back_ref.
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    Simplebackref reverse attribute auto banata hai. back_populates dono sides explicitly naam dete ho — clearer.

    Example

    # backref
    spots = db.relationship('Spot', backref='lot')
    # spot.lot available
    
    # back_populates
    spots = db.relationship('Spot', back_populates='lot')
    # Spot.lot = db.relationship('Lot', back_populates='spots')
  5. 5
    Difference between cookies and session.
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleMAD1 mein usually session-based auth: login pe session['user_id'], har request pe verify.

    Example

    session['user_id'] = user.id
    uid = session.get('user_id')
    user = User.query.get(uid)

    Viva tipSECRET_KEY set karo warna session insecure. logout pe session.clear().

  6. 6
    explain the REST API and HTTP methods
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleCode explain formula: input kya aaya → auth/validation → DB change → response/UI.

    Viva tipFunction signature + 3-4 important lines + edge case.

  7. 7
    Explain login verify functionality without seeing the code.
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleCode explain formula: input kya aaya → auth/validation → DB change → response/UI.

    Viva tipFunction signature + 3-4 important lines + edge case.

  8. 8
    What is template inheritance.Have you used it?
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleBase template pe navbar/footer, child pages {% extends %} + {% block %} se content bharte hain. DRY.

    Example

    {# base.html #}
    {% block content %}{% endblock %}
    
    {# home.html #}
    {% extends 'base.html' %}
    {% block content %}
      <h1>Home</h1>
    {% endblock %}
  9. 9
    Add a company address field and reflect the added field on the company's profile page if you have or in admin dashboard in company's view details section. 12.Explain the db schema.
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleCode explain formula: input kya aaya → auth/validation → DB change → response/UI.

    Viva tipFunction signature + 3-4 important lines + edge case.

  10. 10
    where are you storing blacklisted field in your database
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleBlacklist/block: user.status='blocked' check login/booking pe. Temporary flag vs hard delete permanent.

  11. 11
    how data is passed in render_template and redirect()
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    Simplerender_template Jinja HTML file ko data deke final HTML banata hai.

    Example

    return render_template('dashboard.html', user=user, lots=lots)
  12. 12
    Please refer to her PYQs. She is a very kind proctor.
    Times asked 1
    Official solution

    SimpleViva wrap-up hai. Short thanks + confirm submission ZIP latest hai.

Advice: Proctor was kind and helpful. Sir was asking lots of theory questions. So, prepare well. AND have the all logic of the routes clear because you have to explain the logic without opening the app.py or any route. Sir will help you if u find any difficulties while changing the code. Didn't have any of the question from sir in this sheet for this term But I have preferred his PYQs from this sheet(only 2 entries where there).So, Hope this will help!!! All the very best!!!
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