Questions that have appeared at IBM for an Engineering (Case Study) interview.

1. System Design

Question: Given a case study of a large-scale system, how would you approach the design to ensure scalability and performance?

Question: How would you design a distributed file storage system for a global company? Consider factors such as redundancy, speed, and data integrity.

Question: Discuss the architecture you would propose for a real-time data processing system. What considerations would you take into account?

2. Problem-Solving

Question: Describe a complex technical issue you had to solve in a previous project. How did you identify the problem and what steps did you take to resolve it?

Question: If you encountered a significant problem during the development phase of a project, how would you approach resolving it?

Question: Describe a situation where you had to make a critical decision under pressure. What was the situation and what was the outcome?

3. Project Management

Question: How would you manage a project with a tight deadline and limited resources?

Question: If halfway through a project you realize that you are likely to miss the deadline, how would you handle this situation?

Question: Describe your experience with Agile methodology. How have you applied it in past projects?

4. Communication and Collaboration

Question: Describe a time when you had to work with a team member who was not fulfilling their responsibilities. How did you handle the situation?

Question: How would you handle a situation where there is a disagreement between team members about the technical direction of a project?

Question: Describe a situation where a project required input and collaboration from multiple teams. How did you ensure effective communication and collaboration?