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

1. System Design

Question: Can you describe how you would design a distributed system to handle a large volume of requests?

Question: How would you approach designing a system for real-time data processing?

Question: How would you ensure scalability in the design of a cloud-based storage system?

2. Problem Solving

Question: Describe a difficult technical challenge you faced in a past project. How did you overcome it?

Question: Can you recall a situation where you had to make a critical decision under pressure? What was the outcome?

Question: How do you approach troubleshooting a system failure?

3. Project Management

Question: How do you manage project timelines when dealing with unforeseen technical issues?

Question: Can you explain a situation where you had to balance quality and project deadlines?

Question: How have you handled a situation where a project was not meeting its milestones?

4. Teamwork and Collaboration

Question: Can you share an experience where you had to collaborate with a team to solve a complex problem?

Question: How do you handle disagreements within your team, particularly when it comes to technical decisions?

Question: Describe a scenario where you played a key role in a cross-functional team.

5. Quality Assurance

Question: Can you explain your approach to testing and quality assurance in a software development project?

Question: How would you handle a situation where post-release bugs are found in your product?

Question: How do you ensure that the final product meets the initial project requirements?

6. Agile Methodologies

Question: Describe how you have used agile methodologies in your past projects.

Question: How do you handle change requests in the middle of a sprint?

Question: Can you describe a scenario where using Agile methodology helped improve the project outcome?

7. Customer Orientation

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to address a client's concerns about a technical issue?

Question: How do you ensure that your technical decisions align with customer needs?

Question: Can you share an instance where you had to modify your project based on customer feedback?

8. Risk Management

Question: Describe a situation where you had to identify and mitigate risks in a project.

Question: How do you assess and manage risks when implementing a new technology?

Question: Can you give an example of a scenario where you had to make a decision that involved a trade-off between risk and reward?

9. Adaptability

Question: Describe a time when you had to quickly learn a new technology to complete a project.

Question: How do you handle sudden changes in project requirements?

Question: Can you share an instance where you had to adapt your technical approach due to changes in the project environment?

10. Innovation

Question: Can you share a creative or innovative solution you developed to solve a technical problem?

Question: How do you stay updated with technological advancements and incorporate them into your work?

Question: Give an example of a project where you implemented a new or innovative technology.