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IBM Consulting Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 4 Jun 2025
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A Senior Consultant was asked 1mo ago
Q. Define the Oracle Fusion P2P process.
Ans. 

Oracle Fusion P2P process streamlines procurement from requisition to payment, enhancing efficiency and control.

  • 1. Requisition: Users create purchase requisitions for needed goods or services, e.g., requesting office supplies.

  • 2. Approval Workflow: Requisitions undergo an approval process based on predefined rules, ensuring compliance.

  • 3. Purchase Order: Approved requisitions convert into purchase orders sent to sup...

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A Front end Developer was asked 3mo ago
Q. What is the use of the hook in programming?
Ans. 

Hooks are functions that let you use state and other React features without writing a class.

  • Hooks allow functional components to manage state, e.g., useState hook for state management.

  • useEffect hook enables side effects in functional components, like data fetching.

  • Custom hooks can encapsulate reusable logic, e.g., useFetch for API calls.

  • Hooks promote cleaner and more readable code by avoiding class components.

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A Front end Developer was asked 3mo ago
Q. What is Java?
Ans. 

Java is a high-level, object-oriented programming language designed for portability and performance across platforms.

  • Developed by Sun Microsystems in 1995.

  • Platform-independent due to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

  • Widely used for web applications, mobile apps (Android), and enterprise software.

  • Syntax similar to C++, making it easier for developers familiar with C-based languages.

  • Supports multithreading, allowing c...

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A Senior Advisory Consultant was asked 9mo ago
Q. Describe a scenario where you would choose a flow over a trigger, and explain why.
Ans. 

Choosing between Flow and Trigger depends on complexity, performance, and user experience needs.

  • Flows are user-friendly and can be designed with a visual interface, making them easier to maintain.

  • Triggers run in the background and can handle complex logic, but are harder to debug.

  • Example: Use Flow for simple data entry processes, like onboarding a new client.

  • Example: Use Trigger for automated processes like updati...

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A Quality Inspector was asked 12mo ago
Q. What is your goal?
Ans. 

My goal is to ensure the highest level of quality in all products and processes through thorough inspections and continuous improvement.

  • Consistently perform detailed inspections on products to identify any defects or issues

  • Collaborate with production teams to address and resolve quality issues

  • Implement quality control measures to prevent defects from occurring in the future

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A Scrum Master Consultant was asked 12mo ago
Q. How do you calculate velocity?
Ans. 

Velocity is calculated by summing up the story points completed in a sprint.

  • Sum up the story points of all the user stories completed in a sprint

  • Do not include story points of incomplete user stories

  • Divide the total story points by the number of sprints to get the average velocity

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An Application Developer was asked
Q. How can you create two screens simultaneously?
Ans. 

To create two screens simultaneously, use a multi-threading approach.

  • Use multi-threading to run two separate threads, each responsible for creating and managing a screen.

  • Ensure proper synchronization between the threads to avoid conflicts and ensure smooth operation.

  • Use appropriate APIs or frameworks provided by the platform or programming language to create and display the screens.

  • Example: In Android, you can cre...

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An Application Developer was asked
Q. What is lateinit in Kotlin?
Ans. 

lateinit is a keyword in Kotlin used to declare a non-null property that is initialized later.

  • lateinit is used when we want to delay the initialization of a property

  • It can only be used with mutable properties of non-null types

  • The property must be initialized before accessing it, otherwise it will throw an exception

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An Application Developer was asked
Q. What is a PL/SQL cursor?
Ans. 

A PL/SQL cursor is a pointer used to fetch and manipulate data from a result set in a database.

  • PL/SQL cursor is used to retrieve data row by row from a result set.

  • It allows for processing individual rows returned by a query.

  • Cursors are used in loops to iterate through the result set.

  • Example: DECLARE cursor_name CURSOR FOR SELECT column1, column2 FROM table_name;

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A Software Developer was asked
Q. Write a function that does...
Ans. 

Write a function that calculates the factorial of a given number.

  • Create a function that takes an integer as input

  • Use a loop to multiply the number by all integers from 1 to the input number

  • Return the final result

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IBM Consulting Interview Experiences

34 interviews found

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Oct 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Covered the width and some depth of ML topics too. Questions from projects
  • Q2. Use case discussion, project discussion, ML questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare your projects very well. Only mention things you are confident about.

Production Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Sanjaya Kumar Mohanty

posted on 3 Jun 2025

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Dec 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. How do yoy deal with a conflict in the team
  • Ans. 

    I address team conflicts by fostering open communication, understanding perspectives, and facilitating collaborative solutions.

    • Encourage open dialogue: I create a safe space for team members to express their concerns without fear of judgment.

    • Active listening: I make sure to listen to all parties involved to understand their viewpoints and feelings.

    • Identify common goals: I remind the team of our shared objectives to shi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write a script to delete files with size of 10 mb to be deleted from a directory in linux.
  • Ans. 

    This script deletes files larger than 10 MB from a specified directory in Linux.

    • Use the 'find' command to locate files based on size.

    • The command 'find /path/to/directory -type f -size +10M -exec rm {} +' deletes files over 10 MB.

    • Replace '/path/to/directory' with the actual directory path.

    • Always double-check the files to be deleted by running 'find /path/to/directory -type f -size +10M' first.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write a query to join 3 tables.
  • Ans. 

    A SQL query to join three tables using INNER JOIN to retrieve related data.

    • Use INNER JOIN to combine rows from three tables based on a related column.

    • Example: SELECT a.column1, b.column2, c.column3 FROM tableA a INNER JOIN tableB b ON a.id = b.a_id INNER JOIN tableC c ON b.id = c.b_id;

    • Ensure that the join conditions are correctly specified to avoid Cartesian products.

    • You can also use LEFT JOIN or RIGHT JOIN if you want...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I have cleared the technical round and pdm round. Post that I had a compensation discussion with the HR and mentioned that I am happy with the offer. After that the compensation team told that you will receive offer letter within 2 weeks after you submit BGV form. So, I followed up with HR via email and phone, for first 1 month, I did not receive any response from them. After 1 month, I followed up via email and hr told we will not be able to going ahead with the candidature as we did not receive necessary approvals from management. This is very pathetic response from a company like IBM that they wasted my time with false hope and commitment. I am writting this here to inform to the people who will be getting interviewed post May 2025. I got interviewed on April. This is very pathetic experience from IBM. My suggestion to folks who wanted to join IBM, please do not join IBM post April 2025. If you have other offer, you can go for it. You will be ruining your career.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Apr 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. More about past experience
  • Q2. Client Management and problem solving technical

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be transparent, answer to asked question , Short answer helpful.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Mar 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Give one scenario that you faced ad much challenged in your project
  • Ans. 

    During a project, I faced a significant challenge with integrating a third-party API that had inconsistent documentation and frequent changes.

    • Inconsistent Documentation: The API documentation was often outdated, leading to confusion about the correct endpoints and parameters.

    • Frequent Changes: The API provider made changes without notice, causing our application to break unexpectedly, which required quick fixes.

    • Debuggin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain one situation to impress me

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep all these things ready

DGM Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Apr 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Journey so far, Skills, projects completed and benefits delivered
Round 2 - Case Study 

Scenario based case study

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Round with Vice president
  • Q2. Why do you want to leave current organisation, scenario questions,salary expectations.
  • Q3. Shift timings are night, are you ok
  • Q4. Project storyboard for one of the projects

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please keep prepared your self with data backed projects with benefits

Front end Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Chandan Kumar Giri

posted on 19 Mar 2025

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What is the use of the hook in programming?
  • Ans. 

    Hooks are functions that let you use state and other React features without writing a class.

    • Hooks allow functional components to manage state, e.g., useState hook for state management.

    • useEffect hook enables side effects in functional components, like data fetching.

    • Custom hooks can encapsulate reusable logic, e.g., useFetch for API calls.

    • Hooks promote cleaner and more readable code by avoiding class components.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Java?
  • Ans. 

    Java is a high-level, object-oriented programming language designed for portability and performance across platforms.

    • Developed by Sun Microsystems in 1995.

    • Platform-independent due to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

    • Widely used for web applications, mobile apps (Android), and enterprise software.

    • Syntax similar to C++, making it easier for developers familiar with C-based languages.

    • Supports multithreading, allowing concur...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
  • Q1. Mainly basic of java
  • Q2. And springboot microservices design pattern

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Mar 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain the Oracle Fusion middleware use cases.
  • Ans. 

    Oracle Fusion middleware is used for integrating, securing, managing, and extending applications.

    • Integration of various applications and systems

    • Securing sensitive data and ensuring compliance

    • Managing business processes and workflows

    • Extending applications through customization and development

    • Examples: integrating CRM and ERP systems, securing customer data, managing supply chain processes

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectation, certifications etc. General HR things.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - fairly straight forward.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before May 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. Are you willing to relocate?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview before Apr 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Why do you want to join this organisation?
  • Ans. 

    I am drawn to this organization for its innovative research, commitment to excellence, and the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects.

    • The organization's reputation for cutting-edge research aligns with my career goals, as seen in your recent publication on data analytics.

    • I admire your commitment to social responsibility, particularly your initiatives in community health, which resonate with my personal values.

    • ...

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  • Q2. What are the biggest challenges you faced?
  • Ans. 

    I faced challenges in data accuracy, tight deadlines, and adapting to new analytical tools while ensuring insightful research outcomes.

    • Data Accuracy: Ensuring the integrity of data was challenging, especially when dealing with incomplete datasets. For instance, I had to cross-verify data from multiple sources to ensure reliability.

    • Tight Deadlines: Working on a project with a two-week deadline required prioritization an...

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  • Q3. Can you tell about any project that aligns with this job description?

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Mar 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Two Coding Questions for 1 hour

Round 2 - Assignment 

Basic English test on grammar and word construction, can be easily cleared.

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Topic was Generative AI

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic coding questions on Python

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep calm and answer honestly as per your resume

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The duration of IBM Consulting interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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