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Updated 12 Mar 2025

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I applied via PrepInsta and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - null
It was a coding test on Hackerrank. One question was asked and that was of medium difficulty level. We had to complete it in 30 minutes.

  • Q1. Replace a sub-string in a string.
  • Ans. 

    To replace a sub-string in a string, use the replace() method.

    • Use the replace() method with the old sub-string and new sub-string as arguments.

    • The replace() method only replaces the first occurrence of the sub-string by default.

    • To replace all occurrences, use a regular expression with the global flag.

    • Example: 'hello world'.replace('world', 'universe') returns 'hello universe'.

    • Example: 'hello world'.replace(/world/g, 'u

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Cognitive Ability test 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - null
It was conducted on IBM's own platform. There were some interactive game type questions which we had to solve in 30 minutes.

Round 3 - English Test 

Round duration - 15 minutes
Round difficulty - null
English Test was also conducted on IBM's own platform. The questions were based on grammar, fluency and spellings. The questions were pretty easy.

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundAt the time of the interview, I had 0 Years (fresher) of experience. My academic qualification is B.Tech from Baddi University.IBM interview preparation:Resources to prepare for this interview - I followed PrepInsta’s Top 100 codes to prepare for the coding round. For the Interview I practised the common Interview Questions that are asked.Tips for other job seekers - For all the job seekers I would advise you not to stop learning. It is very important that you are always learning and keeping yourself updated.Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Top IBM Associate Systems Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Given string/sentence need to be reversed and the vowels need to be replaced with numbers from 1-9.In the reversed string replaced numbers should appear in descending order from left to right .If there are more than 9 vowels , numbering sho... read more
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Q1. Given string/sentence need to be reversed and the vowels need to be replaced with numbers from 1-9.In the reversed string replaced numbers should appear in descending order from left to right .If there are more than 9 vowels , numbering sho... read more
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Red hot linux

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Kick start and network information instalation

Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to instalation new server?
  • Ans. 

    To install a new server, follow these steps:

    • Choose the appropriate hardware and operating system

    • Configure network settings

    • Install necessary software packages

    • Set up security measures

    • Configure backups and monitoring

    • Test the server to ensure it is functioning properly

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - hi sir /madam good evening i am madhusudhan reddy am comepleted m.sc organic chemistry in 2018 can you eligible this job

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - CodeKnack [ ELIMINATION ROUND ] 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 30 mins
Round difficulty - null
It was conducted on Hackerrank. There was one coding question to be solved in 30 minutes.

  • Q1. Given string/sentence need to be reversed and the vowels need to be replaced with numbers from 1-9.In the reversed string replaced numbers should appear in descending order from left to right .If there are...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a string and replace vowels with numbers in descending order. Restart numbering if more than 9 vowels.

    • Reverse the given string using built-in functions or loops

    • Create a dictionary to map vowels to numbers from 1-9

    • Iterate through the reversed string and replace vowels with numbers from the dictionary

    • If there are more than 9 vowels, restart numbering from 1

    • Sort the replaced numbers in descending order from left t

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundAt the time of the interview, I had 0 Years (fresher) of experience. My academic qualification is B.Tech from University of Engineering and Management.IBM interview preparation:Tips for other job seekers - You have to be well versed in any specific language before you sit for any company placements.Side by side practise Aptitude , English and Codes. Improve your fluency so that you don't fumble during interviews.Specifically if you are opting for IBM you must have good communication skills.
Be Confident and prepare well. Best wishes.Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Top IBM Associate Systems Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Given string/sentence need to be reversed and the vowels need to be replaced with numbers from 1-9.In the reversed string replaced numbers should appear in descending order from left to right .If there are more than 9 vowels , numbering sho... read more
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Q1. Given string/sentence need to be reversed and the vowels need to be replaced with numbers from 1-9.In the reversed string replaced numbers should appear in descending order from left to right .If there are more than 9 vowels , numbering sho... read more
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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 2 Feb 2022

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Gaming Cognitive Asssesment 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. There will be 5 games to test your Cognitive Ability.
Round 2 - Coding Test 

It is conducted on Hacker rank with 2 questions. 1. Just logical question 2. sql question

Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q3. More questions from resume and our projects done.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Its quite easy to clear all rounds if your are good at basic logical thinking and coding. Don't lie in your resume because most of the questions will be based on your resume in the face to face round

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Q1. Case. There is a housing society “The wasteful society”, you collect all the household garbage and sell it to 5 different businesses. Determine what price you will pay to the society members in Rs/kg, given you want to make a profit of 20% ... read more
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basic Coding regarding common topics like Fibonacci series , etc..

Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Rating is medium to hard

Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Write a program for highest odd number from 1 - 100 in java
  • Ans. 

    Program to find the highest odd number from 1-100 in Java

    • Loop through numbers 1-100

    • Check if the number is odd

    • If it is odd, check if it is greater than the current highest odd number

    • If it is, update the current highest odd number

    • Return the highest odd number

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write a program for finding postion of 'r' in program
  • Ans. 

    Program to find position of 'r' in a given string

    • Use a loop to iterate through each character in the string

    • Check if the current character is 'r'

    • If it is, return the index of that character

    • If 'r' is not found, return -1

  • Answered by AI
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About family and college

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IBM Specialist Testing interview:
  • C
  • Java
  • Python
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Female candidates can easily get placed. Moderate English is enough to clear all the rounds

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Q1. Write a program for highest odd number from 1 - 100 in java
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Interview 

(8 Questions)

Round duration - 45 minutes
Round difficulty - null
IBM had organized a coding fest in our college. I participated there and through that I got a chance to interview for the position of software developer at IBM. There was only one round for me, an Interview round where they asked Technical and HR questions. A lot of the interview was based around my project only.

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What was your final year project?
  • Ans. 

    My final year project was a web-based e-commerce platform for small businesses.

    • Developed using PHP and MySQL

    • Implemented features such as product catalog, shopping cart, and payment gateway integration

    • Designed a user-friendly interface with responsive design

    • Conducted testing and debugging to ensure smooth functionality

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Do you like online classes or offline classes?
  • Ans. 

    It depends on the subject and the quality of the class.

    • For technical subjects, online classes are more convenient and accessible.

    • For practical subjects, offline classes are better as they provide hands-on experience.

    • The quality of the class is more important than the mode of delivery.

    • Online classes can save time and money on commuting.

    • Offline classes provide opportunities for networking and socializing.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How will you compete with your colleagues?
  • Q5. Will you do projects on current technologies or old technologies?
  • Ans. 

    I am open to working on projects with both current and old technologies.

    • I believe in using the right tool for the job, regardless of its age.

    • Older technologies may still be in use and require maintenance or updates.

    • Current technologies may offer new and innovative solutions to problems.

    • I am always willing to learn and adapt to new technologies.

    • Examples of old technologies I have experience with include Java and C++.

    • Exa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Design a system for railway ticket booking
  • Ans. 

    Design a system for railway ticket booking

    • Create a user-friendly interface for booking tickets

    • Integrate payment gateway for secure transactions

    • Implement seat availability and reservation system

    • Include features for cancellation and refund

    • Develop a database to store user and ticket information

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Are you willing to relocate?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am willing to relocate for the right opportunity.

    • I am open to exploring new locations and cultures.

    • I am willing to consider relocation packages and assistance.

    • I am excited about the prospect of working with a new team and expanding my skills.

    • Examples: I have previously relocated for a job opportunity and found it to be a positive experience.

    • I am willing to discuss specific details and requirements for relocation

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Any questions?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have a few questions regarding the company culture and team dynamics.

    • Can you tell me more about the team structure and how collaboration is encouraged?

    • What is the company's approach to professional development and growth?

    • How does the company prioritize work-life balance for its employees?

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundAt the time of the interview, I had 0 Years (fresher) of experience.IBM interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Technical concepts like C and Java and OOPS and Memory Allocations.Resources to prepare for this interview - PrepInsta helped me with my coding competition. I connected with one of their mentors on the telegram app and they helped me with the coding round and the subsequent process.Tips for other job seekers - Be honest in the Interview. If you don’t know something you can say that you don’t know instead of giving a wrong answer.Final outcome of the interviewSelected

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Top IBM Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Chocolate Distribution Problem You are given an array/list CHOCOLATES of size 'N', where each element represents the number of chocolates in a packet. Your task is to distribute these chocolates among 'M' students such that: Each student r... read more
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Q1. Maximum Subarray Sum Problem Statement Given an array of integers, determine the maximum possible sum of any contiguous subarray within the array. Example: Input: array = [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86] Output: 137 Explanation: The maximum sum is... read more
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Interview experience
5
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Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test was as usual.

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Two HackerEarth or HackerRank coding questions

Round 4 - English and gamming assessment 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. English assessment
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions was based on Core Java

Top IBM Associate Systems Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Given string/sentence need to be reversed and the vowels need to be replaced with numbers from 1-9.In the reversed string replaced numbers should appear in descending order from left to right .If there are more than 9 vowels , numbering sho... read more
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Associate Systems Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Given string/sentence need to be reversed and the vowels need to be replaced with numbers from 1-9.In the reversed string replaced numbers should appear in descending order from left to right .If there are more than 9 vowels , numbering sho... read more
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Office Worker Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 26 Apr 2022

I applied via Approached by Company

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

I am Manu bharti I have passed class from 10th and 12th from C.B.S.E Board and i have pass graduation from Bareily University and i have also accounted job in Uttrakhand and i have also job in p.b.s.m ministry back office work in new Chandigarh...

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Ibm is the best plateform for a new growth and learning .

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I was already have experience of few years so question for me was related to notice period and salary negotiation
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. My interview was taken about 70-80 min, so I'm not sure that I remember all questions
  • Ans. But remember to be confident and say no if you don't know the answer rather that a guess
  • Answered Anonymously
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Again notice period and salary negotiation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you are a fresher then only your confidence an way of talking matters and if you are experience that 90% the questions will related to topic from your resume like your work and daily tasks at current organization and past

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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is meant by accounts payable?
  • Ans. 

    Accounts payable refers to the amount of money a company owes to its suppliers or vendors for goods or services received.

    • Accounts payable is a liability on the balance sheet.

    • It represents the company's short-term obligations to pay for goods or services.

    • It includes invoices, bills, and other payment obligations.

    • Accounts payable is typically recorded when goods or services are received, but payment has not yet been made...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview should be friendly relationship and patience

Accounts Payable Specialist Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM interview for freshers?
IBM interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process for freshers are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for IBM interview for freshers?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at IBM. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at IBM expect are Expense Management, Finance, Fixed Assets, Accounting and Accounts Payable.
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The duration of IBM interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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