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IBM Infrastructure Specialist Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 28 Jul 2024

Top IBM Infrastructure Specialist Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. How will you check if a pod in ReplicaSet went down or failed and what was the reason for the same?
  • Q2. What are modules in Terraform, share your screen and write module
  • Q3. How would you provide security to your credentials while using Terraform
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IBM Infrastructure Specialist Interview Experiences

5 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions regarding previous projects
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions regarding terraform
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(10 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your project, how did you work and what were the tools used?
  • Q2. What are modules in Terraform, share your screen and write module
  • Ans. 

    Modules in Terraform are reusable components that allow you to encapsulate and organize your infrastructure code.

    • Modules help in breaking down complex infrastructure into smaller, manageable components

    • They promote reusability and maintainability of code

    • Modules can be shared and used across different projects

    • Example: Creating a module for provisioning a virtual machine in Azure

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. If you want to avoid hard coding the AMI Ids while creating an instance, how would you do that through Terraform?
  • Q4. Questions on lifecycle block, data block, modules and resources in Terraform - scenario based just like one above
  • Q5. How would you provide security to your credentials while using Terraform
  • Ans. 

    Use encrypted variables, limit access to credentials, and utilize secure storage solutions.

    • Encrypt sensitive variables using tools like Vault or AWS KMS

    • Limit access to credentials by using least privilege principles

    • Store credentials securely in a password manager or key vault

    • Avoid hardcoding credentials in Terraform configuration files

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Explain VPC, NAT Gateway, difference between NACL and SG
  • Ans. 

    VPC is a virtual private cloud that allows you to create isolated networks, NAT Gateway enables instances in a private subnet to connect to the internet, NACL controls inbound and outbound traffic at the subnet level, SG controls traffic at the instance level.

    • VPC is a virtual network in the cloud that you can define and customize, providing a secure environment for your resources.

    • NAT Gateway allows instances in a priva...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Write a Docker File
  • Ans. 

    A Dockerfile is a text document that contains all the commands a user could call on the command line to assemble an image.

    • Start with a base image

    • Use the FROM keyword to specify the base image

    • Add any necessary dependencies using the RUN keyword

    • Copy application code into the image using the COPY keyword

    • Expose any necessary ports using the EXPOSE keyword

    • Specify the command to run when the container starts using the CMD ke

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. S3 Lifecycle rules
  • Q9. If you are using CICD define your stages and issues you faced
  • Ans. 

    CICD stages include build, test, deploy, and monitor. Common issues include integration challenges and pipeline failures.

    • Stages: Build, Test, Deploy, Monitor

    • Issues: Integration challenges, Pipeline failures

    • Example: Integration challenges with third-party tools delaying deployment

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. How will you check if a pod in ReplicaSet went down or failed and what was the reason for the same?
  • Ans. 

    To check if a pod in ReplicaSet went down or failed, monitor the pod status, logs, and events.

    • Monitor the pod status using kubectl get pods command

    • Check the pod logs for any error messages using kubectl logs command

    • Review the events related to the pod using kubectl describe pod command

    • Set up alerts or notifications for pod failures using monitoring tools like Prometheus or Grafana

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Why do you like learning new things
  • Q3. Agile methodology, Scrum
  • Q4. Day to Day activities
  • Q5. Will you be able to work if given any type of work like either DevOps or only Cloud or only Development?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am capable of working in various roles such as DevOps, Cloud, and Development.

    • I have experience and skills in DevOps practices such as automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code.

    • I am proficient in cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

    • I have a strong background in software development with expertise in languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IBM Infrastructure Specialist interview:
  • Terraform
  • AWS
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through Terraform blocks, go through your project very well, try going through all AWS services mentioned in resume

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Any Cloud and Linux/windows
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experience with both Cloud services and Linux/Windows operating systems.

    • Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

    • Proficient in Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, or Red Hat

    • Familiar with Windows Server operating systems

    • Knowledge of virtualization technologies like VMware or Hyper-V

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral Round

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Dec 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 Resume tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About openshift kubernetes etc
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About the infrastructure and scenario based questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Location discussion

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic networking questions
  • Q2. OSI model explaination
  • Ans. 

    The OSI model is a conceptual framework that standardizes the functions of a telecommunication or computing system into seven layers.

    • The OSI model stands for Open Systems Interconnection model.

    • It helps in understanding how data is transmitted over a network.

    • The seven layers are: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.

    • Each layer has specific functions and interacts with adjacent ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Basic tcp ip questions
  • Q4. Routing related
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I was interviewed before Sep 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 140 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Test timing was at 2:00 pm , it was conducted in a college and the environment was good for the test. Camera was a primary part of test, so no suspicious activity.

  • Q1. 

    Sum of Two Numbers Represented as Arrays

    Given two numbers in the form of two arrays where each element of the array represents a digit, calculate the sum of these two numbers and return this sum as an ar...

  • Ans. 

    Given two numbers represented as arrays, calculate their sum and return the result as an array.

    • Iterate through the arrays from right to left, adding digits and carrying over if necessary

    • Handle cases where one array is longer than the other by considering the remaining digits

    • Ensure the final sum array does not have any leading zeros

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

Round duration - 20 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

The round was conducted at around 12 p.m. I was called at the college location and then it was conducted. The interviewer was quite polite and frank.

Round 3 - HR 

Round duration - 8 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This round was conducted right after finishing and clearing the technical round at the same place and on the same day.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 60 %Wipro Limited interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - OOPS, Data Structures, Database Concepts, Coding problemsTime required to prepare for the interview - 2-3 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Practice atleast 2-3 Coding problems daily so your logic building becomes stronger.
Tip 2 : Exercise problems based on OOPS concepts and others too.
Tip 3 : If you can have your own project built, then it's the major point and will act as a plus point.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Your resume should be in standard form, short and simple will be more effective.
Tip 2 : Whatever you have learned, you need to mention it in your resume as that will be your primary source of selection and having project on your resume is important.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Hr

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should be true to what you are putting before the interviewer . Try to put your ideas Add something you did well in your career like in projects /research which you know very well and versed in concepts about it for open interview so that interviewer can get bandwidth where he can ask questions from. This is simply a key .

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. 1.Describe a situation where you have taken a quick decision and failed, and a situation where you succeeded. 2. What is a skill you have tried to achieve but failed? 3. Describe a decision you have taken ...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Always try to take risk in small problems . When you face the consequences, you would be able to tackle bigger problems.
2. Every skill you learn, even if you didn't excel in it is not to be considered a waste of time/failure, you learn something simply by participating.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Spring container and beans
  • Q2. Annotations used in Springboot
  • Ans. 

    Annotations are used in Springboot to simplify configuration and reduce boilerplate code.

    • Annotations are used to define the behavior of Spring components

    • They can be used to define the scope of a bean, inject dependencies, and handle exceptions

    • Some commonly used annotations include @Component, @Autowired, and @ExceptionHandler

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Java 8 New Features and explanation
  • Ans. 

    Java 8 introduced several new features including lambda expressions, streams, and default methods.

    • Lambda expressions allow for functional programming and simplify code.

    • Streams provide a way to process collections of data in a functional style.

    • Default methods allow for adding new methods to interfaces without breaking existing implementations.

    • Other features include the Optional class, Date and Time API, and Nashorn Java

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your expected package

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare the topics thoroughly with working examples. Theoretical knowledge is not enough to really grasp the concepts.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about Yourself, some questions related to machine learning, and I was asked more questions to differentiate like differences between ml and ai, python and c, c and java and procedural and functiona...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Get a complete grip on your resume and be confident about what you say, If you don't know the answer it is okay to agree that you don't know the answer so that interviewer can ask the next questions.
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IBM interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
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