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IBM Lead System Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 3 Oct 2021

IBM Lead System Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

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

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What are the roles and responsibilities in present company?
  • Q2. What is the difference between domain and work group?
  • Ans. 

    Domain is a centralized network where a server controls access and security. Workgroup is a decentralized network where each computer has its own security settings.

    • Domain is a centralized network where a server controls access and security.

    • Workgroup is a decentralized network where each computer has its own security settings.

    • Domain is used in larger organizations with many users and computers.

    • Workgroup is used in small...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference between share point and one drive?
  • Ans. 

    SharePoint is a collaboration platform while OneDrive is a personal cloud storage service.

    • SharePoint is used for team collaboration and document management.

    • OneDrive is used for personal file storage and sharing.

    • SharePoint allows multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously.

    • OneDrive allows users to access their files from anywhere with an internet connection.

    • SharePoint is typically used by organizations wh...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I have shared my present company roles and responsibilities Ie,os issue, outlook issue, vendor management, network issues, etc

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Linux commands and understanding of networking and various protocols.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. More detail discussion on the product and understanding. Team lead questions.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manager discussion
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Senior leadership round
Round 6 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR questions and basic questions on company were asked.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

There are two main sections: foundation and advanced. The foundation section consists of three subsections: quantitative, reasoning, and verbal. If you pass the foundation section but do not clear the advanced section, you will be considered for either the ninja role or the digital role during the interview process. The advanced section includes advanced aptitude questions and two coding questions.

Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Can you provide an introduction about yourself?
  • Q2. 3 to 4 questions based on database
  • Q3. 2 easy coding questions
  • Q4. Questions based on technology that I knew
  • Q5. Situation based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on the first round, as it can be quite challenging; once you pass it and are selected for an interview, the subsequent process feels considerably easier.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Its very easy
Basic maths questions learned up to 10
Basic Apptitude questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self Hi My name is Vikram Adithya I am an hard working and passionate engineering student currently perceiveing in gokaraju rangaraju institute of engineering and technology .I stay with...
  • Q2. Intervier asked about what kind of problems did you solved in leetcode? I said palindrome factorial matrix multiplication etc . Intervier said every one can solve this
  • Q3. He asked me about my project role i said I have done documentation in my project he said every one can do that
  • Q4. He asked me to write project code
  • Q5. He asked me any questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Answer carefully in infosys
If you crack it it is easy to get hired in infosys.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Oct 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design patterns
  • Q2. Sql interview questions
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Case study about the given requirement
  • Q2. Springboot basic questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare spring boot question
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

First round > General aptitude and versant test.

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How to manage VDI?
  • Ans. 

    VDI can be managed by monitoring performance, updating software, optimizing resources, and ensuring security.

    • Monitor performance regularly to identify any issues or bottlenecks.

    • Update VDI software and patches to ensure system stability and security.

    • Optimize resources by balancing workloads and adjusting configurations as needed.

    • Ensure security measures are in place, such as encryption, access controls, and regular back...

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  • Q2. O365 services and it's related questions.
  • Q3. Questions on cloud computing, cloud services.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepare for every question related to your role.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain about patch management in Linux
  • Q2. After patching what are the issues you faced. How did you troubleshoot those issues.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical regarding OS, M365, Software and Hardware troubleshooting.
  • Q2. Admin tools, ticketing tools, itsm
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Vocabulary, communication skills, process knowledge
  • Q2. Roles and responsibilities, incident management
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion, job profile

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident. Try again and again and again. Don't lie on resume if you are going for tier 1 organisation.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is DNS and DNS records
  • Ans. 

    DNS stands for Domain Name System, which translates domain names to IP addresses.

    • DNS is like the phone book of the internet, translating human-readable domain names (like google.com) to IP addresses (like 172.217.3.206).

    • DNS records are used to store information about a domain, such as the IP address of the server hosting the domain, mail server information, etc.

    • Common types of DNS records include A records (for IPv4 ad...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to patch esxi
  • Ans. 

    ESXi can be patched using VMware Update Manager, command line interface, or by manually downloading and applying patches.

    • Use VMware Update Manager to automate patching process

    • Use command line interface to manually apply patches

    • Download patches from VMware website and apply manually if needed

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you are leaving your current job
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth

    • Looking for a new challenge to further develop my skills and knowledge

    • Interested in exploring new technologies and projects

    • Seeking opportunities for career advancement and growth

    • Desire for a change in work environment or company culture

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Its moderate and nit that much difficult to attempt

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Coding also moderate its not that much deep

Round 3 - Assignment 

Assignment is based on verbal communication

Round 4 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the 1st priority job or family?
  • Ans. 

    Family should be the 1st priority as they provide emotional support and love.

    • Family provides emotional support during tough times

    • Family offers unconditional love and care

    • Job can always be replaced, but family is irreplaceable

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the java?
  • Ans. 

    Java is a high-level programming language known for its portability, security, and versatility.

    • Java is an object-oriented language

    • It is platform-independent, meaning code can run on any device with a Java Virtual Machine (JVM)

    • Java is used for developing web applications, mobile apps, desktop applications, and more

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  • Q3. Tell me your personal details
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced System Analyst with a strong background in IT and problem-solving skills.

    • Experienced in analyzing and designing software systems

    • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, C++, and SQL

    • Strong communication and teamwork skills

    • Detail-oriented and able to prioritize tasks effectively

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Regarding coding
  • Q5. Regarding gk questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

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