IBM Research AI Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Binary tree based coding test
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Q1. Heap data structure algorithm test
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Heap data structure is a binary tree where each node is greater than or equal to its children.
• Heap can be implemented as a binary heap or a Fibonacci heap.

• Common operations on a heap include insert, delete, and extract min/max.

• Heap is often used in priority queues and sorting algorithms like heap sort.
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DBMS, OS , NETWORKING

Q1. Tell me about yourself
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Q2. Why do you want to join microsoft
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Q1. How can security be managed in an Azure environment?
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Security in Azure environment can be managed through various measures such as network security groups, Azure Security Center, encryption, and access control.
• Implement network security groups to control inbound and outbound traffic to virtual machines.

• Utilize Azure Security Center to monitor and improve the security posture of resources.

• Enable encryption at rest and in transit to protect data stored in Azure services.

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Q2. How can security be managed in an Azure environment?
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Security in Azure can be managed through various tools and best practices.
• Implementing Azure Security Center for threat detection and monitoring

• Using Azure Active Directory for identity and access management

• Enforcing network security using Azure Firewall and Network Security Groups

• Encrypting data at rest and in transit using Azure Key Vault and SSL/TLS

• Regularly updating and patching virtual machines and services

• Leverag
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Basic data structure questions and a library system design scenario.

Topics about - graphs , dynamic programming , competetive skills on basic concept

They talk about the general awareness topics to check interactive reasoning

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.

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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...read more
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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
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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 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.