35 Technical Interview Questions & Answers
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Q1. What would you consider when describing something technical to a non-technical person?
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“To begin with, I would assess their knowledge by asking questions to gauge where they were at from a technical perspective. For example, if I were giving a technical presentation, I would need to make sure I tailored the presentation to the person who had the least amount of knowledge in the group. I would make sure I did not use any technical jargon when describing things to them. I would use visual drawings and diagrams to explain technical subjects and I would use familiar objects, situations, and terminology to explain what it was I was trying to describe. For example, if I were to use everyday terminology that they understood, the information is more likely to be retained. I would take my time to describe everything to them more than once and I would ask quiz-based questions to make sure they fully understood my explanations. Finally, I would leave ample time for them to any ask questions they might have, and I would make the feel comfortable asking them.”
Q2. How do you keep your technical knowledge up to date?
SUGGESTED ANSWER
“I spend quite a bit of time online outside of work so I would like to think my technical skills and knowledge are always up to date. I follow a few online forums including TechSpot and TechGuy. These are also useful if I want to dive deep into a particular subject. I also subscribe to TED.com and in particular, I will read the technology section at least two times a week. This is great for emerging trends and it gives me an insight into what is happening now and what is likely to happen over the next few years in my sector. I also make sure I undertake some form of technical development online course via the website Udemy.com at least once every quarter. For example, I recently completed an online SQL course to brush up my skills in this area and it only took me three days to complete. I take my professional development seriously and I will always make sure this is maintained moving forward.”
Q3. How many golf balls can you fit into a school bus?
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Q4. How do you handle tight deadlines whilst working in a technical-based project?
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Q5. Tell me how future technology advances might impact on your job?
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Q6. Tell me about a difficult challenge you managed to overcome whilst working on a project?
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Q7. What do you like and dislike the most about working in tech?
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Q8. Tell me a time when you worked as part of a team to solve a complex technical task?
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Q9. How many streetlights are there in this country?
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Q10. Tell me a time when something didn’t go to plan. What was the situation and how did you respond?
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Q11. What can you bring to this role?
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Q12. Tell me a time when you worked on a technical project that failed?
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Q13. What is W3C is what is its relevance?
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Q14. How would you solve a slow network speed?
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Q15. Tell me the difference between HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2?
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Q16. Why are manhole covers round?
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Q17. What would the person who likes you least in the world say about you?
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Q18. Tell me about a technical project you worked on in your spare time?
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Q19. How does Google Maps work?
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Q20. What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken?
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Q21. What is SQL?
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Q22. What is Amazon AWS?
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Q23. What is Amazon S3 and how it is this connected to AWS?
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Q24. When you encounter bugs and issues, what problem-solving process do you use?
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Q25. Tell me a time when you had to make an important decision with limited information?
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Q26. Tell me a time when you found a simple solution to a complex problem?
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Q27. What happens when a user enters a URL in a browser and then clicks enter?
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Q28. What is Java?
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Q29. Tell me how you’d deal with a client or an internal manager who pushed back on your technical recommendations?
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Q30. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
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Q31. Why do you want to leave your job?
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Q32. What are your strengths?
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Q33. What’s your biggest weakness? (OPTION 2)
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Q34. What are your salary expectations in this tech role?
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Q35. That’s the end of your tech interview, do you have any questions for the panel?
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Yes! I Want To Pass My Interview!The Skills and Qualities Needed in all Technical Job Roles
The following list of skills and qualities are vital in all technical job roles. It does not matter whether you are applying for a technical role with Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft or IBM, make sure you study the skills and qualities and have examples ready of where you have demonstrated them in previous roles.
PROGRAMMING AND CODING CAPABILITIES
A thorough understanding of applicable programming languages and coding capabilities will be essential for certain roles, including:
- Software application developer.
- Web developer.
- Computer systems engineer.
- Database administrator.
- Computer systems analyst.
- Software quality assurance (QA) engineer.
- Business intelligence analyst.
- Computer programmer.
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Communication skills are needed because of the significance in relating often complex information to non-technical people within the organization. You will also need to have strong interpersonal skills so you can build long term relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
OPERATING SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
Knowledge of relevant operating systems and proficiency in software applications are other important skills and qualities needed for the majority of technical level roles.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS
The majority of technical job roles require an ability to manage and complete difficult and challenging projects. On that basis, you will need to demonstrate competence in your ability to plan, organize, manage and deliver projects under strict time constraints.
TEAMWORKING SKILLS
Although some technical job roles require an ability to work alone for long periods of time, you still need to be capable of working as part of a team with not only different members of the organization, but also external contractors, developers and stakeholders.
DATA ANALYSIS
Your ability to dive deep and analyze complex technical problems will be the difference between success and failure at your interview. Make sure you have previous specific examples of where you have taken the time to analyse critically bugs, issues or problems to find a suitable solution.
TECHNICAL INTERVIEWS – 3 IMPORTANT TIPS TO HELP YOU PASS!
If you have a technical interview coming up, make sure you read and study the following three important tips. They will make a significant difference to your preparation. So, it does not matter whether you are applying for a Software Engineer job, a SQL position or a Web Developer role, read on the find out what it takes to pass a technical job interview.
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW TIP #1
There are many different ‘technical’ interview questions that could get asked during your job interview. However, broadly speaking they fall into three categories, as follows:
- Skills, knowhow and expertise technical interview questions;
- Problem-solving technical interview questions;
- Logical-thinking technical interview questions.
When preparing for any technical-related job interview, consider the meaning of ‘technical’ and do not neglect to prepare for problem solving and logical thinking questions, too!
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW TIP #2
During technical job interviews, there is a strong possibility you will get asked at least one or two curveball question. Examples if curveball or tricky interview questions include:
- How many golf balls can you fit in a car?
- How many streetlamps are there in London?
- How much would you charge to clean all the windows in New York?
Upon first hearing these questions, you could be forgiven for appearing shocked or even confused as to how this apparent ‘technical’ question has any relevance to your role whatsoever. However, the interviewer is not so much seeking a correct answer to the question, but more importantly how you approach the question from a logical thinking perspective.
In the build-up to your interview, make sure you practice some of these questions, so you get used to tackling them in a logical manner.
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW TIP #3
The hiring manager or employer will want to know how you keep your technical skillset and knowledge up to date. Therefore, there is a strong possibility they will ask you to tell them what you have done over the last few years to maintain competence in your role. Make sure you have an answer prepared that talks about the different things you have done/do to keep up to date with developments from within your industry. Good examples to give include technical mentors, online training courses, technical networking events or TED Talks.
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