INTERVIEW QUESTION - Online Test

Q1. How long can you commit to work with us?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

I like new challenges and a chance to grow. As long I keeping getting these, I don’t think I’ll need to switch over. I’d like to believe that this relationship lasts for many years. However, I haven’t set a time limit as such.

Q2. Have you ever played on a sports team?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

The answer to this question can reveal personality traits that are important to certain companies, depending on the nature of their business. "For example, a former athlete could be a great team player or, depending on the sport or position they played, may thrive best while working on their own," Fleischman explains. Sometimes, athletes (current or former) possess a competitive nature, which can be a positive trait in some lines of business and a negative one in others.

Q3. Are You Applying for Other Jobs as Well?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

This is a tricky question to answer. Your first instinct is to lie and say that you are not applying for other jobs. However, the best way to approach this question is to simply tell the truth. As a matter of fact, potential employers are expecting you to be looking for multiple job opportunities. When telling them that you are applying for other jobs, you will need to reassure them that whatever job you get, you will put forth 100 percent to whichever company you end up working for; who you work for does not change your work ethic. And if the company you are interviewing for is your first preference, do tell them that.

Q4. You seem to be drawing a good salary. Will you be OK in taking a salary cut?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

I believe that at one point of time in career salary becomes secondary and self actualisation become more important. While taking up any new job, it will be my priority to ensure that the work culture, chances to contribute and grow are sufficient along with the money I am paid. I also believe that any good company who cares about its employees ensures that they are paid well.

Q5. What Has Been Your Biggest Accomplishment So Far?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

In answering this, do not list accomplishments from high school; they do not matter.  If you recently graduated college then it is okay to talk about the feats you have accomplished in college.  However, if you have been in the work force for several years, then you need to talk about accomplishments that are career-related, and hopefully closely related to the job you are applying for.  It is okay to spice up your accomplishments a little but make sure not stretch the truth too much.  Some examples of accomplishments worth noting are:

  • Finishing first in a company-wide sales or work-related competition
  • Implementing a system that saves the company money or brings in extra revenue
  • Honors and awards given from leaders within the company or industry associations
  • Overhauling an archaic strategy or system. Accomplishments are simply milestones and feats that you think are worth noting.

Q6. Why do you consider yourself a suitable candidate for this position?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

The answer to this question lies in the preparation you did before the interview. It is extremely important that you research the requirements of the position well and match them with your skills.

For e.g. if the position requires an Asp.net developer with good knowledge of health care domain, tell the interviewer about your technical skills and your domain knowledge.


Q7. What is Your Greatest Weakness?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Refrain from answers such as “I work too hard” or “I have trouble leaving tasks unfinished.”  These answers are too clichéd and you can bet that many of the people in the interviewing pool will answer the question with those answers.  Your answer should be truthful yet memorable.  Be honest about your weaknesses but also talk about what steps you have taken to improve upon those weaknesses.  For instance, you can say that you are not a particularly adept public speaker.  However, as an addendum to that answer, you can also say that you are taking steps towards be more comfortable on stage by going to Toastmasters meetings, volunteering for more speaking engagements, or even taking a public speaking class.  Employers love employees who take the initiate to improve upon themselves.

As an additional tip, it is best to choose a weakness that doesn’t particularly affect the job you are doing.  In the example of public speaking above, you can use it for jobs that do not involve speaking in public.  However, if the primary purpose of the job you are applying for is to speak in public, then you have pretty much all but disqualified yourself from the job if you answer the interview question with that answer.


Q8. What do you do to improve your knowledge?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

The field of IT is very revolutionary. It is extremely important to keep yourself abreast with the new technological developments and this needs you to take some time out of your work schedule so that you can keep sharpening your saw.

To answer this question, you can tell the recruiter about the forums which you keep visiting, blogs which you keep reading. It will be an advantage if you are a member of some local user group.


Q9. What is Your Greatest Strength?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

This interview question will usually go along with the question above. Answer with a positive trait of yours and give a specific example of how that strength was showcased in a work setting. Like the question above, you should pick a strength that can be adapted to the job. For instance, if you are an tax accountant, then being “detailed and thorough” may be a strength that want to talk about.

Q10. Can you perform under pressure?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Most of the times, the job of software development is that of working under pressure. Sometimes, it will be the pressure of delivering on time while it can be that of a bug that has sprung all of a sudden in your code.So, expect pressure in everything you do. It is important to maintain your performance and develop strategies to deliver under pressure. You can then go ahead an talk about your way of dealing with pressure and performing under it.