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Medium Performance Optimization | |||||
Describe a scenario where you had to optimize the performance of a cloud-based application on Azure. What tools and techniques did you use, and what were the outcomes of your optimizations? | |||||
Medium Storage Comparison | |||||
Explain the differences in data storage options between AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, and Google Cloud Storage. When would you choose one over the other based on specific use cases? | |||||
Medium Docker Networking | |||||
Can you discuss the differences between a bridge network and an overlay network in Docker and when you would choose one over the other? | |||||
Medium Kubernetes Storage | |||||
Explain the concept of persistent volumes in Kubernetes and how they differ from persistent volume claims. | |||||
Medium Here Document Usage | |||||
Describe a scenario where you would use a here document in a shell script. Provide a brief example to illustrate its usage. | |||||
Medium Quotes Usage | |||||
Explain the difference between using single quotes and double quotes in shell scripting. Provide an example where using one over the other can lead to different outcomes. | |||||
Medium Image vs Container | |||||
Can you explain the difference between a Docker image and a Docker container, and how they interact with each other in a typical deployment scenario? | |||||
Medium Kubernetes Pod Troubleshooting | |||||
Describe a situation where you had to troubleshoot a Kubernetes pod that was failing to start, and explain the steps you took to identify and resolve the issue. | |||||
Medium Communicating Complexity | |||||
Describe a situation where you had to communicate a complex idea to a non-technical stakeholder. How did you ensure effective communication and understanding? What strategies did you use to overcome any potential misunderstandings? | |||||
Medium Team Dynamic Challenge | |||||
Can you provide an example of a time when you had to navigate a challenging team dynamic to successfully deliver a project? How did you approach the situation and what was the outcome? |
🧐 Question | 🔧 Skill | ||||
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Medium Performance Optimization | 2 mins AWS/Azure/GCP | ||||
Describe a scenario where you had to optimize the performance of a cloud-based application on Azure. What tools and techniques did you use, and what were the outcomes of your optimizations? | |||||
Medium Storage Comparison | 2 mins AWS/Azure/GCP | ||||
Explain the differences in data storage options between AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, and Google Cloud Storage. When would you choose one over the other based on specific use cases? | |||||
Medium Docker Networking | 2 mins Containers; Storage; Networking | ||||
Can you discuss the differences between a bridge network and an overlay network in Docker and when you would choose one over the other? | |||||
Medium Kubernetes Storage | 2 mins Containers; Storage; Networking | ||||
Explain the concept of persistent volumes in Kubernetes and how they differ from persistent volume claims. | |||||
Medium Here Document Usage | 2 mins Shell Scripting | ||||
Describe a scenario where you would use a here document in a shell script. Provide a brief example to illustrate its usage. | |||||
Medium Quotes Usage | 2 mins Shell Scripting | ||||
Explain the difference between using single quotes and double quotes in shell scripting. Provide an example where using one over the other can lead to different outcomes. | |||||
Medium Image vs Container | 2 mins Docker/ Kubernetes | ||||
Can you explain the difference between a Docker image and a Docker container, and how they interact with each other in a typical deployment scenario? | |||||
Medium Kubernetes Pod Troubleshooting | 2 mins Docker/ Kubernetes | ||||
Describe a situation where you had to troubleshoot a Kubernetes pod that was failing to start, and explain the steps you took to identify and resolve the issue. | |||||
Medium Communicating Complexity | 2 mins Soft Skills | ||||
Describe a situation where you had to communicate a complex idea to a non-technical stakeholder. How did you ensure effective communication and understanding? What strategies did you use to overcome any potential misunderstandings? | |||||
Medium Team Dynamic Challenge | 2 mins Soft Skills | ||||
Can you provide an example of a time when you had to navigate a challenging team dynamic to successfully deliver a project? How did you approach the situation and what was the outcome? |
🧐 Question | 🔧 Skill | 💪 Difficulty | ⌛ Time | ||
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Performance Optimization | AWS/Azure/GCP | Medium | 2 mins | ||
Describe a scenario where you had to optimize the performance of a cloud-based application on Azure. What tools and techniques did you use, and what were the outcomes of your optimizations? | |||||
Storage Comparison | AWS/Azure/GCP | Medium | 2 mins | ||
Explain the differences in data storage options between AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, and Google Cloud Storage. When would you choose one over the other based on specific use cases? | |||||
Docker Networking | Containers; Storage; Networking | Medium | 2 mins | ||
Can you discuss the differences between a bridge network and an overlay network in Docker and when you would choose one over the other? | |||||
Kubernetes Storage | Containers; Storage; Networking | Medium | 2 mins | ||
Explain the concept of persistent volumes in Kubernetes and how they differ from persistent volume claims. | |||||
Here Document Usage | Shell Scripting | Medium | 2 mins | ||
Describe a scenario where you would use a here document in a shell script. Provide a brief example to illustrate its usage. | |||||
Quotes Usage | Shell Scripting | Medium | 2 mins | ||
Explain the difference between using single quotes and double quotes in shell scripting. Provide an example where using one over the other can lead to different outcomes. | |||||
Image vs Container | Docker/ Kubernetes | Medium | 2 mins | ||
Can you explain the difference between a Docker image and a Docker container, and how they interact with each other in a typical deployment scenario? | |||||
Kubernetes Pod Troubleshooting | Docker/ Kubernetes | Medium | 2 mins | ||
Describe a situation where you had to troubleshoot a Kubernetes pod that was failing to start, and explain the steps you took to identify and resolve the issue. | |||||
Communicating Complexity | Soft Skills | Medium | 2 mins | ||
Describe a situation where you had to communicate a complex idea to a non-technical stakeholder. How did you ensure effective communication and understanding? What strategies did you use to overcome any potential misunderstandings? | |||||
Team Dynamic Challenge | Soft Skills | Medium | 2 mins | ||
Can you provide an example of a time when you had to navigate a challenging team dynamic to successfully deliver a project? How did you approach the situation and what was the outcome? |
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