Graded Quiz :Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation (IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate) Answers 2025
1οΈβ£ Question 1
Why pay attention to the language used on a company’s website?
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π Correct:
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β Industry jargon
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β Mistakes indicate illegitimacy
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β Repeated keywords (useful, but not THE key reason)
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β The formality of the language can give you an idea of company culture
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Explanation:
Website tone (formal, casual, playful) reflects company culture.
2οΈβ£ Question 2
Why check social media?
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β See if former employees shared feedback
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β Ask broad audience questions
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β Share your life with companies
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β Understand the companyβs image and culture from what they post
3οΈβ£ Question 3
Effective networking methods (choose 3):
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β Talking to people at bars/clubs
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β Join professional groups & attend events
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β Talk to friends about your job search
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β Take classes to brush up skills
4οΈβ£ Question 4
Percentage of recruiters using LinkedIn:
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β 30%
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β 50%
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β 75%
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β Almost 90%
5οΈβ£ Question 5
What is true about contractors vs. FTEs?
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β Work indefinitely
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β Both receive benefits
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β Covered by same employment laws
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β Both usually work full-time hours
6οΈβ£ Question 6
Red flag in job listings:
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β No jargon
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β Specific job title
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β Statement about fair hiring
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β Broad expectations with few specifics
Explanation:
Vague listings often mean unclear roles or unrealistic expectations.
7οΈβ£ Question 7
True statements about qualifications:
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β May include both hard & soft skills
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β You donβt need all qualifications to apply
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β They outline responsibilities (that’s job description)
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β They often omit experience years (usually included)
8οΈβ£ Question 8
Whatβs true about rehearsing interviews?
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β Practice articulating what you want to say
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β No point predicting questions
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β Mirror practice is unhelpful
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β No need for elevator pitch
9οΈβ£ Question 9
What is a mock interview?
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β A not-counting interview from the company
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β A practice interview for rehearsing answers
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β Extreme questions
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β Only answer prepared questions
π Question 10
Good preparation for first interviews:
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β Decide salary package
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β Hand out written answers
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β Memorize research
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β Use notes to compose questions to ask the company
π§Ύ Summary Table
| Q | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | Language formality shows culture |
| 2 | Understand image & culture |
| 3 | Professional groups, friends, classes |
| 4 | Almost 90% |
| 5 | Both usually work full-time hours |
| 6 | Broad expectations / vague listing |
| 7 | Hard & soft skills; Don’t need all |
| 8 | Practice articulating answers |
| 9 | Practice interview |
| 10 | Prepare questions to ask |