Graded Quiz :Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation (IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate) Answers 2025

1️⃣ Question 1 — True about the interview process

❌ Candidates don’t ask questions
✅ Interview processes vary by role, company size, etc.
❌ Can’t prepare effectively
❌ Second-round screens are always the same

2️⃣ Question 2 — Why sign an NDA before a code challenge?

✅ Company doesn’t want you to share the problem with other candidates
❌ Hide company projects
❌ Use your work
❌ Save time

3️⃣ Question 3 — What is true about coding challenges?

❌ Always take-home (sometimes live)
❌ Usually first step (often second/third)
❌ No visualizations required
✅ You work independently and submit your solution

4️⃣ Question 4 — What to review before second-round screens? (Select all)

✅ Names/positions of interviewers
✅ Whether you’re still interested
✅ What went well / interviewers’ interest
✅ Questions you weren’t prepared for

5️⃣ Question 5 — What to expect in an HR screen?

❌ Technical tests
✅ Behavioral questions about working style
❌ Info about other candidates
❌ Full orientation

6️⃣ Question 6 — Good preparation before final interview

✅ Test your equipment (for virtual interviews)
❌ Leave appearance for last minute
❌ Skip breakfast
❌ Avoid reviewing notes

7️⃣ Question 7 — True about asking interviewers questions

❌ Negotiate salary at this stage
✅ Shows seriousness & preparation
❌ Share major concerns (save for offer stage)
❌ Ask spontaneously without prep

8️⃣ Question 8 — Illegal questions in U.S. interviews (Select all)

✅ Marital status
❌ Legal or arrest record (in many states allowed; not universally illegal)
✅ Gender / sexual orientation
✅ Race or nationality

9️⃣ Question 9 — What is “culture fit”?

✅ How well you align with the company’s culture
❌ Equal-opportunity fit
❌ Dress code
❌ Immigration status

🔟 Question 10 — What should you do if offered a job?

❌ Start immediately
❌ Accept immediately
❌ Stop contacting all companies
✅ Consider whether to negotiate compensation

🧾 Summary Table

Q	Correct Answer
1	Interview processes vary
2	NDA prevents sharing the challenge
3	Independent work & submission
4	Review interviewers, interest, gaps, interest level
5	Behavioral questions
6	Test equipment
7	Shows seriousness & preparation
8	Marital status, gender/orientation, race/nationality
9	Fit with company culture
10	Consider compensation negotiation