interview questions about hardware

[falco85]

Hi,
have you got any list of interview questions that may be useful to get studied to prepare for an interview about computer hardware?

Thank you very much in advance

[Ricky]

Hi falco,
I have been to a few hardware interviews myself and it all depends on the employer! One job interview I went to was nothing but technical questions, alot of them I couldn't answer which is why I didn't get the job!

The job I did get wasn't so technical, they just basically asked me a few things regarding hardware and troubleshooting. Been with that company for 4 years now

[cbdarts]

Depends on what kind of job it is - a hardware mechanic and a network support engineer both qualify for the hardware category... Learn as per what the job will probably contain.

Chaitanya

[tay6563]

I agree you would have to do your homework depending on what the position was for. A good friend of mine owns his own Computer Programing business. He dosnt always look for someone that can answer all his questions about programing as he likes to be able to train them his way. So really depends on what the position is.

[lUkEy]

I once worked in an internet cafe and my main work there is network administration. I have to make sure that the computers are working and are always connected to the internet.

When I applied for the job, the owner asked me what I know in general in fixing computer hardware problems? I answered him all about my knowledge of what I know in fixing computers. When he showed me a broken computer, I told him that the memory or the processor having a problem because the beeping never stops when you push the turn on button.

The thing here is, in hardware interviews, your past experience on hardware fixing will answer any question. Plus, you must also be updated on the latest hardware on the market for they might ask about the present hardwares.

[cbdarts]

I most certainly agree. I have a software/web design/web applications business, so whenever I hire someone i essentially verify their knowledge and their ability to pick up things quickly. Even if their knowledge of a topic is less I hire them if they pick up fast...

This is an important skill - quick learning and a good grasp on basic principles... And you must Prove it in your interview, because no one will ever choose you for infinite knowledge and zero skills.

Chaitanya

[klorpet]

The best advice I can give is "research". Learn about the company, study there products (hopefully there arent too many of them) and specifically about the products you would be likely to work on or with. If you can get your hands on some and do some hands on research even better!

The internet is a great source of knowledge. We all know we can probably learn on the job if we have too, so the trick is sounding like you know more than you do during the interview stage and giving yourself a chance. Obviously you cant learn everything and you have no idea what questions they may ask (a good interviewer will test you and will also focus on your past experiences to delve into your knowledge to see if it is real or padded).