Q1
Walk me through how you would approach designing a cloud migration strategy for a mid-sized enterprise currently running legacy on-premises infrastructure. What factors would you evaluate first, and which cloud deployment model would you recommend and why?
Why they ask this:* They want to assess your ability to think strategically about complex infrastructure decisions, understand trade-offs between deployment models, and demonstrate knowledge of modern cloud architectures—core competencies for IT consulting engagements.
Q2
Describe your experience with enterprise IT governance frameworks (ITIL, COBIT, or ISO 27001). How have you applied these frameworks in a real consulting project, and what metrics did you use to measure compliance or improvement?
Why they ask this:* Consultants must understand industry-standard frameworks and governance best practices. This tests whether you can translate theoretical knowledge into actionable client recommendations and track measurable outcomes.
Q3
You're tasked with optimizing network performance for a client experiencing latency issues across their WAN. What diagnostic tools and methodologies would you use, and how would you prioritize which systems to address first?
Why they ask this:* This assesses technical depth in infrastructure troubleshooting, your ability to use industry tools (packet analyzers, monitoring platforms), and—critically—your prioritization skills when multiple issues exist, which reflects real consulting work.
Q4
Explain how you would evaluate and recommend cybersecurity solutions (e.g., SIEM, EDR, or zero-trust architecture) for a client in a regulated industry. What business and technical criteria would drive your recommendation?