# Behavioral interview question: choosing one solution from many

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Source: https://www.aced.io/questions/935/choosing-one-solution-from-many
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Last checked: 2026-11-05T01:25:54.898+00:00
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# Tell me about a time when you chose one solution from many possible solutions.

We publish interview-preparation questions and practice tools at Aced, formerly Exponent. This behavioral interview question asks you to describe a situation in which you considered multiple possible solutions, explain which solution you selected and how you made the decision, and share the result:

> Which one did you choose and how did you choose. What was the result?

## Question details

- **Category:** [Behavioral](https://www.aced.io/questions?type=behavioral)
- **Role:** [Technical Program Manager](https://www.aced.io/questions?role=tpm)
- **Company listing:** [Amazon](https://www.aced.io/questions?company=amazon) — 2
- **Reported last asked:** 2 years ago
- **Interview count shown:** 2 interviews

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