Puzzle-centric DV interview section focused on realistic UVM/TB failures: hangs, phase deadlocks, scoreboard false mismatches, and structured live-debug rounds.
Testbench Debug Puzzles: Why Did the Test Hang? — 6 puzzles
Deadlock Scenario Puzzles: Objection and Phase Stalls — 6 puzzles
Scoreboard Puzzles: Mismatch or Ordering Bug? — 6 puzzles
Real Interview Rounds: End-to-End Debug Walkthrough — 6 puzzlesOpen each topic and attempt every puzzle cold, writing your predicted answer first.
Only then read the step-by-step solution and confirm the exact answer.
Re-read the 'why candidates get it wrong' note — that is the actual interview signal.
Finish with the section Q&A to rehearse explaining the rule out loud.