How would you answer an interview scenario involving queues and topics?

In an interview, I would first define queues and topics and the problem it solves, then explain how I would define message ownership, delivery expectations, retention, retry behavior, consumer isolation, and whether ordering or duplicate handling is required. I would also call out the main failure mode: using a topic when only one worker should process the command, or using one queue for unrelated consumers, creates unclear ownership and coupling. Finally, I would describe how I would test, monitor, and safely roll back or recover the solution.