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Accenture Active Directory Administrator Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 18 Aug 2024

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Interview experience
4
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Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is ad replication and how to troubleshoot?
  • Ans. 

    AD replication is the process of copying changes made to Active Directory objects from one domain controller to another.

    • Monitor replication status using tools like Repadmin or Active Directory Sites and Services

    • Check event logs for replication errors

    • Ensure proper network connectivity between domain controllers

    • Verify DNS settings for correct replication

    • Use tools like DCDiag to diagnose and troubleshoot replication issue

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain DNS working in details
  • Ans. 

    DNS translates domain names to IP addresses to locate resources on the internet.

    • DNS resolves domain names to IP addresses through a series of queries and responses

    • DNS operates on a hierarchical system with root servers, top-level domain servers, authoritative servers, and caching servers

    • DNS uses different record types like A, CNAME, MX, and PTR to map domain names to IP addresses

    • DNS queries can be recursive or iterativ

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basics of AD

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic question about active directory. How to add bulk users to Active Directory. Powershell script for active directory.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You need to know the very basics about for the role you are applying for.

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Q5. How would you migrate Active Directory Forests ?

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What is KCC and where it is used ?
  • Ans. 

    KCC stands for Knowledge Consistency Checker and is used in Active Directory to ensure replication consistency.

    • KCC is a built-in process in Active Directory that runs on all domain controllers.

    • It is responsible for creating and maintaining the replication topology.

    • KCC ensures that all domain controllers have a consistent view of the Active Directory database.

    • It also creates and maintains the replication connections bet...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to fix the replication issues ?
  • Ans. 

    Replication issues can be fixed by identifying the root cause and resolving it.

    • Check the replication status using tools like Repadmin and Event Viewer

    • Identify the root cause such as network connectivity, DNS issues, or AD database corruption

    • Resolve the issue by fixing the root cause, forcing replication, or resetting the replication topology

    • Monitor the replication status to ensure the issue is resolved

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is DNS and its records ?
  • Ans. 

    DNS stands for Domain Name System. It is a hierarchical decentralized naming system for computers, services, or other resources connected to the internet or a private network.

    • DNS translates domain names into IP addresses

    • DNS records include A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, PTR, SOA, SRV, and TXT records

    • A record maps a domain name to an IPv4 address

    • AAAA record maps a domain name to an IPv6 address

    • CNAME record maps a domain name t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is AD Trust and how many type of trust we have. Scenario based questions related to trust topics.
  • Q5. How the authentication is happening when a user tries to login ?
  • Ans. 

    Authentication in login process involves verifying user credentials against Active Directory database.

    • User enters username and password

    • Credentials are sent to domain controller

    • Domain controller checks if user exists in AD database

    • If user exists, domain controller checks if password is correct

    • If password is correct, domain controller sends confirmation to user's computer

    • User is granted access to resources based on their

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Accenture is having very good interview panel that listen to you very carefully and if you will honest with them, you will be appreciated. They will question you on basis of whatever you are doing right now and expect you to explain the things internally (as per your work culture) and globally as well. They explain you scenario very well on scenario based questions. Secondly, Accenture is conducting online interview with app called HireVue. You should have better camera resolution and clear lighting as they would verify your government ID proof. I faced issue with verification due to low lighting however interviewer and HR personal managed to verify it.

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Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Techincal round
  • Q2. Package and other formal discussion
  • Q3. They test the stress level
  • Q4. How would you handle a p1 situation
  • Ans. 

    Handle a P1 situation by prioritizing the issue, communicating effectively, and collaborating with team members.

    • Prioritize the issue based on impact and urgency

    • Communicate with stakeholders about the situation and potential solutions

    • Collaborate with team members to address the issue efficiently

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: They look for requirements from your resume

Round: Test
Experience: Com test

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. OOPS Concepts, System engineering
  • Q2. You need to work all the rotational shift without shift allowance?
  • Ans. 

    It would be challenging to work all rotational shifts without shift allowance.

    • Working all rotational shifts without shift allowance can lead to burnout and decreased job satisfaction.

    • It may be difficult to maintain work-life balance without shift allowance.

    • Financial compensation for working rotational shifts is a common practice in many industries.

    • Without shift allowance, employees may feel undervalued and demotivated.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Why Capgemini?
  • Ans. 

    Capgemini offers a diverse range of projects and opportunities for growth, with a strong focus on innovation and collaboration.

    • Capgemini has a global presence, providing opportunities to work on projects with clients from various industries and regions.

    • The company values innovation and encourages employees to think creatively and implement new ideas.

    • Capgemini promotes a collaborative work environment, where teamwork an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why should we select you?
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong analytical background, proven track record of delivering results, and excellent communication skills.

    • I have a Master's degree in Business Analytics and 5+ years of experience in data analysis.

    • I have consistently exceeded performance targets in my previous roles by utilizing advanced analytical techniques.

    • I have excellent communication skills, which allow me to effectively present complex data insights t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why engineering?
  • Ans. 

    Engineering allows me to apply problem-solving skills to create innovative solutions and make a positive impact on society.

    • Passion for problem-solving and innovation

    • Desire to make a positive impact on society through technology

    • Interest in applying scientific principles to real-world challenges

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Questions about projects done, no coding questions (depends on stream).
More of a conversation than question answer session.

Skills: Aptitude, Communication And Confidence
College Name: NIT Raipur

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Apr 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What is your experience?
  • Q2. What was your job role?
  • Q3. Are you okay with shift timing?
  • Q4. Do you have any Previous experience in IT domain?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Before applying for interview, please prepare for V&A round like versant, generally applicants disqualified in that round, as they test your communication skills.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. About College project.
  • Q2. About my branch
  • Q3. What is complex circuit?
  • Ans. 

    A complex circuit is a circuit that contains multiple components and pathways, making it difficult to analyze and design.

    • Complex circuits can include multiple resistors, capacitors, and/or inductors.

    • They may also include transistors, diodes, and other active components.

    • Complex circuits can have multiple pathways for current to flow, making analysis and design more challenging.

    • Examples of complex circuits include amplif...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was good and experiencing to me. That was my first interview.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How to delete vlan dat file
  • Ans. 

    To delete vlan dat file, use the delete flash:vlan.dat command in privileged EXEC mode.

    • Access privileged EXEC mode on the switch

    • Use the delete flash:vlan.dat command

    • Confirm deletion when prompted

    • Save the configuration to prevent the file from being recreated on reboot

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Coding Round
  • Q2. Details of ML based Projects pipeline
  • Ans. 

    Our ML based projects pipeline includes projects on image recognition, natural language processing, and predictive analytics.

    • We have a project on image recognition that identifies objects in images using convolutional neural networks.

    • Our natural language processing project uses recurrent neural networks to generate text.

    • We also have a predictive analytics project that uses decision trees to predict customer churn.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Coding round is simple will pass even if you are able to complete 1 code out of 2.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Accenture Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Accenture Active Directory Administrator interview?
Accenture interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Accenture interview process are Technical and Resume Shortlist.
What are the top questions asked in Accenture Active Directory Administrator interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Accenture Active Directory Administrator interview -

  1. How the authentication is happening when a user tries to logi...read more
  2. What is KCC and where it is use...read more
  3. How to fix the replication issue...read more

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