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Updated 11 Aug 2022

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QA Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 11 Aug 2022

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All BGP related Questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All MPLS related Questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All about writing test cases respect to BGP testing

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - HR questions and salary negotiations. Deciding i will permanent work from home employee

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Case Study 

Write test cases on Camera

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Database question
  • Q2. Inner join, constraint

QA Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Cisco user image Thriveni Surya

posted on 13 Sep 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous Projects
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on various projects in the past, including testing web applications, mobile apps, and APIs.

    • Tested web applications for functionality, usability, and performance.

    • Tested mobile apps on different devices and platforms.

    • Tested APIs for data accuracy and response times.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Selenium related questions to design
  • Q2. Manual testing and process related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be yourself
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics of networking , project related questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Network troubleshooting questions
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Brief explanation of the project
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. CTC discussion and project explanation
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Case Study 

Team work - how to participate, foster etc.

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Ambition and how to work towards it
  • Q2. How to function in a team

I applied via Referral

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About coding and all oops concept SQL, unix
  • Q2. Unix, sql, language and oops concepts questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare yourself for aptitute test and some language

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Str[]=
  • Ans. 

    str[] is an array of strings.

    • str[] can hold multiple strings in a single variable.

    • Each element in str[] is a string.

    • str[] can be accessed using index numbers.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Factorial and Fibonacci with and without recurssion
  • Ans. 

    Factorial and Fibonacci can be calculated with or without recursion.

    • Factorial can be calculated using a loop or recursion.

    • Fibonacci can be calculated using a loop or recursion.

    • Recursion can lead to stack overflow for large inputs.

    • Iterative solutions are more efficient for large inputs.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Process Scheduling in OS
  • Ans. 

    Process scheduling is the method by which the operating system decides which process to run first.

    • Process scheduling is an important part of operating system design.

    • It involves deciding which process to run first, based on various criteria such as priority, time slice, and resource availability.

    • There are several scheduling algorithms, including First-Come-First-Serve (FCFS), Round Robin, and Priority Scheduling.

    • FCFS is...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Have you worked on LINUX
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have worked extensively on LINUX.

    • I have experience in LINUX system administration and shell scripting.

    • I have developed applications using C++ and Python on LINUX platform.

    • I have worked with various LINUX distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, and Red Hat.

    • I am familiar with LINUX command line tools and utilities.

    • I have worked with LINUX servers and virtual machines.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. We have given a string and we have to tell the output of printf(
  • Q6. Difference in Function overloading and overriding
  • Ans. 

    Function overloading is having multiple functions with the same name but different parameters. Function overriding is having a derived class function with the same name and parameters as the base class function.

    • Function overloading is a compile-time polymorphism concept while function overriding is a runtime polymorphism concept.

    • Function overloading is used to provide multiple ways to call a function with different par...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. OOPs Concepts
  • Q8. Projects (He was interested in programming on linux so be familiar with linux)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There were many sections :

1. Aptitute

2. OS

3. Network

4. Java

5.DS

6. C

College Name: NA

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a software engineer with experience in developing web applications and mobile apps.

    • I have a degree in Computer Science

    • I am proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript

    • I have experience working with frameworks such as React and Angular

    • I have developed several web applications and mobile apps, including a social media platform and a fitness tracking app

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. OSI network model and protocols on Layer 2 and Layer 3
  • Ans. 

    OSI network model has 7 layers. Layer 2 is Data Link layer and Layer 3 is Network layer.

    • Layer 2 protocols include Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and PPP

    • Layer 3 protocols include IP, ICMP, and ARP

    • Data Link layer provides error-free transmission over physical layer

    • Network layer provides logical addressing and routing of data packets

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices (hardware used)
  • Ans. 

    Layer 2 devices operate at the data link layer, while Layer 3 devices operate at the network layer.

    • Layer 2 devices include switches and bridges.

    • Layer 3 devices include routers and layer 3 switches.

    • Layer 2 devices forward frames based on MAC addresses.

    • Layer 3 devices forward packets based on IP addresses.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. In detailed working of Routers(with practical example).Its difference with a switch
  • Ans. 

    Routers direct traffic between networks while switches connect devices within a network.

    • Routers use IP addresses to direct traffic between networks

    • Routers can prioritize traffic based on Quality of Service (QoS)

    • Switches use MAC addresses to connect devices within a network

    • Switches can create virtual LANs (VLANs) to segment a network

    • Example of a router: Cisco ISR 4000 series

    • Example of a switch: Cisco Catalyst 2960 serie

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Practical example on difference between OSI and TCP/IP network model
  • Ans. 

    OSI has 7 layers while TCP/IP has 4 layers.

    • OSI model is theoretical while TCP/IP is practical

    • OSI has a dedicated session layer while TCP/IP does not

    • TCP/IP combines the presentation and session layers into one

    • OSI is more complex and rarely used in practice

    • TCP/IP is the standard for internet communication

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Program on string reversal (any language)
  • Ans. 

    Program to reverse a string in any language

    • Declare a string variable

    • Loop through the string in reverse order

    • Append each character to a new string variable

    • Return the new string variable

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was a general + technical aptitude test of medium level difficulty.Speed and accuracy do matter here to crack this round. Basic theoretical concepts learnt during B.Tech were checked in this round.
Tips: Before the Selection process, do brush up on basics of important core subjects of syllabus.
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 70

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Started with basic questions on networking and communication concepts.Slowly progressed to in-detail questions.Have a strong hold on the subject you like and Final Year project was emphasized.
Tips: Dont hassle if you dont know the answer for some questions.Keep yourself cool.

General Tips: 1: Be Confident.
2: Keep Smiling.
3: Do not be Panic.
4: Remember they are here to hire you but not reject you.
5: Do not loose hope.
6: Believe at yourself.
7: Start preparing early.
8: Do demo interviews with your friend.
Skills: Speed, Programming, Computer networks knowledge, Accuracy
College Name: VIT VELLORE
Motivation: Every body joins a comapny for making a software or earning money. But I was always motivated to MAKE MONEY. I have taken this job because they have very extensive work in Share Market and they have lots of MBA from IIM's, Lots of CAs, CS. Thats why i have choosen Edelweiss. I have rejected epic System USA for this profile.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Write a C code for printing Febonacci Series upto n elements
  • Ans. 

    C code for printing Fibonacci Series upto n elements

    • Declare three variables to store the current, previous and next numbers in the series

    • Initialize the previous and current variables to 0 and 1 respectively

    • Use a loop to print the next number in the series by adding the previous two numbers

    • Loop should run n times to print n elements in the series

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Question related to family background
  • Q3. What are your hobbies?
  • Q4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were from easy to moderate level. No negative marking, so attempt all.
Tips: Keep your mind open and practice aptitude problems on a daily basis.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There were 21 students selected out of which two teams of 10 and 11 students were formed. Both the groups were given a topic and each one of us had to express our views.
Tips: Don't get nervous, just speak whatever you think. Don't yell or speak at loudly, just keep calm and put your points forward.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Apart from the above questions some puzzles and DBMS questions and a few basic C questions were also asked. We were given enough time to think and answer.
Tips: Do not be in a hurry. Think properly what you are going to say, whether it is right or not and then only answer.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The HR round was a good one. He tried to test my thinking capabilities and reasoning capabilities
Tips: Answer every question honestly.

General Tips: All the four rounds were elimination rounds and the final result was announced based on cumulative performance. So, be patient and give your best.
Skill Tips: Try to answer every properly
Skills: IQ, Basic Coding Skills, Problem Solving Skills
College Name: NIT ALLAHABAD
Motivation: The company visited our college campus. Also, one of my relatives in in Ericsson at a very high  post and is quite happy working here.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Ciena Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Ciena QA Engineer interview?
Ciena interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Ciena interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for Ciena QA Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Ciena. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Ciena expect are Python, Quality Assurance Engineering, Linux, Networking and Maven.
What are the top questions asked in Ciena QA Engineer interview?

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