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Updated 17 Dec 2024

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Apprentice Trainee Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Dec 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

3 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

It is a very Easy Aptitude test, with only general questions

2

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical general questions were asked
  • Q2. Basic questions about the position you've applied for
3

One-on-one Round (3 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical interview - Regarding the position you've applied for.
  • Q2. Managerial interview - Normal conversation easy to crack
  • Q3. Hr Interview - General questions about relocation, salary and queries you have if any.
Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

3 Interview Rounds

1

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Development topics: LWC related questions, trigger, batch apex, governor limits, future method
  • Q2. Admin Topics: Flow, price rules, product rules, some scenario based questions
2

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. LWC, Aura, Test Class, Best Practice - trigger, Decorators, Error Handling
  • Q2. Rest API, Deployments, Some scenario based questions
3

One-on-one Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Managerial Round: Intro & Scenario based questions

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Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
 Not Selected

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

4 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

Code-with-cisco having coding questions and mcq

2

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Different scheduling algorithms in OS?
  • Q2. Resume go-through: projects and intern
3

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Networking: Transfer packet from one device to another
  • Q2. Contact dictionary- data structure used and time complexity
4

HR Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic networking
  • Q2. Why cisco, what is cisco?

Skills evaluated in this interview

Apprentice Interview Questions

user image Ujjwal Pandey

posted on 6 Oct 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected  Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2024.

2 Interview Rounds

1

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self , introduction
  • Q2. Osi model , networing question , projects internship
2

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. This is mr , focus on mainly resume
  • Q2. Situation based question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - well prepared resume , be confident

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Apprentice Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 29 Nov 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected  Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2024.

4 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

Aptitude and coding round

2

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic python ,java, sql
3

Behavioral Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about projects and data structures
4

HR Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic hr questions

SRE Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Sep 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
 Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Manipal University and was interviewed in Aug 2024.

4 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

Mostly Computer Networks Related Questions and 2 coding questions.

2

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Computer Networking questions
3

Behavioral Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Operating System-related Questions
  • Q2. Data Structures and Algorithms Questions
4

HR Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. About Competition of CISCO.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study all Core subjects Especially CN nicely.

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Graduate Apprentice Interview Questions

user image Revathi Pakina

posted on 14 Nov 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

1 Interview Round

1

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Academic Projects and basic coding questions
  • Q2. And strengths general communication skills

Network Engineer interview

user image Network Nuggets

posted on 2 Jan 2022

Technical Consultant Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 Aug 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

3 Interview Rounds

1

Coding Test Round

Question was asked related to graph.

2

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. About the computer networks, as if two routers are present in network how they will communicate with each other?
  • Q2. If we browse of google something how process will be conducted, keeping in mind OSI Model ?
3

HR Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. What was the toughest sitution that you faced in your life , and how you overcome it?
  • Q2. 2 qualities about your self that keep you different from others?

Software Engineer Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 11 Aug 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

3 Interview Rounds

1

Coding Test Round

Hacker rank, 3 questions with 1 hour duration

2

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Stack parenthesis matching
  • Q2. Linked List reversal
3

Behavioral Round (3 Questions)

  • Q1. Operating System basics
  • Q2. Behavorial questions
  • Q3. Networking Basics

Cisco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cisco interview?
Cisco interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cisco interview process are Technical, Coding Test and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Cisco 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 Cisco. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cisco expect are cisco, Python, Cisco, SQL and Agile.
What are the top questions asked in Cisco interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cisco interview -

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How long is the Cisco interview process?

The duration of Cisco interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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Interview Process at Cisco

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People are getting interviews through

based on 203 Cisco interviews
Job Portal
Company Website
Referral
Campus Placement
WalkIn
Recruitment Consultant
31%
22%
16%
14%
3%
1%
13% candidates got the interview through other sources.
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