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Cisco Apprentice Trainee Interview Questions and Answers
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Anonymous
It is a very Easy Aptitude test, with only general questions
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Technical general questions were asked
- Q2. Basic questions about the position you've applied for
(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.
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.
General aptitude & basic C language MCQs
Sorting an Array
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Sumit Solanki
3-4 section, first is numberical
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.
Mainly Networking questions will come
(1 Question)
- Q1. In technical Basic concepts of networking :- IP,ISO and TCP-IP model in depth,router , switch. In Hr :- condition base questions.checks the thinking abilities.question like what thought will come in your w...
(1 Question)
- Q1. Just confirm the job requirements and location
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I appeared for an interview before Mar 2021.
(3 Questions)
Round duration - 40 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
Technical round with questions based on DSA.
- Q1.
Reverse a Number Problem Statement
Create a program to reverse a given integer
N. The output should be the reversed integer.Note:
If a number has trailing zeros, their reversed version should not inclu...
- Ans.
Reverse a given integer while excluding trailing zeros.
Create a program to reverse the given integer by converting it to a string and then reversing it.
Remove any trailing zeros from the reversed string before converting it back to an integer.
Handle the constraints of the input integer being between 0 and 10^8.
Example: For input 1230, the output should be 321.
- Q2.
Reverse a Linked List Problem Statement
You are given a Singly Linked List of integers. Your task is to reverse the Linked List by changing the links between nodes.
Input:
The first line of input contai... - Ans.
Reverse a given singly linked list by changing the links between nodes.
Iterate through the linked list and reverse the links between nodes.
Use three pointers to keep track of the current, previous, and next nodes.
Update the links while traversing the list to reverse it.
Return the head of the reversed linked list.
- Q3. What is the difference in C++ between 'new int[5]' and 'malloc(5 * sizeof(int))'?
- Ans.
new int[5] is C++ specific and initializes the array with default values, while malloc(5 * sizeof(int)) is a C function and does not initialize the array.
new int[5] is C++ specific and calls constructors for each element in the array.
malloc(5 * sizeof(int)) is a C function and does not call constructors, leaving the array uninitialized.
new int[5] returns a pointer to the first element of the array, while malloc(5 * siz...
Interview Preparation Tips
Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.
Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.
Skills evaluated in this interview
Interview Questionnaire
3 Questions
- Q1. Why do you want to join this company?
- Ans.
I am excited to join this company because of its reputation for innovation and commitment to employee growth.
I am impressed by the company's track record of developing cutting-edge software solutions.
I appreciate the emphasis on professional development and growth opportunities for employees.
I am excited about the prospect of working with a talented and dedicated team.
I believe that this company's values align with my ...
- Q2. Who is your role model?
- Ans.
My role model is Elon Musk.
I admire his innovative thinking and determination to push boundaries.
His ability to lead multiple successful companies is inspiring.
His focus on sustainable energy and space exploration aligns with my values.
I strive to emulate his work ethic and passion for making a positive impact on the world.
- Q3. What extra-curricular activities have you been involved in?
- Ans.
I have been involved in various extra-curricular activities such as volunteering, sports, and music.
Volunteered at local animal shelter
Played on intramural basketball team
Participated in school choir
Attended coding workshops and hackathons
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: I consulted my seniors for preparation of my resume. I believe that seniors provide the best possible insights in this regards. I had a standard resume for all the companies.
Round: Test
Experience: I had prepared for the CAT examination which helped me in these written tests. The first round was the written test. The criterion for the written test was to have a CGPA more than 6.0. There was an aptitude test and a technical test. The technical test consisted of programming questions based on C++ and data structures. From data structures they asked a lot questions based on tree traversals and from C++. A large number of questions from pointers and arrays were also asked.
The aptitude test was slightly easier than the CAT examination standards. Majority of the questions were related to data interpretation and some were of based on logical reasoning. The total duration of the both the tests combined was 90 minutes.
Around 50 people appeared for the first round and nearly 13 got shortlisted for the next round.
Tips: For the written tests, particularly the aptitude section, if would really help if you have prepared for the CAT examination. There is a book written by an author named R.S. Agarwal which would prove to be beneficial from the point of view of these written tests.
Duration: 90 minutes
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: I did not prepare much for the GD’s. However I did keep myself abreast with certain latest happenings.There were no group activities conducted in the recruitment process of Century Link.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: For HR interviews I prepared answers to some frequently asked HR questions. I found these questions on the internet. Generally the questions asked in the interviews are related to the profile on offer; for instance in A2Z interview I was asked a lot of questions from power systems since it was a core company and in Century Links I was asked questions from C++ and data structures since they had come to recruit for a software engineering profile.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: In this interview I was questioned on my C++ and data structure knowledge. They asked me questions on pointers and further asked me to explain the concept of dangling pointers. They did not want me to write down the complete code with proper syntax's of the problems asked to me. They only asked me to write the algorithms of the various problems.
They also asked me some puzzles. Unfortunately, I was not able to solve any of them. During the course of the interview they asked me to specify the reason for my keen interest in joining an IT company.
At the end of first interview some candidates were shortlisted and called for the second round of interview.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The second interview was conducted by a senior company official. He enquired about my project and again, like in the first interview, asked me to state the reason for my interest in joining an IT company.This interview round was an elimination round.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interview was an HR interview. Candidates who reached till this interview were all selected; basically this interview was like a formality to check the candidate’s fit with the company.
College Name: IIT ROORKEE
Motivation: I had never heard of the company before the recruitment season. I attended the PPT organised by the company, I found the company to be a well reputed/established company and thus applied to it. The profile was open for Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical and Electronics engineering students.
Karthik C
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Was accepted through the pre placement offer after a satisfactory internship during the summer.
There was a small test after the internship. Work done in the internship in co-ordination with mentor, employees and manager has more weight-age.
General Tips: Just brush up on your fundamentals. The questions asked will just be a direct or indirect applications of what you have learnt. Good programming practice is also needed.
Good knowledge about Operating systems, Data structures, Networking and Programming is what they generally look for while hiring.
A good internship project helped in securing the PPO.
Skills:
College Name: NIT Surathkal
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
10 Questions
- Q1. Write a program to reverse a n integer
- Ans.
Program to reverse an integer
Convert the integer to a string
Reverse the string
Convert the reversed string back to an integer
- Q2. Explain me about your projects
- Ans.
I have worked on various projects including a web application for inventory management and a mobile app for task tracking.
Developed a web application using React for inventory management, allowing users to track stock levels and generate reports.
Created a mobile app using Flutter for task tracking, enabling users to create, assign, and track tasks in real-time.
Collaborated with a team of developers to integrate APIs an...
- Q3. Are you interstedoing in studying further
- Ans.
Yes, I am interested in studying further to enhance my skills and knowledge in software engineering.
Interested in pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science
Enrolling in online courses to learn new technologies and programming languages
Attending workshops and conferences to stay updated with industry trends
- Q4. Reverse a linked list without using extra memory
- Ans.
Reverse a linked list without using extra memory
Iterate through the linked list and change the next pointers to reverse the list
Use three pointers - prev, current, and next - to keep track of the reversed list
Start with prev and current pointing to null and the head of the linked list respectively
While traversing the list, update the next pointer of the current node to point to the previous node
Move prev and current po...
- Q5. Explain me about all the data structures you know, tell me their advantages over others and applications
- Ans.
Data structures are fundamental concepts in software engineering that organize and store data efficiently.
Arrays: Simple and efficient for storing and accessing elements.
Linked Lists: Dynamic and flexible, efficient for insertion and deletion.
Stacks: LIFO structure, useful for managing function calls and undo operations.
Queues: FIFO structure, ideal for managing tasks and scheduling.
Trees: Hierarchical structure, used ...
- Q6. What is the difference between into arr [5] and malloc (5*sizeof (int))
- Ans.
The difference is that 'int arr[5]' creates an array on the stack, while 'malloc(5*sizeof(int))' allocates memory on the heap.
int arr[5] creates an array of 5 integers on the stack, which is a fixed-size memory allocation.
malloc(5*sizeof(int)) dynamically allocates memory on the heap, allowing for variable-size memory allocation.
The memory allocated with malloc must be explicitly freed with free() to avoid memory leaks
- Q7. Tell me about yourself.
- Ans.
I am a passionate software engineer with a strong background in computer science and experience in developing innovative solutions.
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from XYZ University
Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++
Worked on various projects including a mobile app for tracking fitness goals
Familiar with Agile development methodologies and version control systems like Gi
- Q8. Where do you want to see yourself in 5 years
- Ans.
In 5 years, I see myself as a senior software engineer leading a team of developers on innovative projects.
Continuing to enhance my technical skills and knowledge through ongoing learning and certifications
Taking on more leadership responsibilities and mentoring junior team members
Contributing to the development of cutting-edge software solutions for the company
Possibly pursuing opportunities for advancement within the...
- Q9. Mention two weakness es
- Ans.
I tend to overthink details and can be overly critical of my own work.
Overthinking details can lead to delays in completing tasks
Being overly critical can hinder progress and confidence
- Q10. Are you intersted in studying further
- Ans.
Yes, I am interested in studying further to enhance my skills and stay updated with the latest technologies.
I believe continuous learning is essential in the fast-paced tech industry
Further studies can help me specialize in a specific area of software engineering
Advanced degrees or certifications can open up new career opportunities
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Asked me few simple questions related to OS and Network security
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked me few simple questions related to OS and Network security
College Name: IIT Madras
Skills evaluated in this interview
I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Javascript basics - event loop, type conversion, call apply bind
(1 Question)
- Q1. Design discussion, current project
Selected
I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.
Javascript related test
Shopping cart, How to develop a shopping cart, its architecture
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