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Cisco Business Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 26 Sep 2024

Cisco Business Analyst Interview Experiences

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About the previous experience
  • Q2. Previoius experience, Data driven. Working under pressure

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and tell your previous experience well

Business Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Jayanthi Ka

posted on 15 Apr 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manager level Regarding your experience and overall work
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Stakeholder will ask about critical thinking and problem solving
Round 3 - Coding Test 

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. SQL Queries comprising subquery and join along with select. Oops concepts
  • Q2. Aptitude problems (probability riddle) and projects

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be bold (not arrogant), stay cool and play your best cards

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. Why do you want to relocate from Singapore to India. What is your salary expectation?
  • Q3. Why do you want to move from Commodity management where you have got more direct control over procurement decisions, into a procurement analytics role where you can only influence indirectly?
  • Q4. How did you build a sourcing strategy, what were the steps?
  • Ans. 

    To build a sourcing strategy, I followed these steps:

    • Identified the business needs and goals

    • Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers

    • Evaluated supplier capabilities and performance

    • Negotiated contracts and pricing

    • Developed a supplier relationship management plan

    • Monitored supplier performance and made adjustments as needed

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  • Q5. Are you comfortable with Bengaluru?
  • Q6. What is the total spend in your team and how much did you manage?
  • Q7. Can you mention the biggest bid you conducted and what was the outcome?
  • Ans. 

    I led a bid for a software implementation project worth $5 million, resulting in a successful contract with a major client.

    • Led bid for $5 million software implementation project

    • Negotiated contract terms with major client

    • Ensured project met client's requirements and deadlines

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Will you need relocation compensation?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest as much as possible. Confidence is key, even if you aren't able to recollect a number or you update wrongly, dont just stumble try to move on quickly. Make it interactive and converse rather than making it a question-answer session.

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Past experience,SDLC ,DOCUMENTATION ,TECHNICAL WRITING

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why did you apply for it?
  • Q2. What are your interests

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be frank of you fit their criteria you’ll get the job

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is your greatest achievement elaborate

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

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 - Aptitude Test 

The aptitude test comprised both coding as well as aptitude questions but most of them were purely aptitude based.

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is machine learning in layman's language?
  • Ans. 

    Machine learning is teaching computers to learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed.

    • Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence.

    • It involves training algorithms to recognize patterns in data.

    • The algorithms then use these patterns to make predictions or decisions.

    • Examples include image recognition, speech recognition, and recommendation systems.

    • Machine learning requires large amoun...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the research methodology?
  • Ans. 

    Research methodology is a systematic approach to conducting research, including the collection and analysis of data.

    • Research methodology involves identifying a research problem, developing a research plan, collecting data, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.

    • There are different types of research methodologies, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.

    • Qualitative research involves collecting non-numeri...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference between Machine Learning , Artificial Intelligence and Statistics?
  • Ans. 

    Machine learning is a subset of AI that uses statistical techniques to enable machines to learn from data and improve performance.

    • Artificial Intelligence is the broader concept of machines being able to carry out tasks in a way that we would consider smart.

    • Statistics is the study of the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data.

    • Machine learning is a subset of AI that uses statistical ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In this Managerial round , resume-based questions were asked.
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiation was carried out

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for NetApp Business Analyst interview:
  • Business Analytics
  • Machine Learning
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go with an open mind, and don't have a pre-bias about the company and role. It is one of the best companies to work for considering the work-life balance it offers. Get yourself versed with new technologies and trends. This firm values technology over everything.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Explain Salesforce Sales Process
  • Ans. 

    Salesforce Sales Process is a structured approach to selling that involves identifying, qualifying, and closing deals.

    • The process starts with lead generation and qualification

    • Sales reps then engage with prospects to understand their needs and pain points

    • They then present a solution and negotiate terms

    • Finally, they close the deal and follow up with post-sales activities

    • Salesforce provides tools to manage the entire proc...

  • Answered by AI

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Cisco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cisco Business Analyst interview?
Cisco interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cisco interview process are Technical, Coding Test and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Cisco Business Analyst 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 Analytical, Analytics, Business Planning, Corporate Finance and Data Mining.
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