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Updated 27 May 2025

Cisco Graduate Apprentice Interview Experiences

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

I appeared for an interview in Apr 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Inheritance in Java allows a class (subclass) to inherit properties and methods from another class (superclass). This promotes code reusability and establishes a hierarchical relationship between classes. ...
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance in Java enables code reusability and establishes class hierarchies.

    • Single Inheritance: Class Dog inherits from class Animal.

    • Multilevel Inheritance: Class Puppy inherits from Dog, which inherits from Animal.

    • Hierarchical Inheritance: Classes Dog and Cat both inherit from Animal.

    • Multiple Inheritance (through interfaces): Class implements interfaces Runnable and Comparable.

    • Hybrid Inheritance: A class inherits f...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Structured Data: Organization: Follows a predefined schema, often stored in relational databases with rows and columns. Examples: Employee tables in databases, banking transaction data, website-related dat...

Graduate Apprentice Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 14 Nov 2024

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

(2 Questions)

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

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was Aptitude and networking questions,1hr

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between Java and python
  • Ans. 

    Java is a statically typed language with a focus on performance and scalability, while Python is dynamically typed and emphasizes readability and simplicity.

    • Java is statically typed, while Python is dynamically typed

    • Java is compiled to bytecode and runs on a virtual machine, while Python is interpreted

    • Java is more verbose and requires explicit type declarations, while Python is concise and uses dynamic typing

    • Java is co...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Different types of comments
  • Ans. 

    Different types of comments include single-line comments, multi-line comments, and documentation comments.

    • Single-line comments start with // and are used for short comments on a single line.

    • Multi-line comments start with /* and end with */ and can span multiple lines.

    • Documentation comments start with /** and are used to generate documentation for code.

    • Example: // This is a single-line comment

    • Example: /* This is a multi...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

50 marks in 60 minutes

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce Your self
  • Q2. Why you want to join our company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was overall hard for me
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About basic coding questions
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Ask About projects
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic hr questions

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Oprical fiber

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All question od OFC project , Rout survey, ROW solve, T&D (HDD, OT) ,blowing ,spliceing,chamber & Rout markar installation,Rout AT, and all rout document part

I appeared for an interview before May 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Timing: Morning
How was the environment? It happened in the Computer Lab of my institution
All students were assigned a computer and we had to solve questions on hackerrank

  • Q1. 

    Order of People Heights Problem Statement

    Consider 'N' individuals numbered from 0 to N-1 standing in a queue. You are provided with two arrays: Height and Infront, each consisting of 'N' non-negative int...

  • Ans. 

    The task is to find the actual order of people in a queue based on their heights and the number of taller people in front of them.

    • Iterate through the given arrays and create a list of tuples containing the height and number of taller people for each person.

    • Sort the list of tuples in descending order of height and ascending order of the number of taller people.

    • Create an empty result list and insert each tuple into the r...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Round was a mix of concepts from OOPS, OS and Problem Solving

  • Q1. 

    Binary Search Tree Value Finder

    Given a Binary Search Tree (BST) and a key value 'X', determine if there exists a node within the BST containing the value 'X'.

    Example:

    Input:
    Consider the tree represe...
  • Ans. 

    The task is to find if a given value is present in a Binary Search Tree (BST).

    • Start from the root node and compare the value with the target value.

    • If the value matches, return true.

    • If the target value is less than the current node value, move to the left child.

    • If the target value is greater than the current node value, move to the right child.

    • Repeat the process until a match is found or a leaf node is reached.

    • If a leaf...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPANVIDIA interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms(basic), DBMS, Operating systems, basics of web development.Time required to prepare for the interview - 8 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Try to code the data structures that you have learned to understand things better
Tip 2 : Try to solve the problem even if it is the worst possible solution you think and then try to optimize don't jump to get the
best possible solution
Tip 3 : Discuss things among peers it helps to improve the understanding, even try to teach someone anything new you learn, this is very helpful during the interviews as you will have habit of explaining things

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Try to be honest in the resume don't write something you don't know, most of the time it backfires.
Tip 2 : Try to make 2 good projects for cv and know about the challenges you can face on the project and think about how you can solve that challenge.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

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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 ...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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.

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
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.

I appeared for an interview before Jan 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Give a brief description about your education, past job profile and other questions.
  • Q2. Why did you quit your last organization after just 2.5 years?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities.

    • I felt that I had reached a plateau in my role and was no longer being challenged.

    • I was interested in exploring new technologies and wanted to work on more innovative projects.

    • I wanted to work in a more collaborative and dynamic environment.

    • I left on good terms and have maintained positive relationships with my former colleagues.

    • I am excited to bring my skills and experie...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why do you want to join Centurylink?
  • Ans. 

    I am excited to join Centurylink because of their reputation for innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction.

    • Centurylink has a strong focus on developing cutting-edge technology solutions

    • The company values customer feedback and strives to provide excellent service

    • I am impressed by Centurylink's dedication to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why did you relocate to Noida?
  • Ans. 

    Relocated to Noida for better career opportunities and growth.

    • Noida is a hub for IT companies and offers a lot of job opportunities in the software development field.

    • The city has a good work-life balance and a lower cost of living compared to other metropolitan cities.

    • I was also attracted to the diverse culture and the opportunity to work with people from different backgrounds.

    • I did my research and found that Noida has...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Are you ok to work in US shift?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable working in US shift.

    • I have prior experience working in US shift.

    • I am flexible with my work timings.

    • I understand the importance of meeting project deadlines.

    • I am willing to adjust my personal schedule to accommodate work requirements.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Where do you put up?
  • Ans. 

    I currently reside in New York City.

    • I live in an apartment in Manhattan.

    • My neighborhood is known for its diverse food options.

    • I have easy access to public transportation.

    • I enjoy exploring the city in my free time.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Solve 12 Mainframe Puzzles

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: I told them all about the previous companies and my past job profile as a Mainframe Developer.
I gave a valid reason for quitting the previous company.
I cited that the reason to relocate to Noida was my wedding.
I was not okay to work in shifts, hence I denied.
I was putting up in Noida itself back then.

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: I was given a list of 12 Mainframe puzzles with questions from Cobol, DB2 and JCL.

I could solve 8 of them correctly.
Tips: Prepare puzzles as they give just 1 minute per question and not more.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: PRE placement
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

Cisco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cisco Graduate Apprentice interview?
Cisco interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cisco interview process are Aptitude Test, One-on-one Round and Technical.
How to prepare for Cisco Graduate Apprentice 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 Business Transformation, Cisco, Claims Adjudication, Operations and Analytical Chemistry.
What are the top questions asked in Cisco Graduate Apprentice interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cisco Graduate Apprentice interview -

  1. Inheritance in Java allows a class (subclass) to inherit properties and methods...read more
  2. Difference between Java and pyt...read more
  3. Different types of comme...read more

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