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Cisco Network Administrator Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 5 Feb 2021

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I applied via Monster and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. 1.Two routers are connected,Ospf is enabled but link is down, what are the specific methods to link up
  • Q2. Which LAN switching is used in catalyst 5000
  • Ans. 

    Catalyst 5000 uses shared memory LAN switching.

    • Catalyst 5000 uses a shared memory architecture for LAN switching.

    • This allows for high-speed switching between ports.

    • The shared memory architecture also allows for advanced features like VLANs and QoS.

    • Examples of Catalyst 5000 models include the 5500 and 5002.

    • These switches were popular in the 1990s and early 2000s.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are differences between RIP and OSPF Protocol
  • Ans. 

    RIP and OSPF are routing protocols used in computer networks.

    • RIP is a distance-vector protocol while OSPF is a link-state protocol.

    • RIP uses hop count as the metric while OSPF uses cost.

    • OSPF supports VLSM and CIDR while RIP does not.

    • OSPF is more scalable and efficient for larger networks than RIP.

    • RIP broadcasts its routing table updates while OSPF uses multicast.

    • OSPF has a faster convergence time than RIP.

    • RIP is simpler

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was very nice interview with Mr.Mrigendra Patel. I gave 2 Questions correctly

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why did you applied for this job?
  • Q2. What will you do if you get this job?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident and 100% sure about your answers. Give answers politely. Respect interviewer. Hope you'll get your job! Congrats in Advance!!

Network Administrator Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

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Q5. What is difference between static and dynamic routing?

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

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Thorough knowledge on networking like how TCP/IP works, TCP, IP packet header and each field importance, l2 and l3 protocols, Also some product level knowledge.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Should be strong on basics even till bit level along with some practical knowledge on routing protocols and product will help u.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What is DNS,DHCP,IP address,RJ-45?
  • Ans. 

    DNS is a system that translates domain names into IP addresses. DHCP is a protocol for assigning IP addresses. IP address is a unique identifier for devices. RJ-45 is a type of connector used for Ethernet cables.

    • DNS translates domain names (e.g., www.example.com) into IP addresses (e.g., 192.168.1.1).

    • DHCP is a protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.

    • An IP address is a numerical label as...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What you should see in the show interface type/member/module/number?
  • Ans. 

    The show interface command displays the status and statistics of a network interface.

    • Displays the interface type, member, module, and number

    • Shows the current status of the interface (up or down)

    • Displays the number of packets transmitted and received

    • Shows the number of errors and discards

    • Displays the speed and duplex settings of the interface

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tcp and udp, ARP
  • Q2. DNS, DHCP, MPLS,IPSEC

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IBM Network Engineer interview:
  • CCNA
  • Routing
  • Switching
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Dns Switching Network
  • Q2. Fortigate Firewalls

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 interview was very good as they asked me my experiences(good & bad) from the day I am professional. How to handle the situations when a senior person makes a mistake. What are the ways of learning that you prefer.

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Which tools have I worked for.
  • Ans. 

    I have worked with a variety of tools as a Network Engineer.

    • Cisco Packet Tracer

    • Wireshark

    • SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor

    • Nmap

    • GNS3

    • Ping

    • Traceroute

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Which technologies I've worked on.
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on a variety of technologies as a Network Engineer.

    • Cisco networking equipment

    • Routing and switching protocols (e.g. OSPF, BGP)

    • Firewalls and security appliances (e.g. Cisco ASA, Palo Alto)

    • Network monitoring and management tools (e.g. SolarWinds, Wireshark)

    • Virtualization technologies (e.g. VMware, Hyper-V)

    • Load balancers (e.g. F5, Citrix NetScaler)

    • Wireless networking (e.g. Cisco Meraki, Aruba)

    • Network troubles

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Brief questions on all technologies and technical terms.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. No questions. Only HR discussions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IBM Network Engineer interview:
  • Cloud
  • Security
  • Routing
  • Switching
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • Bgp
  • MPLS
  • VPN
  • L2/L3 protocols
  • TCP/IP
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident. Don't try to bluff or lie to them as they will catch you easily. Also have good eye contact and well-dressed.

Join the call before 5 Minutes ans make sure you have backup for joining the call if anything wrong happens during the call, means incidents like power cut, broadband down, etc.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 3 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 

Had a good knowledge with oracle aptitude test

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Difference between switch and routers
  • Ans. 

    Switches operate at layer 2 of the OSI model, forwarding data based on MAC addresses. Routers operate at layer 3, forwarding data based on IP addresses.

    • Switches operate at layer 2 of the OSI model, while routers operate at layer 3.

    • Switches forward data based on MAC addresses, while routers forward data based on IP addresses.

    • Switches are used to create LANs, while routers are used to connect different networks.

    • Switches ...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Types of network?
  • Ans. 

    There are several types of networks, including LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN, and PAN.

    • Local Area Network (LAN) is a network that covers a small area, such as an office or a building.

    • Wide Area Network (WAN) is a network that covers a large geographical area, such as multiple cities or countries.

    • Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is a network that covers a larger area than a LAN but smaller than a WAN, typically within a city.

    • Wireles...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the range of private ip address?
  • Ans. 

    The range of private IP addresses is defined by three blocks: 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255, 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255, and 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255.

    • Private IP addresses are used within private networks and are not routable on the internet.

    • The three blocks of private IP addresses are reserved for use in local area networks (LANs) and are not unique globally.

    • Private IP addresses allow organizations to have multipl...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How many host will be in /29?
  • Ans. 

    A /29 subnet has 6 usable host addresses.

    • A /29 subnet has a subnet mask of 255.255.255.248.

    • The subnet mask leaves 3 bits for host addresses.

    • 2^3 = 8, but 2 addresses are reserved for network and broadcast.

    • Therefore, a /29 subnet has 6 usable host addresses.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is mpls?
  • Ans. 

    MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) is a protocol used in telecommunications networks to efficiently route data packets.

    • MPLS is a layer 2.5 protocol that operates between traditional layer 2 (Data Link Layer) and layer 3 (Network Layer) protocols.

    • It uses labels to identify and forward data packets, improving network performance and scalability.

    • MPLS can be used to create virtual private networks (VPNs) and prioritize t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What's the ad value of bgp and bgp States?
  • Ans. 

    BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is a routing protocol used in internet networks. It provides scalability, redundancy, and policy control.

    • BGP is used to exchange routing information between different autonomous systems (AS)

    • It allows for efficient routing decisions based on policies and network conditions

    • BGP states represent the different stages of establishing and maintaining BGP peering sessions

    • Examples of BGP states inc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Types of ospf LSA
  • Ans. 

    OSPF LSA types include Router LSA, Network LSA, Summary LSA, ASBR Summary LSA, AS External LSA, and NSSA External LSA.

    • Router LSA describes the state of the router and its interfaces within an area.

    • Network LSA describes the state of the network segment and its attached routers.

    • Summary LSA summarizes routes from one area to another.

    • ASBR Summary LSA summarizes routes to an Autonomous System Boundary Router (ASBR).

    • AS Exter...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What's is VTP?
  • Ans. 

    VTP stands for VLAN Trunking Protocol. It is a Cisco proprietary protocol used to manage VLAN configurations across a network.

    • VTP allows for centralized management of VLANs in a network.

    • It enables the creation, deletion, and renaming of VLANs on a switch and automatically propagates these changes to other switches in the network.

    • VTP operates in three modes: server, client, and transparent.

    • Server mode allows VLAN config...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What's is hsrp?
  • Ans. 

    HSRP stands for Hot Standby Router Protocol. It is a Cisco proprietary protocol used to provide redundancy for IP networks.

    • HSRP is used to create a virtual IP address that can be shared by multiple routers in a network.

    • It allows for automatic failover in case the primary router fails.

    • HSRP routers elect an active router and standby routers, with the active router handling traffic while the standby routers are ready to t...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They asked practical questions, better practice in lab and try to troubleshooting and configuration, it will help you to crack interview.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is vcn in cloud
  • Ans. 

    VCN stands for Virtual Cloud Network, which is a customizable and private network in the cloud.

    • VCN allows you to define your own IP address range, subnets, route tables, and gateways.

    • It provides isolation and security for your cloud resources.

    • You can connect multiple VCNs together or to your on-premises network using VPN or dedicated connections.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Public cloud concept

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Cloud operations concept

Skills evaluated in this interview

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