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Updated 21 Jan 2025

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Network Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 9 Jul 2024

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

It contained networking questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is router &switch
  • Ans. 

    A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks, while a switch is a networking device that connects devices within a network.

    • Router operates at the network layer of the OSI model

    • Switch operates at the data link layer of the OSI model

    • Router connects multiple networks together

    • Switch connects devices within the same network

    • Router uses IP addresses to route traffic

    • Switch uses MAC addre

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How is routing done
  • Ans. 

    Routing is the process of selecting the best path for network traffic to reach its destination.

    • Routing involves determining the optimal path for data packets to travel from the source to the destination.

    • Routers use routing tables to make decisions on how to forward packets based on destination IP addresses.

    • Routing protocols like OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP are used to exchange routing information between routers.

    • Static routin...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I was interviewed before Jan 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Online Aptitude test for 1 hour.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is MAC address
  • Ans. 

    MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on a network.

    • MAC address stands for Media Access Control address

    • It is a 12-digit hexadecimal number (e.g. 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E)

    • Used to identify devices on a network at the data link layer of the OSI model

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is DHCP
  • Ans. 

    DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network.

    • Automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network

    • Helps in managing and organizing IP addresses efficiently

    • Reduces the need for manual configuration

    • Prevents IP address conflicts

    • Example: When a device connects to a network, DHCP assigns it an IP address from a pool of available addresses

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is a dangling pointer
  • Ans. 

    A dangling pointer is a pointer that points to a memory location that has been deallocated or freed.

    • Dangling pointers can lead to crashes or unpredictable behavior in a program.

    • They can occur when a pointer is not updated after the memory it points to is freed.

    • Example: accessing a dangling pointer after freeing the memory it points to can result in a segmentation fault.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are REST APIs
  • Ans. 

    REST APIs are a set of rules and conventions for building and interacting with web services using HTTP methods.

    • REST stands for Representational State Transfer

    • Uses standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE

    • Data is transferred in JSON or XML format

    • Stateless communication between client and server

    • Example: Twitter API allows developers to access and interact with Twitter data

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to do job in the networking industry
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about designing and troubleshooting complex networks to ensure seamless communication and connectivity.

    • I enjoy the challenge of solving technical problems and optimizing network performance

    • I am fascinated by the constantly evolving technology in the networking industry

    • I value the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment and software

    • I appreciate the importance of reliable and secure networks in to

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your goals
  • Ans. 

    My professional goal is to become a certified network expert and lead a team in implementing cutting-edge networking solutions.

    • Obtain certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA to enhance my skills

    • Lead a team in designing and implementing network infrastructure upgrades

    • Stay updated on the latest networking technologies and trends

    • Contribute to the success of the organization by optimizing network performance

  • Answered by AI

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Network Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Sarvodaya us

posted on 22 Oct 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Siwtching - STP,VLAN,
  • Q2. Routing - BGP, RIP, IP

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. CCNA RELATED QUESTIONS
  • Q2. Practical and theoretical questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manager call related to work.
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Old company experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cisco Network Engineer interview:
  • CCNA
  • Attitude
  • Passion
  • Self confidence
  • CCNA certification
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I always want to learn new things and used to implement for company growth.

Cisco interview questions for designations

 Wireless Network Engineer

 (1)

 Network Support Engineer

 (1)

 Network Consulting Engineer

 (1)

 L2 Network Engineer

 (1)

 Network Administrator

 (2)

 Network Consultant

 (1)

 Network Security Engineer

 (2)

 Network & System Administrator

 (1)

I applied via Monster and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. The networking and it's communicating way and about network and it's type.
  • Q2. What are you understand by networks.
  • Ans. 

    Networks are a collection of interconnected devices that communicate with each other to share resources and information.

    • Networks can be wired or wireless

    • They can be local (LAN) or wide area (WAN)

    • They use protocols such as TCP/IP to facilitate communication

    • Examples include the internet, corporate networks, and home networks

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was a great weekend and communication skills and experience

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What are he layers of the OSI model?
  • Ans. 

    The OSI model has 7 layers that define how data is transmitted over a network.

    • Layer 1: Physical - deals with the physical connection of devices

    • Layer 2: Data Link - responsible for error-free transfer of data between devices

    • Layer 3: Network - handles routing of data between different networks

    • Layer 4: Transport - ensures reliable delivery of data between applications

    • Layer 5: Session - establishes and manages connections ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. There are seven layers in OSI model
  • Ans. 

    Yes, there are seven layers in the OSI model.

    • The seven layers are: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.

    • Each layer has a specific function and communicates with the layers above and below it.

    • The OSI model is used to standardize communication between different computer systems.

    • Examples of protocols that operate at each layer include Ethernet at the Data Link layer and HTTP at t

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview was very nice and they asked all related questions.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Network related qs and Ans
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Your physiology-based scenario with your future career.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cisco Network Engineer interview:
  • All networking basis questions
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was very supportive during the interview

Interview questions from similar companies

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical routing switch and mpls or more questions
  • Q2. What is bgp, bgp is exchanging the routing information and prefix amoung the as number, bgp is border getaway protocol
  • Ans. 

    BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is a routing protocol used to exchange routing information between different autonomous systems (AS).

    • BGP is used to exchange routing information and prefixes between different AS numbers.

    • BGP helps in determining the best path for data to travel between networks.

    • BGP operates on TCP port 179.

    • BGP uses attributes like AS path, next hop, and local preference to make routing decisions.

    • Example: B...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions such as VLAN, Routing and Firewalls
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How the team collaboration to improve business.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Company details and salary negotiation.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For freshers be thorough with basic technical stuffs like vlan, routing, DHCP, DNS.
As a experienced, go through more technical and scenario based questions.
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude questions from various topics

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Two coding questions easy and medium

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. 1 hr technical from your resume and problem solving
  • Q2. 3 sum problem question
  • Q3. Basics of networking
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain why you come into software role

Cisco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cisco Network Engineer interview?
Cisco interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cisco interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and HR.
What are the top questions asked in Cisco Network Engineer interview?

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