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Cisco Software QA Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 27 Jun 2024

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Software QA Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Dhananjay Parab

posted on 27 Jun 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

List, Dictionries with API

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Debug the test code written in Python
  • Ans. 

    Debugging test code in Python

    • Check for syntax errors and typos in the code

    • Use print statements to track the flow of the code and identify any issues

    • Review the logic of the code to ensure it is correctly implemented

    • Utilize debugging tools like pdb or IDE debuggers to step through the code

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Python Path
  • Ans. 

    Python Path is the location where Python is installed on a computer.

    • Python Path is the directory where the Python interpreter is located.

    • It is used by the operating system to find and execute Python scripts.

    • The Python Path can be set as an environment variable to make it easier to run Python scripts from any directory.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Be thorough with you own resume.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For the QA post there was an initial screening test (2 coding question + 8 MCQ ). The interview process was completed within a day.

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Q4. Questions related to QA< basic , scenario based questions
Q5. What are the advantages of wire EDM processes in comparison with ... read more

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

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Python for automation. Rest of the technical questions were based on my work profile and few routing, switching,vlan and security related questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Well prepare for Python written test by hacker rank. And most of the profiles in Cisco are mainly looking about Python. If you are not strong technically that's fine but they expect atleast you should be an expert or best in python .

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Mostly networking questions and a few computer science questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Test based on Logical ability and Electronics/Computer Science concepts
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Questions: 35

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Basics of networking, TCP/IP and computer science questions like linked list etc

College Name: Manipal Institute Of Technology, Manipal

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. I was asked about basic QA questions. One coding question on Recursion
  • Q2. Coding question on Recursion

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic manual testing questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good to learn and management is supportive
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at BRACT's Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Pune and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is polymorphism
  • Ans. 

    Polymorphism is the ability of a function or method to behave differently based on the object it is acting upon.

    • Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass.

    • It enables a single interface to be used for different data types or classes.

    • Examples include method overloading and method overriding in object-oriented programming.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Find missing number from nth number array.
  • Ans. 

    Find missing number from nth number array.

    • Iterate through the array and calculate the sum of all numbers

    • Calculate the sum of numbers from 1 to n using the formula n*(n+1)/2

    • Subtract the sum of array from the sum of numbers from 1 to n to find the missing number

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain inheritance and it types
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a concept in object-oriented programming where a class inherits properties and behaviors from another class.

    • Inheritance allows a class to reuse code from another class.

    • Types of inheritance include single inheritance, where a class inherits from only one parent class, and multiple inheritance, where a class inherits from multiple parent classes.

    • Example: Class B inherits from Class A, so Class B can access

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Find 2nd max elements from aaray
  • Ans. 

    Find 2nd max element from array of strings

    • Sort the array in descending order

    • Skip the first element (max element)

    • Return the second element

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Check if the linked list is palindrome or not
  • Ans. 

    To check if a linked list is a palindrome, compare the first half of the list with the reversed second half.

    • Traverse the linked list to find the middle node

    • Reverse the second half of the linked list

    • Compare the first half with the reversed second half to check for palindrome

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. C string questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Operating systems questions
  • Q2. Linked list and system design question

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via campus placement at RV College Of Engineering (RVCE) and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

It includes two DSA questions and some aptitude questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Q2. Give the maximum element at any point of time for after pop and push
  • Q3. Reverse a string
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Difficult online round

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Arrays from neetcode
  • Ans. 

    Arrays are a collection of strings in programming used to store multiple values under a single variable name.

    • Arrays are declared using square brackets []

    • Each element in an array is accessed by its index, starting from 0

    • Example: var fruits = ['apple', 'banana', 'orange']

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Linked list from neetcode
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Trees in neet code
  • Ans. 

    Trees in neet code refer to the implementation of tree data structures in coding challenges on the platform NeetCode.

    • Trees are a common data structure used in coding challenges to represent hierarchical relationships between data.

    • Common tree operations include traversal (inorder, preorder, postorder), insertion, deletion, and searching.

    • Examples of tree-related coding challenges on NeetCode include implementing a binary...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Trees in leet code
  • Ans. 

    Trees in leetcode are a common topic for coding interviews, involving various tree traversal and manipulation techniques.

    • Understand different tree traversal methods like inorder, preorder, and postorder.

    • Learn about common tree algorithms like finding the height, diameter, and lowest common ancestor.

    • Practice solving tree-related problems on leetcode to improve your skills.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Cisco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cisco Software QA Engineer interview?
Cisco interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cisco interview process are Coding Test and Technical.
How to prepare for Cisco Software QA Engineer 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 Debugging, Automation, Automation Testing, Cisco and Coding.
What are the top questions asked in Cisco Software QA Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cisco Software QA Engineer interview -

  1. Debug the test code written in Pyt...read more
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  3. Python for automation. Rest of the technical questions were based on my work pr...read more

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