7 Cisco Software QA Engineer Interview Questions & Answers | Complete Prep Guide 2025

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Software QA Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Dhananjay Parab

posted on 27 Jun 2024

Interview experience

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

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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

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Q2. What is Python Path

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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.

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Software QA Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 19 May 2021

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.

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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.

Software QA Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 28 Jul 2021

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.

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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 .

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Software QA Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 18 Sep 2017

Interview Questionnaire

1 Question

Q1. Mostly networking questions and a few computer science questions

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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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Software QA Engineer - (Python/C/C++) with Networking

Bangalore / Bengaluru

4-8 Yrs

₹ 13.5-26.5 LPA

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Nvidia

Anonymous

posted on 30 Apr 2024

Interview experience

Good

Difficulty level

Process Duration

Result

Round 1 - Technical

(2 Questions)

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

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Q2. Coding question on Recursion

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Lumen Technologies

Anonymous

posted on 11 Jul 2022

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

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good to learn and management is supportive

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Seagate

Anonymous

posted on 28 Nov 2024

Interview experience

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.

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Q2. Find missing number from nth number array.

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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

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Q3. Explain inheritance and it types

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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

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Q4. Find 2nd max elements from aaray

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Find 2nd max element from array of strings

Sort the array in descending order
Skip the first element (max element)
Return the second element

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Arista Networks

nisarga lolage

posted on 25 Sep 2024

Interview experience

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

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Q2. C string questions

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Round 2 - Technical

(2 Questions)

Q1. Operating systems questions

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Q2. Linked list and system design question

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Sandvine

Sourabh Kamate

posted on 29 Aug 2024

Interview experience

Good

Difficulty level

Moderate

Process Duration

Less than 2 weeks

Result

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

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Q2. Give the maximum element at any point of time for after pop and push

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Q3. Reverse a string

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Juniper Networks

Anonymous

posted on 8 Jul 2024

Interview experience

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']

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Q2. Linked list from neetcode

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Round 3 - One-on-one

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Q1. Trees in neet code

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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...

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Q2. Trees in leet code

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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.

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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.

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