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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
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Process Duration
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Result
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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. Design Test cases for A Deseal Car Engine. Cover all test cases
Q5. Questions related to QA< basic , scenario based questions

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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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

I applied via Nvidea and was interviewed in Nov 2021. 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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR Asks general questions. past experience pass out year. current base out of and elaborated GD to me once again.
Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between List and Tuples? in python
  • Ans. 

    List is mutable and Tuples are immutable in Python.

    • Lists are enclosed in square brackets [], while Tuples are enclosed in parentheses ().

    • Elements of a list can be changed, added or removed, while elements of a tuple cannot be changed.

    • Lists are slower than tuples due to their mutable nature.

    • Tuples are used for fixed data, while lists are used for dynamic data.

    • Lists are used for homogenous data, while tuples are used for

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What Android basic component
  • Ans. 

    The basic components of Android are activities, services, broadcast receivers, and content providers.

    • Activities are the user interface components that allow users to interact with the app.

    • Services are background components that perform long-running operations.

    • Broadcast receivers are components that receive and respond to system-wide broadcast announcements.

    • Content providers are components that manage a shared set of ap

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain about android architecture system.
  • Ans. 

    Android architecture system is a layered architecture consisting of four main layers.

    • The four main layers are Linux kernel, native libraries, application framework, and applications.

    • The Linux kernel provides low-level hardware abstraction and security.

    • Native libraries are written in C or C++ and provide access to hardware-specific features.

    • Application framework provides high-level services such as activity management, ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How does Open GL graphics Works in android
  • Ans. 

    OpenGL is a graphics API used in Android to render 2D and 3D graphics.

    • OpenGL is a cross-platform API that allows developers to create high-performance graphics applications.

    • It uses a pipeline-based model to process graphics data.

    • OpenGL ES (Embedded Systems) is the version of OpenGL used in Android.

    • It supports features like texture mapping, lighting, and shading.

    • Developers can use OpenGL in Android to create games, visu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Design Test cases for A Deseal Car Engine. Cover all test cases
  • Ans. 

    Design test cases for a deseal car engine

    • Test for engine starting and stopping

    • Test for oil pressure and temperature

    • Test for fuel efficiency

    • Test for exhaust emissions

    • Test for engine noise and vibration

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just prepare some basics on python and go through your resume once again. they dig very deep into resume

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

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

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&#44; 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

Skills: Networking, OS, Linux kernel
College Name: NA

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 Testing, Python, Cisco and Computer Networking.
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 -

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