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Cisco Technical Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 21 Dec 2024

Cisco Technical Consultant Interview Experiences

8 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Approx 50 questions are there on aptitude and programming

Round 2 - Coding Test 

1 coding question is there on graph

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a technical consultant with 5 years of experience in implementing and optimizing software solutions for clients.

    • 5 years of experience in technical consulting

    • Expertise in implementing and optimizing software solutions

    • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Networking question
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based question
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Question was asked related to graph.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About the computer networks, as if two routers are present in network how they will communicate with each other?
  • Q2. If we browse of google something how process will be conducted, keeping in mind OSI Model ?
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What was the toughest sitution that you faced in your life , and how you overcome it?
  • Ans. 

    Overcoming a tough situation by staying positive and seeking support from loved ones.

    • Facing a serious illness and undergoing treatment

    • Dealing with a major financial crisis

    • Losing a loved one unexpectedly

    • Navigating a difficult work situation

    • Overcoming a personal struggle such as addiction or mental health issues

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 2 qualities about your self that keep you different from others?
  • Ans. 

    I am highly adaptable and have strong problem-solving skills.

    • I thrive in fast-paced environments and can quickly adjust to new situations.

    • I am able to think critically and come up with creative solutions to complex problems.

    • For example, in my previous role, I was able to successfully troubleshoot and resolve technical issues for clients within tight deadlines.

  • Answered by AI

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Traffic flow between two computers
  • Ans. 

    Traffic flow between two computers refers to the communication of data packets between the two devices.

    • Traffic flow can be managed using network protocols such as TCP/IP.

    • Routers and switches help direct traffic between computers.

    • Firewalls can be used to monitor and control traffic flow for security purposes.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Routing protocol
  • Q2. Osi model / tcp ip

Cisco interview questions for designations

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 Associate Consultant

 (1)

 Software Consultant

 (1)

 Network Consultant

 (1)

 Senior Technical Lead

 (2)

 Technical Project Manager

 (1)

 Senior Technical Writer

 (1)

 Technical Writer

 (1)

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Cisco Ideathon selection round consists of MCQ and coding questions

Round 2 - PPT Submission 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Need to present solution for given problem statement in PPT format.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical Interview - Questions on PPT, networking, resume
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How ping/traceroute works
  • Ans. 

    Ping/traceroute are network diagnostic tools used to test connectivity and identify network issues.

    • Ping sends ICMP echo request packets to a specific IP address and waits for a response.

    • Traceroute sends packets with increasing TTL values to trace the route to a destination.

    • Ping is used to check if a host is reachable, while traceroute shows the path packets take to reach a destination.

    • Both tools are commonly used to tr

  • 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 applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. TCP,network fundamentals
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Routing protocols, MPLS, MP-BGP, RR, CSC
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral questions

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Cisco panel took 3 rounds for me. They usually start from the basics of network layers. They ask about TCP/IP suite, ARP, GARP, VPN, FTP, ping, telnet, tracert and DHCP. They ask questions based on wiresha...

Interview Preparation Tips

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Bgp, mpls, ospf
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mixed questions round, technical and management
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Check Way of speaking, confidence
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you want to join this team.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. OSPF, BGP, VRRP, Switchin, QoS, Mcast, LDP

Cisco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cisco Technical Consultant interview?
Cisco interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cisco interview process are Technical, Coding Test and HR.
What are the top questions asked in Cisco Technical Consultant interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cisco Technical Consultant interview -

  1. How ping/traceroute wo...read more
  2. Traffic flow between two comput...read more
  3. Cisco panel took 3 rounds for me. They usually start from the basics of network...read more

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