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Cisco Technical Consulting Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 31 Aug 2024

Top Cisco Technical Consulting Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. What are specific terms in the technology (Authentication mechanism, how they work, how servers communicate)
  • Q2. What are certificates, how they work in the communication. TLS etc...
  • Q3. What are all the components needed in a home networking system
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Cisco Technical Consulting Engineer Interview Experiences

8 interviews found

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Networking protocols like ospf bgp MPLS sdwan
  • Q2. Networking protocols like ospf bgp MPLS
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at CMR College of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Computer network, os, database 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Routers relies in which layer?
  • Ans. 

    Routers operate at the network layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model.

    • Routers forward data packets between networks based on IP addresses

    • They make decisions based on routing tables

    • Routers are essential for connecting different networks together

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Dns types used in routing?
  • Ans. 

    DNS types used in routing include A, AAAA, CNAME, and MX records.

    • A record: Maps a domain name to an IPv4 address

    • AAAA record: Maps a domain name to an IPv6 address

    • CNAME record: Maps an alias domain name to the canonical domain name

    • MX record: Specifies the mail servers responsible for receiving email for a domain

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mostly questions on Computer networks likw layers.
  • Q2. Diff between udp and tcp
  • Ans. 

    UDP is connectionless and unreliable, while TCP is connection-oriented and reliable.

    • UDP stands for User Datagram Protocol

    • TCP stands for Transmission Control Protocol

    • UDP is faster but less reliable

    • TCP is slower but more reliable, as it ensures delivery of data packets

    • UDP is used for streaming media, online gaming, and VoIP

    • TCP is used for web browsing, email, file transfer

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be good in computer network and projects

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Q3. What are all the components needed in a home networking system
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Q4. Routers relies in which layer?
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Q5. Best practices in the technology
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me a time you were faced with a challenge. How did you overcome that challenge?
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are all the components needed in a home networking system
  • Ans. 

    Components needed in a home networking system include modem, router, switch, access point, and network cables.

    • Modem: connects to the internet service provider and converts the signal for use by the network.

    • Router: directs network traffic between devices and manages the IP addresses.

    • Switch: connects multiple devices within the network and allows them to communicate with each other.

    • Access Point: provides wireless connect...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Group discussion is to get to know you and see if you are a good fit with the team

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and honest. If you feel stuck on a question don'tgive up.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Aptitude test with some basic sql coding questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General information about CUCM, UCCX, routing and networking questions
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR sort of interview to gauge my ability to handle situations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good job to start with

Cisco interview questions for designations

 Technical Consulting Customer Delivery Engineer

 (1)

 Network Consulting Engineer

 (1)

 Technical System Engineer

 (1)

 Technical Marketing Engineer

 (1)

 Technical Consultant

 (8)

 Technical Lead

 (4)

 Technical Writer

 (1)

 Technical Apprentice

 (1)

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 5 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. Tcp ip, ospf, eigrp, bgp, server down troubleshooting
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Bgp, ospf, eigrp, troubleshooting scenario
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Round with manager. Mostly managerial question and 2 critical issues I have faced till now and it’s solutions
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion with hr

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - In-depth understanding of all protocol is important, tcpip is imp

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions on BGP/MPLS/OSPF/ routing, Switching
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions on BGP/OSPF/VXLAN/ACI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Managerial Round
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. DNS, How it works
  • Q2. Best practices in the technology
  • Ans. 

    Best practices in technology involve staying updated, following security protocols, testing thoroughly, and documenting processes.

    • Stay updated on the latest technologies and trends

    • Follow security protocols to protect data and systems

    • Thoroughly test software and systems before deployment

    • Document processes and procedures for future reference

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are specific terms in the technology (Authentication mechanism, how they work, how servers communicate)
  • Ans. 

    Authentication mechanisms in technology involve various methods for verifying the identity of users and ensuring secure communication between servers.

    • Authentication mechanisms include passwords, biometrics, two-factor authentication, and digital certificates.

    • Servers communicate using protocols such as HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SSH, and OAuth.

    • Authentication mechanisms work by verifying the credentials provided by the user against...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are certificates, how they work in the communication. TLS etc...
  • Ans. 

    Certificates are digital documents used to verify the identity of a website or server in secure communication.

    • Certificates are issued by a Certificate Authority (CA) to verify the identity of the website or server.

    • TLS (Transport Layer Security) is a protocol that uses certificates to secure communication over the internet.

    • Certificates contain information such as the public key of the website/server and the digital sign...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenarios were presented by the Senior engineers and asked to present solutions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be good at Networking essentials. Make sure to understand the servers and network components and how they work and communicate. Because if they like you and your approach, they finish the entire interview process in a single day.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Advice technical questions...
  • Q2. Prepare technical questions for posts you are applying for... confidence in answers those are answered. Be honest. If u don’t know, no matter.

Interview questions from similar companies

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous project questions
  • Q2. Write a program to identify the prime number
  • Ans. 

    Program to identify prime numbers

    • Iterate through numbers from 2 to n-1

    • Check if n is divisible by any number other than 1 and itself

    • If not divisible, n is a prime number

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Define the function in python
  • Ans. 

    A function in Python is a block of reusable code that performs a specific task when called.

    • Functions are defined using the 'def' keyword followed by the function name and parentheses containing any parameters.

    • Functions can return a value using the 'return' keyword.

    • Functions can be called by using the function name followed by parentheses containing any arguments.

    • Example: def greet(name): print('Hello, ' + name) gre...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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.
View all tips
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 Consulting Engineer interview?
Cisco interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cisco interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Cisco Technical Consulting 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 Consulting, Linux, MySQL, SQL and Tomcat.
What are the top questions asked in Cisco Technical Consulting Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cisco Technical Consulting Engineer interview -

  1. What are specific terms in the technology (Authentication mechanism, how they w...read more
  2. What are certificates, how they work in the communication. TLS etc...read more
  3. What are all the components needed in a home networking sys...read more

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Cisco Technical Consulting Engineer Interview Process

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3 Interview rounds

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  • Technical Round - 1
  • Technical Round - 2
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