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I applied via campus placement at CMR College of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.
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
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
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
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.
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...
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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
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...
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...
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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
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...
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