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Technical Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 21 Dec 2024

Interview experience

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

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Q2. Networking question

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Round 4 - HR

(1 Question)

Q1. Scenario based question

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Technical Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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UI Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 24 Dec 2024

Interview experience

Excellent

Difficulty level

Moderate

Process Duration

Less than 2 weeks

Result

Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test

Javascript and DSA questions medium to hard range

Round 2 - Technical

(2 Questions)

Q1. Don't remember it

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Q2. Dont remember it but I think it's angular based

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UI Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. GIve and describe examples of ES 6 features like object destructuring, arrow fxns, array.filter/reduce/indexOf etc.

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Apprentice Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 29 Nov 2024

Interview experience

Excellent

Difficulty level

Moderate

Process Duration

Less than 2 weeks

Result

Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test

Aptitude and coding round

Round 2 - Technical

(1 Question)

Q1. Basic python ,java, sql

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Round 3 - Behavioral

(1 Question)

Q1. Asked about projects and data structures

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Round 4 - HR

(1 Question)

Q1. Basic hr questions

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Apprentice Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 3. What do you know about artificial intelligence and Machine learning?

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Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 26 Sep 2024

Interview experience

Excellent

Difficulty level

Moderate

Process Duration

Less than 2 weeks

Result

Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test

Mostly Computer Networks Related Questions and 2 coding questions.

Round 2 - Technical

(1 Question)

Q1. Computer Networking questions

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Round 3 - Behavioral

(2 Questions)

Q1. Operating System-related Questions

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Q2. Data Structures and Algorithms Questions

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Round 4 - HR

(1 Question)

Q1. About Competition of CISCO.

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study all Core subjects Especially CN nicely.

Graduate Apprentice Interview Questions & Answers

Revathi Pakina

posted on 14 Nov 2024

Interview experience

Good

Difficulty level

Process Duration

Result

Round 1 - Technical

(2 Questions)

Q1. Academic Projects and basic coding questions

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Q2. And strengths general communication skills

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Graduate Apprentice Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What are the different types of inheritance in Java, and can you explain the concept of interfaces? Additionally, code editor link was paste where I had to code and execute the code for interfaces .

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Technical Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 23 Aug 2024

Interview experience

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?

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Q2. If we browse of google something how process will be conducted, keeping in mind OSI Model ?

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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

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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.

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Bangalore / Bengaluru

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₹ 15-24.15 LPA

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Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 11 Aug 2024

Interview experience

Good

Difficulty level

Process Duration

Result

Round 1 - Coding Test

Hacker rank, 3 questions with 1 hour duration

Round 2 - Technical

(2 Questions)

Q1. Stack parenthesis matching

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Q2. Linked List reversal

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Round 3 - Behavioral

(3 Questions)

Q1. Operating System basics

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Q2. Behavorial questions

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Q3. Networking Basics

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Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 7 Oct 2024

Interview experience

Excellent

Difficulty level

Process Duration

Result

Selected

Round 1 - Coding Test

One take home assignment

Round 2 - Technical

(2 Questions)

Q1. Questions on JS basics

Add your answer

Q2. Angular deep dive

Add your answer

Round 3 - HR

(1 Question)

Q1. General discussion with hiring manager

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just focus more on JS fundamentals, Angular, NgRx, RxJs you will be good.

Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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Business Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 26 Sep 2024

Interview experience

Excellent

Difficulty level

Moderate

Process Duration

Less than 2 weeks

Result

Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical

(2 Questions)

Q1. About the previous experience

Add your answer

Q2. Previoius experience, Data driven. Working under pressure

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and tell your previous experience well

Business Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. You have 10 boxes of balls (each ball weighing exactly10 gm) with one box with defective balls (each one of the defective balls weigh 9 gm). You are given an electronic weighing machine and only one chance at it. How will you find out which... read more

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Senior Technical Lead Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 7 Oct 2024

Interview experience

Excellent

Difficulty level

Process Duration

Result

Round 1 - One-on-one

(2 Questions)

Q1. About the nature of my work, they tried to understand if I am fit for the role.

Add your answer

Q2. Python question to code, students database

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well, what you have in your resume.

Senior Technical Lead Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is containerization (Docker)? what are steps to create container, till it gets deploy on server.

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Cisco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cisco interview?

Cisco interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cisco interview process are Technical, Coding Test and One-on-one Round.

How to prepare for Cisco 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 Python, cisco, Cisco, Linux Administration and Computer Networking.

What are the top questions asked in Cisco interview?

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The duration of Cisco interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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