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Cisco TAC Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips
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24 Feb 2023
Top Cisco TAC Engineer Interview Questions and Answers
- Q1. What are the new flags which RSTP BPDU's introduces?
- Q2. A user is unable to SSH the server, how do you troubleshoot this?
- Q3. What happens when you type google.com on your web browser?
4 Cisco TAC Engineer Interview Experiences
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Interview experience
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2023.
3 Interview Rounds
1
Resume Shortlist Round
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Technical Round (3 Questions)
- Q1. What are the new flags which RSTP BPDU's introduces? View Answers (2)
- Q2. A user is unable to SSH the server, how do you troubleshoot this? View Answers (1)
- Q3. Why ARP is used? Different types of ARP View Answers (1)
3
One-on-one Round (3 Questions)
- Q1. What happens when you type google.com on your web browser? View Answers (1)
- Q2. DNS query is resolved then TCP handshake and at last HTTP packets exchanged. Add Answer
- Q3. Explain DORA process View Answers (1)
Interview Preparation Tips
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on basics, learn packet flows in detail. DHCP, DNS, ARP needs to be clear.
Skills evaluated in this interview
I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Jul 2021.
1 Interview Round
Interview Questions
- Q1. How to motivate a customer if case is on Escalation edge ?
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- Q2. Try to bring the priority down of the said case and work internally and spend time with the customer more it will help you alot to find the solutions.
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Interview Preparation Tips
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be always confident
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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Sep 2021.
4 Interview Rounds
1
Resume Shortlist Round
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2
Technical Round (1 Question)
- Q1. ++In depth understanding of basic networking and troubleshooting Add Answer
3
Technical Round (1 Question)
- Q1. ++Spanning tree and Troubleshooting of switching network View Answers (1)
4
HR Round (1 Question)
- Q1. ++Normal HR discussion Add Answer
Interview Preparation Tips
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - ++Be you
++Be confident
++Learn basic understanding of the protocols in depth
++Be confident
++Learn basic understanding of the protocols in depth
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Interview experience
Good
Difficulty level
-
Duration
-
Result
-
2 Interview Rounds
1
One-on-one Round (1 Question)
- Q1. Basics of networking to various scenario based questions Add Answer
2
HR Round (1 Question)
- Q1. General discussion Add Answer
Interview Preparation Tips
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well and be confident
Interview experience
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Duration
-
Result
-
1 Interview Round
1
One-on-one Round (2 Questions)
- Q1. Technical routing switch and mpls or more questions Add Answer
- Q2. What is bgp, bgp is exchanging the routing information and prefix amoung the as number, bgp is border getaway protocol View Answers (1)
GOPINATH M
Interview experience
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Duration
-
Result
-
3 Interview Rounds
1
Technical Round (1 Question)
- Q1. Technical questions such as VLAN, Routing and Firewalls View Answers (1)
2
Behavioral Round (1 Question)
- Q1. How the team collaboration to improve business. Add Answer
3
HR Round (1 Question)
- Q1. Company details and salary negotiation. Add Answer
Interview Preparation Tips
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For freshers be thorough with basic technical stuffs like vlan, routing, DHCP, DNS.
As a experienced, go through more technical and scenario based questions.
As a experienced, go through more technical and scenario based questions.
Interview experience
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2023.
4 Interview Rounds
1
Aptitude Test Round
Aptitude questions from various topics
2
Coding Test Round
Two coding questions easy and medium
3
Technical Round (3 Questions)
- Q1. 1 hr technical from your resume and problem solving Add Answer
- Q2. 3 sum problem question Add Answer
- Q3. Basics of networking Add Answer
4
HR Round (1 Question)
- Q1. Explain why you come into software role Add Answer
Interview experience
Good
Difficulty level
-
Duration
-
Result
-
2 Interview Rounds
1
One-on-one Round (1 Question)
- Q1. Basics of networking to various scenario based questions Add Answer
2
HR Round (1 Question)
- Q1. General discussion Add Answer
Interview Preparation Tips
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well and be confident
Interview experience
Average
Difficulty level
-
Duration
-
Result
-
2 Interview Rounds
1
Technical Round (2 Questions)
- Q1. Mpls technology Add Answer
- Q2. Bgp, ospf, routing switching Add Answer
2
Technical Round (1 Question)
- Q1. Mpls routing switching Add Answer
Interview Preparation Tips
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Mpls
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