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I was interviewed in Jan 2021.

Round 1 - Video Call 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 50 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Two panellist were there, one was asking question based upon CN + OS + DBMS, one was asking question based upon DS + Algo.

  • Q1. 

    Binary Search Tree Insertion

    Given the root node of a binary search tree and a positive integer, you need to insert a new node with the given value into the BST so that the resulting tree maintains the pr...

  • Q2. 

    LCA in a Binary Search Tree

    You are given a binary search tree (BST) containing N nodes. Additionally, you have references to two nodes, P and Q, within this BST.

    Your task is to determine the Lowest Com...

Round 2 - Video Call 

Round duration - 50 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Round 3 - HR 

Round duration - 15 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI completed Computer Science Engineering from NIT Calicut. I applied for the job as Software Engineer in BengaluruEligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPACisco Networking Academy interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Operating System, Database, Puzzles, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 MonthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Practice at least 350 coding question
Tip 2 : Having recent project
Tip 3 : Good knowledge of OS,DBMS

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have some projects on resume.
Tip 2 : Do not put false things on resume.

Final outcome of the interviewRejected

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I was interviewed in Nov 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

The test was scheduled on 1st November 2020 at 6 pm . 
Platform: Hackerrank
Number of questions : 2 coding and 25 MCQ
Language allowed for coding ques : Java ( Cisco only allows java )
Difficulty level : Moderate - Hard
Tip : Focus on one coding ques and do maximum MCQ's , it will be enough.

  • Q1. 

    Snake and Ladder Problem Statement

    Given a 'Snake and Ladder' board with N rows and N columns, where positions are numbered from 1 to (N*N) starting from the bottom left, alternating direction each row, f...

Round 2 - Video Call 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 80 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

The technical interview was scheduled on webex teams at 10 am on 11th November 2020.
There were 2 panelists.
Interview went on for around 80 mins where they asked me questions on resume , projects , internships , Networking and Dsa .
Networking was asked because i mentioned a project on my resume that uses Socket.io .
Most of the time of interview was taken up by Dsa question.

  • Q1. 

    Corporate Flight Bookings Problem Statement

    You are given an array/list BOOKINGS representing the booking details of 'N' flights from 1 to 'N'. Each booking detail consists of three positive integers: [fi...

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI completed Information Technology from Maharaja Agrasen Institute Of Technology. Eligibility criteria8 CgpaCisco Networking Academy interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data structure and algorithms, Operating systems, Databases , OOPS , NetworkingTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 MonthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have short notes to prepare prior to interview, because it might happen that you know the answer but can't frame it in interview due to pressure , so short sticky notes before interview will give help in fast revision.
Tip 2 : Practice as many Dsa questions as possible, but also keep on revisiting them so that famous questions are always on your tips .
Tip 3 : Maintain 2-3 page script for every project on your resume, which will tell which points of project to cover when interviewer asks to explain it.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Choose resume template and font carefully, according to the amount of content you have , minimizing the white spaces and also highlighting your achievements and keywords.
Tip 2 : While adding the project, highlight the technologies used and also add links of github or live app if possible. Also add achievements of the project for example , If you made an android project , you can mention number of organic downloads .

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

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I was interviewed before Sep 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This round consist of 2 coding questions and they were of good level based on strings and dynamic programming.

Round 2 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 20 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

  • Q1. What is the best way to retrieve the minimum number at any point in time from a bag where numbers are continuously inserted and removed?

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI completed Electrical & Electronics Engineering from NIT Calicut. I applied for the job as SDE - 1 in KozhikodeEligibility criteria7.5Cisco Networking Academy interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures and Algorithms, Machine Learning, Basics of Database Management System and Operating System, Aptitude.Time required to prepare for the interview - 5 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Try to do as much as Data structures related questions as practice made a man perfect. If you have already done similar types of questions then you will get a solution approach very fastly during the interview. Also, Coding ninjas have a big hand in making my selection. 

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Keep resume short and up to the point and try to keep it on a single page.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

Software Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the back pressure for refrigerant R-134a?
  • Ans. 

    The back pressure for refrigerant R-134a is typically around 60 psi.

    • The back pressure for R-134a is usually maintained around 60 psi to ensure proper functioning of the HVAC system.

    • Back pressure is the pressure in the low side of the system, which helps in the cooling process.

    • Maintaining the correct back pressure is crucial for the efficiency and performance of the HVAC system.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the different types of compressors?
  • Ans. 

    Different types of compressors include reciprocating, rotary, scroll, and centrifugal compressors.

    • Reciprocating compressors use pistons to compress air.

    • Rotary compressors use rotating mechanisms to compress air.

    • Scroll compressors use spiral elements to compress air.

    • Centrifugal compressors use high-speed rotating impellers to compress air.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Okay is the best for job seekers.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a motivated and results-driven individual with a background in sales and business development.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

    • I have experience working in sales for 3 years.

    • I have successfully developed new business opportunities for my previous company.

    • I am proficient in market research and analysis.

    • I am a strong communicator and negotiator.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your short-term and long-term goals?
  • Ans. 

    Short-term goal is to gain experience in business development and contribute to company growth. Long-term goal is to advance to a leadership role and drive strategic initiatives.

    • Short-term goal: Gain experience in business development through hands-on projects and client interactions.

    • Short-term goal: Contribute to company growth by identifying new business opportunities and developing relationships with potential clien...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What's ur expectations
  • Ans. 

    I expect a challenging role with opportunities for growth and learning.

    • Opportunities for career advancement

    • Challenging projects to work on

    • Supportive team environment

    • Training and development programs

    • Competitive salary and benefits

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Tell something about your family
  • Ans. 

    I come from a close-knit family of five, with supportive parents and two siblings.

    • My parents have always encouraged me to pursue my goals and dreams.

    • I have two siblings, an older brother who works in finance and a younger sister who is studying to become a doctor.

    • We often spend weekends together, going on hikes or having family dinners.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. If you have any doubt ask him /her

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - An internship can be beneficial.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Assignment 

WRITTEN TEST IS HARD BUT FOR EXPERIENCE CANDIATES GOOD

Round 2 - Demo 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. DEMO ON PREPRED TOPIC
  • Q2. GROUP DISCUSSION
  • Q3. QUESTIONS ON TOPIC
  • Q4. END TO END QUESTION
  • Q5. OVERALL IDEA ABOUT TOPIC

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - MANAGEMENT IS GOOD BUT OFFICE POLITICS BEWARE
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Simple round and easy

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. One and one round with principal
Round 3 - Selection 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Simple process and salary
  • Q2. About designation
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain about experience
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Documentation and verification

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Fine to work there in orchid
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Asked about maths questions.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About my tecnical knowleadge
  • Q2. My goals and my future plans.
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

About how to handel the lab and to assist people.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - trust yourself and to the best.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How much salary will I get here
  • Q2. There is transport facility
  • Q3. No any questions
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

That of my first round

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. First Introduction
  • Q2. Where do you want to see yourself in 5 years?
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is testing explain
  • Ans. 

    Testing is the process of evaluating a system or application to identify defects or errors.

    • Testing involves executing a system or application to find bugs or issues.

    • It ensures that the software meets the specified requirements and works as expected.

    • Types of testing include functional testing, performance testing, security testing, etc.

    • Testing can be manual or automated, depending on the requirements and resources avail

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain web driver architecture
  • Ans. 

    WebDriver architecture consists of client libraries, JSON wire protocol, browser drivers, and browsers.

    • Client libraries provide bindings for different programming languages to interact with WebDriver

    • JSON wire protocol is used for communication between client libraries and browser drivers

    • Browser drivers control the browsers and execute commands sent by client libraries

    • Browsers receive commands from browser drivers and p

  • Answered by AI

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