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CMS IT Services Server Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 8 Nov 2021

CMS IT Services Server Engineer Interview Experiences

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. 1. You know office365 and how to configure
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am familiar with Office365 and can configure it.

    • I have experience with setting up and managing Office365 accounts

    • I am proficient in configuring Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive for Business

    • I am familiar with PowerShell commands for Office365 administration

    • I can troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Office365 services

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 2.What is the ost and pst in Ms office
  • Ans. 

    OST and PST are file formats used by Microsoft Outlook to store email data.

    • OST stands for Offline Storage Table and is used for offline access to email data.

    • PST stands for Personal Storage Table and is used for archiving email data.

    • OST files are created when Outlook is used in Cached Exchange Mode.

    • PST files can be imported or exported to transfer email data between computers or accounts.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 3. How many years of experience in AD Plus. Create User, going group, modified user, password, locked unlocked account.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always interview with positive thinking. Never give an interview out of fear.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Jira Administration roles
  • Q2. Dashboard configuration
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Jira project configurations and dashboards
  • Q2. Migration of projects from server to cloud
  • Ans. 

    Migration of projects from server to cloud involves planning, testing, and executing the transfer of data and applications.

    • Assess the current server setup and identify all projects and data to be migrated

    • Choose a suitable cloud provider and plan the migration process

    • Test the migration process with a small project before moving larger ones

    • Ensure data security and compliance during the migration

    • Update any necessary confi

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Jira project configuration
  • Ans. 

    Jira project configuration involves setting up workflows, issue types, fields, permissions, and notifications.

    • Define issue types (e.g. bug, task, story)

    • Create custom fields to capture specific information

    • Set up workflows to define the lifecycle of an issue

    • Configure permissions to control who can view and edit issues

    • Manage notifications to keep stakeholders informed

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Migrations
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    Experienced System Administrator with a strong background in network administration and troubleshooting.

    • Over 5 years of experience in managing and maintaining IT systems

    • Proficient in Windows and Linux server environments

    • Skilled in network security and data backup strategies

    • Certified in Cisco networking and Microsoft server technologies

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How you are going to handle the new role.
  • Ans. 

    I am excited to take on the new role and am prepared to handle it by leveraging my experience and skills.

    • I will familiarize myself with the systems and processes in place

    • I will communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders

    • I will stay updated on new technologies and best practices in system administration

    • I will prioritize tasks and manage my time efficiently

  • Answered by AI
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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the difference between L2 and L3 switch
  • Ans. 

    L2 switches operate at the data link layer and make forwarding decisions based on MAC addresses, while L3 switches operate at the network layer and make forwarding decisions based on IP addresses.

    • L2 switches operate at the data link layer of the OSI model

    • L2 switches make forwarding decisions based on MAC addresses

    • L3 switches operate at the network layer of the OSI model

    • L3 switches make forwarding decisions based on IP ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Wh lan is faster and wifi?
  • Ans. 

    Wired LAN is faster than WiFi.

    • Wired LAN typically offers faster and more stable connection speeds compared to WiFi.

    • WiFi speeds can be affected by interference, distance from the router, and the number of devices connected.

    • Examples of wired LAN technologies include Ethernet and Powerline adapters.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What do we do if scope are full on DHCP server
  • Ans. 

    If scope are full on DHCP server, you can either expand the scope or delete inactive leases to make room for new ones.

    • Expand the scope by increasing the range of IP addresses available for lease

    • Delete inactive leases to free up space for new leases

    • Check for any misconfigured devices causing IP address conflicts

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is different outlook and o365
  • Ans. 

    Outlook is an email client while O365 is a cloud-based suite of productivity tools.

    • Outlook is a standalone email client software used for sending and receiving emails.

    • O365 (Office 365) is a cloud-based suite of productivity tools including email, collaboration, and communication services.

    • Outlook can be used with different email providers, while O365 includes Outlook as part of its suite.

    • O365 offers additional features ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Till me about your self
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Desktop L1 questions only, questions from candidate resume what they are mentioned.
  • Q2. IT L1 interview questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. F2F / or over Ms Teams, Introductions and basic questions only.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - He should well dressed up in formals, He/She can explain in hindi too.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jun 2023. 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.
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Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Comprehensive technique to judge the suitability of an individual and his appropriateness for admission, scholarship, job.

Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

The transfer of ownership of stock shares

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You have skill in this field
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why you choose linux? What is rpm & yum?
  • Ans. 

    I chose Linux because of its stability, security, and flexibility. RPM is a package manager used in Red Hat-based distributions, while Yum is a command-line package management utility.

    • I chose Linux because it is an open-source operating system that offers better stability and security compared to other options.

    • Linux provides a high level of flexibility, allowing me to customize and optimize the system according to spec...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is cd? What is lvm,
  • Ans. 

    cd stands for change directory. It is a command used in command-line interfaces to navigate between directories.

    • cd is used to change the current working directory in a command-line interface

    • It is commonly used in operating systems like Unix, Linux, and Windows

    • cd followed by a directory name or path changes the current directory to the specified one

    • cd .. moves up one level in the directory hierarchy

    • cd / takes you to the

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - To study basics of linux it was easy to clear interview

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. A discussion with manager to check background and basic technical knowledge related to job profile
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Again a more technical round, more details about myself and experience.Especially my knowledge about linux, server and incident
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Linux command line and all of my knowledge till date in technical and logical and situation handling questions
  • Q2. Gave all of my linux knowledge till that day and was confident and especially they were impressed due to my relaxed and confident nature.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be relaxed, there is nothing to loose.I know it's tough to not have that nervousness when you have less opportunity but there is no option apart from being calm, otherwise you will not be able to answer questions.Just show how much positive you are and show 100% committment to any task given to you and be honest .If you dont know then just say that you dont know the answer, there is no harm in it.
Even if you dont get selected, you will.learn and improve mistakes.
Best of luck.

CMS IT Services Interview FAQs

How to prepare for CMS IT Services Server 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 CMS IT Services. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at CMS IT Services expect are MCSE, Active Directory, Computer science, Information Technology and MCP.
What are the top questions asked in CMS IT Services Server Engineer interview?

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