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Updated 18 Jul 2024

Fortinet Technical Support Engineer Interview Experiences

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Dhcp helper mac and ip
  • Q2. Putting ip on window pc
  • Ans. 

    To assign an IP address to a Windows PC, you can do so through the network settings.

    • Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center

    • Click on Change adapter settings

    • Right-click on the network connection you want to assign an IP address to and select Properties

    • Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties

    • Choose 'Use the following IP address' and enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway,

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What if i browse a website, what works at backend
  • Ans. 

    When browsing a website, various components work at the backend to deliver content and functionality.

    • Web server processes requests and serves web pages

    • Database stores and retrieves data

    • Application server executes application logic

    • Content delivery network (CDN) may cache and deliver content

    • Load balancer distributes incoming traffic to multiple servers

    • Web browser renders the content for the user

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Needs more hands on practice

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on linked list
  • Q2. Questions on resume
  • Q3. About my interests
  • Q4. My interest in symantec
  • Q5. Place to work

Interview Preparation Tips

College Name: IIT Madras

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. How you find loop in a linked list
  • Ans. 

    To find a loop in a linked list, we use Floyd's cycle-finding algorithm.

    • Floyd's cycle-finding algorithm uses two pointers, one moving at twice the speed of the other.

    • If there is a loop in the linked list, the two pointers will eventually meet.

    • To detect the meeting point, we reset one of the pointers to the head of the linked list and move both pointers at the same speed.

    • The meeting point is the start of the loop.

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  • Q2. What is LRU, MRU and LFU
  • Ans. 

    LRU, MRU and LFU are caching algorithms used to manage memory in computer systems.

    • LRU stands for Least Recently Used and removes the least recently used items from the cache when the cache is full.

    • MRU stands for Most Recently Used and removes the most recently used items from the cache when the cache is full.

    • LFU stands for Least Frequently Used and removes the least frequently used items from the cache when the cache i...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Camel banana problem

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: coding test in hacker rank. can code in any language except in C and C++.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 2

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: In technical round the questions are on OS, basics of C(mainly in linked lists) and maths puzzle

They mostly see how you are approaching towards a problem.
It is first time that I heard the camel banana problem. So I struggled for some time and came up with a solution. He said he liked the approach but it can be optimized.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It started with explain about yourselves. and then he asked to explain about one project with technical details. Later he asked me to explain binary search for a guy who don't know much of technical knowledge. He continued with why we only do 2 partitions why can we make it up to 3. Later he asked me what I liked most in my mobile phone. I said chatting apps. So he asked me that if I was hired as a developer to make a chatting app how will I do it.
Tips: way of thinking and way of approaching towards a problem.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This round was focused mainly on whether I like to work in Bangalore or not. How I first heard about Symantec. how I will suit for the company. what are my future plans.

Skills: C, OS, Math Puzzles
College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 40 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical round with questions based on DSA.

  • Q1. 

    Reverse a Number Problem Statement

    Create a program to reverse a given integer N. The output should be the reversed integer.

    Note:

    If a number has trailing zeros, their reversed version should not inclu...

  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given integer while excluding trailing zeros.

    • Create a program to reverse the given integer by converting it to a string and then reversing it.

    • Remove any trailing zeros from the reversed string before converting it back to an integer.

    • Handle the constraints of the input integer being between 0 and 10^8.

    • Example: For input 1230, the output should be 321.

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  • Q2. 

    Reverse a Linked List Problem Statement

    You are given a Singly Linked List of integers. Your task is to reverse the Linked List by changing the links between nodes.

    Input:

    The first line of input contai...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given singly linked list by changing the links between nodes.

    • Iterate through the linked list and reverse the links between nodes.

    • Use three pointers to keep track of the current, previous, and next nodes.

    • Update the links while traversing the list to reverse it.

    • Return the head of the reversed linked list.

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  • Q3. What is the difference in C++ between 'new int[5]' and 'malloc(5 * sizeof(int))'?
  • Ans. 

    new int[5] is C++ specific and initializes the array with default values, while malloc(5 * sizeof(int)) is a C function and does not initialize the array.

    • new int[5] is C++ specific and calls constructors for each element in the array.

    • malloc(5 * sizeof(int)) is a C function and does not call constructors, leaving the array uninitialized.

    • new int[5] returns a pointer to the first element of the array, while malloc(5 * siz...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAJuniper Networks interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, OS, Networking, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewRejected

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions were mostly related to Django Rest Framework and internal working of it, apart from that there were questions related to Django ORM.
  • Q2. Given an API request how would to resolve the space issue that is happening with GET
  • Ans. 

    To resolve space issue with GET API request, consider pagination, compression, caching, and optimizing query parameters.

    • Implement pagination to limit the number of results returned in each request.

    • Use compression techniques like Gzip to reduce the size of the response data.

    • Implement caching mechanisms to store frequently accessed data and reduce the number of requests.

    • Optimize query parameters to only request necessary

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Complete resume based questions
  • Q2. You must me thorough of what you have mentioned in your resume.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Tips: It will be good to have a GPA of 8 and above

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were easy it were good at C and basic maths. Questions were distributed on all aspects of computer science such as Operating Systems, Few Output Question, Data Structures and Application layer networking . In basic aptitude most questions fall under Probability, distance and time and few others.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Skills: Communication, Basic Coding, Math Puzzle
College Name: NIT Surathkal

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test was MCQ type. It comprised of questions from Operating Systems, Data Structures, Microprocessors, logical Reasoning, Aptitude and Computer Networks. No negative marking was there.
Tips: One needs to be fast as you can't spend much time on one question.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was given 2 coding questions to solve and basics of oops, operating systems, data structures and networks were asked. 3-4 questions were asked in each topic mentions above. The interviewer also asked 2 puzzles which were the standard ones. He first asked me if I knew the topic or not, then only he asked me questions about it. But that doesn't mean that you can skip all the above mentions topics.
Tips: Be relaxed and confident and try to discuss your approach with the interviewer.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: 2 Coding questions and 3-4 questions from operating systems and networks.Questions also from the mentioned projects.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Standard HR interview with questions like what Cisco does and why they should hire you. He also asked me questions from the CV.

Tips: Be confident and mug up your cv well

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was just a formality where he just asked about my background and whether I would be able to move to bangalore and Why I want to join Cisco.

Skills: Confidence, Problem Solving Skills, Operating System Basics, Coding Skills, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics, Computer Networking, Data Strrutures
College Name: IIT Guwahati

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

10 Questions

  • Q1. Program to print the elements of a binary tree in spiral order
  • Ans. 

    Program to print binary tree elements in spiral order

    • Use two stacks to keep track of nodes at odd and even levels

    • Push nodes from left to right in odd level stack and right to left in even level stack

    • Pop nodes from the stack alternatively and print them

    • Repeat until both stacks are empty

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain what happens underneath when you enter a URL in the browser
  • Ans. 

    Entering a URL in the browser triggers a series of events to retrieve and display the requested webpage.

    • The browser checks the cache for a previously stored copy of the webpage

    • If not found, the browser sends a request to the DNS server to resolve the domain name to an IP address

    • The browser then sends a request to the web server at the IP address for the webpage

    • The web server responds with the requested webpage

    • The brows...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain why MAC addresses are required despite having IP addresses
  • Ans. 

    MAC addresses are required for identifying devices on a local network, while IP addresses are used for identifying devices on a global network.

    • MAC addresses are used for communication within a local network

    • IP addresses are used for communication across different networks

    • MAC addresses are assigned by the manufacturer and cannot be changed

    • IP addresses can be assigned dynamically or statically

    • MAC addresses are used in the...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Solve the classical bridge and torch puzzle
  • Q5. Explain my internship project
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web application for tracking inventory and sales data

    • Used React.js for front-end development

    • Implemented RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express for back-end

    • Utilized MongoDB for database management

    • Integrated authentication and authorization features for secure access

    • Designed user-friendly interface with responsive design

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is an arraylist in Java?
  • Ans. 

    An ArrayList is a dynamic array in Java that can grow or shrink in size during runtime.

    • ArrayList is a class in Java's Collection framework.

    • It implements the List interface and allows duplicate elements.

    • Elements can be added or removed using methods like add(), remove(), etc.

    • It can also be sorted using the sort() method.

    • Example: ArrayList names = new ArrayList<>();

    • names.add("John"); names.add("Mary"); names.remove(0);

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  • Q7. What is the difference between an arraylist and a linkedlist in Java?
  • Ans. 

    ArrayList is a resizable array while LinkedList is a doubly linked list.

    • ArrayList is faster for accessing elements while LinkedList is faster for adding or removing elements.

    • ArrayList uses contiguous memory while LinkedList uses non-contiguous memory.

    • ArrayList is better for random access while LinkedList is better for sequential access.

    • Example: ArrayList - List names = new ArrayList<>(); LinkedList - List names = new L

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  • Q8. “Java is not a pure OO language”. Justify (the answer expected was that the primitive types are not objects in Java!)
  • Ans. 

    Java is not a pure OO language due to primitive types not being objects.

    • Primitive types like int, boolean, etc. are not objects in Java

    • They do not have methods or inheritance like objects do

    • This violates the principle of everything being an object in pure OO languages

    • Wrapper classes like Integer, Boolean, etc. were introduced to provide object-like behavior for primitives

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  • Q9. What is the difference between an object oriented and object based language?
  • Ans. 

    Object-oriented languages support inheritance and polymorphism, while object-based languages do not.

    • Object-oriented languages allow for the creation of classes and objects, and support inheritance and polymorphism.

    • Object-based languages only support objects, but do not have the concept of classes or inheritance.

    • Examples of object-oriented languages include Java, C++, and Python, while JavaScript is an example of an obj

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  • Q10. Explain inheritance and abstraction with a concrete example
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a way to create new classes based on existing ones. Abstraction is a way to hide implementation details.

    • Inheritance allows a subclass to inherit properties and methods from a superclass.

    • Abstraction allows a class to provide a simplified interface to its users while hiding its implementation details.

    • For example, a Car class can inherit properties and methods from a Vehicle class, while also implementing i...

  • Answered by AI

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Skills:
    College Name: NA

    Skills evaluated in this interview

    I applied via Referral

    Interview Questionnaire 

    14 Questions

    • Q1. How many interviews have I attended before?
    • Q2. What value would I add to Cisco?
    • Q3. What do I know about Cisco?
    • Q4. Am I ready to work as an IT manager?
    • Ans. 

      No, as a software engineer, you may not have the necessary experience or skills to work as an IT manager.

      • Software engineers typically focus on coding and technical aspects, while IT managers are responsible for overseeing projects, teams, and budgets.

      • IT managers need strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, which may not be the primary focus of a software engineer.

      • Consider gaining experience in pro...

    • Answered by AI
    • Q5. Mention the layers in OSI stack
    • Ans. 

      OSI stack has 7 layers that define how data is transmitted over a network.

      • OSI stands for Open Systems Interconnection

      • Each layer has a specific function and communicates with adjacent layers

      • Layers are: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, Application

    • Answered by AI
    • Q6. When would I go for a router to make two computers communicate?
    • Ans. 

      A router is needed to connect two computers in different networks or to share internet connection.

      • When two computers are in different networks, a router is needed to connect them.

      • A router can also be used to share internet connection between multiple devices.

      • Routers can provide additional security features like firewall and VPN.

      • Examples of routers include Cisco, Netgear, and TP-Link.

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    • Q7. Mention the number of bits in IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
    • Ans. 

      IPv4 has 32 bits and IPv6 has 128 bits.

      • IPv4 addresses are in the format of xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx where each xxx is an 8-bit number.

      • IPv6 addresses are in the format of xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx where each xxxx is a 16-bit number.

      • IPv6 addresses allow for a much larger number of unique addresses than IPv4.

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    • Q8. What is the need for IPv6?
    • Ans. 

      IPv6 is needed due to the exhaustion of IPv4 addresses and the need for more unique IP addresses.

      • IPv6 provides a significantly larger address space compared to IPv4.

      • It allows for the allocation of unique IP addresses to every device connected to the internet.

      • IPv6 supports improved security features and better network performance.

      • It enables the growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and services.

      • Transitioning to IPv...

    • Answered by AI
    • Q9. How many clients are possible for a /24 address?. What is the network address and broadcast address here?
    • Ans. 

      A /24 address can have 256 clients. Network address is the first IP and broadcast address is the last IP.

      • A /24 address has 256 IP addresses

      • The network address is the first IP in the range

      • The broadcast address is the last IP in the range

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    • Q10. What is the difference between anycast, unicast, and multicast?
    • Ans. 

      Anycast, unicast, and multicast are different ways of routing network traffic.

      • Unicast is one-to-one communication between a sender and a receiver.

      • Anycast is one-to-nearest communication where the sender sends a message to the nearest receiver.

      • Multicast is one-to-many communication where the sender sends a message to a group of receivers.

      • Anycast is used for load balancing and finding the nearest server.

      • Unicast is used f...

    • Answered by AI
    • Q11. What is virtual memory? What is its size in relation to main memory?
    • Ans. 

      Virtual memory is a memory management technique that allows a computer to use more memory than physically available.

      • Virtual memory is created by using hard disk space as an extension of RAM.

      • It allows running more programs than the physical memory can handle.

      • The size of virtual memory is typically larger than the size of main memory.

      • Virtual memory is divided into pages, which are swapped in and out of main memory as nee...

    • Answered by AI
    • Q12. How do I rate myself in C, web technologies on a scale of 10?
    • Ans. 

      I rate myself 8 in C and 7 in web technologies.

      • I have extensive experience in C programming and have worked on multiple projects using it.

      • In web technologies, I have a good understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, but there is always room for improvement.

      • I am constantly learning and improving my skills in both areas.

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    • Q13. What are my strengths?
    • Ans. 

      My strengths include problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong programming abilities.

      • Strong problem-solving skills - able to analyze complex problems and come up with effective solutions

      • Attention to detail - meticulous in writing code and ensuring it is error-free

      • Strong programming abilities - proficient in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++

    • Answered by AI
    • Q14. The classical 3l, 5l puzzle

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Skills:
    College Name: NA

    Skills evaluated in this interview

    I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Round: Test
    Experience: Tested basics in each subject

    Round: Technical Interview
    Experience: Had asked me about my projects in detail. Some DSA questions were asked. Asked to code in C for some questions.

    Round: Technical Interview
    Experience: Asked questions about data structures and some more algorithms. Tested in Probability and some quant.

    College Name: IIT Madras

    Fortinet Interview FAQs

    How many rounds are there in Fortinet Technical Support Engineer interview?
    Fortinet interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Fortinet interview process are Technical.
    How to prepare for Fortinet Technical Support 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 Fortinet. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Fortinet expect are Linux, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, CCNA and Virtualization.
    What are the top questions asked in Fortinet Technical Support Engineer interview?

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