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HCLTech Network Specialist Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 24 Jan 2025

Top HCLTech Network Specialist Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. What is the difference between Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) and Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP)?
  • Q2. If OSPF stuck in exstart stage how to trobleshoot
  • Q3. Over view of OSPF, BGP,stp,vtp,hsrp,vrrp, wireless,packet flow
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HCLTech Network Specialist Interview Experiences

5 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain OSI model
  • Ans. 

    The OSI model is a conceptual framework that standardizes the functions of a telecommunication or computing system into seven layers.

    • The OSI model stands for Open Systems Interconnection model.

    • It helps in understanding how data is transferred between devices in a network.

    • Each layer has specific functions and communicates with the adjacent layers.

    • Examples of layers include physical layer, data link layer, network layer,...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain RSTP
  • Ans. 

    RSTP stands for Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol, a network protocol used to prevent loops in Ethernet networks.

    • RSTP is an improvement over the original Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and converges faster in case of network changes.

    • It uses port roles (root, designated, alternate, backup) to determine the best path for data transmission.

    • RSTP also introduces the concept of edge ports and link types to optimize network performa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. If OSPF stuck in exstart stage how to trobleshoot
  • Ans. 

    Troubleshooting OSPF stuck in exstart stage

    • Check if there are any network connectivity issues

    • Verify if OSPF neighbor relationships are properly established

    • Ensure that OSPF router IDs are unique

    • Check for any mismatched OSPF parameters such as area IDs or network types

    • Verify if there are any firewall rules blocking OSPF traffic

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the difference between Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) and Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP)?
  • Ans. 

    HSRP provides high availability by allowing multiple routers to work together as a single virtual router, while GLBP provides load balancing and redundancy by distributing traffic across multiple routers.

    • HSRP allows for a standby router to take over in case the primary router fails, while GLBP allows for multiple routers to share the traffic load.

    • HSRP uses a virtual IP address and a virtual MAC address, while GLBP uses...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well for basics of networking
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Nov 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Prepare fully about OSPF, BGP concepts(in depth) SDWAN HSRP And other basics

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

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. Over view of OSPF, BGP,stp,vtp,hsrp,vrrp, wireless,packet flow
  • Ans. 

    Overview of OSPF, BGP, STP, VTP, HSRP, VRRP, wireless, packet flow

    • OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) is a routing protocol used to find the best path for data packets in a network

    • BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is used to exchange routing information between different autonomous systems

    • STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) prevents loops in Ethernet networks by blocking redundant paths

    • VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol) manages VLAN config...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What ever you mention in your resume prepared all things.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepared over view of all topics which is mentioned in your resume.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Jun 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the use of SDWAN?
  • Ans. 

    SDWAN stands for Software-Defined Wide Area Network. It is used to simplify the management and operation of a WAN by decoupling the networking hardware from its control mechanism.

    • Improves network performance by utilizing multiple connection types (MPLS, broadband, LTE) and dynamically routing traffic based on application needs

    • Enhances security by encrypting traffic and providing centralized visibility and control over ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is OMP in sdwan?
  • Ans. 

    OMP stands for Overlay Management Protocol in SD-WAN, used for communication between the SD-WAN edge devices and the SD-WAN controller.

    • OMP is responsible for exchanging control and management information between the SD-WAN edge devices and the centralized SD-WAN controller.

    • It helps in establishing and maintaining the overlay network tunnels in SD-WAN.

    • OMP is used to convey routing, policy, and configuration information ...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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 Associate Network Engineer

 (1)

 Senior Network Engineer

 (1)

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

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. All the questions asked from related to my field only like what is STP how it's work ,ospf full senario,BGP attributes,AD value , Symantric or asymmetric root,,HSRP States and troubleshooting, Day to day a...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepared your self keep learning and hit sixes 😀

Get interview-ready with Top HCLTech Interview Questions

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It contains Aptitude, reasoning and Essay Writing.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

It contains pseudo code.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. They will pose questions based on our resume. Whatever the point we kept in the resume, we make sure that we have to know the full knowledge on that.
  • Q2. They asked me about my project and pose questions related C, Java
Round 4 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your family background?
  • Q2. Why should we hire you?
  • Q3. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Q4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q5. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Explain your view properly. Good Communication is required.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It contains Aptitude, reasoning and Essay Writing.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

It contains pseudo code.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. They will pose questions based on our resume. Whatever the point we kept in the resume, we make sure that we have to know the full knowledge on that.
  • Q2. They asked me about my project and pose questions related C, Java
Round 4 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your family background?
  • Q2. Why should we hire you?
  • Q3. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Q4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q5. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Explain your view properly. Good Communication is required.

I was interviewed before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

There will be one round of coding

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical round will be face to face

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Better to prepare basics of DSA and other coding principles. For database side interview there will be SQL test which will be very tricky

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jul 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. COUNT in SQL
  • Ans. 

    COUNT is a SQL function used to count the number of rows in a table or a result set.

    • COUNT can be used with the SELECT statement to count the number of rows that match a certain condition

    • COUNT(*) counts all rows in a table

    • COUNT(column_name) counts the number of non-null values in a specific column

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Algorithms ans Pseudo Code
  • Q3. Grouping in SQL
  • Ans. 

    Grouping in SQL is used to group data based on one or more columns.

    • GROUP BY clause is used to group data in SQL

    • Aggregate functions like SUM, COUNT, AVG can be used with GROUP BY

    • GROUP BY can be used with HAVING clause to filter grouped data

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. I was asked About my Project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Calm and Say no if you don't know

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

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.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL test along with ETL
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview by project manager
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion with the HR

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good scope for growth if potential is there
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HCLTech interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the HCLTech interview process are Technical and Resume Shortlist.
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