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HCLTech Specialist Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 21 Jun 2025

11 Interview questions

A Specialist was asked 2mo ago
Q. How do you approach risk management?
Ans. 

I approach risk management through systematic identification, assessment, and mitigation of potential risks.

  • Identify risks: Conduct thorough assessments to pinpoint potential risks, such as financial, operational, or reputational.

  • Analyze risks: Evaluate the likelihood and impact of each risk, using tools like SWOT analysis or risk matrices.

  • Develop mitigation strategies: Create action plans to minimize risks, such ...

A Specialist was asked 8mo ago
Q. What is a schema?
Ans. 

Schema is a way to organize and structure data in a database or document.

  • Schema defines the structure of data, including the types of data and relationships between data elements.

  • It helps ensure data integrity and consistency.

  • Examples of schema include database schemas, XML schemas, and JSON schemas.

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A Specialist was asked 8mo ago
Q. Please draw the whole Network map of your current company.
Ans. 

I am unable to provide the network map of my current company.

  • I am not authorized to share the network map of my current company.

  • The network map contains sensitive information that cannot be disclosed.

  • Sharing the network map could pose a security risk for the company.

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A Specialist was asked 8mo ago
Q. What is Active Directory?
Ans. 

Active Directory is a directory service developed by Microsoft for Windows domain networks.

  • Centralized database for managing network resources

  • Stores information about users, computers, and other network objects

  • Allows for authentication and authorization of users

  • Enables single sign-on for users across multiple applications and services

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A Specialist was asked
Q. How do you patch RHEL 7?
Ans. 

To patch RHEL 7, use the yum package manager and the 'yum update' command.

  • Ensure that the system is registered with Red Hat Network or a local repository

  • Run 'yum update' command to update all packages

  • Reboot the system to apply the updates

  • Use 'yum list updates' to check for available updates

  • Use 'yum update ' to update a specific package

A Specialist was asked 8mo ago
Q. What is DHCP and how you configure?
Ans. 

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network.

  • DHCP assigns IP addresses to devices on a network

  • It helps in reducing the manual configuration of IP addresses

  • DHCP servers can be configured with a range of IP addresses to assign

  • DHCP lease time determines how long an IP address is assigned to a device

A Specialist was asked 8mo ago
Q. What is DNS what is the role of DNS in network?
Ans. 

DNS stands for Domain Name System. It translates domain names to IP addresses and vice versa.

  • DNS is like a phone book for the internet, translating human-readable domain names (like google.com) into IP addresses that computers can understand.

  • DNS also helps in load balancing by directing traffic to different servers based on their availability and performance.

  • It plays a crucial role in email delivery by translating...

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A Specialist was asked 12mo ago
Q. OSPF and how to configure any router
Ans. 

OSPF is a routing protocol used to exchange routing information between routers in a network. Configuration involves enabling OSPF and defining network areas.

  • Enable OSPF on the router interface

  • Define OSPF network areas

  • Configure OSPF routing process

  • Verify OSPF neighbor relationships

A Specialist was asked 10mo ago
Q. AS400 Commands used in the job
Ans. 

AS400 commands are used for managing and interacting with the AS400 system.

  • Common AS400 commands include WRKACTJOB (to display active jobs), WRKUSRJOB (to display user jobs), STRSQL (to start SQL command line), DSPJOB (to display job information), etc.

  • Commands are used for tasks such as job management, system monitoring, database querying, etc.

  • AS400 commands are typically entered through the command line interface...

A Specialist was asked 12mo ago
Q. Types of lsa in details
Ans. 

LSA stands for Latent Semantic Analysis, a technique used in natural language processing to analyze relationships between a set of documents and the terms they contain.

  • LSA is a mathematical technique that analyzes relationships between a set of documents and the terms they contain

  • It is used to extract and identify the underlying structure of text data

  • LSA is based on the principle that words that are used in simila...

HCLTech Specialist Interview Experiences

41 interviews found

Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 31 Oct 2024

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

I applied via Job Portal

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Last experience and Technologies worked on .
  • Ans. 

    I have experience working with Java, Spring Boot, and Angular in my last project.

    • Worked on developing backend services using Java and Spring Boot

    • Implemented front-end functionalities using Angular framework

    • Collaborated with team members to integrate different technologies for a seamless application

    • Utilized RESTful APIs for communication between front-end and back-end

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Last experience and Technologies worked on
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Last experience and Technologies worked on
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Last experience and Technologies worked on
  • Ans. 

    In my last role, I worked on cloud solutions and data analytics using AWS and Python to enhance operational efficiency.

    • Developed cloud-based applications using AWS services like EC2 and S3.

    • Utilized Python for data analysis and automation tasks, improving data processing time by 30%.

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.

    • Implemented data visualization tools like Tableau to pr...

  • Answered by AI

Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 21 Jun 2025

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

I appeared for an interview in Dec 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What is the process of IP address assignment in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)?
  • Ans. 

    DHCP assigns IP addresses dynamically through a four-step process: Discover, Offer, Request, and Acknowledge.

    • 1. DHCP Discover: Client broadcasts a request for an IP address.

    • 2. DHCP Offer: Server responds with an available IP address and configuration details.

    • 3. DHCP Request: Client requests the offered IP address from the server.

    • 4. DHCP Acknowledge: Server confirms the assignment, and the client can use the IP address.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the OSPF neighbor states, and can you explain them in detail?
  • Ans. 

    OSPF neighbor states define the stages of establishing and maintaining OSPF adjacencies between routers.

    • 1. Down: No OSPF packets received; neighbor is not known.

    • 2. Attempt: Used in point-to-point networks; router is trying to establish a connection.

    • 3. Init: OSPF packets received, but no acknowledgment; neighbor is known but not fully established.

    • 4. Two-Way: Routers have seen each other; they can now exchange routing in...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are the advantages of using VLANs, and what is the process of Inter-VLAN routing?
  • Ans. 

    VLANs enhance network efficiency and security, while Inter-VLAN routing enables communication between different VLANs.

    • Improved security: VLANs isolate sensitive data, e.g., separating finance and HR departments.

    • Reduced broadcast traffic: VLANs limit broadcast domains, minimizing unnecessary traffic.

    • Enhanced performance: By segmenting networks, VLANs can improve overall network performance.

    • Simplified management: VLANs a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How is the root bridge selected in Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)?
  • Ans. 

    The root bridge in STP is selected based on the lowest Bridge ID, which consists of the Bridge Priority and MAC address.

    • Bridge ID is a combination of Bridge Priority (default 32768) and MAC address.

    • The switch with the lowest Bridge ID becomes the root bridge.

    • If two switches have the same Bridge Priority, the one with the lower MAC address wins.

    • Example: Switch A (Priority 32768, MAC 00:11:22:33:44:55) vs. Switch B (Prio...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is the working mechanism of the Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP)?
  • Ans. 

    HSRP provides network redundancy by allowing multiple routers to work together as a single virtual router.

    • HSRP enables high availability by designating one router as the active router and others as standby.

    • The active router handles all traffic, while standby routers monitor its status.

    • If the active router fails, a standby router takes over, ensuring continuous network service.

    • HSRP uses a virtual IP address that clients...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on CCNA topics in detail to crack any support level Networking Job

Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 25 Jun 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is VLAN? And scenario based questions
  • Q2. OSPF and how to configure any router
  • Ans. 

    OSPF is a routing protocol used to exchange routing information between routers in a network. Configuration involves enabling OSPF and defining network areas.

    • Enable OSPF on the router interface

    • Define OSPF network areas

    • Configure OSPF routing process

    • Verify OSPF neighbor relationships

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Types of lsa in details
  • Ans. 

    LSA stands for Latent Semantic Analysis, a technique used in natural language processing to analyze relationships between a set of documents and the terms they contain.

    • LSA is a mathematical technique that analyzes relationships between a set of documents and the terms they contain

    • It is used to extract and identify the underlying structure of text data

    • LSA is based on the principle that words that are used in similar con...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 14 Feb 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Application and Package Deployment

Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image RITESH PANDEY

posted on 10 Oct 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self

Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 15 Mar 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Be prepare almost about your domains and here sometimes in HCL they will put only one technical round or else 2-3 rounds if technical interviews along with HR round as well.
  • Q2. Related to your domain
Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Be prepared well and crack the round
  • Q2. They will expect 80% of answer from your end
  • Q3. If your able to answer 80-90% they will shortlist
  • Q4. Prepare well and best of luck
  • Q5. Be confident and go head

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Best of luck and do well be confident and try to answer all questions answers

Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 28 Jan 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your next step for growth in career
  • Q2. Always update yourself
  • Q3. Problem solving approach
  • Ans. Try to explain real life examples
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keeping learning always and work hard

Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Ashish Pandey

posted on 16 Jun 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in May 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

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.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Experience, Notice period, role and responsibilities and salary expectation.
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

You can check on YouTube for versant test of HCL.

Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About Server related Questions, Networking, Applications, VPN, Cisco, Printers, and basic.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and try to answer all the questions correctly. If you don't know the answer of asked questions then reply answer in No.

Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Jun 2023

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Rectified details as per resume
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked technical questions related to node
Round 4 - Coding Test 

Coding test on my project in node js done

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident give your best and be polite

Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Dharmesh Kumar Sharma

posted on 6 Oct 2024

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Active Directory
  • Ans. 

    Active Directory is a directory service developed by Microsoft for Windows domain networks.

    • Centralized database for managing network resources

    • Stores information about users, computers, and other network objects

    • Allows for authentication and authorization of users

    • Enables single sign-on for users across multiple applications and services

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Please draw the whole Network map of your current company.
  • Ans. 

    I am unable to provide the network map of my current company.

    • I am not authorized to share the network map of my current company.

    • The network map contains sensitive information that cannot be disclosed.

    • Sharing the network map could pose a security risk for the company.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is Schema?
  • Ans. 

    Schema is a way to organize and structure data in a database or document.

    • Schema defines the structure of data, including the types of data and relationships between data elements.

    • It helps ensure data integrity and consistency.

    • Examples of schema include database schemas, XML schemas, and JSON schemas.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is DNS what is the role of DNS in network?
  • Ans. 

    DNS stands for Domain Name System. It translates domain names to IP addresses and vice versa.

    • DNS is like a phone book for the internet, translating human-readable domain names (like google.com) into IP addresses that computers can understand.

    • DNS also helps in load balancing by directing traffic to different servers based on their availability and performance.

    • It plays a crucial role in email delivery by translating doma...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is DHCP and how you configure?
  • Ans. 

    DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network.

    • DHCP assigns IP addresses to devices on a network

    • It helps in reducing the manual configuration of IP addresses

    • DHCP servers can be configured with a range of IP addresses to assign

    • DHCP lease time determines how long an IP address is assigned to a device

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

HCLTech Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in HCLTech Specialist interview?
HCLTech interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the HCLTech interview process are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for HCLTech Specialist 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 HCLTech. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at HCLTech expect are Capital Market, Fund Accounting, Reconciliation, Corporate Actions and SAP.
What are the top questions asked in HCLTech Specialist interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the HCLTech Specialist interview -

  1. What is DNS what is the role of DNS in netwo...read more
  2. What are the OSPF neighbor states, and can you explain them in deta...read more
  3. What are the advantages of using VLANs, and what is the process of Inter-VLAN r...read more
What are the most common questions asked in HCLTech Specialist HR round?

The most common HR questions asked in HCLTech Specialist interview are -

  1. Why are you looking for a chan...read more
  2. What are your salary expectatio...read more
  3. Share details of your previous j...read more
How long is the HCLTech Specialist interview process?

The duration of HCLTech Specialist interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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Difficulty level

Easy 23%
Moderate 69%
Hard 8%

Duration

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Company culture

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