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Round: Test
Experience: It was a blend of topics from IT,CSE and ECE. Try to concentrate on coding and networks for this round. mostly luck based

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: A very easy round. Can easily clear it if you have minimum skills

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: needs a sound knowledge in networking .

Round: HR Interview
Experience: your personality and the way you behave matters a lot. Try to be humble and truthful

General Tips: as I mentioned earlier keep trying never loose hope
Skills: communication skills, grasping power , knowledge
College Name: VIT VELLORE
Motivation: high package :P
Funny Moments: none . but had to go to bangalore for interview which was fun :)

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

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself ?
  • Q2. Any knowledge of Networks/DS?
  • Ans. 

    Yes

    • Knowledge of network protocols and architectures

    • Understanding of data structures and algorithms

    • Experience with network troubleshooting and analysis

    • Familiarity with network security and encryption

    • Proficiency in network programming and socket programming

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  • Q3. Which projects do you like the most?
  • Q4. How was your test ?
  • Ans. 

    The test went well, I was able to complete all the tasks within the given time frame.

    • I prepared well for the test by reviewing relevant materials

    • I managed my time effectively during the test

    • I was able to solve all the problems and complete all the tasks

    • I double-checked my work to ensure accuracy

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  • Q5. Why CISCO ? Tell something about it
  • Q6. Which companies have you applied for till day 4 ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 30 questions on Technical knowledge - Basic C, DS, Microprocessor, OS, Networks, Circuit Designs.
20 questions on Aptitude.
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was a 25-30 minute round. Apart from the questions mentioned, they asked questions related to BTP(Signal Processing) and Microprocessor 8085.
Tips: Basic C, EE 370 and Microprocessor 8085 will be helpful. They will look for Networks related questions. Revise the related courses and attend PPTs.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a 15-minute round.

General Tips: Analytical thinking is important and you should have good technical knowledge and a decent academic record.
College Name: IIT KANPUR

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

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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

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  • 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...

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    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...

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    • 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

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    • 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...

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    • 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...

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    • 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...

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    • 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++

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    • Q14. The classical 3l, 5l puzzle

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Skills:
    College Name: NA

    Skills evaluated in this interview

    I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2017. There were 5 interview rounds.

    Interview Questionnaire 

    4 Questions

    • Q1. Basic Java questions. Coding based on technical topics in Java. Approach and knowledge of other technology apart from core strength like ui ,design .
    • Q2. Scenario based questions. Deeper into Java and related technologies
    • Q3. Again based on Java and project but kind of client interview
    • Q4. Basic hr questions and salary discussion

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Round: Managerial
    Experience: More of past projects and team handling

    General Tips: Be prepared for basics in related technology and good through understanding in one core area.
    Skills: Communication, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Decision Making Skills
    Duration: 1-3 Months

    Interview Questionnaire 

    8 Questions

    • Q1. Tell me about yourself
    • Ans. 

      I am a highly motivated and organized individual with a passion for leadership and team building.

      • I have several years of experience in management roles, including overseeing teams of up to 20 employees.

      • I am skilled in project management, budgeting, and strategic planning.

      • I have a proven track record of improving team performance and achieving business goals.

      • I am a strong communicator and enjoy collaborating with others...

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    • Q2. Describe the work that you did in FSAE club
    • Ans. 

      As a member of FSAE club, I designed and built a formula-style race car for competition.

      • Designed and fabricated various components of the car, including the chassis, suspension, and steering system

      • Collaborated with team members to optimize the car's performance and ensure compliance with competition rules

      • Participated in testing and tuning sessions to improve the car's speed and handling

      • Managed the team's budget and res...

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    • Q3. Stress strain curve for ductile material
    • Ans. 

      Stress strain curve for ductile material

      • Ductile materials can undergo large plastic deformations before failure

      • Stress strain curve shows the relationship between stress and strain during deformation

      • The curve has three regions: elastic, plastic, and necking

      • Elastic region: linear relationship between stress and strain

      • Plastic region: non-linear relationship between stress and strain

      • Necking region: localized reduction in c...

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    • Q4. Why do we have piston rings?
    • Ans. 

      Piston rings are essential components in an engine that prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber and help maintain compression.

      • Piston rings create a seal between the piston and cylinder wall

      • They prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber

      • They help maintain compression by preventing gases from escaping

      • Piston rings also help dissipate heat from the piston

      • Without piston rings, the engine would lose power and

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    • Q5. Why not Masters?
    • Ans. 

      I chose to gain practical experience and develop my skills in the industry.

      • I wanted to gain practical experience in the industry

      • I believed that hands-on experience would be more valuable than a Masters degree

      • I wanted to develop my skills in a real-world setting

      • I felt that pursuing a Masters degree at this time would not align with my career goals

      • I have taken courses and attended workshops to continue my education and s

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    • Q6. What skills do you have that can benefit the company?
    • Ans. 

      I have strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that can benefit the company.

      • Leadership skills to motivate and guide team members towards achieving goals

      • Effective communication skills to ensure clear understanding and collaboration among team members and with customers

      • Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently and effectively

      • Experience in managing budgets, schedules, an...

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    • Q7. On what factors the spring stiffness of a spring depends?
    • Ans. 

      The spring stiffness depends on various factors.

      • The material of the spring

      • The thickness of the wire used in the spring

      • The number of coils in the spring

      • The diameter of the spring

      • The length of the spring

      • The type of loading on the spring

      • The temperature of the spring

      • The presence of any pre-stress in the spring

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    • Q8. What non-technical works were you involved in FSAE club?
    • Ans. 

      I was involved in various non-technical works in FSAE club.

      • Organizing and managing team meetings

      • Coordinating with sponsors and arranging sponsorships

      • Planning and executing fundraising events

      • Recruiting new members and conducting interviews

      • Managing team budget and expenses

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    Interview Preparation Tips

    Round: Interview
    Experience: It was a technical+HR round.
    Tips: Write genuine HR answers.

    General Tips: Select the sector that interests you and start revising core courses from the start of your placement semester.
    Prepare for non-core also as the options in core sector are limited.
    Learn from your failures and keep preparing for upcoming companies.  But do not lose hope.
    Talk to seniors already placed in the company that you have targeted. try to attend ppts of all companies where you really want to go.Give some mock interviews. They can boost your confidence.
    College Name: IIT KANPUR
    Motivation: I was interested in a core mechanical job.
    Bosch was on my top list as it makes tools and machines parts that are essentially the bread and butter of mechanical engineering.

    Interview Questionnaire 

    2 Questions

    • Q1. Why should we choose you?
    • Ans. 

      I have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.

      • I have a strong background in software development, with experience in multiple programming languages and frameworks.

      • I am a quick learner and enjoy tackling new challenges.

      • I am a team player and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve common goals.

      • I am passionate about software engineering and am always looking for ways to improve my skills and knowled...

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    • Q2. Why did you choose our company?
    • Ans. 

      I chose your company because of its reputation for innovation and its commitment to employee growth.

      • Your company has a strong reputation for innovation in the industry.

      • I was impressed by the emphasis on employee growth and development.

      • I believe that your company's values align with my own personal values.

      • I was excited about the opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers.

      • Your company's mission and vision reso

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    Interview Preparation Tips

    Round: Technical Interview
    Experience: There were 2 technical rounds. Technical (software): These were tested-How a person approaches a problem,how he thinks.Solutions weren’t needed. Basic understanding, knowledge of Algorithms was tested.

    Round: HR Interview
    Experience: Knowledge in Machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (electives of the person)
    Tips: Basic math would help. Speed doesn’t matter.

    Skill Tips: For applying to Software profile, one needs to practice much.
    College Name: IIT MADRAS

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    Salary

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