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TCS Network Administrator Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced

Updated 13 Jul 2025

13 Interview questions

A Network Administrator was asked 3mo ago
Q. What is the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) table and how does it function?
Ans. 

BGP table stores routing information for inter-domain routing, enabling efficient data packet delivery across the internet.

  • BGP table contains routes learned from other BGP peers, including attributes like AS path, next hop, and prefix.

  • Routes in the BGP table are selected based on various attributes, with the best route being used for packet forwarding.

  • Example: If a network has multiple paths to reach a destination...

A Network Administrator was asked 3mo ago
Q. What is the OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) table, and how does it function?
Ans. 

OSPF is a link-state routing protocol that uses a table to manage routing information efficiently.

  • OSPF maintains a Link-State Database (LSDB) that contains information about the network topology.

  • Each OSPF router generates Link-State Advertisements (LSAs) to share its routing information with other routers.

  • The OSPF table is built from LSAs and is used to calculate the shortest path to each destination using Dijkstr...

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Q5. What is the difference between static and dynamic routing?
A Network Administrator was asked
Q. Explain L3 switches.
Ans. 

L3 switches are network devices that operate at the network layer of the OSI model, providing routing functionality along with switching capabilities.

  • L3 switches can route traffic based on IP addresses, making them more intelligent than L2 switches.

  • They can support VLANs and provide inter-VLAN routing.

  • L3 switches are commonly used in enterprise networks to improve network performance and security.

  • Examples of L3 sw...

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A Network Administrator was asked
Q. What is switching?
Ans. 

Switching is the process of forwarding data packets between devices on a network based on the destination address.

  • Switching occurs at the data link layer of the OSI model.

  • Switches use MAC addresses to determine where to forward incoming data packets.

  • Switching is faster and more efficient than traditional hub-based networking.

  • Examples of switches include Cisco Catalyst series and Juniper EX series.

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A Network Administrator was asked
Q. What are the uses of NAT?
Ans. 

NAT is used to translate private IP addresses to public IP addresses, allowing multiple devices to share a single public IP address.

  • Allows multiple devices on a local network to access the internet using a single public IP address

  • Enhances security by hiding internal IP addresses from external networks

  • Conserves public IP addresses by allowing multiple devices to share a single public IP address

A Network Administrator was asked
Q. What is an ACL?
Ans. 

ACL stands for Access Control List, which is a set of rules that controls network traffic and permissions on a network device.

  • ACL is used to filter network traffic based on defined criteria such as source or destination IP address, port number, protocol, etc.

  • ACL can be configured on routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices to control access to resources.

  • There are two types of ACLs: standard ACLs and...

A Network Administrator was asked
Q. What is NAT?
Ans. 

NAT stands for Network Address Translation. It is a technique used to map public IP addresses to private IP addresses.

  • NAT is used to conserve public IP addresses by allowing multiple devices to share a single public IP address.

  • It provides an additional layer of security by hiding the private IP addresses of devices on a network.

  • There are three types of NAT: Static NAT, Dynamic NAT, and Port Address Translation (PA...

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A Network Administrator was asked
Q. What is the difference between static and dynamic routing?
Ans. 

Static routing uses manually configured routes while dynamic routing uses protocols to automatically update routes.

  • Static routing requires manual configuration of routes while dynamic routing uses protocols to automatically update routes.

  • Static routing is best suited for small networks with few changes while dynamic routing is better for larger networks with frequent changes.

  • Examples of static routing protocols in...

A Network Administrator was asked
Q. What is static routing?
Ans. 

Static routing is a type of network routing where the administrator manually configures the routes in the routing table.

  • Routes are manually configured by the network administrator

  • Routes do not change unless manually modified

  • It is less flexible than dynamic routing

  • It is useful for small networks with few changes in topology

  • Example: A small office network with a single router connecting to the internet

A Network Administrator was asked
Q. What are unicast, multicast, and broadcast?
Ans. 

Unicast, multicast and broadcast are types of network communication.

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

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

  • Broadcast is a one-to-all communication where a sender sends data to all devices on the network.

  • Unicast is used for communication that requires privacy and security.

  • Multicast is used for s...

TCS Network Administrator Interview Experiences for Experienced

10 interviews found

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

I appeared for an interview before Jun 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What is the RIP network flow
  • Q2. What is Latency
  • Q3. What is big
  • Q4. Need more diversity and inclusion awareness
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What is the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) table and how does it function?
  • Ans. 

    BGP table stores routing information for inter-domain routing, enabling efficient data packet delivery across the internet.

    • BGP table contains routes learned from other BGP peers, including attributes like AS path, next hop, and prefix.

    • Routes in the BGP table are selected based on various attributes, with the best route being used for packet forwarding.

    • Example: If a network has multiple paths to reach a destination, BGP...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) table, and how does it function?
  • Ans. 

    OSPF is a link-state routing protocol that uses a table to manage routing information efficiently.

    • OSPF maintains a Link-State Database (LSDB) that contains information about the network topology.

    • Each OSPF router generates Link-State Advertisements (LSAs) to share its routing information with other routers.

    • The OSPF table is built from LSAs and is used to calculate the shortest path to each destination using Dijkstra's a...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
  • Q1. What are the basics of networking?
  • Q2. Lan wan man
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the uses of NAT
  • Ans. 

    NAT is used to translate private IP addresses to public IP addresses, allowing multiple devices to share a single public IP address.

    • Allows multiple devices on a local network to access the internet using a single public IP address

    • Enhances security by hiding internal IP addresses from external networks

    • Conserves public IP addresses by allowing multiple devices to share a single public IP address

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is called ACL
  • Ans. 

    ACL stands for Access Control List, which is a set of rules that controls network traffic and permissions on a network device.

    • ACL is used to filter network traffic based on defined criteria such as source or destination IP address, port number, protocol, etc.

    • ACL can be configured on routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices to control access to resources.

    • There are two types of ACLs: standard ACLs and exte...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is routing
  • Ans. 

    Routing is the process of selecting the best path for network traffic to reach its destination.

    • Routing involves determining the optimal path for data packets to travel from the source to the destination.

    • Routers use routing tables to make decisions on how to forward packets based on destination IP addresses.

    • Routing protocols like OSPF and BGP are used to exchange routing information between routers.

    • Dynamic routing allow...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is switching
  • Ans. 

    Switching is the process of forwarding data packets between devices on a network based on the destination address.

    • Switching occurs at the data link layer of the OSI model.

    • Switches use MAC addresses to determine where to forward incoming data packets.

    • Switching is faster and more efficient than traditional hub-based networking.

    • Examples of switches include Cisco Catalyst series and Juniper EX series.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Explain me about L3 switches
  • Ans. 

    L3 switches are network devices that operate at the network layer of the OSI model, providing routing functionality along with switching capabilities.

    • L3 switches can route traffic based on IP addresses, making them more intelligent than L2 switches.

    • They can support VLANs and provide inter-VLAN routing.

    • L3 switches are commonly used in enterprise networks to improve network performance and security.

    • Examples of L3 switche...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Network Administrator Interview Questions & Answers

user image Pallavi Govekar

posted on 14 May 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me something about OSPF layers?
  • Ans. 

    OSPF has three layers: backbone, area, and interface.

    • Backbone layer connects all areas and is responsible for routing between them.

    • Area layer groups networks together and reduces the amount of routing information exchanged.

    • Interface layer connects routers to the network and exchanges routing information within an area.

    • OSPF uses a hierarchical structure to efficiently manage large networks.

    • Each layer has its own set of ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is difference between TCP and UDP ?
  • Ans. 

    TCP is a connection-oriented protocol while UDP is a connectionless protocol.

    • TCP provides reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data while UDP does not guarantee reliable delivery.

    • TCP is slower but more reliable while UDP is faster but less reliable.

    • TCP is used for applications that require high reliability and accuracy while UDP is used for applications that require speed and efficiency.

    • Examples of TCP-base...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is unicast, multicast and broadcast ?
  • Ans. 

    Unicast, multicast and broadcast are types of network communication.

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

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

    • Broadcast is a one-to-all communication where a sender sends data to all devices on the network.

    • Unicast is used for communication that requires privacy and security.

    • Multicast is used for stream...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is routing?
  • Ans. 

    Routing is the process of selecting the best path for network traffic to reach its destination.

    • Routing involves analyzing network topology and determining the most efficient path for data to travel.

    • Routers use routing tables to determine the best path for data to take.

    • Routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP are used to exchange routing information between routers.

    • Routing can be either static or dynamic, depending on whe...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is static routing?
  • Ans. 

    Static routing is a type of network routing where the administrator manually configures the routes in the routing table.

    • Routes are manually configured by the network administrator

    • Routes do not change unless manually modified

    • It is less flexible than dynamic routing

    • It is useful for small networks with few changes in topology

    • Example: A small office network with a single router connecting to the internet

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is difference between static and dynamic routing?
  • Ans. 

    Static routing uses manually configured routes while dynamic routing uses protocols to automatically update routes.

    • Static routing requires manual configuration of routes while dynamic routing uses protocols to automatically update routes.

    • Static routing is best suited for small networks with few changes while dynamic routing is better for larger networks with frequent changes.

    • Examples of static routing protocols include...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is NAT ?
  • Ans. 

    NAT stands for Network Address Translation. It is a technique used to map public IP addresses to private IP addresses.

    • NAT is used to conserve public IP addresses by allowing multiple devices to share a single public IP address.

    • It provides an additional layer of security by hiding the private IP addresses of devices on a network.

    • There are three types of NAT: Static NAT, Dynamic NAT, and Port Address Translation (PAT).

    • St...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep your basics clear.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Network Administrator Interview Questions & Answers

user image Ganesh Kumar T

posted on 30 Apr 2025

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

I appeared for an interview before Apr 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. BGP- Border Gateway prtocol
  • Q2. VLAN- Virtual LAN etc
  • Q3. Scenario based questions based on experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Life is a journey make your own decisions

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2021. 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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Based on your expertise
  • Q2. Whatever you wrote on your resume you should know it properly that's it.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep it simple understand your basics
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before May 2022. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self introduction and jop experiences
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Package round and office rules and regulations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Am already relieving my old company so was joining immediately

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2021. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Depends upon your technical expertise

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Tcs.ibegin is the portal to search job for n naukri .com

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Ask him about last company work.
  • Ans. It's showing his skill and knowledge
  • Answered Anonymously
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

In aptitude need to be ask about mathmatics skill

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Experience show lot of thing and need to be confident about your passion.

TCS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in TCS Network Administrator interview for experienced candidates?
TCS interview process for experienced candidates usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process for experienced candidates are Technical, Resume Shortlist and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for TCS Network Administrator interview for experienced candidates?
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 TCS. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at TCS expect are Network Administration, Switching, Routing, Networking and Load Balancing.
What are the top questions asked in TCS Network Administrator interview for experienced candidates?

Some of the top questions asked at the TCS Network Administrator interview for experienced candidates -

  1. What is difference between static and dynamic routi...read more
  2. What is unicast, multicast and broadcas...read more
  3. Tell me something about OSPF laye...read more
How long is the TCS Network Administrator interview process?

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

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