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Updated 6 Oct 2022

TCS Network Engineer L1 Interview Experiences

1 interview found

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. All types of basics networking
  • Q2. LAN load balancer F5 load balancer
  • Q3. Routing protocol like RIP,EIRGP,OSPF
  • Q4. OSI Layers and TCL Layers DNS AND DHCP

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCS Network Engineer L1 interview:
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • Routing Protocols
  • OSI layer
  • RIP
  • OSPF
  • EIGRP
  • LODE BALANCER
  • F5 LODE BALANCER
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy
  • IPV6
  • IPV4
  • WDS
  • FTP
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I have good knowledge of basics networking fundamental

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Jul 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain about VLAN and how it works?
  • Ans. 

    VLAN is a virtual LAN that separates network traffic based on logical grouping, improving network security and performance.

    • VLANs divide a physical network into multiple logical networks, allowing for better traffic management.

    • Devices within the same VLAN can communicate directly with each other, while devices in different VLANs require a router to communicate.

    • VLANs can be configured based on port, MAC address, or proto...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Do you know about ospf
  • Ans. 

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

    • OSPF is a link-state routing protocol

    • It uses Dijkstra's algorithm to calculate the shortest path

    • OSPF routers exchange link-state advertisements (LSAs) to build a topology map of the network

    • It supports VLSM (Variable Length Subnet Masking) and CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing)

    • OSPF uses cost as a metric to d

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. Technical questions related with CCNA and MCSA.
  • Q3. What is routing and switching
  • Ans. 

    Routing and switching are fundamental concepts in computer networking that involve directing and forwarding data packets.

    • Routing is the process of determining the best path for data packets to travel from one network to another.

    • Switching is the process of forwarding data packets within a network based on their destination MAC addresses.

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

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What about ping?
  • Q5. Tell me the concept of LAN/WAN and VLAN
  • Ans. 

    LAN/WAN refers to local area network and wide area network respectively. VLAN is a virtual LAN that allows for logical segmentation of a network.

    • LAN is a network that covers a small geographical area, typically within a single building or campus.

    • WAN is a network that spans a large geographical area, connecting multiple LANs or remote locations.

    • VLAN is a virtual LAN that enables the creation of multiple logical networks...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What are the steps you follow if your internet not working in specific organisation network?
  • Q7. What is firewall?
  • Ans. 

    A firewall is a network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

    • Firewall acts as a barrier between a trusted internal network and an untrusted external network.

    • It examines network packets and filters them based on rules to allow or block traffic.

    • Firewalls can be hardware-based or software-based.

    • Examples of firewalls include Cisco ASA, Palo A

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you are known all the L1 technical issue in networking and desktop, you are easily crack this.....
Only the basic concepts about networks and desktop should be know you....

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

You have to pass this test. You can check previous papers for more information.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They can ask you any one programming language and from your college projects etc etc and it's depends on which background you are qualified and aslo depends on your resume so be careful Always write what y...
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It's about Salary discussion and shift timings etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for HCLTech Network Engineer L1 interview:
  • OSI Model
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - HCL is best for starting career.
If you are an fresher and got chance to work in hcl you are really lucky.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It is online test. In this test there is question of apti and also coding and from 5g question.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

There are two questions asked and time is enough to solve 60 minutes

Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Wap for palindrome number
  • Ans. 

    A palindrome number is a number that remains the same when its digits are reversed.

    • Convert the number to a string

    • Reverse the string

    • Check if the reversed string is equal to the original string

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Add two numbers by function
  • Ans. 

    Create a function to add two numbers

    • Define a function that takes two parameters as input

    • Inside the function, add the two numbers together and return the result

    • Example: function addNumbers(num1, num2) { return num1 + num2; }

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write a code for Binary search
  • Ans. 

    Binary search code implementation in Python

    • Define a function that takes a sorted array and a target value as input

    • Initialize two pointers, low and high, to the start and end of the array respectively

    • While low is less than or equal to high, calculate mid as (low + high) // 2 and compare array[mid] with target

    • If array[mid] is equal to target, return mid

    • If array[mid] is less than target, update low to mid + 1

    • If array[mid]...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Wap for check your name is palindrome not
  • Ans. 

    A program to check if a given name is a palindrome or not.

    • Convert the name to lowercase to handle case-insensitivity

    • Remove any spaces or special characters from the name

    • Reverse the name and compare it with the original name to check for palindrome

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is malloc and calloc function
  • Ans. 

    malloc and calloc are functions in C programming used for dynamic memory allocation.

    • malloc function is used to allocate a single block of memory of a specified size.

    • calloc function is used to allocate multiple blocks of memory of a specified size, initialized to zero.

    • Example: int *ptr = (int*)malloc(5 * sizeof(int));

    • Example: int *ptr = (int*)calloc(5, sizeof(int));

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Capgemini Network Engineer interview:
  • Basic programming

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. CCNA SWITCHING and switching
  • Q2. Routing
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manager round CCNA routing and switching
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

I would like simple test

Round 2 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. I would like to lisen the words of company maganement .. And the process of company rules and regulations ..
  • Q2. I will occupy the group of my team to secrue the entire the company to first stage
  • Q3. I want to.Get a job inMahindra
  • Q4. I didn't learn the computertyping but will learn definitely.. in tech Mahindr company basics
  • Q5. I am a student degree first year.. ButI would like work in techMahindra..

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I say hole job seekers
The tech Mahindra was better than the future
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Share you internship exp
  • Ans. 

    I interned at a telecommunications company where I gained hands-on experience in configuring network devices and troubleshooting network issues.

    • Configured routers and switches to optimize network performance

    • Assisted in setting up VLANs and implementing security protocols

    • Troubleshooted network connectivity issues for end users

    • Participated in network infrastructure upgrades and maintenance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. All question based on the resume only
  • Q3. Prepare whatever written in your resume

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - read your resume
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 7 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

An aptitude is a component of a competence to do a certain kind of work at a certain level. Outstanding aptitude can be considered "talent", or "skill". Aptitude is inborn potential to perform certain kinds of activities, whether physical or mental, and whether developed or undeveloped

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Coding is the process of allowing humans to speak to computers. As computers only understand binary language — a series of zeros and ones — humans need to use a programming language as a translator of sorts.

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Group discussion is a discussion between a group of participants on a given subject. A group discussion typically forms a part of the selection process used by organisations and educational institutions. The candidates talk about the given topic to present facts, opinions and conclusions.

Round 4 - Assignment 

An assignment is a task that someone in authority has asked you to do. The word assignment is just the noun form of the common verb assign, which you use when you want to give someone a duty or a job. When you assign something, that something is called an assignment.

Round 5 - Case Study 

Case study is an appropriate research design when you want to gain concrete, contextual, in-depth knowledge about a specific real-world subject. It allows you to explore the key characteristics, meanings, and implications of the case. Case studies are often a good choice in a

Round 6 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Human resources (HR) is the division of a business responsible for finding, recruiting, screening, and training job applicants.
  • Q2. Finding, recruiting, screening, and training job applicants
  • Q3. Human resources (HR) is the division of a business responsible for finding, recruiting, screening, and training job applicants. HR departments also handle employee compensation, benefits, and terminations.
Round 7 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Examples of more advanced technical skills that a job might require include programming languages, technical writing, or data analysis. Unlike workplace skills, also called soft skills, such as communicati...
  • Ans. 

    Technical skills often require specific education, such as programming languages, technical writing, or data analysis.

    • Programming languages: Examples include Java, Python, C++, etc.

    • Technical writing: Ability to write technical documentation, manuals, and reports.

    • Data analysis: Skills in analyzing and interpreting data using tools like Excel, SQL, or R.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Programming languages, technical writing, or data analysis
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. BGP and ospf and vlan
  • Q2. VSS and stacking switch
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. BGP in depth ospf and vlan
  • Q2. Vss and switch stacking switch routing

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please prepare strong technical on routing switching and f5.

TCS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in TCS Network Engineer L1 interview?
TCS interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process are Resume Shortlist and Technical.
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