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TCS Technical Specialist Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 2 Oct 2024

Top TCS Technical Specialist Interview Questions and Answers

TCS Technical Specialist Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Questions on quant and math aptitude

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated Technical Specialist with 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure management and troubleshooting.

    • 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure management

    • Skilled in troubleshooting technical issues

    • Strong knowledge of network systems and protocols

    • Certified in Cisco networking technologies

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Which language do you like?
  • Ans. 

    I like programming languages such as Python, Java, and C++.

    • Python

    • Java

    • C++

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well in basics
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the difference between vSS and vDS
  • Ans. 

    vSS is a virtual switch that operates at the host level, while vDS is a distributed virtual switch that spans multiple hosts.

    • vSS is a standard virtual switch that is local to a single host.

    • vDS is a distributed virtual switch that allows for centralized management across multiple hosts.

    • vSS does not support advanced features like network I/O control and LACP, while vDS does.

    • vSS is managed per host, while vDS is managed c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What VMware vCloud suite
  • Ans. 

    VMware vCloud suite is a comprehensive cloud management platform that enables organizations to build, manage, and secure their cloud environments.

    • Includes various components such as vSphere, vRealize Suite, and NSX

    • Provides automation, self-service provisioning, monitoring, and security capabilities

    • Allows organizations to create and manage virtual data centers in the cloud

    • Enables hybrid cloud management and integration

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Difference between SAN and NAS
  • Ans. 

    SAN is a high-speed network of storage devices that also connects servers, while NAS is a storage system that provides file-based data storage services to other devices on the network.

    • SAN is block-based storage accessed by servers as if they were local drives

    • NAS is file-based storage accessed over a network

    • SAN typically offers higher performance and scalability compared to NAS

    • SAN is more suitable for applications requi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What basic tasks you perform on daily basis
  • Q5. What is Portgroup ?
  • Ans. 

    A Portgroup is a logical grouping of network ports on a virtual switch in a VMware environment.

    • Portgroups are used to define network connectivity for virtual machines.

    • They can be configured with specific VLAN IDs to isolate traffic.

    • Portgroups can be assigned to virtual machines or VMkernel adapters.

    • They are created and managed within the VMware vSphere environment.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. How do you deploy Domain controller ?
  • Ans. 

    Deploying a Domain Controller involves installing the Active Directory Domain Services role, promoting a server to a domain controller, and configuring DNS settings.

    • Install the Active Directory Domain Services role on a Windows Server

    • Promote the server to a domain controller using the Active Directory Domain Services Installation Wizard

    • Configure DNS settings to point to the domain controller's IP address

    • Verify the succ...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. 1.Interviewer will ask about your job and responsibilities. 2. Than they will put the question on that only.
  • Q2. IMA & FMA MCS & PVS

Interview questions from similar companies

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. It's regarding job profile only
  • Q2. Why are you looking for a job change?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in a different environment.

    • Looking for new challenges and opportunities for growth

    • Interested in exploring different work environments

    • Seeking to expand skill set and knowledge in a different setting

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interviews are straightforward; however, the hiring process can be tedious. If you are not finding better prospects, you may consider joining. However, keep in mind that it is only for one year, as the company does not value talented, hardworking, and loyal employees.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is forest in Active Directory?
  • Ans. 

    A forest in Active Directory is a collection of domains that share a common schema, configuration, and global catalog.

    • A forest is the top-level structure in Active Directory.

    • It consists of one or more domains that share a common schema, configuration, and global catalog.

    • Each domain within a forest has a two-way transitive trust relationship with every other domain in the forest.

    • Forests are used to group multiple domain...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are your greatest strength and weaknesses?
  • Ans. 

    My greatest strength is my ability to problem-solve and think critically. My weakness is that I can be overly critical of myself.

    • Strength: Strong problem-solving skills - I excel at analyzing complex issues and finding effective solutions.

    • Weakness: Self-criticism - I tend to be hard on myself and sometimes struggle with self-confidence.

    • Strength: Critical thinking - I can evaluate situations from multiple perspectives a...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep reading, be prepared and ready to face the challenges for future work.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Test communication skill,teamwork and leadership, problem-solving decision making, knowledge and awareness,time management, convincing and persuasive skills,handling pressure.

Round 2 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. What programming language are you most familiar with,describe a troubleshooting process you d'follow for a crashing program, how can you debug a program while it's being used?,what is your expertise and w...
  • Ans. 

    I am most familiar with Java. I follow a systematic troubleshooting process, use debugging tools, and constantly seek to expand my expertise.

    • Identify the error message or symptoms of the crashing program

    • Review the code for any obvious mistakes or bugs

    • Use debugging tools like breakpoints and print statements to pinpoint the issue

    • Continuously test and monitor the program while making changes

    • Seek to expand expertise in Ja...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself, what are your greatest strengths, what value you will add to our company, what attracted you to this role ,what are your salary expectations,what should we hire you
  • Q3. What makes you unique, what is your leadership style, what motivates you, what are your career goal
  • Q4. Describe your dream job
  • Q5. What are you passionate about, which company culture suits you best,how do you do culture add interview, what's the biggest hike,what the meaning of culture add.
  • Q6. What's the biggest hike?
  • Ans. 

    The biggest hike I have ever been on was a challenging 10-mile trek up a steep mountain.

    • The biggest hike I have done was a 10-mile trek

    • It was challenging and involved steep terrain

    • The hike took several hours to complete

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Describe your dream job?
Round 3 - Coding Test 

Data structure, LIFO,stack,FIFO

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Modify your resume,Network, practice for interview,create your position,be selective

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

There were 3 coding questions based on dp and graph

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

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Linux, aws, basic questions
  • Q2. Patching, troubleshooting, lvm, permissions,rpm
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at SRM university (SRMU) and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Coding test on hackeerank

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical questions on DSA and Computer Vision, ML, DL
  • Q2. Basic questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Final HR+ Technical round
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Depends on your skillset and JD. Probably this round may take by technical member of the team where you are deployed.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2nd round depends on round 1 feedback mostly client round with system test.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR round but ask more salary so that you can manage sudden salary loss due to P, E band.

TCS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in TCS Technical Specialist interview?
TCS interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process are Technical and Coding Test.
How to prepare for TCS Technical 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 TCS. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at TCS expect are Netcool.
What are the top questions asked in TCS Technical Specialist interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the TCS Technical Specialist interview -

  1. How do you deploy Domain controlle...read more
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  3. What VMware vCloud su...read more

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