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Vodafone Idea Packet Core Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 17 Oct 2020

Vodafone Idea Packet Core Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Oct 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic MS questions like why we do gx gy bypass ? LTE call flow. some troubleshooting questions like what will you do if subscriber is facing the speed issue ? what will you do if there is a Gi dip ? How yo...
  • Ans. 

    Interview question for Packet Core Engineer on basic MS questions, LTE call flow, and troubleshooting.

    • GX/GY bypass is done to reduce latency and improve performance.

    • LTE call flow involves several steps including authentication, establishment of bearer, and data transfer.

    • To troubleshoot speed issues, check for network congestion, signal strength, and device capabilities.

    • If there is a Gi dip, check for any network issues...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear with call flows. Questions will be framed according to your experience and profile. So a good hands on work experience will help you to clear the interview :)

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is guti. Messages in location update flow. Dns used in telecom. Tools used for KPI Analysis.
  • Ans. 

    GUTI stands for Globally Unique Temporary Identifier, used in LTE networks for user identification and security.

    • GUTI is assigned to a user during initial attach to the network

    • It is used to identify a user within the core network

    • GUTI is temporary and can be changed to enhance user privacy and security

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Referral

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell about yourself, day to day work, lte call flow with interface and protocol, diameter protocol,default bearer, dedicated bearer, Gbr and Non Gbr, qci, pgw-sgw selection, modify bearer, Apn, Dns, tai, p...
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic questions on antenna parameters.
  • Q2. Design aspects of Antenna array.
  • Ans. 

    Antenna array design involves elements such as element spacing, beamforming techniques, and array geometry.

    • Element spacing determines the directivity and beamwidth of the array.

    • Beamforming techniques like phase shifting and amplitude tapering help steer the beam in a desired direction.

    • Array geometry, such as linear, planar, or conformal arrays, affects the radiation pattern and polarization.

    • Antenna array design also co...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Theoretical understanding on base station antenna.
  • Q2. How will you get the tilt in the base station antenna?
  • Ans. 

    The tilt in the base station antenna can be adjusted by physically changing the angle of the antenna.

    • Tilt can be adjusted by loosening the bolts on the antenna mount and manually changing the angle of the antenna

    • Specialized tools like tilt meters can be used to ensure the correct angle is achieved

    • Remote electrical tilt (RET) systems can also be used to adjust the tilt of the antenna electronically

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basic understanding on antenna and base station antenna.
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. 1.what is the port no used by DHCP?
  • Ans. 

    The port number used by DHCP is 67 (server) and 68 (client).

    • Port 67 is used by DHCP server to listen for client requests

    • Port 68 is used by DHCP client to send requests to the server

    • DHCP uses UDP protocol for communication

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 2.OSPF states ? 3.VTP Pruning? 4.what is DHCP? 5.what is Reverse ARP and how it is different from DHCP?
  • Q3. 3.They will give you Ip address and mask you need to tell the pools of Ip's?
  • Q4. 4.What is ISIS and MDLS
  • Ans. 

    ISIS and MDLS are protocols used in networking for routing and network management.

    • ISIS (Intermediate System to Intermediate System) is a routing protocol used to exchange routing information between network devices.

    • MDLS (Management Data Input/Output Link Service) is a protocol used for network management tasks such as monitoring and configuration.

    • ISIS is commonly used in large enterprise networks and internet service p...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for ACT Fibernet NOC Engineer interview:
  • Routing protocols
  • Switching
  • Basic Networking Protocols
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They asked me around 10 to 12 questions and i answered all the questions, But after first round of technical they waited me for second round after the lunch they are telling me, We will call you for the next process.
Simply they waited us for 2 hours.
Don't know they are Conducting Walk in Interviews or Simply wasting our time.
So, Please Be aware of this Company.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Resume Shortlist 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Be honest with your years of experience. All information you share will be verified at the time of joining.
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Second round is aptitude test

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tel me about your company and introduce yourself
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Questions about networking and English

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions about technical knowledge of network
  • Q2. What is arp? What is HSRP? WHAT IS GLBP? WHAT IS NAT
  • Ans. 

    ARP is a protocol used to map an IP address to a physical MAC address on a local network.

    • ARP stands for Address Resolution Protocol.

    • It operates at the Data Link Layer of the OSI model.

    • ARP is used to resolve IP addresses to MAC addresses.

    • It is essential for communication between devices on the same network.

    • ARP requests are broadcasted to all devices on the network.

    • Example: When a computer wants to send data to another d...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why nokia and why this job
  • Ans. 

    Nokia is a global leader in telecommunications technology and I am passionate about RF engineering, making this job a perfect fit for me.

    • Nokia is a renowned company with a strong reputation in the telecommunications industry

    • I have a deep interest in RF engineering and Nokia offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies in this field

    • The company's commitment to innovation and continuous learning aligns with m

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Some basic fundamental questions from theory
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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I got a new job from Naukri.com itself. Thank you very much Our skills were asked related to the same. Devloped your skills
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Interviewer asked about skills
  • Q2. Prepare role and responsibilities
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Experience,CTC, Notice period etc
  • Q2. Group discussions about works

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You will be asked about the skills that you have.
so develop your skills.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - genral as well as technichal rou 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Different n/w layers
  • Ans. 

    Different network layers include physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation, and application layers.

    • Physical layer: responsible for transmitting raw bits over a communication channel

    • Data link layer: responsible for error-free transfer of data between nodes on a network

    • Network layer: responsible for routing data packets between networks

    • Transport layer: responsible for reliable data transfer between a...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Firewall works on what layers
  • Ans. 

    Firewall works on multiple layers of OSI model

    • Firewall operates on layers 3 (network layer) and 4 (transport layer) of the OSI model

    • It can filter traffic based on IP addresses, ports, protocols, and other criteria

    • Firewalls can also perform deep packet inspection to detect and block malicious traffic

    • Examples of firewall software include Cisco ASA, pfSense, and Windows Firewall

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - good communication is the key and self confidence is really important

Skills evaluated in this interview

Vodafone Idea Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Vodafone Idea Packet Core Engineer 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 Vodafone Idea. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Vodafone Idea expect are Arp, Cap, DHCP, DNS and EMM.

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