WRITTEN TEST
- Section 1: Aptitude questions
- Section 2: C, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Algorithms etc.
- Section 3: Digital Electronics, BJT, CMOS and Microprocessor etc.
GROUP DISCUSSION: NO
SKILLS REQUIRED
- C/C++
- Python
- Shell Scripting
- Linux OS environment.
- CPU/Memory Management/IO and Virtualization technologies
- Angular
- Java
- Spring
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Distributed systems and networking principles
- Computer Principles
INTERVIEW GUIDELINES
ROUND1: Technical Round
Questions on CS subjects like Data structure, Algorithms, Operating system, Networking, Database Management etc.
Questions
- What happens when one ajax call is still running and you send another ajax call before the data of the first ajax call comes back?
- Write a Javascript code of simple form consisting of login and password info.
- Discussions on MVC architecture
- List all permutations of a string approach and code
- What is LDAP?
- What is a linked list?
- Explain how to go about debugging a piece of software.
- Where do you use Storage classes in C?
- Explain volatile keyword and their usage in C and Java?
- What does static do in the case of static variables and static functions?
- Write a recursive function to print the numbers from 1 to 100 with the parameter passed being 100 using recursion. Explain the recursive stack?
- Explain what happens when an interrupt occurs. Also explain the various layers and events involved when a process context switch occurs?
- If you do not know the size of an operator in C, how will you get to know the size of int?
- Can we use a variable in a file using extern which is defined as both static as well as global in the base file?
- What is the boundary problem in the allocation of the size of structures?
- The logic to reverse a linked list.
- What exactly happens when you compile a C program? How does it work?
- Different routing protocols and how do they function?
- What do you know about subnetting and what are its uses?
- Write code for deadlock.
- Explain the OSI layer and how it's working.
- What is the process and task?
ROUND2: Managerial Round
Questions related to her managerial skills towards teamwork, project leading, cooperation, discipline etc
Questions
- What do you know about Work Culture at Cisco?
- What are your future plans related to further studies?
- Have you ever faced any situation in which your team member is not supporting?
- What problems did you face in doing projects technologically and managing the same wisely?
ROUND3: HR Round
Questions
- Tell me something about yourself
- How will you define yourself in a word?
- Little discussions over the extracurricular activities written in your resume
- Tell me about the worst decision you made
- Do you have any location conflicts?
- What challenges did you face while making this project? How did you overcome them?
- Describe your proudest moment while doing the project.
- Why do you think you are the right fit for this role?
- What are your expectations from this role?
- Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
- Why do you want to be a part of CISCO?
- How would you handle personal conflicts with your colleagues?
- What do you do in your leisure time?
- Describe your ideal workplace.
MPLOYEE.ME TIPS
- Prepare questions on your strong subjects
- Try to relate your answers with your personal experiences
- Speed and accuracy matters in the online test so try not to waste too much time on one question.
- Cisco requires a minimum CGPA of 7 or 8 for freshers
- Cisco places a lot of emphasis on OOPs concept questions.
- Basic knowledge on Microprocessor, OS, Networks, Circuit Designs is a plus.