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I applied through college or university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Cisco (Bengaluru) in Apr 2013
Interview
3 Rounds
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Round 1 ( Screening ):-
We were sent some projects and asked to write how we approach the project by giving explanation of how it can be implemented and all.
I heard that now written test will be conducted instead of this.
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Round 2 ( Technical Round ) :-
Basically this was technical round . I was asked about DS, C, Linux & Networking.
DS ( Data Structures) :-
How to remove a node form singly linked list?
Hpw stack works , queue works? etc.....
Linux :-
I told the interviewer that I am a Linux guy, so he started asking lots of commands in Linux like
Whats the cmd to see RAM usage? : $top
Whats the cmd to see last modified file? : $ls -ltr
Whats the cmd to add user? : $adduser
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Networking:-
He asked OSI layer model 7 Layers was asked and example was asked for each layer.
In session I told half duplex and full duplex . I was asked example.
Answer : : Half duplex : Walkie talkie. Full Duplex: GSM Mobile
It was asked like " Lets say you have to send a post to your dad in other city . One way is that you get confirmation another you don't get confirmation. Which would you prefer?"
This was asked keeping TCP and UDP in mind is what I felt and answered like it depends on application/purpose of post. If it is critical I would choose confirmation/TCP otherwise UDP.
( Interviewer was happy that I could relate things to real world )
Simple Puzzle :-
X trees Y sheep
1 sheep per tree leads to 1 extra sheep
2 sheep per tree leads to 1 extra tree
X & Y values?
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Round 3 ( HR Round ):-
I was asked what are all your great accomplishments in life. Why Cisco ? What if competitor offers you ?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
More of Electronics and Communications related questions were asked for Computer Science Students as well.
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It is a wrong notion that this company asks lot of networking questions for fresher
-Interview with 3 Cisco-Employees after a telephone Interview
-After introducing myself I was asked why I wanted to join Cisco and what I expect from the Job. Then I was asked to tell my Interviewees why I made certain decisions along my carrer
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you briefly describe the Product Groups in Cisco's Portfolio