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CX intern
Cisco
6 rounds | 2 Coding
problems
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Preparation
Duration: 2 months
Topics: Computer Networks, Data Structures, OOPS, Algorithms, Operating System, Python, C++, Data Base Management System
Tip 1 : Be clear with Computer Networking Fundamentals and Python
Tip 2 : Be well-versed with everything written on your resume and have a good understanding of your projects.
Tip 3 : Practice DSA questions to increase problem-solving ability.
Tip 4 : Hone your communication skills, they matter a lot during interviews.
Application process
Where: Other
Eligibility: The student must be from a Cisco Networking Academy, student must have completed either of the following courses: CCNA Module 1 and Python OR Networking Essentials and Python OR DevNet OR CyberOps Associate/Cybersecurity Essentials plus Networking Essentials plus Python, CGPA Cut-off: 7 and above, No current backlogs / arrears at the time of participation.
Tip 1 : Have some projects on your resume.
Tip 2 : Do not put false things on your resume.
Tip 3 : Make it crisp and easy to read, put extra information on your LinkedIn account
If you mention your GitHub and LinkedIn account, make sure to keep them complete and presentable.
Interview rounds
01
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration60 Minutes
Interview date17 Sep 2021
Coding problem0
The preliminary quiz has two sections: a mandatory section and an advanced section (with two options), as shown below: Students should choose ONE of the quiz options and register depending on their advanced topic preference.
Mandatory Section + Advanced Networking Or Mandatory Section + Advanced Software programming.
02
Round
Medium
Assignment
Duration10 Minutes
Interview date27 Sep 2021
Coding problem0
Communication round. Basically to check confidence and language skills.
03
Round
Hard
Online Coding Interview
Duration60 Minutes
Interview date23 Oct 2021
Coding problem1
The test was held in the evening at 5 PM.
1. LCA of three Nodes
Easy
20m average time
60% success
0/40
Asked in companies
You have been given a Binary Tree of 'N' nodes where the nodes have integer values and three integers 'N1', 'N2', and 'N3'. Find the LCA(Lowest Common Ancestor) of the three nodes represented by the given three('N1', 'N2', 'N3') integer values in the Binary Tree.
For example:
For the given binary tree: the LCA of (7,8,10) is 1
Note:
All of the node values of the binary tree will be unique.
N1, N2, and N3 will always exist in the binary tree.
04
Round
Medium
Video Call
Duration45 Minutes
Interview date18 Nov 2021
Coding problem0
Technical interview. The interviewer was super cool, asked basic computer fundamentals, python and networking. Discussed projects and everything on my resume.
05
Round
Medium
Video Call
Duration45 Minutes
Interview date19 Nov 2021
Coding problem1
Managerial Round. The situation was given, basic technical knowledge was tested and a coding question was asked.
1. Spiral Matrix
Easy
0/40
Asked in companies
You are given a N x M matrix of integers, return the spiral path of the matrix
Example Of Spiral Path
06
Round
Medium
HR Round
Duration45 Minutes
Interview date19 Jan 2022
Coding problem0
CTC was told. Why should we hire you? What are your hobbies
Here's your problem of the day 
Solving this problem will increase your chance to get selected in this company
Skill covered: Programming
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