Questions that have appeared at Cisco for an Engineering (Case Study) interview

1. Network Engineering

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to design a network from scratch? What specific considerations did you take into account?

Question: Share an instance where you had to troubleshoot a complex network issue. How did you approach the problem and what was the outcome?

Question: Can you explain a project where you had to optimize a network for performance? What were the results?

2. Systems Engineering

Question: Describe a situation where you had to design and implement a new system architecture. What were the challenges and how did you overcome them?

Question: Give an example of a time when you had to improve a legacy system. What was your approach and what impact did your improvements have on the system performance?

Question: Can you discuss a project where you had to ensure high availability and disaster recovery for a critical system? How did you ensure these requirements were met?

3. Product Development

Question: Describe a time when you were part of a team developing a new product. What was your role and how did you contribute to the product's success?

Question: Share an instance where you had to make a critical decision during the product development process. How did your decision impact the final product?

Question: Can you explain a project where you had to incorporate user feedback into the product development process? How did you ensure the feedback was effectively implemented into the product?

4. Project Management

Question: Describe a time when you had to manage a complex engineering project. What were some of the challenges you faced and how did you overcome them?

Question: Share an instance where a project you were managing was off track. How did you bring it back on track?

Question: Can you explain an instance where you had to manage a project with a tight deadline? How did you ensure the project was completed on time?

5. Innovation

Question: Discuss a time when you introduced a novel solution or innovative approach to solve an engineering problem.

Question: Can you describe an instance where you had to think outside of the box to solve a complex technical issue?

Question: Share an example of a time when you applied a new technology or tool to improve a process or system. What were the results?