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105 Senior Technical Support Engineer Questions And Answers

41⟩ Tell me what is a default gateway? What happens if I don’t have one?

A default gateway is a routing device used to forward all traffic that is not addressed to a destination within the local network or local subnet. If you don’t have a default gateway, it is not possible to communicate with the network device/host of different networks. Dial-up internet connections do not require a default gateway though because it is present in the ISP itself.

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44⟩ Behavioral Senior Technical Support Engineer Interview Questions

☛ Have you ever faced a customer issue you’ve never heard of before? What did you do?

☛ Describe a situation where a customer was angry and blaming you for someone else’s mistake. How did you handle it?

☛ How do you keep up-to-date with current technology trends?

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45⟩ Explain what is a Parallel Windows installation?

When the first installation of Windows fails to boot for some reason, another copy of Windows is installed in the same drive but in a different directory (so that the customer can access to and backup his old data). This is called Parallel Installation of Windows.

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47⟩ Tell me what are the Hardware Components of a Desktop Computer / Laptop?

The Hardware Components of a Desktop Computer / Laptop are as follows:

☛ The Processor (CPU)

☛ Motherboard

☛ RAM (Random Access Memory)

☛ Power Supply – SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply)

☛ Hard-disk Drives

☛ CD/DVD-ROM Drives

☛ Floppy Disk Drive

☛ Sound Card

☛ Graphics (Display) Card

☛ Keyboard

☛ Mouse

☛ Monitor

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48⟩ Tell me have you used any of our products or similar products/competitors?

If you have used the company's product or a product of the competitor, it does give you an advantage as you would have a basic idea about the functionalities. However, if you have not used any such product, don't worry. If you have the ability to grab things quickly and pick up the technology fast, you can prove yourself to be a potential candidate. For example, you can say something like this, "I am afraid, I haven't used your's or competitor's products first hand. However, I have seen others using them. Once I get hold of a product, I have an ability to understand the features quickly and I am quick at grabbing new technologies. So, I don't think it will pose any problem for me."

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49⟩ Tell me what is a Data Cable?

A Data Cable is a Thin Plastic band-like cable used to connect the Data-Devices like Hard-disk drives, Floppy Disk Drives, CD/DVD-ROM drives with the motherboard. Data Cables are primarily used for Data Transfer.

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53⟩ Tell me what are the steps you follow to solve a technical problem?

This question would present your familiarity with the IT support process. Your answer would also be a key which would enable the employer schedule for training if required. Remember to list down all the steps for solving in the right order and also answer that each organization has their own set of procedures.

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54⟩ Do you know what is IAS server?

IAS means Internet Authentication Service. For many types of network access like wireless, authenticating switch and remote access dial-up they perform accounting and auditing, centralized connection authentication and authorization.

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56⟩ Explain me yourself professionally in a few words?

This is not an invitation to give your life story. Give a brief mention of your highest education level, say where you have worked and your role focusing on your most recent position and then refer to your future goals. You should devote no more than one sentence to each aspect.

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60⟩ Tell me what is your expected period for an average call?

You are expected to solve a problem as quickly as possible. However, solving the problem to customer's satisfaction is the key here. Your answer to this question demonstrates your problem solving abilities, communication skills, technical knowledge and interest in customer satisfaction. You can say something like: "The time to resolve a problem depends on the level of its intensity. However, I have experienced that most of the customers face similar type of problems. With an ability to analyse the problem quickly and a ready answer, we can expect to close the call in 2-3 minutes (or whatever time you have experienced). As a technical support person, my focus has always been on both efficiency and effectiveness. Customer satisfaction is the key for me"

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