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Lots of networking-specific questions, but pretty fundamental in nature. Here are some: How would you determine if a computer was on the network? What utility would show you how long it takes from one internal computer to get to another internal computer? What is DHCP? What’s the difference between a hub and a switch? What is a default gateway? How would you change a local administrator password? What utility would you use to look at Windows logs? Describe the difference between RAM and a hard drive to a non-technical user. A user calls and says that Excel keeps freezing up. Explain how you would troubleshoot.
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Help Desk Associate

Interviewed at Glassdoor

3.9
Mar 13, 2014

Lots of networking-specific questions, but pretty fundamental in nature. Here are some: How would you determine if a computer was on the network? What utility would show you how long it takes from one internal computer to get to another internal computer? What is DHCP? What’s the difference between a hub and a switch? What is a default gateway? How would you change a local administrator password? What utility would you use to look at Windows logs? Describe the difference between RAM and a hard drive to a non-technical user. A user calls and says that Excel keeps freezing up. Explain how you would troubleshoot.

They asked me technical questions in regards to how I would troubleshoot connection issues. We discussed my past work history and systems used. I am thankful the manager clarified the contract terms - I think it would have been worth the wait, however the lower inital rate ($14/hr) was not sustainable to me.
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Technology Services (Help Desk)

Interviewed at Fidelity Investments

4.1
Sep 28, 2018

They asked me technical questions in regards to how I would troubleshoot connection issues. We discussed my past work history and systems used. I am thankful the manager clarified the contract terms - I think it would have been worth the wait, however the lower inital rate ($14/hr) was not sustainable to me.

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