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Capgemini Consultant Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Updated 31 May 2025

17 Interview questions

A Consultant was asked 7mo ago
Q. What is partitioning?
Ans. 

Partition is the division of a physical or logical structure into multiple parts.

  • Partitioning helps in organizing data, improving performance, and increasing efficiency.

  • Examples include disk partitioning in a computer system, partitioning of a database table for better management, and partitioning of a hard drive for separate storage areas.

A Consultant was asked 7mo ago
Q. What is the structure of an Oracle database?
Ans. 

Oracle database structure refers to the organization of data in tables, indexes, views, and other database objects.

  • Consists of tables, which store data in rows and columns

  • Includes indexes for faster data retrieval

  • Views provide virtual representations of data from one or more tables

  • Constraints ensure data integrity and enforce rules

  • Stored procedures and functions for processing data

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A Consultant was asked 12mo ago
Q. What is a cursor, and can you explain it with an example?
Ans. 

A cursor is a database object used to retrieve data from a result set one row at a time.

  • Cursor is used in SQL to fetch and manipulate data row by row

  • Examples of cursor include FETCH, OPEN, CLOSE, and DECLARE

  • Cursor is often used in stored procedures and triggers

A Consultant was asked 12mo ago
Q. What are materialized views?
Ans. 

Materialized views are precomputed views stored on disk for faster query performance.

  • Materialized views store the results of a query on disk so that the query can be run faster in the future.

  • They are updated periodically to reflect changes in the underlying data.

  • Materialized views are commonly used in data warehousing and reporting applications.

  • Examples of materialized views include summary tables, aggregated data...

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A Consultant was asked
Q. What Design patterns have you used?
Ans. 

I have used design patterns such as Singleton, Factory, and Observer in my projects.

  • Singleton pattern ensures a class has only one instance and provides a global point of access to it.

  • Factory pattern creates objects without specifying the exact class of object that will be created.

  • Observer pattern defines a one-to-many dependency between objects so that when one object changes state, all its dependents are notifie...

A Consultant was asked
Q. How do you write a custom exception?
Ans. 

Custom exceptions can be written by creating a new class that extends the Exception class.

  • Create a new class that extends the Exception class

  • Add a constructor to the custom exception class

  • Throw the custom exception using 'throw new CustomException(message)'

A Consultant was asked
Q. What is the difference between throw, throws, and throwable?
Ans. 

throw is a keyword used to throw an exception, throws is used in method signature to declare exceptions thrown, and Throwable is a superclass for all exceptions and errors.

  • throw is used to throw an exception in a try-catch block

  • throws is used in method signature to declare exceptions that the method can throw

  • Throwable is a superclass for all exceptions and errors in Java

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Q. Explain the internal workings of a hashmap.
Ans. 

HashMap is a data structure that stores key-value pairs and uses hashing to quickly retrieve values based on keys.

  • HashMap internally uses an array of linked lists to store key-value pairs.

  • When a key-value pair is added, the key is hashed to determine the index in the array where it will be stored.

  • If multiple keys hash to the same index, a linked list is used to handle collisions.

  • HashMap uses the hashCode() method ...

A Consultant was asked
Q. What is a choice router?
Ans. 

A choice router is a device or software that directs incoming data packets to the appropriate destination based on predefined rules or user preferences.

  • A choice router is used in computer networks to manage and control the flow of data.

  • It examines the header information of incoming packets to determine the best path for forwarding the data.

  • Choice routers can be hardware devices or software programs.

  • They can be con...

A Consultant was asked
Q. What is a sub flow in Mule?
Ans. 

Sub flow in Mule is a reusable flow that can be called from other flows.

  • Sub flow is a separate flow that can be called from other flows

  • It helps in reusing the same logic in multiple flows

  • Sub flow can have its own set of input and output parameters

  • It can be used to encapsulate complex logic and make the main flow more readable

  • Example: A sub flow for database connection that can be called from multiple flows

Capgemini Consultant Interview Experiences for Freshers

33 interviews found

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Nov 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic technical question

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basic coding syntax 30 mints

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is loop? what is inheritance?
  • Ans. 

    A loop is a programming construct that repeats a set of instructions until a specific condition is met. Inheritance is a mechanism in object-oriented programming where a new class inherits properties and behaviors from an existing class.

    • A loop allows a set of instructions to be executed repeatedly based on a condition. Examples include for loops, while loops, and do-while loops.

    • Inheritance allows a new class (subclass)...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why should I hire you?

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 May 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

1.Sort by salary from employee list using stream.
2.Concat two array and remove duplicate.
3.

Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the Design patterns have you used?
  • Q2. Difference between throw , throws and throwable ?
  • Q3. How do you write custom exception?
  • Q4. Internal working of hashmap
  • Q5. Feature of micro services
  • Ans. 

    Microservices are a software development technique that structures an application as a collection of loosely coupled services.

    • Each service is self-contained and can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently

    • Promotes flexibility, scalability, and resilience in software development

    • Allows for different technologies to be used for different services

    • Enables teams to work on different services simultaneously

    • Facilitates...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Jul 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why react is faster, default parameters, can you call async function in useEffect
  • Ans. 

    React is faster due to virtual DOM, default parameters provide fallback values, async functions can be called in useEffect

    • React is faster than traditional DOM manipulation because it uses a virtual DOM to minimize actual DOM updates

    • Default parameters in JavaScript allow you to specify default values for function parameters if no value is provided

    • Async functions can be called in useEffect hook in React to perform asynch...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. ES6 features, react hooks

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare well. Basic questions on react and JS were asked

Skills evaluated in this interview

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user image Sreelakshmi Nair

posted on 8 Jun 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Excel knowledge-Macros
  • Q2. Intership knowledgeable
  • Q3. Communication skill

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 29 May 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic General aptitude

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Oops concepts, java 8 features

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion and scenario based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Chill, you will find easy to get job

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Lavanya N

posted on 25 Mar 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. Polymorphism in Java
  • Ans. 

    Polymorphism in Java allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass.

    • Polymorphism allows methods to be called on objects of different classes that share a common superclass.

    • There are two types of polymorphism in Java: compile-time polymorphism (method overloading) and runtime polymorphism (method overriding).

    • Example of runtime polymorphism is when a subclass overrides a method of its...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Nov 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical question based on experience
  • Q2. Write a java program
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on ur project
  • Q2. Internal structure of collections
  • Ans. 

    Internal structure of collections refers to the organization and arrangement of data within a collection.

    • Collections can be organized using various data structures such as arrays, linked lists, trees, and hash tables.

    • The choice of data structure depends on the type of data being stored and the operations that need to be performed on the collection.

    • For example, an array is a good choice for collections with fixed size a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Multithreading program
  • Ans. 

    Multithreading allows concurrent execution of tasks, improving performance and resource utilization in applications.

    • Multithreading enables parallel execution of tasks, enhancing application responsiveness.

    • Example: In a web server, one thread handles requests while another processes data.

    • Threads share the same memory space, which can lead to race conditions if not managed properly.

    • Synchronization mechanisms like mutexes...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Question on salary expectations
  • Q2. If there is any Location constraint

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare ur resume. Dont add unnecessary points which u r not confident about

Skills evaluated in this interview

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image mukul rajpurohit

posted on 17 Nov 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is oracle database structure?
  • Ans. 

    Oracle database structure refers to the organization of data in tables, indexes, views, and other database objects.

    • Consists of tables, which store data in rows and columns

    • Includes indexes for faster data retrieval

    • Views provide virtual representations of data from one or more tables

    • Constraints ensure data integrity and enforce rules

    • Stored procedures and functions for processing data

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is partition?
  • Ans. 

    Partition is the division of a physical or logical structure into multiple parts.

    • Partitioning helps in organizing data, improving performance, and increasing efficiency.

    • Examples include disk partitioning in a computer system, partitioning of a database table for better management, and partitioning of a hard drive for separate storage areas.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectations
  • Q2. Ehy you want to join our company

Skills evaluated in this interview

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 14 Dec 2022

I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is sub flow in mule?
  • Ans. 

    Sub flow in Mule is a reusable flow that can be called from other flows.

    • Sub flow is a separate flow that can be called from other flows

    • It helps in reusing the same logic in multiple flows

    • Sub flow can have its own set of input and output parameters

    • It can be used to encapsulate complex logic and make the main flow more readable

    • Example: A sub flow for database connection that can be called from multiple flows

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is a choice router?
  • Ans. 

    A choice router is a device or software that directs incoming data packets to the appropriate destination based on predefined rules or user preferences.

    • A choice router is used in computer networks to manage and control the flow of data.

    • It examines the header information of incoming packets to determine the best path for forwarding the data.

    • Choice routers can be hardware devices or software programs.

    • They can be configur...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do hard work each and every moment to learn subject

Skills evaluated in this interview

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image priya ravi

posted on 4 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is cursor and explain wd eg
  • Ans. 

    A cursor is a database object used to retrieve data from a result set one row at a time.

    • Cursor is used in SQL to fetch and manipulate data row by row

    • Examples of cursor include FETCH, OPEN, CLOSE, and DECLARE

    • Cursor is often used in stored procedures and triggers

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are materialised views
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Expected CTC and joining date
  • Ans. 

    I expect a competitive CTC based on my skills and market standards, and I can join immediately or as per your requirement.

    • My expected CTC is aligned with industry standards for my experience level.

    • For example, based on my research, a CTC of $X would be appropriate.

    • I am flexible with my joining date and can start immediately or within two weeks.

    • I am open to discussing the CTC further based on the overall compensation pa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Formalities for joining

Capgemini Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Capgemini Consultant interview for freshers?
Capgemini interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Capgemini interview process for freshers are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Capgemini Consultant interview for freshers?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Capgemini. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Capgemini expect are SAP, Management, SQL, Javascript and ABAP.
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The duration of Capgemini Consultant interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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