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Updated 19 Feb 2023

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Blind XSS? What is the technique to find one?
  • Ans. 

    Blind XSS is a type of XSS attack where the attacker does not receive the output of the injected script.

    • Blind XSS is also known as non-persistent XSS.

    • It is difficult to detect as the attacker does not receive any feedback.

    • One technique to find Blind XSS is to use a tool like Burp Suite to inject a payload and monitor the server response.

    • Another technique is to use a third-party service like XSS Hunter to track the payl...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your favorite vulnerability? explain that
  • Ans. 

    My favorite vulnerability is SQL injection.

    • SQL injection is a type of attack where an attacker injects malicious SQL code into a database query.

    • It can be used to steal sensitive information, modify or delete data, or even take control of the entire database.

    • Preventing SQL injection involves using parameterized queries, input validation, and proper error handling.

    • Examples of high-profile SQL injection attacks include th...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is CRLF? explain that
  • Ans. 

    CRLF stands for Carriage Return Line Feed. It is a sequence of characters used to represent a line break in text files.

    • CRLF consists of two ASCII control characters: CR (carriage return) and LF (line feed).

    • It is commonly used in HTTP headers to separate lines of text.

    • CRLF can be exploited by attackers to inject malicious code or perform attacks such as HTTP response splitting.

    • To prevent such attacks, input validation a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How many XSS are there? what will be the mitigation?
  • Ans. 

    There are numerous types of XSS attacks. Mitigation involves input validation and output encoding.

    • There are three main types of XSS attacks: stored, reflected, and DOM-based.

    • Mitigation involves input validation to ensure that user input is safe and output encoding to prevent malicious code from being executed.

    • Examples of input validation include limiting the length of input and restricting the types of characters that ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Explain the process of SQLi. Mitigation?
  • Ans. 

    SQLi is a type of injection attack where an attacker injects malicious SQL code into a vulnerable application to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.

    • SQLi involves exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications that allow user input to be executed as SQL commands

    • Attackers can use SQLi to bypass authentication, access sensitive data, modify or delete data, and even take control of the entire database

    • Mitigation tec...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Explain the process of CSRF
  • Ans. 

    CSRF is a type of attack where a malicious website tricks a user into performing an action on a different website.

    • The attacker creates a website with a form that submits a request to the target website

    • The user visits the attacker's website and submits the form, unknowingly performing an action on the target website

    • The target website cannot distinguish between a legitimate request and the forged request from the attacke...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What will be the best way to send CSRF token in the Clint Server communication?
  • Ans. 

    The best way to send CSRF token in client-server communication is through HTTP headers.

    • HTTP headers are the most secure way to send CSRF tokens.

    • The token should be sent in the 'X-CSRF-Token' header.

    • The header should be set to 'SameSite=Strict' to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks.

    • The token should be regenerated for each session to prevent replay attacks.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Help me understand If I need to take over a higher-privilege account with an existing lower-privilege account what are the options available?
  • Ans. 

    Options to take over a higher-privilege account with an existing lower-privilege account.

    • Use privilege escalation techniques to gain higher privileges

    • Exploit vulnerabilities in the system to gain access to higher-privilege accounts

    • Use social engineering to obtain login credentials for higher-privilege accounts

    • Use brute-force attacks to crack passwords for higher-privilege accounts

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Some scenario-based questions that are going to land take over an account with XSS
  • Q3. Different types of XSS
  • Ans. 

    XSS or Cross-Site Scripting is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

    • Reflected XSS: The attacker injects a script that is reflected back to the user through a search query or form input.

    • Stored XSS: The attacker injects a script that is stored on the server and executed whenever the user visits the affected page.

    • DOM-based XSS: The attacker...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I was interviewed by Cigniti and their client Linde, the second interview was organized by Linde. Both interviews cleared, but because of the time delay by Linde, the Final interview was not scheduled till now, now it's almost one month. If anyone get this kind of opportunity from Cigniti think before you accept the offer, in the end, they will not take responsibility for your time and effort. Because of the incident, I loose one of the good opportunities from another organization.

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Entry level aptitude test

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction and about college project.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was a really good experience working in TCS

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2021. 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 Resume tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nothing as such. Overall experience was good

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

TNQT: TCS National Qualifier Test

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All technical questions related to your project and basic understanding of any programming language. Basically questions from your resume will be asked.
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. What is your family background?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All the best, TCS is not tough to get into. But getting good project is a main cookie to be cracked.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning and English

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Just a minute round about favourite movie

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SD , about education questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Regarding shifts, timings and relocation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All the best guys. It's very is to crack the interview in TCS

I was interviewed in Jun 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. General questions related to Windows administration
  • Q2. Questions about lack of past with experience.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Some questions regarding active directory and file sharing
Tips: Keep it real and answer what you know. Donot argue unless interviewer demands discussion.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Some questions regarding active directory and file sharing
Tips: Keep it real and answer what you know. Donot argue unless interviewer demands discussion.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I didn't have work experience of a company.
Tips: Will if you have reached hr stage and don't have certain document tell the truth. And explain why you don't have it. If you can arrange the doc, great. If you can't clearly state the same. And tell about the references you can share.

Skills: Technical Analysis

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. I was asked why Consulting,
  • Q2. About the Company,
  • Q3. What is the Current Exchange rate
  • Ans. 

    The current exchange rate varies depending on the currency pair and market conditions.

    • Exchange rates are constantly fluctuating based on supply and demand

    • Factors such as political events, economic data, and central bank decisions can impact exchange rates

    • For example, as of August 2021, the exchange rate for USD to EUR is approximately 0.85

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  • Q4. Taking cue from an earlier answer I was asked basics of Corporate Hedging
  • Q5. What is your view on the indian rupee vs dollar in the long run
  • Ans. 

    The Indian rupee is expected to depreciate against the dollar in the long run.

    • The Indian economy is heavily dependent on imports, which puts pressure on the rupee.

    • The US economy is expected to grow faster than India's, which will strengthen the dollar.

    • Political and economic instability in India can also weaken the rupee.

    • However, global events such as trade wars and geopolitical tensions can also impact the exchange rat...

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  • Q6. A problem was given and I had to give the solution- the problem was “A company has corporate cellphone connection for its employees. How would you ensure that you achieve the same at the least cost?”
  • Ans. 

    Negotiate with service providers for bulk discounts and limit data usage to essential business needs.

    • Negotiate with service providers for bulk discounts

    • Limit data usage to essential business needs

    • Consider implementing a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy

    • Use mobile device management software to monitor and control usage

    • Encourage employees to use Wi-Fi instead of cellular data when possible

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was able to explain Why Consulting and also showed a keen interest in Government Consulting which Wipro was heavily into.

General Tips: A non-fish-market GD goes a long way in helping your chances
Skills: case analysis, group discussion
College Name: NA

Interview Questionnaire 

12 Questions

  • Q1. What is the major attributes that a consultant should possess?
  • Ans. 

    A consultant should possess strong analytical skills, effective communication, adaptability, and industry expertise.

    • Strong analytical skills to identify problems, analyze data, and provide effective solutions.

    • Effective communication to clearly convey ideas, build relationships, and present recommendations.

    • Adaptability to work in diverse environments, handle unexpected challenges, and adjust strategies accordingly.

    • Indus...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your positives as a consultant?
  • Q3. Why consulting?
  • Q4. Why not finance, marketing and HR (individually)?
  • Ans. 

    Consultant role requires a broader skill set and the ability to provide holistic solutions.

    • Consultants need to have a deep understanding of various business functions and how they interact.

    • They are expected to provide comprehensive solutions that address multiple aspects of a problem.

    • Finance, marketing, and HR are important components of a business, but a consultant needs to go beyond individual functions.

    • For example, ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is your major drawback that you faced working as a consultant in your previous organization?
  • Ans. 

    My major drawback as a consultant in my previous organization was my lack of experience in a specific industry.

    • Lack of industry-specific knowledge

    • Difficulty in understanding the unique challenges faced by clients

    • Limited network and connections in the industry

    • Less credibility due to lack of experience

    • Need for extensive research and learning before providing effective solutions

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  • Q6. What do you know about the company?
  • Ans. 

    The company is a leading consulting firm specializing in providing strategic advice and solutions to businesses.

    • The company has been in operation for over 10 years.

    • They have a team of experienced consultants with expertise in various industries.

    • They offer services such as market research, financial analysis, and business strategy development.

    • Some of their notable clients include Fortune 500 companies and startups.

    • They ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Why do you want to join this company?
  • Q8. What are the key factors that need to be in place while creating a client solution?
  • Ans. 

    Key factors for creating a client solution

    • Understanding client's needs and goals

    • Identifying potential challenges and limitations

    • Developing a customized solution

    • Ensuring scalability and flexibility

    • Providing ongoing support and maintenance

    • Collaborating with the client throughout the process

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  • Q9. A small business scenario, and asked me the approach to problem solving (the problem was similar to the ones I used to handle during my work ex)
  • Q10. General work ex, my domain, knowledge, background, experience of interacting with clients
  • Q11. The service I was working on and my learnings on the same
  • Q12. Also the interviewer asked me-What is one thing that u can ask me which will convince u that wipro is the company for you

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: They also asked me questions related to my Work Experience-

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Group Discussion: Topic was “Impact of small business on Indian Economy”.We generally discussed the small industries and entrepreneurial attitude but the panel also expected us to discuss the mom and pop stores as well

General Tips: My prior work experience was a major boost. A comprehensive knowledge of what I was doing before helped me present myself in a strong position.2. Display interest in the company. Knowing in detail about wipro’s consulting line of work helped me a lot.3. Positive body language, confidence adds.4. Display love for the profile/field you were applying to.5. Justify all that you have done in life till now. The business case study which he asked me was similar to what I used to face during my work ex. A practical & logical approach with explanations established my consulting experience.
Skills: Economics, case Analysis
College Name: NA

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Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Why consulting?
  • Ans. 

    Consulting offers diverse challenges, continuous learning, and the opportunity to make a significant impact.

    • Consulting provides exposure to various industries and business problems.

    • It offers the chance to work with talented professionals and learn from their expertise.

    • Consultants have the opportunity to solve complex problems and make a tangible difference.

    • The work is dynamic and ever-changing, ensuring continuous lear...

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  • Q2. How can you add value to our organisation
  • Q3. Specifically why Wipro out of all the consulting firms. They were very keen on why wipro thing
  • Q4. What do you know about the Wipro group as a whole?
  • Ans. 

    Wipro is an Indian multinational corporation that provides information technology, consulting and business process services.

    • Founded in 1945 by M.H. Hasham Premji

    • Headquartered in Bangalore, India

    • Employs over 190,000 people worldwide

    • Provides services in various industries including healthcare, finance, retail, and more

    • Has a strong focus on sustainability and social responsibility

    • Acquired Appirio, a cloud services company

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  • Q5. Lengthy discussion on Work experience
  • Q6. Lengthy discussion on Summer internship project
  • Q7. The whole interview was based on operations and supply chain concepts
  • Q8. What theoretical concepts did you used to execute your project?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Convinced them very well that the role they are offering is very much in line with my previous work ex and summer internship.

General Tips: Try to hard sell yourself as much as you can. Try to steer the interview yourself and you need to talk a lot. They wanted numbers as in revenues, competitors and recent events about the company.
Skills: case analysis, Economics
College Name: NA

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. I was asked basic questions like Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Why consulting,
  • Q3. What do I know about Wipro Consulting
  • Ans. 

    Wipro Consulting is a global management consulting firm.

    • Offers services in strategy, operations, technology, and transformation.

    • Has a presence in over 50 countries.

    • Works with clients across various industries such as healthcare, financial services, and retail.

    • Part of Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology, consulting, and business process services company.

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  • Q4. What are the different processes
  • Q5. What is the strategy of Wipro Business Consulting
  • Ans. 

    Wipro Business Consulting's strategy is to provide end-to-end consulting services to clients across various industries.

    • Offering a range of consulting services including strategy, operations, technology, and organization

    • Focusing on digital transformation and innovation

    • Collaborating with clients to develop customized solutions

    • Leveraging Wipro's global presence and expertise

    • Examples of clients include a leading US healthc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Then I was asked what is there in your CV which I won’t find in others?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I was grilled about the Company

Skills: Group discussion, case analysis
College Name: NA
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