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Cognizant Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 24 Jul 2025

205 Interview questions

An Associate was asked 1mo ago
Q. How would you script a process using Loadrunner and JMeter?
Ans. 

LoadRunner and JMeter are tools for performance testing, each with unique scripting processes for simulating user behavior.

  • LoadRunner uses VuGen (Virtual User Generator) for scripting, allowing users to record and edit scripts.

  • JMeter uses a GUI for creating test plans, where users can add samplers, listeners, and assertions.

  • In LoadRunner, scripts are typically written in C, while JMeter scripts are XML-based.

  • LoadR...

An Associate was asked 2mo ago
Q. How do you handle null safety?
Ans. 

Null safety handles potential null references in programming, preventing runtime errors and enhancing code reliability.

  • Use nullable types to explicitly define variables that can hold null values. Example: 'String? name = null;' in Kotlin.

  • Implement null checks using 'if' statements to ensure variables are not null before accessing them. Example: 'if (name != null) { ... }'.

  • Utilize the safe call operator (?.) to saf...

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An Associate was asked 2mo ago
Q. What is your favorite programming language?
Ans. 

My favorite programming language is Python due to its simplicity, versatility, and extensive libraries for various applications.

  • Easy to learn and read, making it great for beginners.

  • Versatile for web development, data analysis, machine learning, and automation.

  • Rich ecosystem with libraries like NumPy for numerical computing and Django for web applications.

  • Strong community support and extensive documentation availa...

An Associate was asked 4mo ago
Q. What do you know about Testing?
Ans. 

Testing is a process to evaluate the functionality, performance, and reliability of software or systems to ensure quality and meet requirements.

  • Types of Testing: Includes unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing.

  • Example: Unit testing checks individual components for correctness, like testing a function in isolation.

  • Manual vs Automated Testing: Manual testing involves human testers,...

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I’ve recently received an offer from TCS as a fresher, and I’m currently working at Cognizant (it has been a month since I joined here and I am in my training period ), where I already have an active EPF (Provident Fund) account. Since TCS hired me as a fresher, I’m a bit concerned. will the existence of my current PF account cause any issues during TCS onboarding or background verification? I want to make sure everything goes smoothly, and I’m not flagged for any mismatch in experience or documents. If anyone has gone through a similar situation or knows how this works, your inputs would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance! 🙏
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An Associate was asked 4mo ago
Q. Explain how you would test this object.
Ans. 

To test a pen, I would evaluate its functionality, durability, and user experience through various methods.

  • Check ink flow: Write on different surfaces to ensure consistent ink delivery.

  • Durability test: Drop the pen from a height to see if it breaks or leaks.

  • Comfort test: Hold the pen for an extended period to assess grip and comfort.

  • Water resistance: Expose the pen to water to check if it still writes.

  • Cap test: En...

An Associate was asked 4mo ago
Q. How is a hashmap implemented internally?
Ans. 

A hashmap uses key-value pairs for efficient data retrieval, leveraging hashing for quick access.

  • Hash Function: Converts keys into hash codes, e.g., key 'apple' might hash to 5.

  • Buckets: Store entries in an array, e.g., index 5 might hold ('apple', value).

  • Collision Handling: Uses chaining (linked lists) or open addressing to resolve collisions.

  • Load Factor: Determines when to resize the hashmap, typically around 0.7...

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An Associate was asked 4mo ago
Q. What can permission sets do that profiles cannot, or vice versa?
Ans. 

Profiles set baseline permissions; permission sets provide additional, flexible access without changing profiles.

  • Profiles define default access for users, while permission sets grant additional permissions.

  • A user can have only one profile but multiple permission sets, allowing for more granular control.

  • Permission sets can be used to grant access to specific features or objects without altering the profile.

  • For exam...

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An Associate was asked 4mo ago
Q. How do you find duplicate characters in a string?
Ans. 

Identify and count duplicate characters in a string to analyze its composition.

  • Use a hash map to track character frequencies. Example: 'hello' -> {h: 1, e: 1, l: 2, o: 1}.

  • Iterate through the string and update counts in the hash map.

  • Filter the hash map to find characters with a count greater than 1.

  • Return the duplicates and their counts. Example: 'banana' -> {b: 1, a: 3, n: 2} -> Duplicates: a, n.

An Associate was asked 4mo ago
Q. Write an XPath expression for a given element.
Ans. 

XPath is a language for navigating through elements and attributes in an XML document, crucial for web scraping and automation.

  • Basic Syntax: XPath uses a path-like syntax to navigate through nodes, e.g., '/html/body/div' selects the 'div' under 'body'.

  • Predicates: You can filter nodes using predicates, e.g., '//div[@class='example']' selects 'div' elements with a specific class.

  • Axes: XPath supports axes to navigate...

An Associate was asked 4mo ago
Q. What are the different types of fields we can create in Salesforce?
Ans. 

Salesforce allows various field types to capture and manage data effectively within its platform.

  • Text Field: Used for short text entries, e.g., 'First Name'.

  • Text Area: For longer text, e.g., 'Description'.

  • Picklist: Dropdown selection, e.g., 'Status' with options like 'Open', 'Closed'.

  • Checkbox: Boolean field, e.g., 'Is Active'.

  • Date Field: For date entries, e.g., 'Start Date'.

  • Currency Field: For monetary values, e.g...

Cognizant Associate Interview Experiences

331 interviews found

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Dec 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Java new features in 8
  • Ans. 

    Java 8 introduced several new features including lambda expressions, functional interfaces, streams, and default methods.

    • Lambda expressions allow you to treat functionality as a method argument.

    • Functional interfaces have a single abstract method and can be used with lambda expressions.

    • Streams provide a way to work with sequences of elements and perform operations on them.

    • Default methods allow interfaces to have method ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difficulties faced in the current/previous project & how we resolved it
  • Ans. 

    We faced challenges with communication and conflicting priorities, resolved through regular team meetings and clear task delegation.

    • Lack of clear communication among team members

    • Conflicting priorities leading to delays in project timeline

    • Resolved by scheduling regular team meetings to discuss progress and issues

    • Clear task delegation to ensure everyone knows their responsibilities

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is OOPS
  • Q4. What is Functional programming
  • Q5. Difference between OOPS and functional programming
  • Ans. 

    OOPS focuses on objects and classes, while functional programming focuses on functions and immutability.

    • OOPS is based on the concept of objects and classes, allowing for encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.

    • Functional programming emphasizes on functions as first-class citizens, immutability, and avoiding side effects.

    • OOPS is more suitable for complex, real-world applications with changing state, while functiona...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Which framework I worked in Java
  • Ans. 

    I have worked with the Spring framework in Java.

    • Utilized Spring MVC for web development

    • Implemented dependency injection with Spring IoC container

    • Integrated Spring Security for authentication and authorization

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What all are the annotations that we use in Spring Boot & it's usage
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself, work experience & education
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated professional with a strong educational background and diverse work experience.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from XYZ University.

    • I have worked in various roles in marketing, sales, and customer service.

    • I am proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and have excellent communication skills.

    • I am a quick learner and thrive in fast-paced environments.

    • I am passionate about continuous learni...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Associate interview:
  • Java 8
  • Spring Boot
  • OOPS
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be good at the basics of Java and Spring Boot

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Feb 2025

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

It's good because of students only

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic Coding skills questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic personality questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you want to just work for managers then only chose Cognizant. Cognizant has skills management portal, but they just only act on it, when it comes opportunities, there are no trending technology work projects

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Dec 2024

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

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is pure vs impure pipes
  • Q2. Generics in typescript
  • Q3. Rxjs Operators- scenario based
  • Q4. Dependency injection in angular

Skills evaluated in this interview

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 9 Jan 2025

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

Asked reasoning question and more

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction of yourself and more
  • Q2. Explain opps concept in java
  • Ans. 

    The OOPs concept in Java stands for Object-Oriented Programming, which focuses on creating objects that interact with each other.

    • OOPs concept involves the use of classes and objects to model real-world entities.

    • It includes principles like inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism, and abstraction.

    • Example: Creating a class 'Car' with properties like 'make', 'model', and methods like 'drive' and 'stop'.

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image chunnu jha vats

posted on 19 Jul 2025

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

I appeared for an interview in Jun 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Invoice processing
  • Q2. Deviation inward

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Nov 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is difference between traits and fragments
  • Ans. 

    Traits are reusable components that can be mixed into different classes, while fragments are reusable UI components in Android development.

    • Traits are used in object-oriented programming languages like Scala and PHP to enable multiple inheritance by allowing a class to inherit methods from multiple traits.

    • Fragments are used in Android development to modularize and reuse UI components across different activities or fragm...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to mask a data
  • Ans. 

    Masking data involves replacing sensitive information with non-sensitive data to protect privacy.

    • Use techniques like encryption, tokenization, or data anonymization to mask data.

    • Ensure that only authorized users have access to the unmasked data.

    • Regularly review and update masking techniques to stay ahead of potential security threats.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why we need to hire you
  • Q2. Why are you switching current org

Skills evaluated in this interview

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Oct 2024

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All the questions related to my previous domain
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All the questions related to my previous domain
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion and shifting timings, location etc.

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 7 Nov 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How does angular application works?
  • Q2. Advantages of angular?

Skills evaluated in this interview

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Sandesh Sawant

posted on 13 Oct 2024

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sfdc config and customisation
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Trigger lwc integration config
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is salary expectation for this role.

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 Sep 2024

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

I appeared for an interview in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Scenario based interview questions in Java Concurrency
  • Q2. Java design patterns
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why you were interested in Cognizant?
  • Ans. 

    I was interested in Cognizant because of its reputation for innovation and growth in the technology industry.

    • Cognizant is known for its cutting-edge technology solutions

    • The company has a strong reputation for innovation and growth

    • I was impressed by Cognizant's commitment to employee development and career advancement opportunities

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about life experience

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Associate interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical, HR and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Cognizant Associate interview?
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 Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are Project Management, Project Planning, Test Cases, Test Strategy and Unit Testing.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Associate interview?

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How long is the Cognizant Associate interview process?

The duration of Cognizant Associate interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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