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Cognizant Associate Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 23 Jan 2025

Top Cognizant Associate Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Annotations to initialisation of the pre requisites and methods to perform actions in testng a d difference between background keywrod
  • Q2. 1. What is owasp top 10 web? 2. Types of injection attack?. 3. Java based questions?. 4. Projects and internship?.
  • Q3. Program to build a traingle of squares in c or java
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Cognizant Associate Engineer Interview Experiences

52 interviews found

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 2 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Interview on Android and Java 1. Activity lifecycle 2. Fragments 3. Receivers 4. Services 5. Entry Point for Android application 6. Basic questions on Android architectures 7. Basics on reverse engineerin...
  • Q2. Broadcast receivers, question on string builder, volley library

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Cover all the basic topics to crack the interview, don't be very rush to answer, be confident
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. All basic SQL questions like Joins, indexes, execution plan, constraints
  • Q2. Explain your project and work experience
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Normalisation with example, ACID properties
  • Ans. 

    Normalization is the process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity. ACID properties ensure database transactions are reliable.

    • Normalization involves breaking down data into smaller, more manageable parts to reduce redundancy.

    • ACID properties (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) ensure database transactions are reliable and maintain data integrity.

    • Example: Normalizati...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Basic concepts of warehouse
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectations

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Associate Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 25 Oct 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Veeva vault basics
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Veeva vault platform basics
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Veeva vault configuration
  • Ans. 

    Veeva Vault configuration involves setting up user permissions, document types, workflows, and security settings.

    • Configure user roles and permissions to control access to documents

    • Define document types and metadata fields for organizing content

    • Set up workflows for document approval processes

    • Implement security settings to protect sensitive information

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic concepts on java and Selenium
  • Q2. Difference between set and list
  • Ans. 

    Sets are unordered collections of unique elements, while lists are ordered collections of elements that allow duplicates.

    • Sets do not allow duplicate elements, while lists do.

    • Sets are unordered, while lists are ordered.

    • Sets are implemented using hash tables, while lists are implemented using arrays or linked lists.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Method overloading and overriding
  • Q4. Locator techniques
  • Ans. 

    Locator techniques involve methods used to find and identify specific items or objects.

    • Locator techniques can include GPS tracking, RFID technology, barcode scanning, and manual searching.

    • GPS tracking uses satellites to pinpoint the exact location of an object or person.

    • RFID technology uses radio waves to track and identify items with RFID tags.

    • Barcode scanning involves scanning a barcode to retrieve information about ...

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  • Q5. Agile methodology questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Feb 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Related to DWH concepts
  • Q2. SQL queries( Oracle)
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Informatica powercenter seneriois
  • Q2. Unix/Linux basic commands
  • Ans. 

    Unix/Linux basic commands

    • ls - list directory contents

    • cd - change directory

    • mkdir - make directory

    • rm - remove file or directory

    • cp - copy file or directory

    • mv - move or rename file or directory

    • cat - concatenate and display files

    • grep - search for a pattern in a file

    • chmod - change file permissions

    • sudo - execute a command as superuser

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If we are strong in technical then we can got job easily

Get interview-ready with Top Cognizant Interview Questions

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked on selenium automation
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked on coding and selenium
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Skills and projects
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at New Horizon College of Education, Bangalore and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 5 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 

Quants and verbal And scenarios

Round 3 - Communication 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Moderate communication is enough
  • Q2. Verbal capabilities
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Projects, internships, and handson coding,
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Yourself, personality questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Project and SQL and Java

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What qas your project
  • Q2. Java oops concepts

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared for opportunities
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. One sorting question.
  • Q2. Dbms related question
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Document verification
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at RMK Engineering College, Chennai and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Regular aptitude test. Most of the questions are easy.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basic coding questions were asked.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - As a fresher please be sure to be through of whatever is mentioned in your resume.

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Associate Engineer interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Cognizant Associate Engineer 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 Defect Management, Test Management, Test Strategy, Test Planning and Test scripts.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Associate Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Associate Engineer interview -

  1. Annotations to initialisation of the pre requisites and methods to perform acti...read more
  2. 1. What is owasp top 10 web? 2. Types of injection attack?. 3. Java based quest...read more
  3. Program to build a traingle of squares in c or j...read more
How long is the Cognizant Associate Engineer interview process?

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

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Cognizant Associate Engineer Interview Process

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  • HR Round - 1
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