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Cognizant Associate Technical Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 10 Mar 2021

Cognizant Associate Technical Consultant Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Question related to domain will be asked..

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is react? What is virtual dom?
  • Q2. React hooks Higherorder component

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basics
Oops
Data structures
Coding test
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Spring boot basics
  • Q2. Java multithreading questions
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Resume based questions
  • Q2. Project based questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the cloud
  • Ans. 

    The cloud refers to a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data.

    • Cloud computing allows users to access data and applications from any device with an internet connection

    • It offers scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional on-premises servers

    • Examples of cloud services include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why are you interested in this company
  • Ans. 

    I am interested in this company because of its innovative solutions and strong reputation in the industry.

    • Innovative solutions offered by the company

    • Strong reputation in the industry

    • Opportunities for growth and development

    • Company culture and values align with my own

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

AI and blockchain, it was 90 minutes long. And tested on group discussion and how we contributed to the project task.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the cloud
  • Ans. 

    The cloud refers to a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data.

    • Cloud computing allows users to access data and applications from any device with an internet connection.

    • Examples of cloud services include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

    • Cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud allow users to store files remotely.

    • Cloud co...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How have you resolved a problem
  • Ans. 

    I resolved a problem by identifying the root cause, collaborating with team members, and implementing a solution.

    • Identified the root cause of the problem

    • Collaborated with team members to brainstorm solutions

    • Implemented the solution and monitored its effectiveness

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

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

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

General maths question

Round 2 - Coding Test 

General experience related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Citrix AD Related Questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All questions about the current technology
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on Power BI and MSBI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on the full stack BI developer
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on SQL and BI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare Bell
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How's you handle work pressure
  • Ans. 

    I handle work pressure by prioritizing tasks, staying organized, and taking breaks when needed.

    • Prioritize tasks based on deadlines and importance

    • Stay organized with to-do lists and calendars

    • Take breaks to recharge and avoid burnout

    • Communicate with team members and managers about workload

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Release strategy
  • Ans. 

    Release strategy involves planning and coordinating the release of software updates or new features.

    • Release strategy includes determining the timing of releases, identifying the target audience, and managing any potential risks.

    • Examples of release strategies include continuous deployment, feature toggles, and A/B testing.

    • Effective release strategies help ensure smooth deployment and adoption of new software updates.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Data Guard configuration
  • Ans. Explain the steps for dataguard configuration
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. Explain about RAC startup sequence
  • Ans. 

    RAC startup sequence involves starting the Oracle Clusterware stack and then starting the Oracle ASM instance and database instances.

    • Start Oracle Clusterware stack using 'crsctl start crs' command

    • Start Oracle ASM instance using 'srvctl start asm' command

    • Start database instances using 'srvctl start database -d ' command

Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

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

I applied via campus placement at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 4 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 - Group Discussion 

Raise ypur voice everything will go fine

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you? What will you do if ypuur network connection interrupted?
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Are you ok with rotational shifts? Why we should hire you?

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