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Cognizant Associate Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 17 Dec 2024

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Mar 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About c language questions
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Associate interview:
  • C
  • Java
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It is very easy to clear this interview , interviewer asked in u r resume only , what u mentioned in resume what are the language u known, in which language u can perfect say that language ,he can ask questions from that language and some time to write a program , after that he can ask some of the questions from out of u r subject , if u know u can answer anything for that , if u don't know u can say don't know and said I will learn after this interview , and next he ask some of the aptitude questions in , time and distance , in that time u can use u r paper and pen if u know the answer u can say directly and some times he asks how it's come what formula u take.. ,in that time u can answer it and explain how it's come , this is the process my interview is done...


Thank you ....

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Pradeep kumar

posted on 13 Feb 2022

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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions of database and whatever in resume thats much only.
    • Add your answer
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario base questions,may be in some questions they will confuse but stand on your answer.Be confident.
    • Add your answer
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Salary negotiation only.You can ask for bonus and variable payout but clear everthying in this round only.

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 Oct 2021

Interview Questionnaire 

18 Questions

  • Q1. I am a good boy
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  • Q2. I am good working
    • Add your answer
  • Q3. I am a good man
    • Add your answer
  • Q4. I expect the salary
    • Add your answer
  • Q5. I have a good working skills
    • Add your answer
  • Q6. I am a good manners
    • Add your answer
  • Q7. I have good speaking skills in English
    • Add your answer
  • Q8. I have good English knowledge
    • Add your answer
  • Q9. Cognizant is a good company
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  • Q10. Cognizant is a better than other companys.
    • Add your answer
  • Q11. Cognizant is big turnover company
    • Add your answer
  • Q12. Cognizant is better then in india
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  • Q13. Cognizant is a American company
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  • Q14. Cognizant is a soft ware company
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  • Q15. Cognizant is better it company
    • Add your answer
  • Q16. Biggest company in india
  • Ans. 

    Reliance Industries Limited is currently the biggest company in India.

    • Reliance Industries Limited is a conglomerate with interests in petrochemicals, refining, oil, and gas exploration.

    • It was founded by Dhirubhai Ambani in 1966 and is currently run by his son Mukesh Ambani.

    • Reliance Industries Limited is also the second-largest company in Asia by market capitalization.

    • Other major companies in India include Tata Group, S

    • Answered by AI
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  • Q17. Cognizant technology company solutions workers to big
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  • Q18. Good in india
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I expect the job in cognizant.i interested in our company. I expect the salary. Thank you

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Mar 2024

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics oops concepts and some basic referencing of variables questions.
    • Add your answer

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 5 Aug 2022

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic mainframe questions
    • Add your answer
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary details discussion
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Face the interview bold and clear explanation on what you say

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user image Anonymous

posted on 14 Apr 2022

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All questions from your domain
    • Add your answer
Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
    • Add your answer
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself.
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just try to clear the technical round by checking questions for your respected modules

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user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Mar 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 Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. OOPS, Data structures
    • Add your answer

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Mar 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 Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. OOPS, Data structures
    • Add your answer

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Vaibhav S

posted on 7 Feb 2024

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

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project implementation ,challenges faces and how to overcome challnges
  • Ans. 

    Project implementation challenges and overcoming them

    • Identifying potential risks and challenges

    • Creating a detailed project plan

    • Effective communication and collaboration

    • Adapting to changes and being flexible

    • Monitoring progress and making necessary adjustments

    • Building a strong team and assigning roles

    • Seeking expert advice and guidance

    • Learning from past experiences and lessons

    • Implementing risk mitigation strategies

    • Regular

    • Answered by AI
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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Feb 2024

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

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Find the 2nd largest number in an array
  • Ans. 

    To find the 2nd largest number in an array of strings, sort the array in descending order and return the second element.

    • Convert the array of strings to an array of integers for comparison.

    • Sort the array in descending order.

    • Return the second element in the sorted array as the 2nd largest number.

    • Answered by AI
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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 Resume Shortlist.
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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