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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 11 May 2021

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Asked related to Oops concepts in depth
  • Q2. Selenium related basic questions
  • Q3. Explain the Framework of the project
  • Ans. 

    The project framework is the structure that outlines the project's goals, tasks, and resources.

    • The framework includes the project's scope, objectives, and deliverables.

    • It also outlines the project's timeline, budget, and resources needed.

    • The framework serves as a guide for project management and helps ensure project success.

    • Examples of project frameworks include Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum methodologies.

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Rocks life

posted on 4 Sep 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. How is the interview
  • Q2. How is work life balance
  • Ans. 

    Work life balance is important to me and my employer supports it through flexible schedules and remote work options.

    • My employer offers flexible schedules to accommodate personal needs

    • Remote work options are available for certain roles

    • I prioritize my workload and manage my time effectively to maintain balance

    • I make time for hobbies and activities outside of work to recharge

    • I communicate openly with my team and manager a

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interviewer asked basic questions and some programming questions

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Jul 2021

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jul 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. What is executequery, execute scalar, executenon query in SQL
  • Ans. 

    executequery, execute scalar, executenon query are SQL methods for executing queries.

    • ExecuteQuery is used to execute a SELECT statement and returns a ResultSet object.

    • ExecuteScalar is used to execute a SELECT statement that returns a single value.

    • ExecuteNonQuery is used to execute INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE statements and returns the number of rows affected.

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  • Q2. Explain about types of State management in client and server side
  • Ans. 

    State management in client and server side

    • Client-side state management: cookies, local storage, session storage, and query parameters

    • Server-side state management: session state and application state

    • Cookies are small text files stored on the client's computer

    • Local storage and session storage are HTML5 web storage APIs

    • Session state is stored on the server and associated with a user's session

    • Application state is stored on

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is 'inproc' in state management?
  • Ans. 

    Inproc is a state management mode where data is stored in the application's memory.

    • Inproc stands for 'in-process'.

    • Data is stored in the application's memory, making it fast to access.

    • This mode is suitable for small applications with low traffic.

    • If the application is restarted, all data stored in inproc mode is lost.

    • Examples of inproc state management include ASP.NET's in-process session state and Cache API.

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  • Q4. Why state management techniques are required ?
  • Ans. 

    State management techniques are required to manage the state of an application and ensure data consistency.

    • State management helps in maintaining the state of an application and ensures that data is consistent across different components.

    • It helps in managing complex applications with multiple components and data sources.

    • State management techniques like Redux, MobX, and Context API provide a centralized store for managin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Disadvantages of viewstate technique ?
  • Ans. 

    Viewstate technique can lead to performance issues and security vulnerabilities.

    • Viewstate increases the size of the page, leading to slower load times.

    • Viewstate can be tampered with, leading to security vulnerabilities.

    • Viewstate is stored on the client side, leading to potential data privacy issues.

    • Viewstate can cause issues with scalability in web applications.

    • Alternative techniques like session state or caching can b

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Inline attribute in html ?
  • Ans. 

    The inline attribute in HTML is used to specify that a particular element should be displayed inline.

    • The inline attribute can be used with elements like <span>, <strong>, <em>, <a>, etc.

    • It allows the element to be displayed on the same line as adjacent elements.

    • Example: <span inline>Inline element</span>

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. A brief explanation of Ajax ?
  • Ans. 

    Ajax is a technique for creating fast and dynamic web pages without reloading the entire page.

    • Ajax stands for Asynchronous JavaScript and XML

    • It allows for asynchronous communication between the client and server

    • It can update parts of a web page without requiring a full page reload

    • Examples of Ajax include auto-suggest search bars and real-time chat applications

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I'm from Asp.net background and I'm working as support analyst now. Study completely about your current project, what are all techniques used, what are new alternative technologies are released and all. For asp.net, c# related developers can study MVC , asp.net web app, windows app, deployment, version control, jQuery, ajax, js.

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 May 2021

I applied via Naukri.com

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Us healthcare Related

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - As per procedure

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 7 Apr 2021

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. I have gone through 2 rounds of interview for Salesforce.For first round they have asked me all kinds of admin related questions and as well some customisation questions.They have given me some scenarios r...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare atleats some basic triggers and scenario based questions

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 30 Dec 2021

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Easy java, spark and kafka ques
  • Q2. How to submit spark job

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just prepare basics well and google interview questions on java and spark. Easy to crack interview if basics are all clear.

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user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Nov 2021

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tosca Basic Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go thru basics and some practice handson

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 29 Sep 2021

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Java based questions
  • Q2. Tool based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep it simple and straightforward

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Rohit Kumar

posted on 1 Aug 2021

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Jun 2021

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. VAPT questions. Owasp top 10. Attack methods, remediation.

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?

Some of the top questions asked at the 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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Cognizant Associate Interview Process

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3 Interview rounds

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