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Cognizant Business Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 21 Dec 2024

Top Cognizant Business Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

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Cognizant Business Analyst Interview Experiences

37 interviews found

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Qstn related sql
  • Q2. Qstn related sqlw
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Question related sql and case studies
  • Q2. Qstn related sql and case studies
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
Round 4 - Client Interview 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Question related sql and case studies
  • Q2. SQL and case studies
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What are the ceremonies in Agile methodology

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Stakeholder mngment
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Stakeholder management
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Stakeholder management
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Online test logical reasoning and coding

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Guesstimates and case studies
  • Q2. Basic Excel and easy formulas

Cognizant interview questions for designations

 Senior Business Analyst

 (8)

 Business Development Analyst

 (1)

 Business Process Analyst

 (1)

 Senior Business Development Analyst

 (3)

 IT Business Analyst

 (2)

 Lead Business Analyst

 (2)

 Business System Analyst

 (1)

 Salesforce Business Analyst

 (1)

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell us About yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced business analyst with a background in data analysis and process improvement.

    • Over 5 years of experience in analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement

    • Proficient in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and Tableau

    • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and present findings

    • Certified in business analysis (e.g. CBAP)

    • Previous projects include optimizing s

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Compare between Mumbai and Chennai
  • Ans. 

    Mumbai is a bustling financial hub with a diverse population, while Chennai is known for its rich cultural heritage and strong manufacturing sector.

    • Mumbai is the financial capital of India, home to the Bombay Stock Exchange and numerous multinational corporations.

    • Chennai is known for its temples, music, dance, and traditional South Indian cuisine.

    • Mumbai has a higher cost of living compared to Chennai.

    • Chennai has a stro...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL, Business Process
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Business Process, Personality test

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared for end to end Business process questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the different agile ceremonies?
  • Ans. 

    Agile ceremonies are regular meetings or events that provide structure to Agile development.

    • Sprint Planning: Plan the work to be done in the upcoming sprint.

    • Daily Stand-up: Short daily meeting to discuss progress and any obstacles.

    • Sprint Review: Demo of completed work to stakeholders.

    • Sprint Retrospective: Reflect on the sprint and identify areas for improvement.

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  • Q2. What does a day in your life look like?

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is roadmap
  • Q2. Metrics you capture
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your roles and responsibilities that being doing currently ?
  • Q2. What are tools have been used ?
  • Ans. 

    Various tools have been used including Microsoft Excel, SQL, Tableau, Jira, and Visio.

    • Microsoft Excel

    • SQL

    • Tableau

    • Jira

    • Visio

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Situation based round with emphasis on BA skills
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Easy round with video based interview

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Business Analyst interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Cognizant Business Analyst 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 Business Analysis, SQL, Agile, Market Research and Requirement Gathering.
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How long is the Cognizant Business Analyst interview process?

The duration of Cognizant Business Analyst interview process can vary, but typically it takes about 2-4 weeks to complete.

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Cognizant Business Analyst Interview Process

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4 Interview rounds

  • Technical Round
  • One-on-one Round - 1
  • One-on-one Round - 2
  • HR Round
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