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Updated 25 Jul 2022

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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the cloud services
  • Ans. 

    Cloud services are on-demand computing resources provided over the internet.

    • Cloud services provide scalable and flexible computing resources

    • They can be categorized into Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS)

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

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about your latest accomplishment
  • Ans. 

    I successfully implemented a cloud-based solution for a large e-commerce company.

    • Designed and deployed a scalable and secure cloud infrastructure using AWS

    • Migrated the company's e-commerce platform to the cloud, resulting in improved performance and cost savings

    • Implemented automated monitoring and alerting systems to ensure high availability and reliability

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your professional experience
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect, specializing in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions.

    • Designed and implemented cloud-based solutions for various clients, including migration of on-premises infrastructure to the cloud

    • Worked closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop architecture designs

    • Implemented best practices for security, scalability, and performance...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about an cloud migration solution
  • Ans. 

    A cloud migration solution involves moving an organization's data and applications from on-premises infrastructure to a cloud environment.

    • Assess current infrastructure and identify applications and data to be migrated

    • Choose a cloud provider and determine the appropriate cloud services

    • Develop a migration plan and timeline

    • Test the migration process and ensure data integrity

    • Execute the migration and monitor for any issues

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your professional journey
  • Ans. 

    I have had a diverse professional journey that has led me to become a Cloud Solution Architect.

    • Started my career as a software developer, gaining experience in various programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python.

    • Transitioned into a role as a systems engineer, where I focused on designing and implementing infrastructure solutions for clients.

    • Developed a keen interest in cloud technologies and obtained certificat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you want to switch?
  • Ans. 

    I want to switch because I am passionate about cloud technology and want to contribute to its growth and innovation.

    • Passionate about cloud technology

    • Opportunity to contribute to growth and innovation

    • Excited about the challenges and opportunities in the field

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep calm and carry out the interview. Be true to yourself and don't share fake experience

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Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to create vpc
  • Ans. 

    Creating a VPC involves defining a virtual network in the cloud environment.

    • Access the cloud provider's console or API

    • Define the IP address range for the VPC

    • Create subnets within the VPC

    • Configure route tables and internet gateways

    • Associate resources with the VPC

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Cloud computing services,vpc,ec2 ,creating iam ,cloud shell, azure,

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Apr 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is Excel what is vlookup what is your strength and weakness

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest and bold

I was interviewed before Sep 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 140 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Test timing was at 2:00 pm , it was conducted in a college and the environment was good for the test. Camera was a primary part of test, so no suspicious activity.

  • Q1. 

    Sum of Two Numbers Represented as Arrays

    Given two numbers in the form of two arrays where each element of the array represents a digit, calculate the sum of these two numbers and return this sum as an ar...

  • Ans. 

    Given two numbers represented as arrays, calculate their sum and return the result as an array.

    • Iterate through the arrays from right to left, adding digits and carrying over if necessary

    • Handle cases where one array is longer than the other by considering the remaining digits

    • Ensure the final sum array does not have any leading zeros

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

Round duration - 20 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

The round was conducted at around 12 p.m. I was called at the college location and then it was conducted. The interviewer was quite polite and frank.

Round 3 - HR 

Round duration - 8 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This round was conducted right after finishing and clearing the technical round at the same place and on the same day.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 60 %Wipro Limited interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - OOPS, Data Structures, Database Concepts, Coding problemsTime required to prepare for the interview - 2-3 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Practice atleast 2-3 Coding problems daily so your logic building becomes stronger.
Tip 2 : Exercise problems based on OOPS concepts and others too.
Tip 3 : If you can have your own project built, then it's the major point and will act as a plus point.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Your resume should be in standard form, short and simple will be more effective.
Tip 2 : Whatever you have learned, you need to mention it in your resume as that will be your primary source of selection and having project on your resume is important.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. SOLID principals, oops, c# basics, SQL server, azure, design pattern

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Clear basics of oops and design pattern

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Solid principles in c#
  • Ans. 

    Solid principles are a set of design principles for writing maintainable and scalable code in C#.

    • Single Responsibility Principle (SRP) - a class should have only one reason to change

    • Open/Closed Principle (OCP) - a class should be open for extension but closed for modification

    • Liskov Substitution Principle (LSP) - derived classes should be substitutable for their base classes

    • Interface Segregation Principle (ISP) - client...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - good company for freshers as well as beginners

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic questions only ... regarding job and experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident ... always say the truth ... never try to fake your details

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Hr

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should be true to what you are putting before the interviewer . Try to put your ideas Add something you did well in your career like in projects /research which you know very well and versed in concepts about it for open interview so that interviewer can get bandwidth where he can ask questions from. This is simply a key .

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Why Java is platform independent?
  • Ans. 

    Java is platform independent due to its bytecode and JVM.

    • Java code is compiled into bytecode which is platform-independent.

    • JVM (Java Virtual Machine) interprets the bytecode and executes it on any platform.

    • JVM acts as an abstraction layer between the Java code and the underlying hardware.

    • This allows Java programs to run on any platform that has a JVM installed.

    • For example, a Java program written on a Windows machine ca...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Java is platform-independent because it does not depend on any type of platform. Hence, Java is platform-independent language. In Java, programs are compiled into byte code and that byte code is platform-independent. ... Any machine to execute the byte code needs the Java Virtual Machine.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. 1.Describe a situation where you have taken a quick decision and failed, and a situation where you succeeded. 2. What is a skill you have tried to achieve but failed? 3. Describe a decision you have taken ...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Always try to take risk in small problems . When you face the consequences, you would be able to tackle bigger problems.
2. Every skill you learn, even if you didn't excel in it is not to be considered a waste of time/failure, you learn something simply by participating.

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Cloud Solutions Architect interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical and HR.
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