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Cognizant Database Admin Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 5 Jan 2024

Cognizant Database Admin Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I appeared for an interview in Jul 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is role of HAS in RAC systems?
  • Ans. 

    HAS (High Availability Services) in RAC systems provides automatic failover and load balancing for improved system reliability.

    • HAS monitors the health of each node in the RAC cluster

    • It automatically relocates services to healthy nodes in case of node failure

    • It ensures high availability and scalability for the RAC system

    • Examples: Oracle Clusterware, Oracle Grid Infrastructure

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How would you manage the upcoming challenging opportunities in the new role?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Think before you answer each question, as your answers may lead to other question.

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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

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. All nosql fundamentals, all work based questions, scenario based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with all basic stuffs in nosql and make your fundamentals strong, be confident on what you are saying
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Apr 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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technically questions they are asking
  • Q2. Migration errors
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Package and team handling

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn multiple skills with automation

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

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 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is database ? And type of sql
  • Ans. 

    A database is a structured collection of data. SQL is a language used to manage and manipulate databases.

    • A database is a software system that stores and organizes data.

    • It allows users to create, read, update, and delete data.

    • SQL (Structured Query Language) is a programming language used to communicate with and manage databases.

    • There are different types of databases such as relational databases, object-oriented database...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write the sql command of the database
  • Ans. 

    SQL command of which database?

    • Specify the name of the database you want the SQL command for

    • Provide the specific query you want to execute

    • Ensure that the syntax is correct and the query is optimized

    • Examples: SELECT * FROM table_name; INSERT INTO table_name (column1, column2) VALUES (value1, value2);

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. For example ,select *from employee table

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Capgemini Database Admin interview:
  • Database basic
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Define how to communicate with other people
Make communication a circle,not a line
Keep all information accessible
Ask for feedback

Skills evaluated in this interview

Round 1 - Case Study 

Speak about this work

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Lcm and hcf,logarthims,probability etc.,

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. We know about computer skill

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - We love our job and enjoy your work.don't be stress refreshing your mind and concentrate your work
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. All technical knowledge
  • Q2. Any challenges that you faced

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be calm to answer any answer, and be true , dont bluff

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

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 - Assignment 

I am a B.sc computer science graduated
I am a fresher
I am live in Kolhapur
Shivaji University Kolhapur

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Java subject interview question
  • Q2. Java subject asking me please

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Wipro Database Admin interview:
  • Java
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I am a b.sc computer science graduated
I am a fresher.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Performance tuning and high availability
  • Q2. Allways on and log shipping

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare well in technical more and practice real time scenearios
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Simple interview questions on MySQL
  • Q2. Difference between Storage engines
  • Ans. 

    Storage engines are components that handle the storage, retrieval, and indexing of data in a database management system.

    • Different storage engines have different features and capabilities.

    • Examples of storage engines include InnoDB, MyISAM, and MongoDB.

    • InnoDB is known for its support of transactions and foreign keys.

    • MyISAM is known for its simplicity and fast read operations.

    • MongoDB is a NoSQL database that uses a docume

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. MySQL Crash recovery

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Mainly go with high availability, performance tuning.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Over all good be confident while taking interview.

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Database Admin interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical and HR.
How to prepare for Cognizant Database Admin 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 Database Administration, Backup, Performance Tuning, Postgresql and AWS.

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