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Updated 1 Sep 2022

Cognizant Electrical Engineer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Who to Design and add a lighting in a 59*50 room
  • Ans. 

    To design and add lighting in a 59*50 room, consider the room's purpose, lighting requirements, and energy efficiency.

    • Determine the purpose of the room and the activities that will take place in it.

    • Calculate the required lighting levels based on the room's function and recommended standards.

    • Consider the room's layout and identify areas that need focused lighting, such as workstations or reading corners.

    • Choose appropria...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Totally depend on work process

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - No advice because I don't know how to work in this job and waht work so I hope all good to work in this company

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Apr 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 - Aptitude Test 

General

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Knowledge is most important in Company

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Q3. 1.what is composite error and ratio error in current transformer?
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Q5. How many types of transformer according to voltage transfer

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Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What is your strength programming language?
  • Ans. 

    My strength programming language is C++. I have extensive experience in developing software and solving complex problems using C++.

    • Proficient in object-oriented programming with C++

    • Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms

    • Experience in developing efficient and scalable code

    • Familiarity with C++ libraries and frameworks

    • Ability to debug and optimize code for performance

    • Experience in multi-threading and parallel p...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Differences between C and Java?
  • Ans. 

    C is a low-level programming language while Java is a high-level object-oriented language.

    • C is a procedural language while Java is an object-oriented language.

    • C has manual memory management while Java has automatic garbage collection.

    • C is platform-dependent while Java is platform-independent.

    • C supports pointers while Java does not.

    • C is typically used for system-level programming while Java is used for application devel

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is data structure?
  • Ans. 

    Data structure is a way of organizing and storing data in a computer so that it can be accessed and manipulated efficiently.

    • Data structures define the way data is organized and stored in memory.

    • They provide efficient algorithms for accessing, inserting, and deleting data.

    • Examples of data structures include arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs.

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  • Q4. Where do u see yourself after 5 years?
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior electrical engineer leading a team on innovative projects and contributing to the growth of the company.

    • Leading a team on innovative projects

    • Contributing to the growth of the company

    • Possibly pursuing further education or certifications

    • Mentoring junior engineers

    • Attending industry conferences and staying updated on latest technologies

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. If you got selected in CAT examination, what would u prefer job or further studies?
  • Ans. 

    I would prefer a job to gain practical experience and apply my knowledge in a real-world setting.

    • Prefer job for practical experience

    • Apply knowledge in real-world setting

    • Gain industry exposure

    • Financial independence

    • Opportunity for career growth

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: On that day huge strength of students was attended, including our university. The criteria are 60% in 10th,12th, and current degree without standing arrears. However I qualified for this round. It was simple.
Tips: 1. Command over the vocabulary.
2. Reading of newspaper and novels regularly.

Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 50

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There were 7 groups which consisted 10 members each. Each person had given the time seperately to talk about the topic and later HR was asking a general question.
Tips: 1. Fluency should be good.
2. Clarity in voice.
3. Knowledge about the topic
Duration: 11 hours 20 minutes

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: There was panel of 4 people who were asking questions. They went through all my resume and asked the questions.
Tips: 1.Confidence
2. Knowledge about languages
3. Proper resume
3. Inflencial technical skills


College Name: Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Nov 2018. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Any requirement for electrical engineer....
  • Q2. I am motivate doing like this job
  • Q3. I want a good job

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - When did call u sir for me interview....

Electrical Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

TCS user image Ganesh Chandurkar

posted on 24 Oct 2017

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About Transformer

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 10 hours 5 minutes
Total Questions: 10

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. In maintaince

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Iam completed 6 month experience in Exide industry

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Past experience and communication skills

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jul 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Coming to AEM,Interviewer has covered all the topics.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Pls don't join in TechMahindra.Especially for AEM Folks.Because there are no projects at all.They force you to learn and work in other domain.Then your AEM knowledge will vanish.Worst Company.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Explain abstract factory design pattern ?
  • Ans. 

    Abstract Factory is a creational design pattern that provides an interface for creating families of related objects.

    • Abstract Factory is used when we need to create families of related objects without specifying their concrete classes.

    • It provides an interface for creating objects of related classes without specifying their concrete classes.

    • It encapsulates a group of factories that have a common theme.

    • It promotes loose c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do you do range based map iteration
  • Ans. 

    Range based map iteration can be done using a for-each loop or iterators.

    • Use a for-each loop to iterate over the map elements.

    • Alternatively, use iterators to traverse the map.

    • The range-based for loop is preferred for its simplicity and readability.

    • Example: for(auto const& [key, value] : myMap) { //do something with key and value }

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are detached and joined threads
  • Ans. 

    Detached threads are independent threads that run separately from the main thread. Joined threads are threads that wait for the main thread to finish.

    • Detached threads are created using pthread_detach() function

    • Joined threads are created using pthread_join() function

    • Detached threads do not need to be explicitly terminated

    • Joined threads must be explicitly terminated using pthread_exit() or return statement

    • Detached thread...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are static code analysis tools
  • Ans. 

    Static code analysis tools are software programs that analyze source code to find potential issues and improve code quality.

    • Static code analysis tools scan code without executing it

    • They can detect issues such as security vulnerabilities, coding errors, and performance problems

    • Examples of static code analysis tools include SonarQube, ESLint, and Checkstyle

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Command to list currently running threads in linux
  • Ans. 

    Command to list currently running threads in linux

    • Use the 'ps' command with the 'H' option to display threads in a hierarchy

    • Use the 'top' command to display threads in real-time

    • Use the 'htop' command for an interactive display of threads

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Can we perform arithmetic operation on Unique pointer
  • Ans. 

    No, arithmetic operations cannot be performed on unique pointers.

    • Unique pointers are used to manage the lifetime of dynamically allocated objects.

    • They cannot be copied or assigned, only moved.

    • Arithmetic operations are not defined for pointers, including unique pointers.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. About skilla
  • Q2. Project
  • Q3. Roles in

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How many rounds are there in Cognizant Electrical Engineer interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Aptitude Test, Resume Shortlist and Technical.

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