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Cognizant Engineer Trainee Interview Questions and Answers
11 Interview questions
An IP address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to every device connected to the internet.
IP stands for Internet Protocol
It consists of four sets of numbers separated by dots
Each set can range from 0 to 255
Example: 192.168.1.1 is an IP address
It helps in identifying and communicating with devices on the internet
Cognizant Engineer Trainee Interview Experiences
39 interviews found
Anonymous
(2 Questions)
- Q1. What is Class in Java ?
- Ans.
A class in Java is a blueprint for creating objects, encapsulating data and methods to define their behavior.
Classes define the structure and behavior of objects in Java.
Example: 'class Car { String color; void drive() { ... } }'
Classes can contain fields (attributes) and methods (functions).
Example: 'class Dog { String breed; void bark() { ... } }'
Java supports inheritance, allowing classes to inherit properties from ...
- Q2. What is OOB in Java?
- Ans.
OOB in Java refers to Object-Oriented Programming principles, emphasizing encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data within one unit (class). Example: class Car { private int speed; }
Inheritance: Mechanism where one class inherits properties and behaviors from another. Example: class Sedan extends Car { }
Polymorphism: Ability to present the same interf...
Aptitude round consisted of general aptitude questions. They were easy to moderate.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Write a code to implement polymorphism.
- Ans.
Polymorphism in programming allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass.
Polymorphism can be achieved in programming languages like Java through method overriding and method overloading.
Example: In Java, a superclass Animal can have a method 'makeSound()' which is overridden in subclasses like Dog and Cat.
Example: Method overloading in Java allows multiple methods with the same na...
- Q2. Date builtin function in sql
- Ans.
The DATE function in SQL is used to retrieve the current date.
The DATE function returns the current date in the format 'YYYY-MM-DD'.
It does not require any parameters to be passed.
Example: SELECT DATE();
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Skills evaluated in this interview
Selected
I applied via Job Portal
Medium level question on apptitude english and quants
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- Computer Networking
I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025, where I was asked the following questions.
- Q1. What is normalisation and 5nf
- Ans.
Normalization is a database design process to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity, with 5NF focusing on eliminating redundancy in relationships.
Normalization organizes data into tables to minimize duplication.
5NF (Fifth Normal Form) ensures that every non-trivial join dependency is a consequence of the candidate keys.
Example: In a table with student courses, if a student can enroll in multiple courses, 5NF sep...
- Q2. Overloading and overriding
Abarna Annalakshmi
Selected
I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.
Basic apti questions
Here our communication skill is evaluated
We were asked to discuss about installation of mobile towers and their impacts
(4 Questions)
- Q1. Self introduction
- Q2. What's your strength,weakness
- Q3. Given a topic and asked to speak for a minute
- Q4. Previous work experience
- Ans.
I have experience in software development and project management, focusing on innovative engineering solutions.
Interned at XYZ Corp, where I developed a mobile app that improved user engagement by 30%.
Worked on a team project to design a prototype for an automated irrigation system, which won a university competition.
Participated in a summer internship at ABC Technologies, assisting in the development of a cloud-based ...
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Harshith Mummadi
(3 Questions)
- Q1. Tell me about your self
- Ans.
I am a passionate engineering graduate with a strong foundation in mechanical systems and a keen interest in innovative design solutions.
Educational Background: Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from XYZ University, where I excelled in design projects.
Internship Experience: Completed a summer internship at ABC Corp, where I assisted in the development of a new product line, enhancing my pract...
- Q2. What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and how does it work?
- Q3. What is the most recent information you have acquired regarding cybersecurity?
(1 Question)
- Q1. General aptitude
Kausik Chakraborty
Selected
I appeared for an interview in Sep 2024, where I was asked the following questions.
- Q1. Tell me something
- Q2. What is cloud
- Ans.
Cloud refers to internet-based computing that provides shared resources, data, and services on demand.
Cloud computing enables on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable resources.
Examples include services like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
It offers various models such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
Clo...
Interview Preparation Tips
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Tell me about yourself
- Q2. Questions on coreJAVA
(2 Questions)
- Q1. What are your hobbies
- Q2. Strengths and weakness
Selected
I applied via Campus Placement
Quick tempo on a given topic
It was easy online aptitude test
(3 Questions)
- Q1. Asked technical questions
- Q2. Al about Networking
- Q3. Basics of Networking
(1 Question)
- Q1. Just asked about location prefernces
B Mallikarjuna
(2 Questions)
- Q1. About cloud and the terminologies
- Q2. Cloudtypesand relates
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