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Cognizant Functional Consultant Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced

Updated 23 Jan 2024

Cognizant Functional Consultant Interview Experiences for Experienced

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Functional Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 Jan 2024

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Paybels module questions
    • Add your answer

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Functional Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

IBM user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Jun 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Cognitive test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was a gaming round related to reasoning and decision making skill
    • Add your answer
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Question related to accounting terminology
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Question related to accounting standards
    • Add your answer
  • Q3. Advanced Excel formula
    • Add your answer
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic personal information
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Accounting and tax related questions
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay calm and answer well, if you are doubtful for the answer atleast try it sometimes interviewer helps to understand the same

Functional Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

LTIMindtree user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Dec 2024

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Forex transaction journal entry
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Golden rules of accounting
  • Ans. 

    The golden rules of accounting are basic principles that guide the process of recording financial transactions.

    • The golden rules include: Debit what comes in, Credit what goes out; Debit the receiver, Credit the giver; Debit expenses and losses, Credit income and gains.

    • These rules ensure that the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity) remains balanced.

    • For example, when a company receives cash from a custome...

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Earlier company experience related quetion
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Details on different audits
    • Add your answer
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Bond valuation entry
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Accrual entry
    • Add your answer

Functional Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

Wipro user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Oct 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. Domain Knowledge will be checked
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Project details will be asked
    • Add your answer
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Total work expericne will be asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepared more and really work hard. have some practice in Application

Functional Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

LTIMindtree user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Jan 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Jan 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Easy mostly simple maths related to ratios, percentages

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Oops, basic java programs, shell scripting
    • Add your answer

Functional Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

LTIMindtree user image Anonymous

posted on 29 Aug 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Aug 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Pricing procedure related
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Output determination
    • Add your answer

Functional Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

LTIMindtree user image Anonymous

posted on 7 Dec 2023

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Dec 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic question about the previous job profile.
    • Add your answer
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Detailed question on resume
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Most of the questions on procure to pay process
    • Add your answer
  • Q3. A little bit on sql queries
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through your resume, do not add any irrelevant data.

Functional Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

LTIMindtree user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Nov 2024

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Resume overview
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Expected ctc and location
  • Ans. 

    Expected ctc and location

    • Research typical salary range for Functional Consultants in the industry

    • Consider cost of living in the desired location

    • Negotiate based on your experience and skills

    • Answered by AI
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Accounting questions
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Previous work experience questions
    • Add your answer

Functional Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

Capgemini user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Feb 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Pick an app and explain why you want to build it

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me a time you were given bad feedback?
    • Add your answer

Functional Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

Capgemini user image Anonymous

posted on 31 Aug 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 6 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on the resume.
    • Add your answer
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Overall experience & achievement.
    • Add your answer
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Assignment in past
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Communication skills
    • Add your answer
Round 5 - Case Study 

Aptitude test questions

Round 6 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Face to face interview
    • Add your answer
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Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Functional Consultant interview for experienced candidates?
Cognizant interview process for experienced candidates usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process for experienced candidates are Technical.
How to prepare for Cognizant Functional Consultant interview for experienced candidates?
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 Consulting, Functional Consultancy, Accounting, Ax and Brand Management.

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