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Cognizant Individual Contributor Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 20 Mar 2022

Cognizant Individual Contributor Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I was interviewed in Sep 2021.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Where and how do you define if you need to set up payment above any threshhold should be done by a specific bank and below the threshold should be another bank?
  • Ans. 

    Payment threshold determines bank selection. How to decide?

    • Consider transaction fees and exchange rates of banks

    • Analyze the frequency and volume of payments

    • Evaluate the reliability and security of banks

    • Consult with financial experts and stakeholders

    • Create a cost-benefit analysis to determine the optimal bank for each threshold

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How does depreciation posting identify posting to leading ledger or Non leading ledger.
  • Ans. 

    Depreciation posting identifies posting to leading or non-leading ledger based on the configuration of the depreciation area.

    • Depreciation areas are configured to post to either leading or non-leading ledger.

    • Depreciation posting is done based on the configuration of the depreciation area.

    • If the depreciation area is configured to post to the leading ledger, the depreciation posting will be done in the leading ledger.

    • If t...

  • Answered by AI

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Topics to prepare for Cognizant Individual Contributor interview:
  • New GL
  • Document splitting
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  • Dmee
  • R2R Cycle
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stick to fundamental principal rather than memorising configuration steps.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Assignment 

You are asked to create a story board for shared content.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is the most essential skill that an instructional designer should possess?
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Easy aptitude test consist of English maths

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Question from your graduation syllabus. Moderate to Tough
  • Q2. Moderate to Tough questions were asked
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm composed and presentable
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Topic discussion with lots of cross questions and thir answers

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you want to join?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do and give ur best
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical question,
  • Q2. PFMEA and control chart

I was interviewed in Apr 2022.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Whats the process you follow for creating training material
  • Ans. 

    The process for creating training material involves analyzing needs, designing content, developing materials, and evaluating effectiveness.

    • Analyze training needs and objectives

    • Design instructional content and structure

    • Develop training materials (e.g., presentations, videos, handouts)

    • Incorporate interactive elements and multimedia

    • Review and revise materials based on feedback

    • Evaluate effectiveness through assessments and

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and positive.
Be prepared to share your positives and negatives.
Keep your calm.
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

I like for aptitude questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I like for techinal questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning and Grammar Questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is instructional designing?
  • Ans. 

    Instructional designing is the process of creating educational materials and experiences to facilitate learning.

    • Analyzing learners' needs and characteristics

    • Developing learning objectives and outcomes

    • Designing instructional materials and activities

    • Implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of the instruction

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectations
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Assignment 

It was a story boarding round.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All about the core of ID processess.

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Individual Contributor interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Individual Contributor interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Individual Contributor interview -

  1. Where and how do you define if you need to set up payment above any threshhold ...read more
  2. How does depreciation posting identify posting to leading ledger or Non leading...read more

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