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Cognizant Infra Technology Specialist Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 9 Jun 2022

Cognizant Infra Technology Specialist Interview Experiences

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Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Group Discussion 
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was client round interview post technical discussion with Cognizant team
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Client round with my technology i.e. regarding IAM. Challenges faced during my past interview
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About my past experience, reason for leaving and salary negotiation

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Infra Technology Specialist interview:
  • Azure
  • AWS
  • Devops
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Cognizant is good for freshers to learn and there are many projects available for freshers.

Infra Technology Specialist Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - nice expereience

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is boxing and unboxing
  • Q2. What is garbage collection
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is mvc and razor
  • Q2. What is software development
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the issues you face and how to resolve
  • Ans. 

    Issues faced include outdated technology, lack of resources, and conflicting requirements. Resolving involves upgrading systems, prioritizing tasks, and effective communication.

    • Outdated technology causing compatibility issues

    • Lack of resources leading to delays in project completion

    • Conflicting requirements from different stakeholders

    • Upgrade systems to latest technology

    • Prioritize tasks based on importance and impact

    • Commu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Do you received any P1 or P2 incidents
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have received P1 and P2 incidents in my role as a Technology Architect.

    • Yes, I have experience handling P1 incidents which are critical and require immediate attention.

    • I have also dealt with P2 incidents which are high priority but not as urgent as P1 incidents.

    • In both cases, I have worked with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve the issues efficiently.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Is rotational shift is fine
  • Ans. 

    Rotational shift can be acceptable depending on individual preferences and work-life balance.

    • Rotational shifts can provide flexibility for employees with different schedules or preferences.

    • Some individuals may thrive in a rotational shift environment, while others may find it challenging to adjust.

    • It is important for employers to consider the impact of rotational shifts on employee well-being and productivity.

    • Communica...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why are you leaving current organization
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities

    • Desire for career advancement

    • Looking for new challenges

    • Seeking a more innovative environment

    • Want to broaden skill set

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare more on technical and scenario based topics
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Write program to get common number from two arraylist using java 8
  • Ans. 

    Program to find common numbers in two arraylists using Java 8

    • Use Java 8 streams to filter out common elements between two arraylists

    • Convert arraylists to streams, use filter() and collect() methods

    • Use distinct() method to avoid duplicate common numbers

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 2nd highest salary of an employee
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How the team is been handled
  • Q2. Production issues faced recently
  • Ans. 

    Recently faced production issues include server downtime and software bugs.

    • Server downtime due to hardware failure

    • Software bugs causing crashes and data loss

    • Integration issues with third-party systems

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was easy prepare well and crack it

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is rdbms in sql
  • Ans. 

    RDBMS stands for Relational Database Management System in SQL.

    • RDBMS is a type of database management system that stores data in a structured format using rows and columns.

    • It allows users to establish relationships between different data sets.

    • SQL (Structured Query Language) is commonly used to interact with RDBMS.

    • Examples of RDBMS in SQL include MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is polymorphism
  • Ans. 

    Polymorphism is the ability of a single function or method to operate on different types of data.

    • Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass.

    • It enables a single interface to represent multiple data types.

    • Examples include method overloading and method overriding in object-oriented programming.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Jul 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Js questions , es6 , typescript, react , redux

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Relevant experience , work experience,

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Communication Round
  • Q2. Best Interaction Skills
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical Skills
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about a time a project was not successful & how you worked through it
  • Q2. What does success look like to you

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Infra Technology Specialist interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Resume Shortlist, Technical and Group Discussion.
How to prepare for Cognizant Infra Technology Specialist 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 Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Microsoft Power BI, CCTV Monitoring and Cisco.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Infra Technology Specialist interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Infra Technology Specialist interview -

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