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Cognizant IT Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 8 May 2024

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IT Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 8 May 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Pls do interview schedule
  • Q2. Html related questions
  • Q3. Css related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

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IT Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Mar 2022

I applied via Walk-in

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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sal, basis java ,c language basics ,pythone basics

Interview Preparation Tips

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IT Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 Oct 2020

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About domain, Network related, Ip. Troubleshooting methords of pc is not working,

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make gud knowledge about troubleshooting and networks. Hardware related question

Make gud language.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Mental maths,problem solving

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How will you face company problem
  • Q2. By keeping adjustment and understanding with one another
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you choose my company
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you like this company
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How will you taggle your sudden struggle if you face
  • Ans. I will take decision priority wise
  • Answered Anonymously
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Sep 2023. 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 - HR 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. HR har question ask the , why you are hire the our company?
  • Ans. You are hire the company because you are qualification required , he is in me and . When the Skill required , he is in me that hire the company me .
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. What are qualification
  • Q3. Qualification is the b.tech electronic instrumentation engineering
  • Q4. What are the CTC you?
  • Ans. 

    My current CTC is $80,000 per year.

    • My current CTC is $80,000 per year

    • CTC includes salary, bonuses, and other benefits

    • CTC may vary based on experience and company policies

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. As depend on the company
  • Q6. Question is all complete answer
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

In working related questions

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

My personal information and studing information

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - No

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction SDLC Manual About native
  • Q2. Self introduction SDLC Bug life cycle
  • Q3. Self introduction Studies

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

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me a little bit about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced IT Engineer with a strong background in network administration and troubleshooting.

    • Experienced IT Engineer

    • Strong background in network administration

    • Skilled in troubleshooting

    • Proficient in various operating systems and software

    • Familiar with cybersecurity practices

    • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell about your strength and weakness
  • Ans. 

    My strength is problem-solving and my weakness is time management.

    • Strength: I have a strong ability to analyze complex problems and find effective solutions.

    • Strength: I am skilled in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.

    • Weakness: I sometimes struggle with managing my time efficiently and prioritizing tasks.

    • Weakness: I am working on improving my time management skills by using productivity tools and setting cl...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why you make transition into IT
  • Ans. 

    I transitioned into IT because of my passion for technology and problem-solving.

    • Passion for technology and problem-solving

    • Opportunity for growth and advancement

    • Interest in staying up-to-date with the latest advancements

    • Ability to contribute to the development of innovative solutions

    • Examples: Enjoying troubleshooting computer issues, building websites as a hobby

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be yourself and answer with confidence. Most of the time they only want to see how you tackle certain problem and solve it.
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Feb 2023.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. C C++ DM what is c what 'is python
  • Ans. 

    C is a high-level programming language used for system programming and embedded systems. Python is a high-level interpreted language.

    • C is used for developing operating systems, device drivers, and other system software.

    • Python is used for web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and scientific computing.

    • C is a compiled language while Python is an interpreted language.

    • C++ is an object-oriented extension o

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. My intro in me life

Interview Preparation Tips

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be truthful in your resume. It is very easy to catch false or lies during the interview by asking basic questions.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What parameter we should consider before configure IP sec VPN
  • Ans. 

    Considerations for configuring IPsec VPN

    • Security requirements of the network

    • Bandwidth requirements

    • Compatibility with existing network infrastructure

    • Authentication and encryption protocols

    • Key management

    • Firewall and NAT traversal

    • Client compatibility

    • Scalability

    • Redundancy and failover

    • Logging and monitoring

    • Regulatory compliance

  • Answered by AI

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Cognizant interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical and Resume Shortlist.
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