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Cognizant Linux Administrator Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. How to check Kernel and OS Version, How to change file permissions, Whar are the default permissions of few files, In which file user id and password stored, Network configuration stored in which file, How...
- Ans.
To check Kernel and OS Version, change file permissions, view default permissions of files, locate user id and password file, find network configuration file, and filter keywords.
To check Kernel and OS Version: Use 'uname -a' command
To change file permissions: Use 'chmod' command followed by permission code and file name
Default permissions of few files: For example, /etc/passwd has 644 permissions
User id and password s...
- Q2. What is LVM, Explain LVM Architecture, What is Raid, What is the booting process of RHEL, How to manage failed unmount or mount, What are the issues you have faced in working with Linux Servers, What is sp...
- Ans.
LVM is Logical Volume Manager used for managing disk space, RAID is Redundant Array of Independent Disks for data protection, RHEL boot process involves BIOS, GRUB, kernel loading, and init process.
LVM allows for dynamic resizing of logical volumes without downtime.
RAID combines multiple disks for data redundancy or performance improvement.
RHEL boot process involves BIOS POST, GRUB bootloader, kernel loading, and init ...
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. What is Linux administrator
- Ans.
A Linux administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining Linux-based systems.
Installs, configures, and updates Linux operating systems and software
Monitors system performance and troubleshoots issues
Manages user accounts and permissions
Implements security measures to protect systems and data
Automates tasks using scripting languages like Bash or Python
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.
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1 Question
- Q1. Be strong with technical and present the same. You will got job
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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There was 1 interview round.
(4 Questions)
- Q1. My self , Previous work knowledge, Salary expectations.
- Q2. Why you left last organisation?
- Q3. What is your salary expectations ?
- Q4. Where do you live at ?
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Introduction confirmation about the interview schedule.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Go through your resume
- Q2. Testing core knowledge on applied domine.
(1 Question)
- Q1. About the salary negotiation.
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.
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2 Questions
- Q1. About previous experience, why did I leave the job.
- Q2. The exact reasons I have provided along with the experience.
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.
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2 Questions
- Q1. Previous job experiences and Excel Sap related questions and family details
- Q2. Please prepare for all accounts related questions
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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.
They give some MCQ question from c#, .net,SQL, angular. Fizz Buzz type coding.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Basic oops concepts, splitter, 3 highest salary in SQL, procedure and functions difference. Basic questions of c#.
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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Check "Typing Fluency"
- Ans. Try to focus on screen & make command on keyboard, don't use back space because it will not work, in case you did any error let it be go ahead and make journey of typing errorless.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Task to perform a mail on given topic
- Ans. Try to use business letter format. Make a space between 2 paragraph.
(4 Questions)
- Q1. What are your salary expectations?
- Q2. Why should we hire you?
- Q3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- Q4. Tell me about yourself.
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Strength & Weakness: mostly we explain about Honesty, Truthfulness etc as strength but try to understand we require to give business ethical values rather than moral values. We should mention Loyalty & Business Etiquette, Discipline etc.
Weakness should be in such a manner that it will not harm the organization. In short a distort form of your strength.
Why Should hire you: Try to match desired skills set by organization with your, tell them you will be an asset.
Salary Expectation: As per company norms that can be a balance monetary approach towards the designation.
Thank you.
I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Sep 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.
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6 Questions
- Q1. Tell me about yourself, Why do you want to join our company ?
- Q2. I expressed all about myself. I told what am I best at..like I am good at communication skills.. I love to converse with different people from my childhood.. so this voice job profile suits me the best..
- Q3. Why do you think we should select you ONLY for this post ???
- Q4. What are your hobbies ???
- Q5. How quick you can join our company?
- Q6. How much Salary do you expect ?
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