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Cognizant Program Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 28 Sep 2020

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1 interview found

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. C programs
  • Q2. Aptitude questions
  • Q3. Being from instrumentation branch why I choose IT field
  • Ans. 

    I chose IT field because of my interest in technology and its potential to solve real-world problems.

    • I have always been fascinated by the power of technology to transform industries and improve people's lives.

    • I believe that IT is a field with immense potential for innovation and growth, and I want to be a part of that.

    • My background in instrumentation has given me a strong foundation in technical skills and problem-solv...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - As a fresher just basics of programming language is enough.but be perfect with the project mentioned in resume.moreover confidence is only key to success

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me abt urslf

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. They have asked related to my technology only.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Programing based Html Java C++
  • Q2. Programing based and basics of computer Asking project s also..
  • Q3. Programing Hyml Java C++ C programing Python
  • Q4. Programing based
  • Q5. Marketing also Sales purchase And i have 1 year experience person
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Program development.
Creting web page

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for HCLTech Programmer interview:
  • I have experience person
  • Programming
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My short term goal is get a job in good company.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Case study based on scenario
  • Q2. Group interview with Panel
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 - Coding Test 

Simple basic coding with beginner level DSA

Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Language related questions and from your resume.
  • Q2. Everything from your resume, languages mentioned will be asked for and some problems to be solved verbally in coding.
  • Q3. About your hobbies and why you prefer them
  • Q4. Rest APIs if you mention them will be plus point as they are user both in back and front ends.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well for aptitude round and always have complete knowledge on what you mention in your resume
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Which programs are managed by you
  • Ans. 

    I manage multiple programs including X, Y, and Z.

    • Program X focuses on improving customer experience through new product development.

    • Program Y is aimed at reducing operational costs by streamlining processes.

    • Program Z involves implementing a new software system to enhance data analysis capabilities.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do you start a program
  • Ans. 

    Starting a program involves defining goals, assembling a team, creating a plan, and securing resources.

    • Define program goals and objectives

    • Assemble a team with the necessary skills and expertise

    • Create a detailed program plan with timelines and milestones

    • Secure necessary resources, including funding and equipment

    • Establish communication channels and reporting mechanisms

    • Monitor progress and adjust plans as necessary

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Given a program with people from cystomer site reporting to you. How do you handle performance issues

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Performance Tunings Joins
  • Q2. SSIS Bufferr and memories related queries Parallel processing in SSIS Power BI reporting life cycle DAX questions on power BI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Role of CPU AND Cores in Performance Improvement Sharding concepts TABLE PARTITION DATA WAREHOUSE
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Role based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I gave Interview for BI Developer
They focused mainly on the Performance Tunings concept. Role of CPU and Cores in performance Tuning. Basic SQL and SSIS related questions.
Data warehouse concepts and in detail of star and snowflake schema

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you mean by OOPS?
  • Ans. 

    OOPS stands for Object-Oriented Programming System.

    • OOPS is a programming paradigm that focuses on objects and their interactions.

    • It involves concepts like inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction.

    • OOPS allows for modular and reusable code, making it easier to maintain and scale.

    • Examples of OOPS languages include Java, C++, Python, and Ruby.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write a program on Random number
  • Ans. 

    A program to generate random numbers.

    • Use the random module in Python to generate random numbers.

    • Specify the range of numbers to be generated using the randint() function.

    • Seed the random number generator for reproducibility using the seed() function.

    • Use the random() function to generate random floating-point numbers.

    • Use the choice() function to randomly select an item from a list.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is join in SQL?
  • Ans. 

    Join in SQL is used to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them.

    • Join is used to retrieve data from multiple tables in a single query

    • Types of join include inner join, left join, right join, and full outer join

    • Join is performed using the JOIN keyword followed by the table name and ON keyword to specify the related column

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. Why you choose this organization rather than other

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCS Software Programmer interview:
  • introduction
  • projects
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - keep in resume what you know .Go with well prepare skills that you gonna have and dont waste time focusing on other topics (out of resume)

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Program Manager Interview Questions & Answers

Wipro user image Ripduman Singh

posted on 31 Mar 2022

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Technical+ managerial

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Complete job responsibilities and risk management skills
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interpersonal skills to resolve issues. Situation based questions
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR + interpersonal skills to manage teams

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be involved in your projects and try to learn all the aspects and requirements. Always train yourself with latest technology.

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