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Data types define the kind of data a variable can hold, influencing operations and memory usage.
Primitive data types include integers, floats, and characters. Example: int age = 25;
Composite data types include arrays and structures. Example: int numbers[] = {1, 2, 3};
Data types help in memory allocation and type checking during compilation.
Different programming languages have different data types. Example: Python has l
A greedy algorithm builds a solution piece by piece, always choosing the next piece that offers the most immediate benefit.
Greedy algorithms make locally optimal choices at each step.
They do not consider the global context, which can lead to suboptimal solutions.
Common examples include the Coin Change Problem and the Activity Selection Problem.
In the Coin Change Problem, the greedy approach selects the largest denomina...
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.
Basics of aptitude, should be cleared with e days of preparation of aptitude, logical and quants
Object-oriented programming in Java focuses on creating classes and objects to organize and structure code.
Java supports the four main principles of OOP: encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction.
Classes are used to define the blueprint for objects, which are instances of classes.
Inheritance allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.
Polymorphism enables objects to be treated a...
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.
Had general Aptitude ,as i opted Genc coding test wasn't conducted
I am a Programmer Analyst Trainee with experience in various projects and programming aspects.
I have worked on a project to develop a web application for a retail company.
In this project, I was responsible for designing and implementing the front-end using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
I also worked on the back-end development using Java and Spring framework.
Another project I worked on was a mobile app for a healthcare org...
Cognizant interview questions for designations
60 questions and there is a cut off to clear it
Then second round was more
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.
Oops stands for Object-Oriented Programming System. Types include syntax errors, logical errors, and runtime errors.
Syntax errors are mistakes in the code that prevent it from running, such as missing semicolons or parentheses.
Logical errors occur when the code runs but produces incorrect results, such as using the wrong formula in a calculation.
Runtime errors happen during the execution of the program, such as dividin
Program to check if a number is prime or not
Create a function to check if a number is prime by iterating from 2 to the square root of the number
If the number is divisible by any number in that range, it is not prime
Handle edge cases like 0, 1, and negative numbers
SQL Joins are used to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them.
Types of SQL Joins include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN.
INNER JOIN returns rows when there is at least one match in both tables.
LEFT JOIN returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.
RIGHT JOIN returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left tab...
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.
It was a MCQ test on aptitude
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.
Intermediate level aptitude exam
OOPS concepts refer to Object-Oriented Programming principles such as inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism, and abstraction.
Inheritance: Allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.
Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit.
Polymorphism: Ability to present the same interface for different data types.
Abstraction: Hiding the complex implementation det
Query to find prime numbers up to n using Python
Use a for loop to iterate through numbers up to n
Check if each number is prime by dividing it by numbers up to its square root
If the number is only divisible by 1 and itself, it is prime
Yes, I am willing to relocate for the right opportunity.
I am open to relocating for career growth and new experiences.
I have relocated in the past for job opportunities and have found it to be a positive experience.
I understand that relocation may be necessary for certain positions and am prepared to make that commitment.
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.
An aptitude test was conducted.
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The duration of Cognizant Programmer Analyst Trainee interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.
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