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Cognizant Programmer Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips for Freshers

Updated 2 Dec 2024

Top Cognizant Programmer Analyst Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

  • Q1. What is stack? How do you convert a queue to stack?
  • Q2. What is the difference between structure and class?
  • Q3. Two defined table and fetching data is done one table has 20 records of 20 students another table has 10 student information if i want to pick the common record how to pi ...read more
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111 Cognizant Programmer Analyst Interview Experiences for Freshers

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Programmer Analyst Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Nov 2024

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

I applied via campus placement at SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai and was interviewed in Oct 2024.

3 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

Basic reasoning and aptitude questions

2

Coding Test Round

1 SQL and 1 coding question

3

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Python programming and sql coding was asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study your projects and resume

Programmer Analyst Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 14 Nov 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

2 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

Few Quesrtions from Puzzles and pattern and English

2

One-on-one Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Describe about college project
  • Q2. Questions from Area of Interest

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Programmer Analyst Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 15 Oct 2024

Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

3 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

First round is aptitude

2

Coding Test Round

Second was coding then after technical interview

3

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. One aptitude Question
  • Q2. One simple coding question like find the frequency of arrays

Programmer Analyst Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Jun 2024

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Dec 2023.

2 Interview Rounds

1

Coding Test Round

HACKERRANK TEST WAS CONDUCTED FOR TESTING THE KNOWLEDGE IN REACT.JS AS I BELONG TO THAT FIELD.

2

Technical Round (8 Questions)

  • Q1. What project you were in ?
  • Q2. What was your day to day role in that project?
  • Q3. Two defined table and fetching data is done one table has 20 records of 20 students another table has 10 student information if i want to pick the common record...read more
  • Q4. Difference between sql and sql server?
  • Q5. Question related to Joins?
  • Q6. If i want to select uncommon records which does not match how to pick?
  • Q7. Explain react in website making?
  • Q8. How to add moving images in flipkart?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Programmer Analyst interview:
  • SQL Server
  • React.Js
  • Angularjs
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Bootstrap
  • ASP.Net MVC
  • MySQL
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Many more Questions related to react,angular,sql server,HTML,CSS,BOOTSTRAP.
CHECKED ALMOST EVERY KNOWLEDGE MENTIONED BY ME.
Do prepare for what you've mentioned in your resume and your technical expertise.

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Programmer Analyst Interview Questions

user image swati rani

posted on 6 May 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

1 Interview Round

1

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic OS, DBMS and C questions
  • Q2. Basic coding question and its line-to-line explanantion

Programmer Analyst Interview Questions

user image NALLAMOTHU SPANDANA

posted on 14 Nov 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

I applied via Campus Placement

3 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

First was aptitude test

2

Coding Test Round

Technical round on skills and projects

3

HR Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral questions

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Programmer Analyst Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 21 Sep 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

1 Interview Round

1

Aptitude Test Round

In the aptitude we have logical thinking questions, coding related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I joined as fresher in cognizant. So, I was asked basics of java, AWS and my final year project. Try to answer the question with confidence.

Programmer Analyst interview

user image QUANT MASTERS

posted on 28 Oct 2021

Programmer Analyst Interview Questions

user image Suhas P M

posted on 14 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 Easy
Duration
 -
Result
Selected  Selected

2 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

It was pretty easy to complete

2

One-on-one Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about general DSA question and one easy coding question to reverse string

Programmer Analyst Interview Questions

user image indra reddy

posted on 2 Aug 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 4-6 weeks
Result
 Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2024.

2 Interview Rounds

1

Coding Test Round

Palindrome, Reverse string

2

Group Discussion Round

Covid precreation's that you followed in Lockdown

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basics must be strong

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Programmer Analyst interview for freshers?
Cognizant interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process for freshers are Aptitude Test, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Cognizant Programmer Analyst interview for freshers?
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 Manual Testing, Smoke Testing, Test Cases, Test Data and Test Planning.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Programmer Analyst interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Programmer Analyst interview for freshers -

  1. Two defined table and fetching data is done one table has 20 records of 20 stud...read more
  2. If i want to select uncommon records which does not match how to pi...read more
  3. Technical: SQL queries of join b/w three tables Sorting in descending order c ...read more
How long is the Cognizant Programmer Analyst interview process?

The duration of Cognizant Programmer Analyst interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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