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Cognizant Programmer Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 28 Feb 2025

Top Cognizant Programmer Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. 1 Tell me about your self 2 What is c# 3 What is oops concept 4 What is Delegate 5 Difference between polymorphism and what are its type 6 What is out and ref keyword 7 W ...read more
  • Q2. What is stack? How do you convert a queue to stack?
  • Q3. What is the difference between structure and class?
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Cognizant Programmer Analyst Interview Experiences

540 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning, quant and 2 coding question

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. OOPS, Java, SQL, Stream based questions
  • Q2. Questions related to OOPS, JAVA

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and straight forward answers
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Easy mathematical questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Give me brief explanation about the project u have mentioned in resume
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web-based inventory management system for a retail company

    • Used Java and Spring framework for backend development

    • Implemented responsive design using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for frontend

    • Integrated with barcode scanners for efficient inventory tracking

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Asked to write sql queries
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Documents verification

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Programmer Analyst interview:
  • SQL
  • Python

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Q2. What is stack? How do you convert a queue to stack?
Q3. What is SQL? define ddl? Why should we hire you?
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Q4. What is the difference between structure and class?
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Programmer Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image NALLAMOTHU SPANDANA

posted on 14 Nov 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

First was aptitude test

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Technical round on skills and projects

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

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.

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

As fresher had questions on aptitude, behavioral , and few questions on different code language, electronics

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was pretty easy to complete

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about general DSA question and one easy coding question to reverse string
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Maths,train problems,age

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Library book arrangement

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explian about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Programmer Analyst with a strong background in software development and problem-solving skills.

    • Experienced in programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python

    • Skilled in analyzing user requirements and designing software solutions

    • Proficient in database management and data analysis

    • Strong communication and teamwork skills

    • Certified in Agile development methodologies

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced Programmer Analyst with a strong background in software development and problem-solving.

    • Over 5 years of experience in programming and analyzing software systems

    • Proficient in languages such as Java, C++, and SQL

    • Skilled in identifying and resolving technical issues

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Where do u see yourself after 5 year
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior programmer analyst leading a team and working on cutting-edge technologies.

    • Leading a team of developers on various projects

    • Working on implementing new technologies and improving existing systems

    • Continuing to enhance my skills and knowledge through training and certifications

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - no
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Opps concept,Mvc filters
  • Q2. Java script, ajax
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
  • Q2. Location related
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Share your proficiency in C programming
  • Ans. 

    Proficient in C programming with experience in developing efficient algorithms and data structures.

    • Strong understanding of C syntax, pointers, memory management, and file handling.

    • Experience in developing complex algorithms and data structures using C.

    • Proficient in debugging and optimizing C code for performance.

    • Familiarity with libraries like stdio.h, stdlib.h, and string.h in C programming.

    • Example: Developed a sortin...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be authentic,
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Cognizant Interview FAQs

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

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

  1. 1 Tell me about your self 2 What is c# 3 What is oops concept 4 What is Delegat...read more
  2. Two defined table and fetching data is done one table has 20 records of 20 stud...read more
  3. Q1. Write a program to check whether the given String is pallindrome or not usi...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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Cognizant Programmer Analyst Interview Process

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  • Technical Round
  • HR Round - 1
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