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Cognizant Project Associate Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 10 Mar 2025

Top Cognizant Project Associate Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. What is an API? Why APIs are so popular these days? What is API Management? Why we need an API Management tool such as Apigee Edge? What is REST? What is the difference b ...read more
  • Q2. 1.Four pillars of OOPS concepts with real time example and have you used in your project or not? 2.Abstract class and interfaces with realtime example 3.Finalise and disp ...read more
  • Q3. Write a program to display most frequent element in an array using Streams and Lambda expression. Difference between ArrayList and HashSet. What is the use of default met ...read more
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Cognizant Project Associate Interview Experiences

124 interviews found

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

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basics of javascript, HTML5,CSS3,angular 2+

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself. Say whatever you think the answer will be with confidence

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Java 1.8, micro services, rest api and spring boot related questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Its depend on interviewer.

Project Associate Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

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Q5. What concentration of H2SO4 and HCl is used in your laboratory?

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. LTP
  • Q2. RICEF
  • Q3. MRP related activities

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Standard PP related interview questions

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Oct 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Project Associate interview:
  • SAP MM
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep the Basic Technical Knowledge Up to Date.
Be honest with your CV.

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

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. On Java8 and SpringBoot

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have Good knowledge on Java8 features and SpringBoot

Get interview-ready with Top Cognizant Interview Questions

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

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions based on selenium automation, framework, tools used, java programming, situation based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Cognizant have 3 rounds of interview for lateral hiring. First round is technical where all questions related to work that you mentioned in resume.
Second round is Managerial where mostly situation based, different tools, methodology based questions asked.
Above two rounds takes over WebEx video call.
Third is HR round - salary discussion happens here over audio call.
All the best!!

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Projevt related work
  • Q2. What was my responsibility
  • Q3. Some technical question related to my technology

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - just make it short and clear .. To the point answer and be clear about your responsibility if u are an experience resource..

All the best

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Oct 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If trying for development good preparation is necessary.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. In Aspect from Technical and management pattern or flow we should be strong and make it an advantage while ellaborate it.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Definitely in the starting stage of the interview we used to struggle but it is fine to go with hardwork and dedication it will keep us excel in our upcoming challenges that is how I excelled.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basics of Kony mobile application platform.
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Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Project Associate interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Cognizant Project Associate 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 Test Strategy, Project Management, Test Cases, Test Planning and Project Planning.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Project Associate interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Project Associate interview -

  1. What is an API? Why APIs are so popular these days? What is API Management? Wh...read more
  2. 1.Four pillars of OOPS concepts with real time example and have you used in you...read more
  3. Write a program to display most frequent element in an array using Streams and ...read more
How long is the Cognizant Project Associate interview process?

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

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