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Cognizant Python Software Developer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 26 Feb 2024

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Cognizant Python Software Developer Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is a one-line function?
  • Ans. 

    A one-line function is a function written in a single line of code, typically used for simple operations.

    • One-line functions are concise and easy to read, often used for simple tasks like mathematical operations or string manipulation.

    • They are commonly used in lambda functions in Python.

    • Example: lambda x: x**2

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is polymorphism in OOps?
  • Ans. 

    Polymorphism in OOPs refers to the ability of a single function or method to operate on different types of data.

    • Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass.

    • It enables a single interface to represent different data types.

    • There are two types of polymorphism: compile-time (method overloading) and runtime (method overriding).

    • Example: In Python, the '+' operator can be us...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Remove duplicates from the table.
  • Ans. 

    Use SQL query with DISTINCT keyword to remove duplicates from the table.

    • Use SELECT DISTINCT column_name FROM table_name to retrieve unique values from a specific column.

    • Use DELETE FROM table_name WHERE column_name IN (SELECT column_name FROM table_name GROUP BY column_name HAVING COUNT(*) > 1) to remove duplicates from the table.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Join two tables?
  • Ans. 

    Use SQL JOIN to combine rows from two tables based on a related column between them.

    • Use JOIN keyword in SQL to combine rows from two tables based on a related column

    • Types of JOINs include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN

    • Example: SELECT * FROM table1 JOIN table2 ON table1.column = table2.column

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Python Software Developer interview:
  • Python
  • OOPS
  • SQL-Join
  • SQL-windows
  • Lamdafunction
  • ClasssIObjects

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

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.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basics of python
  • Q2. Practice all the basic functions and datatypes

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough with basics

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

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.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Self indutroduction and my personal questions and technical support question

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self indutroduction and python basis and codeling uses to the python and c language
  • Q2. Python basis question and apptitude question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Thank you this job opportunity to coginizant company to very good skilled and good projects interested to the projects

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions on Java,SQL,some trending technologies(IOT,Big data),pattern questions, programming questions with different approaches.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basics of DSA, have knowledge about the databases, some common dml ,ddl statements, programming knowledge of a particular language like C,Java, python,etc...have good command on oops concepts... little bit of frameworks knowledge will also help

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Java questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basic questions

I applied via Newspaper Ad and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions of java.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Intro and other hr related questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Cover the basic questions regarding the programming language.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Puzzles, Psychometric Test

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Some water in 3 Jars question, you had to measure out 5L correctly

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make the interview interactive, I got this input from another Senior. Before i went into the interview room the volunteers were telling all those who goes into Room No 1 is screwed. I was praying i don't get room no 1. But fortunately for me I got room no 1 because when the interviewer gave me the puzzle and handed over pen and paper he went back to relax his posture and when i explained i will fill the 5L Jar first, he immediately came forward to listen to me, at that moment i knew i got the job because i felt the previous candidates never made their interview interactive and that's why he went back to relax his posture.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. .net questions - routing in asp.net MVC ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nothing . Prepare well for interview on .Net technology stack

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

First round was coding as well as aptitude done together went well I guess focusing on codes helps a lot.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2nd round included tr and mr round went quite enegritic

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Resume skills matters a lot don't fill resume the technologies you don't even aware of

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Good

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic question from C++.Some questions from Data structure and computer architecture.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCS Software Engineer interview:
  • C++
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well. Aptitude is not very easy so you have to prepare well.
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Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Python Software Developer interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Resume Shortlist, Technical and Group Discussion.
How to prepare for Cognizant Python Software Developer 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 Python, Python Development, Django, Program Management and SQL.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Python Software Developer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Python Software Developer interview -

  1. What is a one-line functi...read more
  2. What is polymorphism in OO...read more
  3. Remove duplicates from the tab...read more

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