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Cognizant Qa Automation Testing Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 16 Jan 2025

Cognizant Qa Automation Testing Engineer Interview Experiences

4 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Basic question were asked

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Detail coding questions

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Hobbies and interest
  • Q2. Why you choose our company
  • Ans. 

    I chose your company because of its reputation for innovation and commitment to quality in the field of QA automation testing.

    • Your company has a strong reputation in the industry for innovation and cutting-edge technology.

    • I was impressed by the quality of work showcased on your website and by current employees.

    • I believe that your company's values align with my own, particularly in the area of continuous improvement and...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Sep 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Automation related selenium Java concepts must be know

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

2 hours there are 4 sections

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Related to java
  • Q2. Related to c++ and oops concepts
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Rotate the array using java

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Where you do you see yourself in next 5 years
  • Ans. 

    In the next 5 years, I see myself advancing in my career as a QA Automation Testing Engineer, taking on more responsibilities and possibly leading a team.

    • Continuing to enhance my skills in automation testing by learning new tools and technologies

    • Taking on leadership roles within the QA team, such as mentoring junior testers

    • Working towards certifications in automation testing to further validate my expertise

    • Possibly tra...

  • Answered by AI

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me a little bit about yourself
  • Q2. What is the different types of frameworks selenium
  • Ans. 

    Selenium frameworks include Data-Driven, Keyword-Driven, Hybrid, Page Object Model, and Behavior-Driven Development.

    • Data-Driven Framework: Tests are driven by external data sources like Excel sheets or databases.

    • Keyword-Driven Framework: Tests are written using keywords and actions.

    • Hybrid Framework: Combination of Data-Driven and Keyword-Driven frameworks.

    • Page Object Model: Each web page is represented as a class, maki...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the different types of draw back of selenium
  • Ans. 

    Some drawbacks of Selenium include limited support for handling non-browser windows, lack of built-in reporting capabilities, and difficulty in testing mobile applications.

    • Limited support for handling non-browser windows (pop-ups, alerts, etc.)

    • Lack of built-in reporting capabilities, requiring integration with third-party tools like TestNG or JUnit

    • Difficulty in testing mobile applications due to the need for additional...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How to handle the scroll handing
  • Ans. 

    Scroll handling in automation testing involves using methods to interact with scroll bars and elements on a webpage.

    • Use methods like scrollToElement() to scroll to a specific element on the page

    • Use actions class in Selenium to perform scroll actions like scrolling up, down, left, or right

    • Handle dynamic loading of elements by scrolling to the bottom of the page to trigger the loading of more content

    • Use JavaScriptExecuto

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is the testng
  • Ans. 

    TestNG is a testing framework designed for unit testing and integration testing in Java.

    • TestNG stands for Test Next Generation.

    • It is used for writing and running tests in Java.

    • TestNG supports annotations like @Test, @BeforeSuite, @AfterSuite, etc.

    • It allows grouping of test cases, parameterization, and parallel execution.

    • TestNG generates detailed test reports and supports data-driven testing.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Describe Singleton design pattern.
  • Ans. 

    Singleton design pattern restricts the instantiation of a class to a single instance and provides a global point of access to it.

    • Ensures only one instance of a class exists

    • Provides a global point of access to the instance

    • Uses a private constructor to prevent external instantiation

    • Commonly used in logging, database connections, and configuration settings

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain the framework
  • Ans. 

    A framework is a set of guidelines, rules, and best practices used to develop software applications.

    • A framework provides a structure for organizing code and helps to ensure consistency across the application.

    • It can include libraries, tools, and templates to simplify development.

    • Examples of popular frameworks include React, Angular, and Django.

    • Frameworks can be used for both manual and automated testing.

    • They can also be...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Was asked almost everything that was on the resume.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Basic Selenium and Java questions
Frequency counter code in Java
Gmail login Automation

Round 2 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why looking for another job
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

    • Looking for opportunities to expand my skill set and knowledge in automation testing

    • Seeking a more collaborative team environment to enhance my learning and development

    • Interested in working on cutting-edge technologies and projects to further my career

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Expected salary
  • Ans. 

    Negotiable based on experience and responsibilities

    • Salary expectations are based on industry standards, experience, and responsibilities of the role

    • Research average salaries for Qa Automation Testing Engineers in the specific location

    • Consider benefits, bonuses, and other perks in addition to base salary

    • Be prepared to discuss salary range during negotiation

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self introductions and java coding round
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Automation frameworks
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Desired capabilities String immutable Xpath using text TestNG annotations Reverse string
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Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Qa Automation Testing Engineer interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Coding Test, HR and Technical.
How to prepare for Cognizant Qa Automation Testing Engineer 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 Java, Rest Assured, Selenium Testing and Cucumber.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Qa Automation Testing Engineer interview?

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