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Updated 2 Sep 2022

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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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is SCCM and Latest versions?
  • Ans. 

    SCCM is a system management tool used for deploying, managing and monitoring software and devices in an enterprise environment.

    • SCCM stands for System Center Configuration Manager

    • Latest version as of 2021 is SCCM 2103

    • It allows for remote management of devices and software deployment

    • It can be used for patch management, software distribution, and inventory management

    • It supports various operating systems including Windows,

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - There are two rounds. First one is technical and Manager round . Second one is HR discussion.

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

I was interviewed in Sep 2023.

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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. SCCM package and application model difference.
  • Ans. 

    SCCM package model is used for traditional software deployment while application model is more modern and flexible.

    • SCCM package model uses programs and advertisements, while application model uses deployment types and requirements.

    • Package model requires distribution points for content delivery, while application model uses content libraries.

    • Application model supports user device affinity and dependencies, while package...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Patching process.
  • Ans. 

    The patching process involves identifying, testing, deploying, and monitoring software updates to ensure system security.

    • Identify vulnerabilities and prioritize patches based on severity

    • Test patches in a non-production environment before deploying to production

    • Deploy patches using SCCM or other patch management tools

    • Monitor systems for successful patch installation and any issues that may arise

    • Schedule regular patching

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Logs for troubleshooting app and patch deployment issue.
  • Ans. 

    Logs are essential for troubleshooting app and patch deployment issues.

    • Check event logs for any errors or warnings related to the deployment process.

    • Review SCCM logs such as execmgr.log, AppEnforce.log, and PatchDownloader.log for detailed information.

    • Use CMTrace tool to easily view and analyze SCCM logs.

    • Look for any network connectivity issues by checking the PatchDownloader.log.

    • Check client-side logs like AppDiscover...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Report related queries.
  • Q5. Client installation and troubleshooting

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make sure to answer answers with some real example.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Current affair, general topics like earth warming, covid etc.
this is just to know your communication skill.
just talk don't debate

Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Maths questions, logical thinking, c, c++, Java programming will be asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Talk boldly and be clear in your speech.
Don't hesitate to share your thoughts
DO NOT SHARE your negatives
Be interactive
Keep yourself calm
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asking for patchmangement,deployment ,OSD,infrastructure activities,client installations and remediation concepts
Round 2 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was assessment test based on objective type.
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR around is pending

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - thanks for the feed back opportunity.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Attend the interview
Round 3 - Technical 

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Sccm adminstration with experience importing packages and applications in sccm and mecm

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Sccm infrastructure

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - How space interview in question

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Navukari 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sccm administration all questions add discover method software distribution and paching

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Sccm administration Software development paching

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Techical

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please don't attend any HCL interview it will be complete waste of time .I have cleared all rounds and recived letter of intent and uploaded documents ,it's been about a month still there is no update . HR are worst they won't bothered to rever for any mails and phone calls . These concerns are not alone mine . I heated many people are facing the same problem with hcl interview process .

I was interviewed before Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Sccm OSD and software deployment
  • Q2. HR will ask your salary expectation

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: After matching job requirement Resume was shortlisted for further processing and rounds.
Tips: Make your resume simple yet attractive by highlighting your strenghts and achivements. But make sure you do not mention anything fake or something which you cannot answer. Example: If you are Cisco certified (cleared Any cisco exam) but are not confident to answer questions and cisco certification is not mandate for this role then do not mention the same in your resume.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Interviewer just wanted to check your communication skills and command over english language. Asked about previous jobs etc
Tips: Be confident, try not to be quite and speak as much as you can but also talk relevant.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Many OSD and software deployment qs were asked in detail.
Tips: Be confident and make sure you have command over your skills. Do not answer anything you dont know. Simply tell that you dont know the answer. Try to drive the interview. Dont just sit and answer qs, try to make it a discussion and know more session.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: HR will ask your salary expectations and what do you expect from this company, what will be your goals and where do you see yourself in this company.
Tips: Study your job market and know whats is being offerred. Do not hesitate in asking what you want but be realistic. Try to play with numbers and demand slightly higher than what is being offerred in market. As you will always land up with something lesser than you demand.
Always show the HR that you will be loyal and work hard. Never discuss your exit plan. Tell them that you see many years with this company.


Skills: Operating Systems, Knowledge About Database Managements Systems, System Programming

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Sccm Administrator interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Cognizant Sccm Administrator 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 SCCM, Administration, Microcontroller 8051 and Patch Management.

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