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Security Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 18 Nov 2021

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire

1 Question

Q1. Code for fibbonacci series in Java, inheritance and polymorphism, oops concept

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Answering questions on Java code for Fibonacci series, inheritance, polymorphism, and OOP concepts.

Fibonacci series code in Java can be written using recursion or iteration.
Inheritance is a mechanism in OOP where a class inherits properties and methods from another class.
Polymorphism is the ability of an object to take on multiple forms.
OOP concepts include encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance, and polymorphism.

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep up a confidence in yourself while answering.Try to be clear in mind of what you are speaking . don't get confused on bits of things.

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Anonymous

posted on 14 Apr 2022

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test

Round 2 - Group Discussion

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Don’t treat group discussions as an argument. Group discussion is about reaching a meaningful conclusion.

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Round 3 - Technical

(1 Question)

Q1. Oops About c++ Dbms Data structures

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Anonymous

posted on 9 May 2022

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist

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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

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Q1. Basic tech questions to medium hard

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Round 3 - HR

(1 Question)

Q1. Negotiation is the main part of you have a offer it's better

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Questions from resume and walk-ins have more chance

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IBM

Anonymous

posted on 28 Feb 2015

Interview Questionnaire

4 Questions

Q1. Are you flexible with night shifts?

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Yes, I am flexible with night shifts.

I have worked night shifts before and am comfortable with them.
I understand the importance of being available for work at all times.
I am willing to adjust my schedule to meet the needs of the company.
I am aware that night shifts may require a different sleep schedule and am prepared to make necessary adjustments.

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Q2. How can you prove to be an asset to our company?

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I have the skills, experience, and passion to contribute to the growth and success of your company.

My extensive experience in the industry will allow me to bring new ideas and perspectives to the table.
I have a proven track record of achieving targets and exceeding expectations.
My strong communication and interpersonal skills will enable me to work effectively with colleagues and clients alike.
I am a quick learner and ...

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Q3. Why are you not opting for post -graduations?

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I believe gaining practical experience is more valuable than pursuing further education at this point.

I want to focus on gaining practical experience in my field
I feel that further education may not necessarily enhance my skills or job prospects
I am satisfied with my current level of education and feel it is sufficient for my career goals

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Q4. Why didn’t you pursue graduation in your own home town?

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I wanted to explore new opportunities and gain exposure to different cultures.

I wanted to broaden my horizons and experience new things.
I believed that studying in a different city would provide me with more opportunities for personal and professional growth.
I wanted to meet new people and learn about different cultures.
I was excited to explore a new city and all that it had to offer.
I felt that studying in a different...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The written test had questions from quantitative aptitude and logical reasoning.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: After that was the interview round. In the interview round they asked me about what were my goals and where do I see myself in three years from now. They also asked me the reason why they should select me and not others.
Second round of interview was a telephonic round. It was as follows:

1. A situation was given "You are a sales executive and the order of your customer has not reached his place. How can you help him out with this?

2. I was asked to pronounce few words like television, specialization etc.

3. To make a story on a phrase "dark stormy night ".

College Name: DELHI COLLEGE OF ARTS AND COMMERCE

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Capgemini

Anonymous

posted on 24 May 2017

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Each section consisted of 15 questions.If you have a thorough practise on aptitude,the LR and the basic apti part would be not of much problem.The coding part mainly consisted of data structure basic.
Tips: The only tip which can be given is a thorough practise for all the sessions.The practise should be done taking the time into account.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Fortunately for me,they asked me my AIEEE and IITJEE scores rather than only concentrating on my CGPA which was an advantage for me.Training related questions,questions on basic science(fission,fusion etc) were asked.Also my coding knowledge was being tested by asking basic data structure questions.
Tips: Always carry a smile whether its going wrong or right.Be apologetic on your mistakes and tell them you can improve yourself.The confidence you carry is the thing they are searching for in any interview.

College Name: NIT Durgapur

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Anonymous

posted on 22 May 2017

Interview Questionnaire

1 Question

Q1. Hey whatsup? (demo)

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Round: Test
Experience: Everything you can expect. (demo)
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 100

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Everything you can imagine (demo)

College Name: IIT Madras

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Anonymous

posted on 25 May 2017

I was interviewed in Mar 2017.

Interview Questionnaire

2 Questions

Q1. How many samosas does your college canteen sell?

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Q2. How many chairs are there in your college?

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Guesstimate Interview
Experience: They asked me the question. I worked my way to the answer. The interviewers were helping me in the process. Cannot disclose the answer due to NDA.
Tips: Think simple. Start with basics and ask questions to the interviewer. More information is revealed only if you ask them right questions,

Skills: Knowledge Of MS Office, Proficiency In English

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HCLTech

Anonymous

posted on 10 Sep 2017

I was interviewed before Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire

1 Question

Q1. It was an online technical test. Questions were related to ME outlook, mobile device management , Networking and many more

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Grammar Round
Experience: It was a written English grammar test to analyse how grammatically sound you are.
Tips: Just revise your basic English grammar like prepositions verbs nd essay/paragraph writing

Round: COMMUNICATION SKILLS Round
Experience: In this round they ask you to speak something on the given topic or sometimes group discussion . Basically they test your vocabulary, your thought process, pronunciation, accent and above all confidence.
Tips: Be confident in whatever you speak. Remember if you get nervous you will need with your words .

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: This was an online test and it had 50 questions all objective types.
Tips: Be technically sound. You cannot Google them as these search engines are blocked

College Name: Babu Banarasi Das National Institute Of Technology And Management (BBDNITM)

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Raj Hrithik

posted on 2 Sep 2017

I was interviewed in Jul 2017.

Interview Questionnaire

1 Question

Q1. Experience summary and the roles

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Round: Test
Experience: I was allowed to write a test for 2hrs in that each headings seems to be different and also there is a section heading marks
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 70

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: After finishing i was advised to attend 2nd round in that they ask about the detailed experience of my previous company and finally technical terms question also flows

Skills: Logical And Structured Thinking, Communication And Confidence, Attitude, Psychometric Test, Project Management

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Suraj Jain

posted on 5 Mar 2015

Interview Questionnaire

3 Questions

Q1. Why IT if your from other branch

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To leverage my skills and passion for technology in a field that offers diverse opportunities for growth and innovation.

Passion for technology and its advancements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Desire to work in a field that offers diverse opportunities for growth and innovation
Transferable skills from other branch that can be applied in IT
Interest in staying updated with the latest trends and developments

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Q2. Tell me about yourself

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Q3. Questions on leadership

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Round: Test
Experience: Basic programming and aptitude
Tips: Programmes like to check the errors or finding output
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 40

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Questions related to your field i was electronics so relating that

Round: HR Interview
Experience: HR is very friendly and asks only about your hobbies and life

Skills: basic c and c++
College Name: SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY

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How to prepare for Cognizant Security 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 IAM, Identity Access Management, Logrhythm, PKI and Qradar.

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