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Cognizant Senior Project Associate Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 20 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Senior Project Associate Interview Experiences

21 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. React basic to advanced level
  • Q2. JavaScript basics to advanced level
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Angular + .NET Core 6
  • Q2. APIs, Authentication

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Q5. How to extend the existing data model?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2023. 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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Related to Technical
  • Q2. How to replicate the data from mdg to down stream systems
  • Ans. 

    Replicating data from mdg to downstream systems involves setting up data pipelines and transformation processes.

    • Set up data pipelines to extract data from mdg

    • Transform the data to match the downstream systems' format

    • Load the transformed data into the downstream systems

    • Monitor the data replication process for any errors or inconsistencies

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Which method using for data transfer
  • Ans. 

    Various methods can be used for data transfer, including FTP, HTTP, TCP/IP, and cloud storage services.

    • FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is commonly used for transferring files over a network.

    • HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is used for transferring data over the web.

    • TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the standard protocol for data transfer over networks.

    • Cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How to extend the existing data model?
  • Ans. 

    Extending the existing data model involves adding new tables, columns, relationships, or attributes to accommodate additional data requirements.

    • Identify the specific data requirements that need to be addressed

    • Design new tables or modify existing ones to store the additional data

    • Establish relationships between the new and existing tables

    • Add new columns or attributes to capture the new data

    • Ensure data integrity and consi...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Package discussion

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asking technical related questions and real time scenario based questions
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. We had a salary discussion

Cognizant interview questions for designations

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 (124)

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 (2)

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 (263)

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 (8)

 Senior Process Associate

 (17)

 Senior Associate Operations

 (3)

 Senior Associate Analyst

 (1)

 Senior Business Associate

 (1)

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 4 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. Basic oops and design pattern
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manager round bit of technical along with current project details with role and responsibilities
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiations with introduction and current roles and responsibilities.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Angular life cycle hooks
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

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 - Coding Test 

Peoplecode and Unix shell scripting

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions to be answered

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well on the all topics mentioned in your resume.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before May 2023.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked Common questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. All technical questions regarding the skill
  • Q2. Skill regarding questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Compensation discussions
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 tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project and resume experience based questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary, location and joining date

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay positive, Demand High, stay loyal with bgv proofs

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asking design partner and some cshar question and sql question it is good
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion happened.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Overall is good they give good package also

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Senior 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.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Senior Project Associate interview?

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

  1. How to replicate the data from mdg to down stream syst...read more
  2. How to enter text in text box without send k...read more
  3. How to extend the existing data mod...read more

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Cognizant Senior Project Associate Interview Process

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3 Interview rounds

  • Technical Round
  • HR Round
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