Cognizant Senior Systems Engineer Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced

Q1. About your self
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Q2. Experience details
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Q1. General Discussion (Tell me about yourself)
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Q1. Video call assessment
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Q1. Tell me about your work experience.
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I have over 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems for various industries.
• Designed and implemented scalable infrastructure for a large e-commerce platform

• Managed virtualized environments using VMware and Hyper-V

• Automated system administration tasks using scripting languages like Python and PowerShell

• Performed troubleshooting and resolution of network issues

• Collaborated with c...read more
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Q2. What is your contribution beyond your work.
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I actively participate in mentoring junior team members and volunteering in community tech events.
• Mentoring junior team members to help them grow professionally

• Volunteering in community tech events to give back to the industry

• Sharing knowledge and expertise with others in the field

• Contributing to open-source projects to support the tech community
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Q3. Any questions needed to be asked
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Q1. Explain about the DHCP
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DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network.
• DHCP allows devices to obtain IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and DNS servers automatically.

• It helps in reducing the administrative burden of manually assigning IP addresses to each device on a network.

• DHCP operates based on a client-server model, where a DHCP server assigns IP addresses ...read more
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Q2. Explain about DORA process
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DORA process stands for DevOps Research and Assessment process, used to measure software delivery performance.
• DORA process was developed by Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim.

• It focuses on measuring key metrics related to software delivery performance, such as lead time, deployment frequency, change failure rate, and mean time to restore.

• Organizations can use DORA process to assess their current performance and ...read more
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Q1. Salary expected
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My expected salary is based on my experience, skills, and the market rate for Senior Systems Engineers.
• Research the average salary for Senior Systems Engineers in your area

• Consider your years of experience and relevant skills

• Factor in any additional certifications or specialized knowledge

• Be prepared to negotiate based on the company's budget and benefits package
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Q1. Networking questions and previous experience related questions
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Q2. Importance of interpersonal skills
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Q1. Work experience and personal details, location preference , salary expectation
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Q1. Printer configuration , outlook related troubleshooting , Microsoft excel and word related issues IP address and configuration .
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Q2. How to configure a printer ? What type of servers are there for outlook?
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To configure a printer, you need to connect it to the network, install drivers, and set it up on your computer. There are different types of servers for Outlook such as Exchange Server and IMAP/POP servers.
• Connect the printer to the network using Ethernet or Wi-Fi

• Install the printer drivers on your computer

• Set up the printer on your computer by adding it as a new printer

• For Outlook, there are servers like Exchange Serv...read more
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Q1. Project specific requirement (Technical, managerial)
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Q2. Servicenow usage as admin role , CMDB related question ,Office365 related troubleshooting
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Q1. ITIL related questions
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Q1. Asked about myself and my hobbies to check communication
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Q1. Salary discussion
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