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Updated 4 Aug 2021

Cognizant Senior Technical Associate Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Describe MicroStrategy Architecture
  • Ans. 

    MicroStrategy Architecture is a multi-tiered architecture that consists of various components.

    • It consists of three main components: Intelligence Server, Web Server, and Database Server.

    • Intelligence Server is responsible for processing and analyzing data.

    • Web Server provides a user interface for accessing and interacting with data.

    • Database Server stores the data that is being analyzed.

    • MicroStrategy Architecture also incl...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident with your answer.

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Active Directory.
  • Ans. 

    Active Directory is a directory service developed by Microsoft for Windows domain networks.

    • Centralized database for managing network resources

    • Stores information about users, computers, and other network objects

    • Allows for authentication and authorization of users

    • Enables administrators to assign policies, deploy software, and apply updates

    • Supports single sign-on for users across different applications

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  • Q2. How to connect wireless printer
  • Ans. 

    To connect a wireless printer, you need to ensure it is turned on, connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device, and install the necessary drivers.

    • Ensure the wireless printer is turned on and connected to a power source

    • Connect the printer to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer or mobile device

    • Install the printer drivers on your computer or device to enable communication with the printer

    • Add the printer to your...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basics concept of LAN, WAN, Networking. How do we install OS on device. How to write an email.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Best company for employees benefits but only I found that they pay less salary to employees according to other. Beat thing that about the shift 9am to 5pm job.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Purely based on work and technical expertise on specific technology
Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare more on technical skills

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Java 8 oops concepts ci cd designing microservice communication kafka

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should be sound in technical part
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 Nov 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What will be your chat ratio

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be patience

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell us something about yourself
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Oct 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 - Group Discussion 

So much project oriented questions and technical discussion.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is router , what is networking layers , windows patching,
  • Ans. 

    A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Networking layers refer to the OSI model which defines the different levels of communication in a network. Windows patching refers to the process of updating and fixing vulnerabilities in the Windows operating system.

    • A router is a hardware device that connects multiple networks and routes data packets between them.

    • Networking layers re...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good learning...

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Mar 2023. 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 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction about you.
  • Q2. Your previous job role.
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How will you troubleshoot a router
  • Ans. 

    To troubleshoot a router, start by checking physical connections, rebooting the router, checking for firmware updates, and analyzing network settings.

    • Check physical connections to ensure everything is properly connected

    • Reboot the router to see if that resolves the issue

    • Check for firmware updates and install if necessary

    • Analyze network settings to identify any potential issues

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to troubleshoot windows
  • Ans. 

    Troubleshooting Windows involves identifying and resolving issues with the operating system.

    • Check for error messages in Event Viewer

    • Run Windows Update to ensure system is up to date

    • Use System File Checker (sfc /scannow) to check for and repair corrupted system files

    • Restart the computer to see if the issue resolves itself

    • Check for driver updates and install if necessary

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Tech Mahindra Senior Technical Associate interview:
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Windows OS
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and don't use fake statement regarding experience in interview.

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