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Updated 18 May 2024

Cognizant Software Associate Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Relative xpath vs absolute xpath
  • Ans. 

    Relative xpath is based on the current element's position, while absolute xpath starts from the root element.

    • Relative xpath is shorter and more flexible.

    • Absolute xpath is longer and more prone to breaking if the structure of the page changes.

    • Example: Relative xpath - //input[@id='username'], Absolute xpath - /html/body/div[1]/form/input[1]

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Recruitment Consultant

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Java basics
  • Q2. Springboot profiling
  • Q3. Multithreading in java with the example
  • Ans. 

    Multithreading in Java allows multiple threads to execute concurrently within a single program.

    • Multithreading improves performance by allowing multiple tasks to run simultaneously

    • Java provides built-in support for multithreading through the java.lang.Thread class

    • Example: creating two threads to print numbers from 1 to 10 simultaneously

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Shallow copy, deep copy. Some baisc sql queries
  • Q5. Interviewed for 1hour

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare Java fundamentals with system design concepts well

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at KSR Institute of Technology, Namakkal and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Very Easy To Clear Specially designed to hire Girls

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Based C,Cpp,Data Structure and Oops

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce urself
  • Q2. About Project and internships

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare Well For HR questions

Software Associate Interview Questions & Answers

Tech Mahindra user image DEBAJIT DUTTA (Debjit)

posted on 27 Feb 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Very easy and Basic Questions are there .But they organize pool campus so extra pressure will be there

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Mainly psychometric tests are very easy and after that computer fundamentals, logical mcq and 2 coding questions are there .This part are very easy.

Round 3 - Communication 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. For this portion follow amcat communications test preparation video from youtube
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Super easy. The interviewer asks questions from the resume.
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR is very friendly and asks only two questions. 1. Tell me about yourself 2. why should I hire you
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via campus placement at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Tcs nqt pattern : Numerical logical verbal and advanced aptitude

Round 2 - Coding Test 

2 coding questions.
1 medium
1 hard level

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self introduction Technical questions and some managerial questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I was interviewed before May 2023.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude and reasoning question

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Coding question pattern printing
Linkedlist addition and removal

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Last CTC expected salary

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare about your academic project and also prepare about project you worked on in last company

I applied via Walk-in

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. IT Infrastructure basics
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions asked by manager

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good company to start your career ,learning opportunity.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

One basic coding question given

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Prefered location
  • Q2. Willing to reallocate
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am willing to reallocate for the right opportunity.

    • I am open to relocating for a position that aligns with my career goals.

    • I have relocated in the past for job opportunities and am comfortable with the process.

    • I understand the importance of being flexible and adaptable in the software industry.

    • I am excited about the possibility of exploring new locations and cultures through relocation.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for DXC Technology Software Associate interview:
  • Java
  • C
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - No growth
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

There were 2 problems given and we have to solve within 45 min and the level was easy to medium.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is the most impactful thing you have done which have helped our society

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident in your abilities and don't lie anything. Try to express yourself properly and in a good manner and discipline

Cognizant Interview FAQs

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