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Updated 21 Dec 2022

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Software Developer fresher Interview Questions & Answers

user image Chitambaranadhan R

posted on 21 Dec 2022

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at P.S.N.A College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 4 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 - Aptitude Test 

It was with 4 sections
First section was aptitude
Second sec was logical
Third sec was verbal
Fourth sec was game
It was an elimination round

Round 3 - Communication round 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Checking the your language proficiency No elimination in this round
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is structure in c What is array What is pass by value and pass by reference What is recursion Tell about your project Some suggestions regarding projects

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confined in what you know
Your spontaneous thinking will help you
Try gather more knowledge in preferred job role

I applied via Campus Placement 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 - Aptitude Test 

It was easy. Basic quants and english.

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. And situation based questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work on aptitude and english and communication skills for genC. That's it.

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2022. 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 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction family background
  • Q2. Which location do you like for job
  • Q3. Which salary you expect form company
  • Q4. Dou you like to go tours
  • Q5. Which is your favorite company
Round 3 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. Tell me about your family
  • Q3. Why do you choose these company
  • Q4. Golden rules of accounting
  • Ans. 

    Golden rules of accounting are basic principles to maintain financial records accurately.

    • The first rule is the accounting equation: Assets = Liabilities + Equity

    • The second rule is the revenue recognition principle: Record revenue when earned, not when received

    • The third rule is the matching principle: Match expenses with the revenue they generate

    • The fourth rule is the cost principle: Record assets at their original cost

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Any question dou you want

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Software Developer fresher interview:
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Development
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I hope great job i got with help of nokri. Com

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Attitude 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. First important attitude Communication skills Best languages
  • Q2. What about you ? Why you take this job ? What expert salary?
  • Q3. What expert salary? What do you joinig day? When development this project and company?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This job is important job I am feces familiar problems

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Round 1 - HR 

(9 Questions)

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Q2. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q3. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q4. What is your family background?
  • Q5. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q6. Why should we hire you?
  • Q7. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q8. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q9. Nothing questions to ask
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Nothing

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - As I am fresher and eager to work with my full enthusiasm at our industry and my practical approach with my theoretical knowledge will help you growth in your industry with my 100%. I also never give up till it’s not done. That’s the reason you should hire me.

Interview questions from similar companies

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

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 11 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 - Group Discussion 

About revenge what is revenge?
If any one grow up automatically revenge enter into mind ,body .
But we don't know .
The revenge start to destroy the our health our think our surroundings.
With revenge our heart beat going fast
Breathing going fast.
Finally we don't know 99%our health going damage.
With jealousy we don't sleep properly.
We don't eat properly.we never talk with family members happy life.

Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

A train running at the speed of 60km/hr crosses a pole in 9 sec what is the length train
Ans) speed (60*5/18) = 50/3
Length of the train= 50/3 *9 = 150 m

Round 4 - Case Study 

Case studies can be used in various fields including psychology medicine education , anthropology, political science and social work
Case study can have both strength and weakness .
Researchers must consider these pros and cons before deciding . I stopping hear about case study .why means these going like a class . This is interview

Round 5 - Case Study 

I explain case study in round 3

These round I explain about case study types.
1) descriptive case studies
. Observed
. information gathered
2) collective case study
. A group of individuals
. Study a group of people

3) explantory case study
. Used to do causal in research.

Round 6 - Case Study 

In case study we divided into two ways.
First one is pros
Second one is cons
Pros
.To deal information
.Collect information on rare
. To develop hypothesis

Cons
. can't demonstrate cause and effect
.not scientifically
.can lead to bias

Round 7 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Iam fresher I don't know about technical interview
  • Q2. Iam fresher I don't know about technical interview
  • Q3. Iam fresher I don't know about technical interview
  • Q4. Iam fresher I don't know about technical interview. But in my civil engineerig way technical means machine . What are the machine means like turbine centrifugal pump
  • Q5. Technical question Why you choose these company? If any problem you can handle it or not?
  • Q6. Technical ,HR both same for company benefits they changed
Round 8 - Coding Test 

Coding test means same as asking question what is data.what is an array

Round 9 - Group Discussion 

Aptitude test ,coding test group discussion , assignment case study HR technical these are only to slove the company problems ,to gain company benefits . To slove problem one way is not going successful. so company desired types of solution like aptitude test coding test ,group discussion .

Round 10 - Case Study 

Case study means it is also to slove the problem in life about healthy
Case study also used more in labs to find the what disease form where it form

Round 11 - Assignment 

Technical and HR both same they ask about employees stamina .
You can do it or not they ask.
What about you strength they asking

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good luck , don't be tension slove the problem with .
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 2 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself. ...
  • Ans. 

    I am a Software Developer fresher with a passion for coding and problem-solving.

    • Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

    • Proficient in programming languages like Java, C++, and Python

    • Experience with web development frameworks like React and Angular

    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

    • Worked on several projects during my studies, including a web-based e-commerce application

    • Constantly learning and staying

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses? ...
  • Ans. 

    My greatest strength is my problem-solving skills and my greatest weakness is my tendency to be a perfectionist.

    • Strength: Strong problem-solving skills

    • Weakness: Perfectionism

    • Strength: Attention to detail

    • Weakness: Difficulty in delegating tasks

    • Strength: Quick learner

    • Weakness: Impatience with slow progress

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why do you want to work in Wipro?
  • Ans. 

    I want to work in Wipro because of its reputation as a leading software company and the opportunities it offers for career growth and learning.

    • Wipro is known for its expertise in software development and has a strong reputation in the industry.

    • Working at Wipro would provide me with the opportunity to work on challenging projects and enhance my technical skills.

    • The company offers a supportive and collaborative work envi...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - A while back, we asked our readers to tell us the best job search advice they’d ever heard. Now, from one job seeker to another, we’ve compiled their answers into a collection of the best job search advice from the job seekers themselves.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Standard technical test related to technology and programming

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Top 5 booming technologies,
  • Ans. 

    Top 5 booming technologies are AI, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, IoT, and Cybersecurity.

    • AI - Artificial Intelligence is being used in various industries like healthcare, finance, and retail.

    • Blockchain - It is used for secure and transparent transactions in industries like finance and supply chain management.

    • Cloud Computing - It provides on-demand access to computing resources and is used by businesses of all sizes.

    • IoT -...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write a code on Fibonacci series,
  • Ans. 

    Code for Fibonacci series

    • Use recursion or iteration to generate the series

    • Start with 0 and 1, then add the previous two numbers to get the next

    • Can be optimized using memoization or dynamic programming

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and accurate in your answers. Be prepared for the respective role

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 5 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Easy round . You will most likely to get through it

Round 3 - Coding Test 

This was medium level, where you will find normal Problems based on Arrays and Strings. I would recommend using GFG practice to help build problem solving.

Round 4 - Communication Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was most likely a pronounciation and Listening skills test.
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on my Projects, normal Sql Questions - Joins, Unique and Primary keys. And questions based on Constructors and Destructors in cpp(my language of preference).

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Revise Coding Approaches repeatedly. Practice problems
Learn basics of Core subjects - oops , dbms, etc and have a thorough understanding of your projects.

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I am a fresher and searching for a job
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell about your self and tell about your family
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About your self and tell about your strength and weekness, What is your technical experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I am a fresher and searching for job. I know Power Bi

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Software Developer fresher interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Resume Shortlist, HR and Aptitude Test.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Software Developer fresher interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Software Developer fresher interview -

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