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Cognizant Software Developer Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 19 May 2024

Cognizant Software Developer Trainee Interview Experiences

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Interview experience
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Excellent
Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Normal aptitude questions like in India Bix

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Python language questions like fibonacci series

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Time management

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. They asked about dbms questions in the form of table formate
  • Q2. They asked code for some python program

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Firstly they conducted computer based technical exam and then after qualifying that then we will go for face face interview and then lastly HR round will be held.

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

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Duration of the project and team environment

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well with latest technologies.

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. 1. tell me about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was nice, but since Im not great at coding I didn't do well

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Waterfall model, Software development life cycle
  • Q2. How do you arrive at factorial without recursive function
  • Ans. 

    Factorial can be calculated using a loop by multiplying numbers from 1 to n.

    • Initialize a variable to 1

    • Use a loop to multiply the variable with numbers from 1 to n

    • Return the variable

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Brush up your fundamental skills

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It includes, maths, English, Computer, general knowledge

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Related to your field
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Communication skill and salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just good with your knowledge and communication should be perfect.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Was interviewed as fresher?
  • Q2. Written test conducted? with verbal ability test ? GD
  • Q3. How would u deal with a problematic situation when you are working in a team?
  • Q4. What are your plans about higher studies?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - it was basic with apptiude test and attitiude test.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Networking layers
  • Q2. Method over loading
  • Ans. 

    Method overloading is a feature in OOP where multiple methods can have the same name but different parameters.

    • Method overloading is used to improve code readability and reusability.

    • The methods must have different parameters, either in number or type.

    • Example: void print(int num), void print(String str), void print(int num1, int num2)

    • Method overloading is resolved at compile-time based on the number and type of arguments

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is class
  • Ans. 

    A class is a blueprint for creating objects that have similar attributes and behaviors.

    • A class is a user-defined data type that encapsulates data and functions.

    • It provides a way to organize and structure code.

    • Objects are instances of a class.

    • Classes can inherit properties and methods from other classes.

    • Examples of classes in programming languages include String, Integer, and List.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I have attend Dxc technology as a fresher( off campus drive )

1) online aptitude question
2 ) technical Round ( face to face )
3) HR round

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Process builder. 2.types of relationships. 3.difference in user ,profile and role. 4.workflow. 5.Admin questions
  • Ans. 

    Answering questions related to software development and Salesforce administration.

    • Process Builder is a visual tool in Salesforce used to automate business processes.

    • Types of relationships in Salesforce include lookup, master-detail, and many-to-many relationships.

    • User represents an individual who can log in and access Salesforce, Profile defines the permissions and settings for a user, and Role determines the hierarchy...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What configuration i have done.
  • Ans. 

    I have configured various software systems and tools for development purposes.

    • Configured IDEs such as Eclipse and Visual Studio for development

    • Set up version control systems like Git and SVN

    • Installed and configured build tools like Maven and Gradle

    • Configured application servers like Tomcat and JBoss

    • Set up databases like MySQL and Oracle for development and testing

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Salary negotiations

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Manager round
Experience: Configuration and what work ee have done in your previous company.

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How many rounds are there in Cognizant Software Developer Trainee interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Aptitude Test and Coding Test.

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