Cognizant Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. What is design patterns in java
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Design patterns are reusable solutions to common software problems in Java.
• Design patterns provide a standard way to solve common problems in software development.

• They help in creating flexible, reusable, and maintainable code.

• Examples of design patterns include Singleton, Factory, Observer, and Decorator.

• Design patterns can be categorized into three types: creational, structural, and behavioral.
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Q2. What is synchronisation in java.
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Synchronization in Java is the process of controlling access to shared resources by multiple threads.
• Synchronization is achieved using the synchronized keyword in Java.

• It ensures that only one thread can access the shared resource at a time.

• Synchronization can be applied to methods or blocks of code.

• It is used to prevent race conditions and ensure thread safety.

• Example: synchronized void myMethod() { //code }

• Example: s
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Questions were easy to medium level. About permutations, statistics, trains etc.

Q1. Firstly some basic HR questions like tell me about yourself and why cognizant etc.
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Q2. Some aptitude questions were also asked during the interview. Around 3-5 questions were asked and you've to solve then then and there.
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Easy to Intermediate Level Aptitude Test, you can clear it easily with some practice

Q1. Basic Coding Concepts Questions like OOPS and questions based on the language or skills you mentioned in the Resume. (Make Sure you ask some questions to the interviewer if he intends to)
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Q1. Questions like are you willing to relocate, where do you see yourself in next 5 years. If you cleared the technical round, 99% you are selected for the role.
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Q1. Tell me about yourself. Oops , design pattern, SQL
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Q1. Design pattern, queries, small code, multithreading, azure
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Q1. Salary discussion
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