Cognizant Software Manual Tester Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Explain project architecture?
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Project architecture refers to the overall structure of a software project, including components, modules, and their interactions.
• Project architecture defines how different components of a software project are organized and interact with each other.

• It includes the high-level design of the system, such as the database structure, data flow, and integration points.

• Project architecture also involves decisions on technologi...read more
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Q2. Explain challenges you faced in etl testing?
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Challenges in ETL testing include data quality issues, complex transformations, and handling large volumes of data.
• Data quality issues such as missing or incorrect data can impact testing results

• Complex transformations can be difficult to validate and may lead to errors in the ETL process

• Handling large volumes of data can slow down testing processes and require efficient testing strategies
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Q3. What are roles and responsibilities?
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Roles and responsibilities refer to the tasks and duties assigned to an individual within a specific job or position.
• Roles define the position or job title of an individual within an organization.

• Responsibilities outline the specific tasks, duties, and expectations associated with that role.

• Roles and responsibilities help clarify expectations, define boundaries, and ensure accountability.

• Examples include testing data e...read more
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Q4. How to find duplicate values in python?
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Use a dictionary to find duplicate values in an array of strings in Python.
• Create an empty dictionary to store the count of each string in the array.

• Iterate through the array and for each string, check if it exists in the dictionary. If it does, increment the count. If not, add it to the dictionary with a count of 1.

• After iterating through the array, check the dictionary for any strings with a count greater than 1. The
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Q1. Sql Quires related question.
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Q2. Data ware house related question
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Q3. What is entry criteria & exit criteria
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Entry criteria and exit criteria are conditions that must be met before and after testing, respectively.
• Entry criteria are the conditions that must be fulfilled before testing can begin

• Exit criteria are the conditions that must be fulfilled before testing can be considered complete

• Entry criteria can include having test data ready, test environment set up, and test cases prepared

• Exit criteria can include all test cases ...read more
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Q1. Introduction current project framework java core selenium etc
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Q1. Introduction current project framework core java version control CI/CD selenium etc
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Q1. Introduction salary discussion joining location LWD etc
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Test MCQ's 30 Mins Mostly MCQ's

Basic Topic on AI/ML or Chat GPT

Q1. Basic technical questions about the domain
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Q2. One on AI One on ML
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Very tough....And critical thinking

Q1. What is your Strength?
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Q2. Tell me about your Project
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Q1. Manual testing,SQL,java
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Q1. Hr questions and technical questions
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Operating system : Windows 7,
Windows 10 & Windows 11.
Project management tool : JIRA
, Azure DevOps
Web Service Tools : POSTMAN

Q1. What are types of testing
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Types of testing include functional, non-functional, manual, automated, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Functional testing checks if the software meets the specified requirements.

• Non-functional testing checks the software's performance, usability, and security.

• Manual testing is done by humans, while automated testing is done by software.

• Regression testing checks if changes to the software have introduced ...read more
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Q2. How many types of testing
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There are several types of testing including functional, non-functional, regression, integration, and acceptance testing.
• Functional testing ensures that the software meets the requirements and specifications.

• Non-functional testing checks the performance, usability, and security of the software.

• Regression testing ensures that changes or updates to the software do not affect existing functionality.

• Integration testing che...read more
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Aptitude test topics are numerical skills, verbal ability and spatial ability.

The assignment topics are task,duty,job,chore and stint .