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Softwaretest Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 17 Sep 2022

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist

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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. 1.project related questions

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Round 3 - HR

(1 Question)

Q1. Salary decisions only

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare manual and automation interview questions and your current project

Softwaretest Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 28 Jun 2022

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist

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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. Explained agile methodologies

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Agile methodologies are iterative and incremental approaches to software development that prioritize customer satisfaction and adaptability.

Agile emphasizes collaboration and communication between team members and stakeholders
It values working software over comprehensive documentation
It involves frequent testing and feedback to ensure quality and responsiveness
Examples of agile methodologies include Scrum, Kanban, and

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Round 3 - HR

(1 Question)

Q1. What is your Expected ctc.

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Topics to prepare for Cognizant Softwaretest Engineer interview:

Manual Testing

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Softwaretest Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 18 Oct 2023

Interview experience

Excellent

Difficulty level

Moderate

Process Duration

Less than 2 weeks

Result

Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist

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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

Online assessment, it's been more than an year. I don't remember the portal

Round 3 - Coding Test

String manipulation programs
Array problem

Round 4 - HR

(1 Question)

Q1. About myself and salary negotiation

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Softwaretest Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 23 Feb 2022

I was interviewed in Aug 2021.

Round 1 - Technical

(1 Question)

Q1. Qa engineer .............. . .. . .. ... .. ... ... ... ... .... .... .... ...... ..... ........ .... .... .... ..... .. . . . . .

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Strong in basics and explain real time experience roles and responsibilities

Softwaretest Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 10 Jul 2022

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test

Basic test difficulty level was decent. Mathematics and reasoning based.

Round 2 - Coding Test

Coding questions on basic DSA . Difficulty level was medium

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study hard and never give up. You will make it to your dream company. Just try to gain practical experience by internships or projects.

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How many rounds are there in Cognizant Softwaretest Engineer interview?

Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.

How to prepare for Cognizant Softwaretest Engineer interview?

Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are Moodle.

What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Softwaretest Engineer interview?

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How long is the Cognizant Softwaretest Engineer interview process?

The duration of Cognizant Softwaretest Engineer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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