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Updated 8 Jul 2022

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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

My aptitude test are we good and understand everything easy

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Every Friday we have a group discussion about our project, my team lead was updating the new kba and etc.

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about one of the challenges in one of the recent projects

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Technical Lead 1 Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 12 Aug 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Interviewers just started with the introduction and asked about your previous experience and what kind of roles you worked on and that is basically related to your technology
  • Q2. They will give some scenario and you need to resolve that
  • Q3. They might ask u some personal questions about your family
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. That is a L 2 round. And probably you can say that is a managerial round after L1 round
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR will ask the salary discussion and If u want to ask any questions you can also ask your queries
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - ITIL 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the change process you dealt with in the last organisation.
  • Q2. Explain the P1 situation that you handled in the previous organisation
  • Q3. How did you perform event monitoring?
  • Ans. 

    I performed event monitoring by setting up alerts and analyzing logs.

    • Set up alerts for critical events using tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus.

    • Analyze logs using tools like ELK stack or Splunk to identify patterns and anomalies.

    • Create dashboards to visualize event data and track performance metrics.

    • Collaborate with stakeholders to determine which events are most important to monitor.

    • Continuously refine monitorin...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you approach when your manager is not ok with an idea or proposal coming from team member?
  • Q2. How do you deal with troublesome or annoying team members when taking decisions or sides?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Activity 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Advantage and disadvantage of smart phones
  • Ans. 

    Smartphones offer convenience and connectivity but can also lead to distractions and privacy concerns.

    • Advantage: Convenient access to information, communication, and entertainment

    • Advantage: Enhanced productivity with apps and tools

    • Disadvantage: Potential distractions from notifications and social media

    • Disadvantage: Privacy concerns with data collection and security risks

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Advantage and disadvantage of online education
  • Ans. 

    Online education offers flexibility but lacks in-person interaction.

    • Advantage: Flexibility to study at own pace and schedule.

    • Advantage: Access to a wide range of courses and resources from anywhere.

    • Disadvantage: Lack of in-person interaction with teachers and peers.

    • Disadvantage: Potential for distractions and lack of motivation without a structured environment.

    • Disadvantage: Limited hands-on learning experiences for cer

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated Technical Support Engineer with 5 years of experience in troubleshooting hardware and software issues.

    • 5 years of experience in technical support

    • Proficient in troubleshooting hardware and software issues

    • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What makes you a suitable candidate for this position?
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for helping customers.

    • Extensive experience in troubleshooting technical issues

    • Strong knowledge of various operating systems and software applications

    • Excellent communication skills to effectively assist customers

    • Proven track record of resolving complex technical problems efficiently

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Describe architecture of current project
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Microservices Design Patterns
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary Discussion
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Simple qstns easy and understandable simple to go and solve the problems

Round 2 - Coding Test 

It is very nice and simple codes easy to go and understandable to solve not complicates one

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About project on which topic u hhave done
  • Q2. About your hobbies what u do in day to day life
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at National Institute of Technology,(NIT), Manipur and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Voice assesment,which will be evaluated by ai

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Q2. Basic dsa question on printing pattern
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

First Round was assessment test round, Which includes English + Cognitive questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. As I have completed aeronautical engineering. They asked me basic questions related to aeronautics. What are the primary part of the airplane?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Python code snippets for different codes
  • Q2. SQL Queries on Joins

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Technical Lead 1 interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Aptitude Test and Group Discussion.

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