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Cognizant Test Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 17 Jan 2025

14 Interview questions

A Test Analyst was asked
Q. Write a few programs based on OOPS concepts.
Ans. 

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles enhance code reusability and organization through encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.

  • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods in a class. Example: A 'Car' class with properties like 'color' and methods like 'drive()'.

  • Inheritance: Creating a new class from an existing class. Example: 'ElectricCar' inherits from 'Car', adding features like 'charge()'.

  • Polymorphis...

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A Test Analyst was asked
Q. What is correlation?
Ans. 

Correlation is a statistical measure that shows the relationship between two variables.

  • Correlation measures the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.

  • It ranges from -1 to 1, where -1 indicates a perfect negative correlation, 0 indicates no correlation, and 1 indicates a perfect positive correlation.

  • Correlation does not imply causation.

  • Examples of correlated variables include age and inco...

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A Test Analyst was asked
Q. What is a string builder?
Ans. 

StringBuilder is a class in Java that allows for efficient manipulation of strings.

  • StringBuilder is mutable, meaning that it can be modified without creating a new object.

  • It is more efficient than concatenating strings using the '+' operator.

  • StringBuilder methods include append(), insert(), delete(), and replace().

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A Test Analyst was asked
Q. What is polymorphism?
Ans. 

Polymorphism is the ability of an object to take on many forms. It allows objects of different classes to be treated as the same type.

  • Polymorphism is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming.

  • It enables code reusability and flexibility.

  • Polymorphism can be achieved through method overriding and method overloading.

  • Example: A parent class Animal can have multiple child classes like Dog, Cat, and Bird. They...

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A Test Analyst was asked
Q. What is abstraction?
Ans. 

Abstraction is the process of hiding complex details and presenting only the essential features of an object or system.

  • Abstraction helps in reducing complexity and making things easier to understand.

  • It allows us to focus on the important aspects of an object or system.

  • For example, a car can be abstracted as a mode of transportation without going into the details of its internal workings.

  • Abstraction is used in prog...

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A Test Analyst was asked
Q. What is inheritance?
Ans. 

Inheritance is a mechanism in object-oriented programming where a new class is created by inheriting properties of an existing class.

  • Inheritance allows a class to reuse code from another class.

  • The existing class is called the parent class or superclass, and the new class is called the child class or subclass.

  • The child class inherits all the properties and methods of the parent class.

  • The child class can also add ne...

A Test Analyst was asked
Q. What version of Tosca are you using?
Ans. 

We are currently using Tosca version 13.3.2.

  • Our team has been using this version for the past year.

  • It has proven to be stable and reliable for our testing needs.

  • Some of the new features we have been utilizing include the improved reporting capabilities and the enhanced test case design.

  • We have also found the integration with JIRA to be seamless and efficient.

  • Overall, we are very satisfied with our experience using...

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A Test Analyst was asked
Q. What tools have you used for test automation?
Ans. 

I have used Selenium, Appium and JMeter for test automation.

  • Selenium for web application testing

  • Appium for mobile application testing

  • JMeter for performance testing

  • Created test scripts using Java programming language

  • Integrated with CI/CD tools like Jenkins

  • Used Page Object Model design pattern for maintainability

  • Implemented data-driven and keyword-driven testing

  • Executed tests on multiple browsers and devices

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A Test Analyst was asked 12mo ago
Q. Types of Testing
Ans. 

Types of testing include functional testing, non-functional testing, manual testing, automated testing, regression testing, and performance testing.

  • Functional testing: Testing the functionality of the software against the requirements.

  • Non-functional testing: Testing aspects like performance, usability, and security.

  • Manual testing: Testing performed manually by testers.

  • Automated testing: Testing performed using aut...

A Test Analyst was asked
Q. FUNCTION USED IN CORRELATION
Ans. 

Correlation function is used to find the relationship between two variables.

  • Correlation function measures the strength of the linear relationship between two variables.

  • It returns a value between -1 and 1, where -1 indicates a perfect negative correlation, 0 indicates no correlation, and 1 indicates a perfect positive correlation.

  • Examples of correlation functions include Pearson correlation coefficient, Spearman's ...

Cognizant Test Analyst Interview Experiences

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Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Jan 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

AMCAT exam including basic logical reasoning, mathematics, graph interpretation, and quantitative skills.

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Political views , basically confidence check

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - great opportiunity cto learn new tech

Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Sep 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated Test Analyst with 5 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.

    • Experienced in creating test plans, test cases, and executing tests

    • Proficient in using testing tools such as Selenium and JIRA

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. About the projects in my college

Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Nov 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude questions based on patterns

Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 Mar 2024

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Java oops concepts
  • Q2. Based on oops few programs
  • Ans. 

    Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles enhance code reusability and organization through encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods in a class. Example: A 'Car' class with properties like 'color' and methods like 'drive()'.

    • Inheritance: Creating a new class from an existing class. Example: 'ElectricCar' inherits from 'Car', adding features like 'charge()'.

    • Polymorphism: Me...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Behavioural questions

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Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Jun 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Types of Testing
  • Ans. 

    Types of testing include functional testing, non-functional testing, manual testing, automated testing, regression testing, and performance testing.

    • Functional testing: Testing the functionality of the software against the requirements.

    • Non-functional testing: Testing aspects like performance, usability, and security.

    • Manual testing: Testing performed manually by testers.

    • Automated testing: Testing performed using automati...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. College projects

Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Jan 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on java basics
  • Q2. Questions on selenium
  • Q3. Questions on API basics
  • Q4. Questions on Rest assured automation

Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 May 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. PERFORANCETESTING
  • Q2. FUNCTION USED IN CORRELATION
  • Ans. 

    Correlation function is used to find the relationship between two variables.

    • Correlation function measures the strength of the linear relationship between two variables.

    • It returns a value between -1 and 1, where -1 indicates a perfect negative correlation, 0 indicates no correlation, and 1 indicates a perfect positive correlation.

    • Examples of correlation functions include Pearson correlation coefficient, Spearman's rank ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. WHAT IS CORRELATION?
  • Ans. 

    Correlation is a statistical measure that shows the relationship between two variables.

    • Correlation measures the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.

    • It ranges from -1 to 1, where -1 indicates a perfect negative correlation, 0 indicates no correlation, and 1 indicates a perfect positive correlation.

    • Correlation does not imply causation.

    • Examples of correlated variables include age and income, h...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. TOOLS USED IN PT
  • Ans. 

    Various tools are used in Penetration Testing (PT) such as Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, etc.

    • Nmap is used for network scanning and mapping

    • Metasploit is used for exploiting vulnerabilities

    • Burp Suite is used for web application testing

    • Wireshark is used for network traffic analysis

    • Other tools like Nessus, Acunetix, etc. are also used depending on the requirements

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. SOFTWARE TESTING LIFE CYCLE
  • Ans. 

    Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) is a process followed to ensure quality in software development.

    • STLC includes planning, designing, executing, and reporting phases.

    • It starts with requirement analysis and ends with post-release testing.

    • STLC ensures that the software meets the specified requirements and is bug-free.

    • It involves various types of testing such as unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and accep...

  • Answered by AI

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Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Sep 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic reasoning, logic and math

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Coding related questions

Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Aug 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

General aptitude questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. A question on C
  • Q2. A question on Data structure
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Describe characters of last watched movie
  • Ans. 

    The characters in the last movie I watched were a group of misfit superheroes who must band together to save the world.

    • Diverse group of characters with unique abilities

    • Strong character development throughout the movie

    • Examples: a sarcastic mercenary with accelerated healing, a teenage girl with telekinetic powers, a former convict with super strength

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  • Q2. Location flexibility checking

Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 11 Mar 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Framework explanation
  • Ans. 

    A framework is a set of guidelines, tools, and libraries that provide structure and support for software development.

    • A framework helps in organizing and structuring code.

    • It provides reusable components and libraries.

    • Frameworks can be specific to a programming language or domain.

    • Examples include Selenium for web testing, JUnit for unit testing.

    • Frameworks promote code reusability and maintainability.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why looking for a job change?

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Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Test Analyst interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for Cognizant Test Analyst 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 Automation Testing, Test Strategy, Test Analysis, Test Planning and Test Cases.
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