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Updated 17 Jan 2025

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Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Jan 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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. Oops concepts in jave
  • Ans. 

    Oops concepts in Java

    • Encapsulation - hiding implementation details

    • Inheritance - reusing code and extending functionality

    • Polymorphism - multiple forms of a method or object

    • Abstraction - focusing on essential features and ignoring the rest

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How will you lead a team

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Should be strong in technical and process oriented

Skills evaluated in this interview

Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Apr 2024

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Selenium and java questions
  • Q2. Testing questions
  • Q3. Xpath questions
  • Q4. Java basic questions
  • Q5. Manual testing questions

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Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Sep 2022

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 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 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How I have handled production defect
  • Ans. 

    I have handled production defects by following a structured approach.

    • Identify the root cause of the defect

    • Prioritize the defect based on its impact on the system

    • Communicate the defect to the relevant stakeholders

    • Work with the development team to fix the defect

    • Test the fix thoroughly before deploying it to production

    • Monitor the system after the fix is deployed to ensure the defect is resolved

    • Document the entire process

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear about the role and responsibilities in your previous work experience

Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Jun 2022

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What Tosca Version 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 Tosc

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 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

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

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Skills evaluated in this interview

Cognizant interview questions for designations

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 (18)

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 (2)

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 (1)

 Test Manager

 (1)

 Automation Test Engineer

 (26)

 Performance Test Engineer

 (10)

 Senior Test Engineer

 (5)

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before May 2022.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. 1.Java reverse string ?
  • Q2. 1.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 can ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is 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().

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. 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 new pro...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. 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 programmi...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good

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Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 30 Nov 2022

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions were on the automation part especially on data-driven framework and testng. 1.how do you access the test data. 2.where will u store the test data. 3.types of windows handles. 4.how do you handle...
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1.exception handling like checked and unchecked exception. 2. Explicit wait implicit wait and fluent wait. 3.action class mouse hover functions. 4.object and class explain. 5.abstract class and abstract me...
  • Ans. 

    Test Analyst interview questions on exception handling, waits, OOPs, bug life cycle, and agile.

    • Checked and unchecked exceptions are used for handling errors in Java.

    • Explicit, implicit, and fluent waits are used for synchronizing test scripts with web pages.

    • Action class is used for performing mouse hover and other mouse-related actions.

    • Object is an instance of a class, while class is a blueprint for creating objects.

    • Abs...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR just asked personal details and discussed about package and doj.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Test Analyst interview:
  • Selenium java
  • Core Java
  • Testng
  • Data-driven framework
  • Oops concepts
  • Collections
  • Maven
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Starting 10 mins of the interview plays the key role.

Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Sep 2021

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Metric related process
  • Q2. Regression nd retest

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be bold and confident on your answer.. basic communication should be fine for fresher

Test Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 29 Nov 2021

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Final year project explanation
  • Ans. Explained the project based on experience attained
  • Answered by Vishalini

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have a knowledge on what is expected clearly for the role.

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 Planning, Test Analysis and Test Cases.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Test Analyst interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Test Analyst interview -

  1. What tools have you used for test automatio...read more
  2. What Tosca Version are you usin...read more
  3. 1.What is polymorphi...read more

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