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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 9 Jan 2025

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

Asked reasoning question and more

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction of yourself and more
  • Q2. Explain opps concept in java

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Q1. How to decide whether to use "call" or "apply" in javascript?
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Team Lead Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 30 Dec 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Qualification and experience
  • Q2. About my previous organization
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Was on team leader

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - the HR was behind the money he wanted me to pay 1.5 lak his name is syed

Top Cognizant Team Lead Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What would my budget allocation on different campaigns in Google Ads?
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Q1. write a java program to get maxing profit by buying and selling a share from a given set of values (they will change the question after you give solution, like if consider buying only once and selling once they will say to buying multiple t... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. React basic,event loop, Lazy Loading, Suspense, Javascript basics
  • Q2. Create counter application
  • Ans. 

    Counter application using Reactjs

    • Create a React component for the counter

    • Use state to keep track of the count

    • Implement functions to increment and decrement the count

    • Display the count on the screen

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Top Cognizant Reactjs Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is closure in javascript?
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Q1. Implement counter such that it has 2 buttons to increment and decrement the values and also add a input field such that, whatever input is given, the value should be to that and value should should be decreased and increased from the input ... read more
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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction and past experience
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Overall growth expectations

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The HR policy are very bad. They will intentionally offer you one level lower grade. Pls be aware

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Junior Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Vaishnavi Devadiga

posted on 30 Dec 2024

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test includes number series, profit and loss, percentage, train problems

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About SQL queries and database
  • Q2. About object oriented programming, pointers, arrays, linked list

Top Cognizant Junior Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. If there are 10 ball 2 red, 5 blue ,3 orange and one ball is picked randomly what is probability that the ball picked is red?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(9 Questions)

  • Q1. Java Basics -- method overloading and overriding, diff b/w interface and abstract class, Abstraction in oops concept, star program, prime no. Or not program
  • Q2. Selenium BDD framework structure
  • Q3. How to convert JSON file into Java object
  • Ans. 

    Use libraries like Jackson or Gson to convert JSON file into Java object

    • Use libraries like Jackson or Gson for easy conversion

    • Create a POJO class that represents the structure of JSON data

    • Use ObjectMapper class in Jackson or Gson.fromJson() method to convert JSON file into Java object

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Different annotations use in Junit hooks
  • Ans. 

    Different annotations used in JUnit hooks

    • Annotations like @Before, @After, @BeforeClass, @AfterClass are used in JUnit hooks

    • These annotations help in setting up and tearing down test fixtures before and after test methods

    • Example: @Before public void setUp() { // setup code }

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  • Q5. One scenario based on hooks
  • Q6. Background keyword in BDD
  • Ans. 

    Background keyword in BDD is used to define preconditions for a scenario

    • Background keyword is used to define steps that are common to all scenarios in a feature file

    • It helps in reducing duplication of steps in scenarios

    • Background keyword is placed before the first scenario in a feature file

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  • Q7. Different types of exceptions while executing test cases
  • Ans. 

    Different types of exceptions encountered while executing test cases

    • 1. Checked exceptions: Must be caught or declared in the method signature

    • 2. Unchecked exceptions: Not required to be caught or declared

    • 3. Runtime exceptions: Occur during runtime due to logical errors

    • 4. Assertion errors: Failures in assertions made in the test cases

    • 5. Timeout exceptions: Test case takes longer than expected to complete

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  • Q8. Syntax of Drag and Drop
  • Ans. 

    Drag and Drop is a common interaction in web applications where a user can click and drag an element to a new location.

    • Drag and Drop is implemented using HTML5's Drag and Drop API.

    • The syntax involves setting the draggable attribute to true on the element you want to drag.

    • You also need to define event handlers for dragstart, dragover, and drop events.

    • Example:

      Drag me!

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  • Q9. Syntax for Pinch and zoom
  • Ans. 

    Pinch and zoom syntax is used to zoom in and out on touch screen devices.

    • Use two fingers to pinch inwards to zoom out

    • Use two fingers to pinch outwards to zoom in

    • For zooming, use the 'transform' property in CSS

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare according to Job Description. Focus on Java Basics and selenium basics

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Top Cognizant Automation Test Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 5. Git repository . How to push and pull code.
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Jobs at Cognizant

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

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question given on some cases that I solved over the phone call.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Tailor Your Resume and Cover Letter
Customize your resume and cover letter for each application to highlight relevant skills and experiences.

Use keywords from the job description to show that you're a good fit for the role.

2. Build a Strong Online Presence
Update your LinkedIn profile with your latest experiences, skills, and achievements.

Network with professionals in your industry by joining relevant groups and participating in discussions.

3. Prepare for Interviews
Research the company thoroughly and understand its values, culture, and recent developments.

Practice common interview questions and prepare your answers, focusing on your strengths and experiences.

4. Expand Your Skill Set
Take advantage of online courses and certifications to learn new skills or enhance existing ones.

Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in your field.

5. Network Actively
Attend industry events, webinars, and meetups to meet potential employers and colleagues.

Reach out to former colleagues, friends, and family to let them know you're job hunting.

6. Follow Up
Send a thank-you email after interviews to express your appreciation and reiterate your interest in the position.

Follow up on job applications if you haven't heard back after a reasonable amount of time.

7. Be Patient and Persistent
Stay positive and patient throughout the job search process.

Keep applying to jobs and don't get discouraged by rejections.

8. Be Open to Opportunities
Consider temporary or contract positions as a way to gain experience and get your foot in the door.

Explore different industries and roles that match your skills and interests.

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Mechanical Engineer interview

user image QUANT MASTERS

posted on 28 Oct 2021

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Online Hackathon test was taken.

Round 2 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell Me About Yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate React Js Frontend Developer with experience in building user-friendly and responsive web applications.

    • Experienced in developing web applications using React Js

    • Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    • Familiar with state management libraries like Redux

    • Strong understanding of responsive design principles

    • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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  • Q2. Tell me about your roles and responsibilities in your current project.
  • Ans. 

    I am responsible for developing and maintaining the frontend of the project using React Js.

    • Developing user-friendly interfaces using React Js

    • Implementing responsive design and ensuring cross-browser compatibility

    • Collaborating with backend developers to integrate frontend with backend services

    • Optimizing application performance and troubleshooting issues

    • Participating in code reviews and providing feedback to team members

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How we implement SSR in React.
  • Ans. 

    SSR in React is implemented using server-side rendering to pre-render React components on the server before sending them to the client.

    • Use libraries like Next.js or Gatsby to implement SSR in React.

    • Configure server to render React components on the server side.

    • Optimize server-side rendering for performance by caching rendered components.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How can we change our project in production mode from development mode.
  • Ans. 

    To change a React project from development mode to production mode, you need to build the project using the 'npm run build' command.

    • Run 'npm run build' command in the terminal to create a production build of the project.

    • This command will generate a 'build' folder with optimized and minified files for production.

    • You can then deploy the contents of the 'build' folder to a web server for production use.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is lazy loading and how we can implement in our project.
  • Ans. 

    Lazy loading is a technique used to defer loading non-essential resources until they are needed.

    • Lazy loading helps improve performance by only loading resources when they are required.

    • In React, lazy loading can be implemented using React.lazy() and Suspense components.

    • Example: const MyComponent = React.lazy(() => import('./MyComponent'));

    • Example: Loading...

  • }>

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  • Q6. What is react routing and how it is different from other conventional routing methods.
  • Ans. 

    React routing is a way to handle navigation in a React application by defining routes and rendering components based on the URL.

    • React routing allows for declarative routing, where routes are defined using JSX elements.

    • It enables dynamic routing based on the URL, allowing for different components to be rendered based on the route.

    • React Router is a popular library for handling routing in React applications.

    • Unlike convent...

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    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Depends on interviewers skill set.

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    Q1. What is lazy loading and how we can implement in our project.
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    Interview experience
    2
    Poor
    Difficulty level
    -
    Process Duration
    -
    Result
    -
    Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

    The aptitude test was quite easy.

    Round 2 - Coding Test 

    Questions are moderated.

    Round 3 - Technical 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. Introduce your self.
    • Q2. The interviewer asked me about java, oops concepts and some questions from data structures and some numerical in last.

    Top Cognizant Junior Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

    Q1. If there are 10 ball 2 red, 5 blue ,3 orange and one ball is picked randomly what is probability that the ball picked is red?
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    Cognizant Interview FAQs

    How many rounds are there in Cognizant interview?
    Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
    How to prepare for Cognizant 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 Java, Project Management, SQL, Project Planning and Javascript.
    What are the top questions asked in Cognizant interview?

    Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant interview -

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    3. What array list and linkedlist difference,how hashmap internally working,what i...read more
    How long is the Cognizant interview process?

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

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