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Updated 18 Dec 2024

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Project Manager Interview Questions

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posted on 29 Nov 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

1 Interview Round

1

One-on-one Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Project related questions what was your role how did you manage resources how many resources you are handling. How did you manage team and what was your roll.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Questions they are asking based on your experience how many projects you have handled and which all technology you have worked.

Programmer Analyst Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 28 Sep 2024

Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

I applied via Campus Placement

3 Interview Rounds

1

Coding Test Round

Medium Level leetcode questions.

2

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on python and logic for a simple python coding question
  • Q2. Questions on AWS medium
3

HR Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Give a brief about yourself
  • Q2. Document validation

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Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
 Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2024.

1 Interview Round

1

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Vol creation in netapp
  • Q2. Upgrade process in San and netapp
Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

2 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

Experience, Past Projects

2

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. What ServiceNow modules do you know?
  • Q2. Name ServicENow APIs

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GenC Interview Questions

user image Bareddy Sravanthi

posted on 30 Nov 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 -
Result
 No response

I was interviewed in Oct 2024.

1 Interview Round

1

Technical Round (4 Questions)

  • Q1. Codes Armstrong number
  • Q2. Java deep theory question
  • Q3. Sql questionsss
  • Q4. Aptitude puzzle

Project Associate Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 11 Oct 2024

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2024.

2 Interview Rounds

1

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic An Advanced of Angular Framework
  • Q2. Basic Java & Spring Boot Questions
2

HR Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary Discussion

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Programmer Analyst Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Sep 2024

Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 4-6 weeks
Result
Selected  Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2024.

2 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

Maths , Coding , Logical Reasoning

2

Technical Round (3 Questions)

  • Q1. Java Beginner to intermediate
  • Q2. Sql beginner to intermediate
  • Q3. Questions asked on each and every skills you mentioned in your CV

Software Development Engineer interview

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posted on 16 Nov 2021

Service Desk Engineer Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Dec 2024

Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 Easy
Duration
 4-6 weeks
Result
 No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Nov 2024.

1 Interview Round

1

Aptitude Test Round

Quant,verbal,reasoning

Programmer Analyst Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Nov 2024

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

I applied via campus placement at SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai and was interviewed in Oct 2024.

3 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

Basic reasoning and aptitude questions

2

Coding Test Round

1 SQL and 1 coding question

3

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Python programming and sql coding was asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study your projects and resume

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 Test Cases.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant interview -

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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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Interview Process at Cognizant

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People are getting interviews through

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Company Website
Referral
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33%
25%
11%
8%
6%
3%
14% candidates got the interview through other sources.
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