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Updated 31 Mar 2025

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

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Ini files in powerbuilder.
  • Ans. 

    Ini files in Powerbuilder are used to store configuration settings for applications.

    • Ini files are text files with a .ini extension

    • They contain key-value pairs in sections

    • Powerbuilder provides functions to read and write ini files

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  • Q2. Powerbuilder functions and events
  • Ans. 

    Powerbuilder functions are used to perform specific tasks, while events are triggered by user actions or system events.

    • Functions in Powerbuilder are used to encapsulate a set of instructions that perform a specific task.

    • Events in Powerbuilder are triggered by user actions (such as clicking a button) or system events (such as a timer expiring).

    • Examples of functions in Powerbuilder include calculating a sum or formatting...

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  • Q3. Filters and buffers
  • Q4. Simple Database and sql questions

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test include communication and aptitude test

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Coding test according to cluster

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are oops pillars
  • Ans. 

    OOPs pillars refer to the four main concepts of Object-Oriented Programming: Inheritance, Encapsulation, Abstraction, and Polymorphism.

    • Inheritance: Allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit.

    • Abstraction: Hiding the complex implementation details and showing only the necessary features of an object.

    • Polymorphism...

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  • Q2. Tell me about your project
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web application for tracking inventory and sales data.

    • Used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end development.

    • Utilized PHP and MySQL for back-end development.

    • Implemented user authentication and authorization features.

    • Integrated data visualization tools for reporting purposes.

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Top Cognizant Programmer Analyst Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Check for syntax error/logical error and correct the error to get the desired output. void maxReplace(int size,int *inputList) { int i,sum=0; for(i=0;i
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Q1. Check for syntax error/logical error and correct the error to get the desired output. void maxReplace(int size,int *inputList) { int i,sum=0; for(i=0;i
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

In graphic design, the question posed is not a problem; I have cleared my aptitude test.

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Cut copy paste and import a image and use pen tool in illustrator and photoshop if any questions i am handled
  • Ans. 

    To cut, copy, paste, and import an image in Illustrator and Photoshop, use the respective tools and commands.

    • In Illustrator, use the Selection Tool to select the image, then use the Cut, Copy, and Paste commands.

    • To import an image in Illustrator, go to File > Place and select the image file.

    • In Photoshop, use the Move Tool to select the image, then use the Cut, Copy, and Paste commands.

    • To import an image in Photoshop...

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  • Q2. How can you easily clip mask an image?
  • Ans. 

    You can easily clip mask an image using the clipping mask function in graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop.

    • Open the image you want to clip mask in your graphic design software.

    • Create a shape or use an existing shape as the mask.

    • Place the shape layer above the image layer in the layer panel.

    • Right-click on the shape layer and select 'Create Clipping Mask'.

    • The image will now be clipped within the shape.

    • Adjust the ...

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  • Q3. Creative is most important in graphic designer
  • Q4. There more than tools is came from ai and its very to use a tools in graphic designers

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I am a valuable support to your team, consistently completing tasks on time and receiving positive reviews from clients.

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Q1. If assignment goes perfect and you are suitable for the job then only you will be able to face this final round and in this round asking about the expected salary but at the end offers their criteria with fix salary only.
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

A challenging session featuring mathematical questions, puzzles, and a game round.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

It is quite easy and manageable to solve.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Coding Question
  • Q2. HTML,CSS,Data Structure,OOPS

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self Introduction
  • Q2. Speak any topic for 2 min
Round 2 - Assignment 

Amcat Exam should be minimum 3 subjects

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About the Job Info and details
  • Q2. Work process are you ok with that

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About projects, basic dsa questions,
  • Q2. String,array and more related to dsa
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About yourself and why you amt to join cognizant
  • Q2. About your experience in company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare well related to your projects worked on and your knowledge.

Top Cognizant Programmer Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 1 Tell me about your self 2 What is c# 3 What is oops concept 4 What is Delegate 5 Difference between polymorphism and what are its type 6 What is out and ref keyword 7 What is call by ref and call by value 8 What is namespace 9  What ... read more
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Data Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 16 Nov 2024

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

Aptitude test involved with quantative aptitude, logical reasoning and reading comprehensions.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me your introduction.
  • Q2. Tell me about your skills.
  • Ans. 

    I have strong skills in data processing, ETL, data modeling, and programming languages like Python and SQL.

    • Proficient in data processing and ETL techniques

    • Strong knowledge of data modeling and database design

    • Experience with programming languages like Python and SQL

    • Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you ready relocate,?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open to relocating for the right opportunity.

    • I am willing to relocate for the right job opportunity.

    • I have experience moving for previous roles.

    • I am flexible and adaptable to new locations.

    • I am excited about the possibility of exploring a new city or country.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Document verification

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you are fresher first prepare for aptitude, because once aptitude get cleared you will get selected from the large compitition and then focus on your technical knowledge and managerial skills about the company.

Top Cognizant Data Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What are all the issues you faced in your project? What is Global Parameter? Why do we need parameters inADF? What are the API's in Spark?
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Q1. Optimal Strategy for a Coin Game You are playing a coin game with your friend Ninjax. There are N coins placed in a straight line. Here are the rules of the game: 1. Each coin has a value associated with it. 2. The game involves two players... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the difference between coalesce and repartition in data processing?
  • Ans. 

    Coalesce reduces the number of partitions without shuffling data, while repartition reshuffles data to create a specific number of partitions.

    • Coalesce is used to reduce the number of partitions without shuffling data

    • Repartition is used to increase or decrease the number of partitions by shuffling data

    • Coalesce is more efficient when reducing partitions as it avoids shuffling

    • Repartition is useful when you need to explici...

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  • Q2. What is the difference between a DataFrame and an RDD (Resilient Distributed Dataset)?
  • Ans. 

    DataFrame is a higher-level abstraction built on top of RDD, providing more structure and optimization capabilities.

    • DataFrames are distributed collections of data organized into named columns, similar to tables in a relational database.

    • RDDs are lower-level abstractions representing a collection of objects distributed across a cluster, with no inherent structure.

    • DataFrames provide optimizations like query optimization a...

  • Answered by AI

Top Cognizant Pyspark Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is the difference between coalesce and repartition, as well as between cache and persist?
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Q1. Tell me about your current project. Difference between managed and external table. Architecture of spark. What is RDD. Characteristics of RDD. Meaning of lazy nature. Insert statement for managed and external table Deployment related to cod... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Relevant to your project experience and technology
  • Q2. Technical round
  • Q3. Job related and project worked based questions
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly salary discussed

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The aptitude test was hard, with over 70% of people likely to fail. However, by thinking practically and answering seriously, we can pass this round easily. There are 20 questions, but they don't reveal the cut-off marks or our scores. In my opinion, the cut-off may be 15 because I cleared this round and I think I scored 15. This is just my guess, as they didn't tell me my exact score.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. Strength and weakness

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I am fresher this is my first interview so please accept my resume and trust me 💯

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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?

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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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