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Cognizant Desktop Support Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 6 Jul 2024

Cognizant Desktop Support Engineer Interview Experiences

4 interviews found

I applied via Naukri.com

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About DOMAIN, About Active Directory, LAN Configuration, Printer Sharing , Knowledge about CMD .

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do not Hesitate and Don't Panic.
Listen carefully the question .
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Job Portal

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

There was a aptitude test for 1 hr.

Desktop Support Engineer Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

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Q1. What is APIPA? WHAT IS SUBNETMASK? DIFFERENCE BETWEEB IPv4 and IP ... read more
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Q3. 1) What is Difference between shared printer and network printer?
asked in HCLTech
Q4. What is outlook?, how to configure outlook?
asked in Wipro
Q5. How to rectify data recovery, dual monitor connection
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 2 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. All over questions desk Stop support related
  • Q2. Job related to desktop software testing

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All werok from hardly certificate in company and good quality werok from company
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2023.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Normal basic technical question and some simple aptitude question which anyone can solve.

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is difference b/w Hardware and software
  • Ans. 

    Hardware refers to physical components of a computer system, while software refers to programs and applications that run on the system.

    • Hardware includes components such as the CPU, motherboard, RAM, and hard drive.

    • Software includes programs such as Microsoft Office, web browsers, and antivirus software.

    • Hardware is tangible and can be physically touched, while software is intangible and cannot be touched.

    • Hardware can be...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Where do you live. what is your favourate place to visit.
  • Ans. 

    I live in New York City. My favorite place to visit is Central Park.

    • I enjoy walking around the park and taking in the scenery

    • I love visiting the Central Park Zoo and seeing the animals

    • I often have picnics with friends and family on the Great Lawn

    • During the winter, I like to go ice skating at Wollman Rink

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Diont worry to much for interview the interview can be cleared my normalmprepration also.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Cognizant interview questions for designations

 Desktop & Laptop Support Engineer

 (1)

 Desktop Engineer

 (1)

 Engineer- Customer Support

 (1)

 Information Technology Support Engineer

 (1)

 Support Engineer

 (1)

 IT Engineer

 (3)

 FMS Engineer

 (1)

 Technical Support Engineer

 (6)

Interview questions from similar companies

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain osi model
  • Ans. 

    The OSI model is a conceptual framework that standardizes the functions of a telecommunication or computing system into seven layers.

    • The OSI model stands for Open Systems Interconnection model.

    • It helps in understanding how different networking protocols work together.

    • The seven layers are: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.

    • Each layer has specific functions and communicates w...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between ipv4 and ipv6
  • Ans. 

    IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses while IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses, allowing for more unique addresses and improved security features.

    • IPv4 addresses are written in decimal format (e.g. 192.168.1.1) while IPv6 addresses are written in hexadecimal format (e.g. 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334)

    • IPv4 supports around 4.3 billion unique addresses, while IPv6 supports around 340 undecillion unique addresses

    • IPv4 uses ARP (Addr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is .ost and .pst file?
  • Ans. 

    OST and PST files are Outlook data files used by Microsoft Outlook to store emails, contacts, calendar events, and other data.

    • OST file is an offline Outlook data file that allows users to access their emails and other data even when not connected to the internet.

    • PST file is a personal storage table file used to store emails, contacts, calendar events, and other data in Microsoft Outlook.

    • OST files are typically used wit...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How to troubleshoot wifi?
  • Ans. 

    Troubleshooting wifi involves checking network settings, signal strength, and device connectivity.

    • Check if wifi is enabled on the device

    • Ensure the correct network is selected

    • Restart the router and modem

    • Move closer to the router to improve signal strength

    • Update wifi drivers on the device

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2024. 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 - Aptitude Test 

Medium to hard question.

Round 3 - Coding Test 

One is easy problem another one medium problem.

Round 4 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self.
  • Q2. What is your project.
  • Q3. What is your stregth.
  • Ans. 

    My strength lies in my ability to troubleshoot technical issues efficiently and effectively.

    • Strong problem-solving skills

    • Excellent communication skills

    • Ability to work well under pressure

    • Attention to detail

    • Experience with various operating systems and software applications

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confidents and gives answer very smartly.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sla,customer support ,azure,active directory
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is DHCP ?
  • Ans. 

    DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a network management protocol used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network.

    • Automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network

    • Helps in managing and organizing network resources efficiently

    • Reduces the need for manual configuration of IP addresses

    • Ensures that each device on the network has a unique IP address

    • DHCP server leases IP addre

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is LAN ?
  • Ans. 

    LAN stands for Local Area Network, a network that connects computers and devices within a limited area such as a home, office, or building.

    • LAN is a network that covers a small geographic area, typically within a single building or campus.

    • It allows connected devices to communicate with each other and share resources such as files, printers, and internet access.

    • LANs are commonly used in homes, offices, schools, and other...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

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

Round 1 - HR 

(8 Questions)

  • Q1. What is roles and responsibilities of your previous company
  • Q2. Why are you leaving previous company
  • Q3. What is your expectations salary
  • Q4. And what is your current salary
  • Q5. Introduction your self
  • Q6. From which command do you find ip address
  • Ans. 

    You can find the IP address using the 'ipconfig' command in Windows or 'ifconfig' command in Linux.

    • In Windows, open Command Prompt and type 'ipconfig'. Look for 'IPv4 Address' under the network adapter you are using.

    • In Linux, open Terminal and type 'ifconfig'. Look for 'inet' under the network adapter you are using.

    • You can also use 'hostname -I' command in Linux to quickly find the IP address.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. How many members in your family
  • Q8. What is your father occupation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please prepare any interview deeply

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Shine and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self?
  • Q2. What is outlook?, how to configure outlook?
  • Ans. 

    Outlook is a personal information manager from Microsoft used for email, calendar, contacts, and tasks.

    • Open Outlook and click on File > Add Account

    • Enter your email address and password

    • Follow the prompts to complete the setup

    • Configure server settings if necessary

    • Test the account to ensure it is working properly

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is DHCP AND DNS?
  • Ans. 

    DHCP assigns IP addresses to devices on a network. DNS translates domain names to IP addresses.

    • DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

    • It automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network

    • DNS stands for Domain Name System

    • It translates domain names to IP addresses

    • DNS is used to access websites and other resources on the internet

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Diffrence between router and switch? Differnce between TCP AND UDP? what is port no. Of SMTP AND POP3? What is Printer? How to add new printer? What is BSOD? HOW to fix it? How to take backup of data ...
  • Ans. 

    Questions related to networking and technical support.

    • Router connects multiple networks and switches connect devices within a network.

    • TCP is a connection-oriented protocol while UDP is connectionless.

    • SMTP uses port number 25 and POP3 uses port number 110.

    • Printer is a device that produces a hard copy of digital documents.

    • To add a new printer, go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers > Add a Printer.

    • BSOD (Blue Screen o...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is APIPA? WHAT IS SUBNETMASK? DIFFERENCE BETWEEB IPv4 and IPv6. How many types of os installation? What is BIOS AND what is use of CMOS BATTARY? WHST IS HDD and how many types of HDD? How to sho...
  • Ans. 

    A set of technical questions related to desktop support engineering.

    • APIPA is Automatic Private IP Addressing used when DHCP server is not available.

    • Subnet mask is used to divide an IP address into network and host portions.

    • IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses while IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses.

    • There are two types of OS installation: clean installation and upgrade installation.

    • BIOS is a firmware that initializes hardware during bo...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Case Study 

1) I have one laptop and network is not working in this laptop. How to fix it?
2) I have one desktop and display is not coming then how to troubleshoot it?
3) I have one laptop and power is not coming in this laptop then how to troubleshoot it?

Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussion and acceptation
  • Q2. And then release offer latter

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for HCLTech Desktop Support Engineer interview:
  • Hardware Networking
  • Basics
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please prepair all question for all interview in IT SECTOR.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Desktop Support Engineer interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Resume Shortlist, Aptitude Test and One-on-one Round.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Desktop Support Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Desktop Support Engineer interview -

  1. What is difference b/w Hardware and softw...read more
  2. About DOMAIN, About Active Directory, LAN Configuration, Printer Sharing , Know...read more
  3. All over questions desk Stop support rela...read more

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