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Updated 25 Aug 2021

Cognizant Production Support Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Unix scripting , splunk , SQL, git, github
  • Q2. Write a script to automate sql tasks
  • Ans. 

    A script can be written using SQLCMD or PowerShell to automate SQL tasks.

    • Identify the SQL tasks that need to be automated

    • Write SQL queries to perform the tasks

    • Use SQLCMD or PowerShell to execute the queries

    • Schedule the script to run at specific intervals using Task Scheduler

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Overall good and process was also very fast. Communication should be on point.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 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.
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Round 2 - Virtual interview 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. What is a role of support engineer
  • Ans. 

    A support engineer is responsible for providing technical assistance and resolving issues related to software or hardware systems.

    • Providing technical support to customers or end-users

    • Troubleshooting and resolving software or hardware issues

    • Installing, configuring, and maintaining systems

    • Monitoring system performance and identifying potential problems

    • Collaborating with development teams to address bugs or enhancements

    • Do...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is ticketing tool
  • Ans. 

    A ticketing tool is a software application used to track and manage customer support requests or issues.

    • Ticketing tools help in organizing and prioritizing customer support tickets.

    • They provide a centralized platform for communication and collaboration between support teams and customers.

    • Ticketing tools often include features like ticket assignment, status tracking, and reporting.

    • Examples of popular ticketing tools inc

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is monitoring tool
  • Ans. 

    A monitoring tool is a software application or system that collects and analyzes data to track the performance and health of a system or application.

    • Monitoring tools collect data from various sources such as servers, networks, databases, and applications.

    • They provide real-time visibility into the system's performance, availability, and resource utilization.

    • Monitoring tools can generate alerts or notifications when pred...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are SQL comments
  • Ans. 

    SQL comments are used to add explanatory notes or remarks within SQL code.

    • SQL comments start with a double hyphen (--), or can be enclosed between /* and */

    • Comments are ignored by the SQL engine and are not executed as part of the code

    • Comments can be used to improve code readability and provide documentation

    • Comments can be used to disable or temporarily remove parts of the code for testing or debugging purposes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What doing in the SQL
  • Q6. What is DML full form
  • Ans. 

    DML stands for Data Manipulation Language.

    • DML is a subset of SQL (Structured Query Language) used to manipulate data in a database.

    • It includes commands like INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, and SELECT.

    • DML statements are used to add, modify, or delete data in database tables.

    • For example, INSERT statement is used to add new records, UPDATE statement is used to modify existing records, DELETE statement is used to remove records, a...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IBM Production Support Engineer interview:
  • PLSQL
  • SQL
  • Oricale
  • Selcripting
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Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

A good coding test will measure candidate capacity for problem solving skills and understanding of coding

Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test plays important role of understanding the knowledge of the person

Round 4 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell about yourself , what are your strengths?
  • Q2. What do you know about our company?
  • Q3. What are your weakness?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Your are going to need strong resume,Be patient Post interview

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic linux, sql, itil, sdlc question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Technical part was very easy, moreover they look on the candidate's confidence & capability to take responsibility
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Accounts Receivables. Flow
  • Q2. Hikbbhuu huijehbe iorjenfe
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. Work experience
  • Q3. Which department are u working
  • Q4. Timings and salary
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Name and experience and quality and checking etc
  • Q2. How can handle ur problem and team work
  • Q3. Times and salary
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Group Discussion 

About current project and roles and resposibilities etc

Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL COMPLEX QUERIES and PL SQL, CRON JOBS, SERVICE NOW
  • Q2. What are difference between SQL and PL SQL
  • Ans. 

    SQL is a standard language for managing relational databases, while PL/SQL is a procedural language extension for SQL.

    • SQL is a standard language for querying and manipulating data in relational databases.

    • PL/SQL is a procedural language extension for SQL, allowing for more complex programming logic.

    • SQL is used for data manipulation and retrieval, while PL/SQL is used for writing stored procedures and functions.

    • SQL state...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain types of joins?
  • Ans. 

    Types of joins are used in databases to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them.

    • Inner Join: Returns rows when there is at least one match in both tables.

    • Left Join (or Left Outer Join): Returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.

    • Right Join (or Right Outer Join): Returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left table.

    • Full Join...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Diffence between correlated and non correlated subquary?
  • Ans. 

    Correlated subquery refers to a subquery that is dependent on the outer query, while non-correlated subquery can be executed independently.

    • Correlated subquery is executed for each row processed by the outer query, while non-correlated subquery is executed only once.

    • Correlated subquery is slower in performance compared to non-correlated subquery.

    • Example: SELECT * FROM table1 WHERE column1 = (SELECT MAX(column2) FROM tab

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Find departement wise total sal?
  • Ans. 

    To find department wise total salary, sum up the salaries of employees in each department.

    • Group employees by department

    • Calculate total salary for each department

    • Display department wise total salary

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try your best......

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Online interview
  • Q2. Self introduction
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Past project experience
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion

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

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What do you like about working there?
  • Q2. What do you dislike about working there?
  • Q3. How many comforts there?
  • Q4. Do you like there working style?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Say correct answers to questions in the interview

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Cognizant Production Support Engineer 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 Incident management, J2Ee, Java, Production Support and Splunk.
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