Cognizant Associate Software Programmer Interview Questions and Answers

Aptitude and reasoning

C language

Q1. About my subject (embedded systems)
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Q1. Tell me about yourself.
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Q1. Why you chosen this role and company , and tell about this company
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Q1. How much salary you want ?
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Q1. What are the types and number of constraints in your specific context?
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There are various types of constraints in DOT NET development, including primary key, foreign key, unique, check, and default constraints.
• Primary key constraints ensure each record in a table is unique.

• Foreign key constraints enforce referential integrity between tables.

• Unique constraints ensure that all values in a column are distinct.

• Check constraints validate the data before it is inserted or updated.

• Default constra...read more
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Q2. What is the difference between an independent class and an abstract class?
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Independent class can be instantiated while abstract class cannot be instantiated directly.
• Independent class can be directly instantiated using the 'new' keyword.

• Abstract class cannot be instantiated directly, it can only be used as a base class for other classes.

• Independent class does not require any derived class to implement its members.

• Abstract class can have abstract methods that must be implemented by derived cla
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Q1. Technical coding with the technical team
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Q1. What are your reasons for changing your job?
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Seeking new challenges, growth opportunities, and a better work-life balance.
• Looking for new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow.

• Seeking a better work-life balance.

• Interested in working with new technologies or in a different industry.

• Wanting to advance my career and take on more responsibilities.

• Company restructuring or changes in management.
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Coding test will be pretty hard. 2 questions will be giv

Coding test will be pretty hard. Have to choose any one of 2 questions given and solve it in 45 mins.
Atleast 70-80% test case needs to be cleared to pass

Q1. Drill down on the tech stack mentioned in CV
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Q2. Basic concepts of Java
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Q3. Advanced java like stream, sealed classes, webflux etc
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Q4. Concepts on cloud, docker, kubernetes etc
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Basic oops implementation.

Q1. Explain Millewares and DI ?
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Middleware is software that acts as a bridge between an operating system or database and applications, while DI (Dependency Injection) is a design pattern used to increase flexibility and maintainability of code.
• Middleware is software that provides common services and capabilities to applications, such as authentication, logging, and routing.

• DI is a design pattern where the dependencies of a class are injected from the...read more
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Q2. How Authentication works in Web api ?
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Authentication in Web API involves verifying the identity of a user or system before granting access to resources.
• Authentication headers like Authorization header are used to send credentials

• Web API can use various authentication methods like JWT, OAuth, Basic Authentication

• Authentication middleware is used to validate credentials and generate tokens

• Access control lists (ACLs) can be used to define permissions for diff
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Q1. Why Capgemini ?
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Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation, offering a wide range of opportunities for growth and development.
• Capgemini is a well-established global company with a strong reputation in the IT industry

• They offer a wide range of projects and opportunities for career growth

• Capgemini values innovation and provides a collaborative work environment

• The company has a strong focus...read more
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Q2. How early I can join ?
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