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Updated 8 Jun 2022

Cognizant Lead Consultant Interview Experiences

1 interview found

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. PEGA technical questions
  • Q2. PEGA SLA configuration
  • Ans. 

    PEGA SLA configuration is used to define service level agreements for cases in PEGA.

    • SLA rules can be configured to define the time frame for case resolution.

    • SLA can be paused or resumed based on certain conditions.

    • SLA can be escalated to higher authorities if the case is not resolved within the defined time frame.

    • SLA can be configured to send notifications to stakeholders when the case is approaching the deadline.

    • SLA c...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please go through the PEGA technical questions

Interview questions from similar companies

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain about your existing role and responsibilities
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Expected package
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Architecture , basic concepts, scripting
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 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 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. All technical questions 1.Experience of facing client
  • Q2. Difference between HANA and ECC
  • Ans. 

    HANA is an in-memory database platform while ECC is a traditional ERP system.

    • HANA is faster and more efficient due to its in-memory technology.

    • ECC is a traditional ERP system that relies on disk-based storage.

    • HANA can handle large amounts of data and perform real-time analytics.

    • ECC is limited in its ability to handle large amounts of data and real-time analytics.

    • HANA is a newer technology while ECC has been around for

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  • Q3. Explained difference
  • Ans. 

    Difference between leadership and management

    • Leadership is about inspiring and motivating people towards a common goal, while management is about planning, organizing, and controlling resources to achieve that goal

    • Leadership focuses on people, while management focuses on processes and systems

    • Leadership is more about vision and strategy, while management is more about execution and implementation

    • Examples: A CEO is a lead...

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
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Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Q2. How many company changed till date and why
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me your work experience
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Jan 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are fsmo roles, how to identify
  • Q2. AD related questions
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Selenium & Java related questions.
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related to different tools and frameworks worked on.
  • Q2. API related questions & tools used
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions related to Genpact as an Organization.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for 2 technical rounds based on the your work experience.
Questions will be asked on the basis of programming language & frameworks you have worked on.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on your resume and projects worked on.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on resume, more technical questions on your last project and skills
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiation related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare based on resume and brush up your skill before interview
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 4 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Your Domain technical questions based on your experience
  • Q2. Fundamentals should be strong
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What challenges did you face in your last project?
  • Q2. When you see a problem what’s your first steps towards problem?
Round 4 - Aptitude Test 

Analytical skills should be strong

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Brush up your fundamental and enhance your analytical skills. Play video games solve puzzles
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. SAP PP technical related
  • Q2. Willing to Travel and are you ok to work any kind of project?
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary Expectation and location preference.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview was good as the interviewers made me comfortable. Asked relevant questions.

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Lead Consultant interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for Cognizant Lead Consultant 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 HFM, Hyperion Financial Management, MDX and SQL.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Lead Consultant interview?

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