Cognizant Solutions Corp Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Test on logical aptitude and some technical aptitude

Basic coding questions and logics

Q1. Tell me about your self
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Q2. Java core concepts
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Q1. Tell me about your self
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Q2. Manager vs leader
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Q1. Basic aptitude and language test
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Q2. Tell me something about your self and all hr questions why cognizant
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Normal aptitude test

Two coding questions, two SQL questions, and ten multiple choice questions.

Q1. Tell me about yourself
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Q2. Simple programming question and sql question
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Q1. Explain stages of testing
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Stages of testing involve planning, preparation, execution, and reporting of test results.
• Planning: Define test objectives, scope, and resources.

• Preparation: Develop test cases, scripts, and test data.

• Execution: Run tests, record outcomes, and report defects.

• Reporting: Summarize test results, provide recommendations for improvement.

• Example: In software testing, stages include unit testing, integration testing, system t
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Q2. Explain maven cycle
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Maven cycle is the process of building, testing, packaging, and deploying a project using Maven build tool.
• Maven cycle consists of phases like validate, compile, test, package, verify, install, and deploy.

• Each phase in Maven cycle performs specific tasks such as compiling source code, running tests, packaging the application, etc.

• Maven uses a project object model (POM) file to define the project structure and dependenc...read more
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Q3. Explain difference between sanity and smoke
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Sanity is mental health and clarity, while smoke is a visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air.
• Sanity refers to mental health and clarity of mind, while smoke is a visible suspension of carbon or other particles in the air.

• Sanity is related to one's state of mind and ability to think rationally, while smoke is a physical substance that can be seen and inhaled.

• Examples: A person with good mental health is ...read more
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Q4. How toswap two integers
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To swap two integers, use a temporary variable to store one value before swapping.
• Create a temporary variable to store one of the integers

• Assign the value of the first integer to the second integer

• Assign the value of the temporary variable to the first integer
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Q1. What is deadlock
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Deadlock is a situation in which two or more competing actions are each waiting for the other to finish, preventing any of them from progressing.
• Occurs in multitasking environments when processes are unable to proceed because each is waiting for the other to release a resource

• Can happen in database systems when two transactions are each waiting for a resource locked by the other

• Prevention methods include using timeouts...read more
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Q2. Explain different http methods
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HTTP methods are used to indicate the desired action to be performed on a resource.
• GET: Retrieve data from a server

• POST: Submit data to be processed by a server

• PUT: Update an existing resource on a server

• DELETE: Remove a resource from a server

• PATCH: Partially update a resource on a server

• OPTIONS: Get information about the communication options available for a resource
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