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TCS Associate Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 19 Jun 2025

24 Interview questions

An Associate Consultant was asked 7mo ago
Q. Explain multithreading in each project.
Ans. 

Utilized multithreading to improve performance and efficiency by allowing multiple threads to run concurrently.

  • Implemented multithreading in project A to handle multiple user requests simultaneously.

  • Utilized multithreading in project B to improve processing speed for large datasets.

  • Used multithreading in project C to enhance responsiveness of the user interface.

An Associate Consultant was asked 8mo ago
Q. Drop down by using select class
Ans. 

Using the select class to create a drop down menu

  • Create a select element in HTML with the class 'select'

  • Add option elements within the select element for the dropdown items

  • Use CSS to style the select element as a dropdown menu

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An Associate Consultant was asked 11mo ago
Q. What do the different response codes in HTTP stand for?
Ans. 

HTTP response codes indicate the status of a request made to a server.

  • 200 - OK: Request was successful

  • 404 - Not Found: Requested resource not found

  • 500 - Internal Server Error: Server encountered an error

  • 301 - Moved Permanently: Resource has been moved to a different URL

An Associate Consultant was asked 11mo ago
Q. Push down optimisation in informatica
Ans. 

Push down optimization in Informatica is a technique used to improve performance by pushing processing tasks to the source or target database.

  • Push down optimization reduces the amount of data transferred between Informatica and the database

  • It can improve performance by leveraging the processing power of the database

  • Examples include using SQL queries in Source Qualifier transformations to push filtering and aggrega...

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An Associate Consultant was asked
Q. Explain the automation framework.
Ans. 

Automation framework is a set of guidelines, best practices, and tools used for automated testing of software applications.

  • Automation framework provides structure and organization to automated tests

  • It includes components like test scripts, libraries, and test data

  • Frameworks can be data-driven, keyword-driven, or hybrid

  • Examples of automation frameworks include Selenium, TestNG, and Robot Framework

An Associate Consultant was asked
Q. How does memory management work in Java?
Ans. 

Memory management in Java involves automatic memory allocation and garbage collection.

  • Java uses automatic memory management through garbage collection to allocate and deallocate memory.

  • Garbage collection in Java helps in reclaiming memory occupied by objects that are no longer in use.

  • Java provides the 'finalize()' method to perform cleanup operations before an object is garbage collected.

An Associate Consultant was asked
Q. What is BGP and what are its attributes?
Ans. 

BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is a routing protocol used to exchange routing information between different autonomous systems on the internet.

  • BGP is used to make routing decisions based on network policies, rules, and attributes.

  • BGP attributes include AS_PATH, NEXT_HOP, LOCAL_PREF, and MED.

  • AS_PATH attribute shows the path the route has taken through different autonomous systems.

  • NEXT_HOP attribute specifies the nex...

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An Associate Consultant was asked
Q. Explain FSMO Roles.
Ans. 

FSMO roles are specialized domain controller roles in Active Directory that handle specific tasks.

  • There are 5 FSMO roles: Schema Master, Domain Naming Master, RID Master, PDC Emulator, and Infrastructure Master.

  • Schema Master - Manages changes to the schema.

  • Domain Naming Master - Controls the addition or removal of domains in the forest.

  • RID Master - Allocates unique relative identifiers (RID) to each domain control...

An Associate Consultant was asked
Q. Explain the DevOps process you follow.
Ans. 

DevOps process involves continuous integration, delivery, and deployment of software.

  • Developers and operations teams work together to automate the software delivery process

  • Continuous integration ensures that code changes are frequently tested and integrated into the main codebase

  • Continuous delivery ensures that the software is always in a releasable state

  • Continuous deployment automates the release of software to p...

An Associate Consultant was asked
Q. Solid design principles and what are design pattern we used in project
Ans. 

Solid design principles and design patterns used in project

  • Solid design principles include SOLID (Single Responsibility, Open-Closed, Liskov Substitution, Interface Segregation, Dependency Inversion), DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself), and KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)

  • Design patterns used in projects can include Factory, Singleton, Observer, Strategy, Decorator, and many others

  • Design patterns help in creating reusable, ...

TCS Associate Consultant Interview Experiences

118 interviews found

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Apr 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. TCS will never miss you irritate without giving a proper response,After clearing all the rounds and even taking all the documents for rolling a offer letter even after discussion on pay giving you a breakd...
  • Q2. Worst HR I have ever seen through out of my career
  • Ans. 

    The worst HR experience involved poor communication, lack of support, and unprofessional behavior that affected team morale.

    • Poor communication: HR failed to inform employees about policy changes, leading to confusion and frustration.

    • Lack of support: Employees felt unsupported during a major restructuring, with no guidance or resources provided.

    • Unprofessional behavior: An HR representative publicly criticized an employe...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please don’t prefer TCS
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between display none, visibility hidden and opacity 0 in CSS
  • Ans. 

    display none hides the element completely, visibility hidden hides the element but still takes up space, opacity 0 makes the element transparent.

    • display none removes the element from the layout

    • visibility hidden hides the element but it still occupies space

    • opacity 0 makes the element transparent but still occupies space

    • Example: display: none; visibility: hidden; opacity: 0;

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write a polyfill for javascript method "filter"
  • Ans. 

    Polyfill for JavaScript method 'filter'

    • Create a function called 'filter' that takes a callback function as an argument

    • Loop through the array and apply the callback function to each element

    • If the callback function returns true, add the element to a new array and return it

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain ShadowDOM
  • Ans. 

    Shadow DOM is a way to encapsulate the styling and structure of a web component, preventing styles from leaking out and clashing with the rest of the page.

    • Shadow DOM allows for creating self-contained components with their own DOM tree and styling.

    • It helps in preventing styles from the main document affecting the component and vice versa.

    • Shadow DOM can be created using the 'attachShadow' method in JavaScript.

    • It is comm...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Explain Currying in Javascript
  • Ans. 

    Currying is a technique in JavaScript where a function with multiple arguments is transformed into a sequence of functions, each taking a single argument.

    • Currying allows you to create reusable functions with partial application of arguments.

    • It helps in creating more flexible and composable functions.

    • Example: const add = (a) => (b) => a + b; const add5 = add(5); console.log(add5(3)); // Output: 8

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is Event Deligation in javascript
  • Ans. 

    Event delegation in JavaScript is a technique where a single event listener is attached to a parent element to handle events for multiple child elements.

    • Event delegation helps improve performance by reducing the number of event listeners.

    • It is useful for dynamically created elements or elements with similar behavior.

    • Event delegation works by utilizing event bubbling, where events on child elements bubble up to the pare...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCS Associate Consultant interview:
  • Javascript Basics
  • React.Js
  • Javascript
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Having deep knowledge in Javascript is must for React.JS interview.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the each project ?
  • Q2. Explain multithreading in each project ?
  • Ans. 

    Utilized multithreading to improve performance and efficiency by allowing multiple threads to run concurrently.

    • Implemented multithreading in project A to handle multiple user requests simultaneously.

    • Utilized multithreading in project B to improve processing speed for large datasets.

    • Used multithreading in project C to enhance responsiveness of the user interface.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are the code Optimization Technique in C++ ?
  • Ans. 

    Code optimization techniques in C++ improve efficiency and performance of the code.

    • Use of appropriate data structures and algorithms

    • Avoid unnecessary copying of objects

    • Inline functions for small, frequently called functions

    • Use of const and constexpr where applicable

    • Optimizing loops for better performance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. When we can use Thread and Process ?

Skills evaluated in this interview

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 Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Drop down by using select class
  • Ans. 

    Using the select class to create a drop down menu

    • Create a select element in HTML with the class 'select'

    • Add option elements within the select element for the dropdown items

    • Use CSS to style the select element as a dropdown menu

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Actions clases related queations, different methods
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Jenkins related interview questions
  • Q2. Api automation rest assured, status codes, deserializaion

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCS Associate Consultant interview:
  • Kakka, selenium,
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared woth basica

Skills evaluated in this interview

Associate Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Sankhadeep Sengupta

posted on 31 Aug 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Reference used to consume web api
  • Ans. 

    Consuming web APIs can be done using various methods such as HTTP requests, SDKs, or libraries.

    • Use HTTP requests like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE to interact with the API

    • Utilize SDKs provided by the API provider for easier integration

    • Use libraries like Axios, Fetch, or Retrofit to handle API requests in code

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Item databound event functionality

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest what you know don't fake

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Performance tuning
  • Q2. Push down optimisation in informatica
  • Ans. 

    Push down optimization in Informatica is a technique used to improve performance by pushing processing tasks to the source or target database.

    • Push down optimization reduces the amount of data transferred between Informatica and the database

    • It can improve performance by leveraging the processing power of the database

    • Examples include using SQL queries in Source Qualifier transformations to push filtering and aggregation ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About project overview and scd types
  • Q2. Parallel processing
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Reason for switching

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Highly Skilled people required
  • Q2. Process driven company
  • Q3. Transparent interview
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. L3 AIX related Questions
  • Q2. Unix expert interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - NA
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the architecure
  • Q2. Functionality of the tool
  • Ans. 

    The tool is designed to provide specific functionality to users for a particular purpose.

    • The tool should have a user-friendly interface for easy navigation.

    • It should have the ability to perform tasks efficiently and accurately.

    • The tool may include features such as data analysis, reporting, and automation.

    • Examples of functionality could include project management, customer relationship management, or data visualization.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why are you changing
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

    • Looking for new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow

    • Interested in expanding my skill set and gaining new experiences

    • Seeking a more fulfilling or rewarding role

    • Want to explore different industries or sectors

    • Relocation for personal or family reasons

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your expected salary
  • Ans. 

    My expected salary is competitive based on my experience, skills, and the industry standards.

    • I am looking for a salary that reflects my qualifications and the responsibilities of the role.

    • I have researched the average salary range for this position in the industry.

    • I am open to negotiation based on the overall compensation package offered.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Well aware of your technology, be smart and look for the opportunity where you capitalised.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in May 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical skill questions related to the JD
  • Q2. Analytic and problem solving questions
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Typescript coding questions

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Location and package discussion
  • Q2. Negotiation of the package

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Technically be strong and also handson coding and interviewer expects the working code
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical and Functional questions alone
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussions only

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The duration of TCS Associate Consultant interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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