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Associate Professional
Cognizant
3 rounds | 3 Coding
problems
Selected Interview preparation journey
Preparation
Duration: 4 months
Topics: Data structures, Problem solving skills, Logical reasoning, Coding
Tip 1 : Focus on any coding Lang. Preferably java
Tip 2 : MCQ's require math knowledge
Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: 6 cgpa
Tip 1 : Projects should be mentioned
Tip 2 : Resume should not have false info
Interview rounds
01
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration90 minutes
Interview date12 Aug 2021
Coding problem1
1. Reverse Stack Using Recursion
Easy
21m average time
80% success
0/40
Asked in companies
Reverse a given stack of 'N' integers using recursion. You are required to make changes in the input parameter itself.
Note: You are not allowed to use any extra space other than the internal stack space used due to recursion.
Example:
Input: [1,2,3,4,5]
Output: [5,4,3,2,1]
Problem approach
No
02
Round
Medium
Face to Face
Duration20 minutes
Interview date6 Oct 2021
Coding problem1
1. Puzzle
Four people need to cross a bridge. It’s night time and pretty dark. There’s only one flashlight; it’s dangerous to cross the bridge without one. The bridge can only support two people at a time. Each person will take a different amount of time to cross the bridge: 1 min, 2 mins, 7 mins, and 10 mins. What is the shortest possible time for all four people to cross the bridge?
Problem approach
Tip 1 : Take your time
Tip 2 : Don't hesitate to ask doubts
03
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration15 minutes
Interview date16 Oct 2021
Coding problem1
1. Basic HR Questions
Tell me about yourself?
How would you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10?
Why do you want to work with us?
Problem approach
Tip 1 : Be confident
Tip 2 : Don't Hesitate
Tip 3 : Never lie
Here's your problem of the day 
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Skill covered: Programming
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