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Program Analyst
Cognizant
2 rounds | 3 Coding
problems
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Preparation
Duration: 2 months
Topics: Python, Java, SQL, Aptitude, Software Development life cycle.
Tip 1 : For the exam, must practice aptitude well
Tip 2 : Keep command on basics of coding
Tip 3 : Learn atleast one programming language proficiently
Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: 7 CGPA
Tip 1 : Mention projects you worked on with good explanation
Tip 2 : Mention at least one leading technology as your skill
Interview rounds
01
Round
Easy
Online Coding Interview
Duration90 minutes
Interview date15 Sep 2021
Coding problem2
This round included of aptitude, mathematics, quantative questions, and 7 error coding questions, here you have to correct the codes
1. MCQ Questions
45 questions were based on aptitude and mathematics, 10 questions based on SQL, programming basics. 7 questions were based on to complete the error codes and make them error free.
Number Of MCQs - 61
2. Find Errors
To remove the errors or impute the missing code part from java code and run the code without errors.
Problem approach
Tip 1 : Must have good knowledge of basic algorithms.
Tip 2 : Practice basics coding questions.
Tip 3 : Try to learn Java or C++ to complete this round.
02
Round
Easy
Telephonic
Duration20 minutes
Interview date5 Oct 2021
Coding problem1
This round was basic, the mostly asked questions based on basic mathematics and basic topics related you completed in your graduation, They also asked one of any projects you did in graduations, basic oops and dbms.
1. Technical Questions
They asked two aptitude questions, to make it clear that you cleared the exam on your own and not by cheating it. Else everything was really basic, you can even ask with your seniors or the people who are appearing in the interview before you
Problem approach
Tip 1 : Be confident of your answers.
Tip 2 : Communication is the key to crack, make your explanations crisp and short.
Tip 3 : Explain your projects in a very very clean way don't confuse them what you did.
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