Technical interview:

https://www.allinterview.com/company/2152/tcs/interview-questions/128/core-
java.html
Give the difference between the type casting and automatic type conversion. Also
tell a suitable C++ code to illustrate both.
Can you declare a private method as static?
How many JVMs can run on a single machine and what is the meaning of Just-In-Time
(JIT) compiler?
Differentiate between copy and default constructor.
What is #ifdef ? What is its application?
You are given a singly linked list. How would you find out if it contains a loop or
not without using temporary space?
A person was fined for exceeding the speed limit by 10 mph. Another person was also
fined for exceeding the same speed limit by twice the same. If the second person
was travelling at a speed of 45 mph. find the speed limit .
What are different errors encountered while complying?
How would you implement two stacks using a single array?
Difference between keyword and identifier.
What is the Big-O Notation?
What do you understand by garbage collection in Java? Can it be forced to run?
What happens if an array goes out-of-bounds?
What is the role of C++ shorthand�s?
Discuss the function of conditional operator, size of operator and comma operator
with examples.
Describe friend function & its advantages.
Differentiate between null and void pointers.
Write a program to add three numbers in C++ utilizing classes.
Devise a program that inputs a 3 digit number n and finds out whether the number is
prime or not. Find out its factors.
Explain debugger.
What are the different types of sorting? Explain the difference between them.
What is meant by entry controlled loop? What all C++ loops are exit controlled?
Write a program to find factorial of a number using recursive function.
Describe 2 different ways to concatenate two strings.
Give syntax for SQL and ORACLE joins.
How is modularity introduced in C++?
What is the difference between a Stack and a Queue.
Give example to differentiate between call by value and call by reference.
Why the usage of pointers in C++ is not recommended ?
What do you mean by Data mining?
Write a program to reverse a string.
Describe these concepts: Polymorphism, Inheritance and Abstraction.
What is full form of SMAC? Discuss few about it.
What is cloud computing? Give some of its applications in real world.
What are stacks? Give some of its applications.
One rectangular plate with length 8inches,breadth 11 inches and 2 inches thickness
is there. what is the length of the circular rod with diameter 8 inches and equal
to volume of rectangular plate?
How would you connect 8 dots with 3 lines.

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HR Interview:
Describe your hobbies.
Your working hours might be as long as 14 hrs per day. Do you think you'll be able
manage that?
Are you willing to relocate?
According to you, which profile in our organization matches your skills?
Tell us something about yourself.
Was asked to give an approach the below problem:
"Let's say that you have 25 horses, and you want to pick the fastest 3 horses out
of those 25. In each race, only 5 horses can run at the same time because there are
only 5 tracks. What is the minimum number of races required to find the 3 fastest
horses without using a stopwatch?"
Do you wish to change your domain? If yes, why?
Describe an experience of yours wherein you were asked to do something which you
didn't like to do and how you handled it?
What are your expectations from the company?
Will you be comfortable relocating?
Can you please run us through your resume?
Describe your interests and hobbies.
What do you think are leadership qualities?
How would you measure 4 liters using jugs of 3l and 5l? Give a few solutions to
this problem?
Write a program to allot rooms to n students on basis of roll number.
Why do you think makes you a suitable candidate for this job?
Why haven�t you received any other offer till now?
You are not as experienced as this position demands. How will you cope with it?
Rate your communication skills and technical skills.
What is your style of management? What irks you the most about your co-workers?
Give a brief introduction of yourself.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now?
Do you have any questions for us?
Why should you be hired for this role?
Give an instance when you showed leadership skills.
What do you know about the various competitors of TCS in the market?
Who was your inspiration behind becoming an Engineer?
You will be required to sign bond of two years as terms of work agreement. Will you
be comfortable with it?
Are you comfortable with relocating?
Who was the founder of TCS? Who is the current CEO of TCS?
Do you think you have quick learning ability?
What is your expectation from us?
How would you react if you are criticized by your manager for your work?
Are you willing to relocate to a completely different city?
Tell me something about your family?
What do you think it takes to be successful in a company like ours?
What qualities should a successful manager possess?
Describe your most rewarding college experience.
Why should we hire you?
What do you think makes you stand out for a job in Cognizant?
Tell me about a time when you worked effectively under pressure.
Introduce yourself.
Which is the last movie that you saw?
Which is your dream company
What do you think are the qualities that a Team Leader should possess?
What are your future plans?
What are your strengths? Weakness?
If you could be any animal, what would it be?
What were your favorite classes? Why?
Do you enjoy doing independent research?
Who were your favorite professors? Why?
Working at Cognizant may involve working on different technologies at different
places. Are you ready to do so?
What is your father�s occupation?
How was your academic performance in school and during Engineering?
Why didn�t you think about pursuing higher studies rather than doing a job?
Tell us about a time when you made a bad decision.
Which of your qualities do you think will make you a good fit for the IT Industry?
What opinion do your friends have about you?
What motivates you to put forth your best effort?
When do you think you will complete and be able to join? (contextual question)
How can you assure that you will join by that time? (contextual question)
What do you think are your strengths and weaknesses?
Was it your own decision to pursue Computer Science Engineering or were you
influenced by your parents?
What interests you most about this position?
If I were to ask one of your professors to describe you, what would he or she say?
Why did you choose to attend your college?
What changes would you make at your college?
How has your education prepared you for your career?
Describe your Final Year Project. What innovations did you bring into this
project ?
What is the name of the CEO of Cognizant technologies?
Do you have any questions for us ?
What do you aspire to achieve?
How have you improved your academic position in the last two years?
Do you know anyone who works at Cognizant?
Who do idolize and why?
Are you a team player?
What motivates you?
Why should I hire you?
Are you a goal oriented person?
Do you know our organization mottos?
why should we hire you, what are your strengths and weaknesses,
What do you know about Cognizant?
Why do you want to join Cognizant?
Do you want to pursue higher education?
What are your hobbiesAre you willing to relocate to a completely different city?
Tell me something about your family?
What do you think it takes to be successful in a company like ours?
What qualities should a successful manager possess?
Describe your most rewarding college experience.
Why should we hire you?
What do you think makes you stand out for a job in Cognizant?
Tell me about a time when you worked effectively under pressure.
Introduce yourself.
Which is the last movie that you saw?
Which is your dream company
What do you think are the qualities that a Team Leader should possess?
What are your future plans?
What are your strengths? Weakness?
If you could be any animal, what would it be?
What were your favorite classes? Why?
Do you enjoy doing independent research?
Who were your favorite professors? Why?
Working at Cognizant may involve working on different technologies at different
places. Are you ready to do so?
What is your father�s occupation?
How was your academic performance in school and during Engineering?
Why didn�t you think about pursuing higher studies rather than doing a job?
Tell us about a time when you made a bad decision.
Which of your qualities do you think will make you a good fit for the IT Industry?
What opinion do your friends have about you?
What motivates you to put forth your best effort?
When do you think you will complete and be able to join? (contextual question)
How can you assure that you will join by that time? (contextual question)
What do you think are your strengths and weaknesses?
Was it your own decision to pursue Computer Science Engineering or were you
influenced by your parents?
What interests you most about this position?
If I were to ask one of your professors to describe you, what would he or she say?
Why did you choose to attend your college?
What changes would you make at your college?
How has your education prepared you for your career?
Describe your Final Year Project. What innovations did you bring into this
project ?
What is the name of the CEO of Cognizant technologies?
Do you have any questions for us ?
What do you aspire to achieve?
How have you improved your academic position in the last two years?
Do you know anyone who works at Cognizant?
Who do idolize and why?
Are you a team player?
What motivates you?
Why should I hire you?
Are you a goal oriented person?
Do you know our organization mottos?
why should we hire you, what are your strengths and weaknesses,
What do you know about Cognizant?
Why do you want to join Cognizant?
Do you want to pursue higher education?
What are your hobbies

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PROJECT:
why you did this project?
what was your role in the project?
what kind of programming languages you used?
what kind of tools/IDE you used to write the code?why you did this project?
Tell me about your project? How many team members were there? What was your role in
the completion of the project?
Did you face any difficulty while doing the project? And how did you resolve it?