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Cognizant GenC Placement Paper & Questions

Preparing for the Cognizant GenC, a standardized assessment conducted by Cognizant requires a thorough understanding of the test format, typical questions, and strategic preparation.

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Note: Cognizant GenC and GenC Next have the same recruitment process. Roles are offered based on performance in the interview.

Cognizant GenC Placement Questions - Sample Question Paper

16.

16. Rohit’s father is three times elder than Rohit. After 8 years, he would be two and a half times of Rohit’s age. After a further 8 years, how many times would he be of Rohit’s age?

2 times

2.5 times

2.75 times

3 times.

17.

17. A tap can fill a bucket in 6 hours. After half the bucket is filled, three more similar taps are opened. What is the total time taken to fill the bucket completely?

3 hrs 45 min

3 hrs 15 min

4 hrs 15 min

4 hrs 45 min

18.

18. A ship, whose speed is 15 km/hr in still water, goes 30 km downstream and comes back in a total of 4 hours 30 minutes. What is the speed of the stream in km/hr?

4

6

5

10

19.

19. In a mixture 60 litres, the ratio of milk to water is 2:1. If this ratio is to be 1:2, then what is the quantity of water needed to be further?

60 litres

50 litres

40 litres

30 litres

20.

20. A hall is 15 m long and 12 m broad. If the sum of the areas of the floor and the ceiling is equal to the sum of the areas of four walls, the volume of the hall is:

720

1200

900

1800

21.

21. If the average of 5 consecutive even numbers is 10, find the middle number?

4

8

2

10

22.

22. Two numbers are in the ratio of 2:9. If their H. C. F. is 19, numbers are:

6, 27

8, 36

38, 171

20, 90

23.

23. Three friends started running together on a circular track at 8:00:00 am. Time taken by them to complete one round of the track is 15 min, 20 min, 30 min respectively. If they run continuously without any halts, then at what time will they meet again at the starting point for the fourth time ?

8:30:00 am

9:00:00 pm

12:00:00 pm

12:00:00 am

24.

24. Two friends A and B were employed to do work. The initial deadline was fixed at 24 days. Both started working together but after 20 days, A left the work and the whole work took 30 days to complete. In how much time can B alone can do the work?

40

50

60

70

25.

25. Two pipes A and B attached to a swimming pool can fill the pool in 20 minutes and 30 minutes respectively working alone. Both were opened together but due to malfunctioning of the motor of pipe A, it had to be shut down after two minutes but B continued to work till the swimming pool was filled completely. Find the total time taken to fill the pool.

20

22

25

27

26.

26. In a press meet on the recent scam, the minister said, “The buck stops here”. What did the minister convey by the statement?

He wants all the money

He will return the money

He will assume final responsibility

He will resist all enquiries

27.

27. Choose the most appropriate phrase to complete the sentence:

“India is a post-colonial country because”

it was a former British colony

Indian IT professionals have colonized the world

India does not follow any colonial practices

India has helped other countries gain freedom

28.

28. Who ___________ was coming to see us this evening?

you said

did you say

did you say that

had you

29.

29. Match the columns:

        Column 1    Column 2

  1. eradicate    P) misrepresent
  2. distort        Q) soak completely
  3. saturate      R) use
  4. utilize          S) destroy utterly

1:S, 2:P, 3:Q, 4:R

1:P, 2:Q, 3:R, 4:S

1:Q, 2:R, 3:S, 4:P

1:S, 2:P, 3:R, 4:Q

30.

30. The old city of Koenigsberg, now Kaliningrad, is a Russian territory. Which statement can be inferred?

Kaliningrad was historically Russian

Kaliningrad is part of Russia despite not being contiguous

Koenigsberg was renamed Kaliningrad, as that was its original Russian name

Poland and Lithuania are on the route from Kaliningrad to the rest of Russia

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ

Are the provided sample questions from previous exams?

No, the provided sample questions are not from previous exams but closely resemble the Cognizant GenC exam pattern and are designed by expert teachers in the field.

How similar are the sample questions to the actual questions in the Cognizant GenC?

The sample questions are very similar to the actual questions in the Cognizant GenC as they are designed by experienced teachers in the industry.

How regularly are Cognizant GenC sample question papers updated to align with the current exam pattern?

The Cognizant GenC sample question papers are frequently updated to align with the current exam pattern.

What is the difficulty level of the Cognizant GenC exam?

The difficulty level of the Cognizant GenC can range from moderate to challenging.

Are there specific sections or topics in the Cognizant GenC that candidates should focus on?

Yes, you should focus on these sections in the Cognizant GenC exam:

Communication Assessment

  • Reading and Speaking: Practice clear pronunciation and accurate repetition.

  • Sentence Rearrangement: Work on understanding sentence structure to correctly organize jumbled sentences.

  • Interactive Communication: Prepare for responding to questions and storytelling based on prompts.

Aptitude Assessment

  • Numerical Ability: Focus on basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data interpretation.

  • Verbal Ability: Enhance vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension skills.

  • Reasoning Ability: Practice logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and problem-solving exercises.

Technical Assessment

  • Cluster 1: Concentrate on Java and SQL programming, and web development basics.

  • Cluster 2: Focus on SQL, Python programming, and cloud computing fundamentals.

Is switching allowed between questions in a particular section?

Yes, candidates can switch between questions within a particular section during the Cognizant GenC.

Is there a negative marking in the Cognizant GenC exam?

There is no negative marking in the Cognizant GenC exam

What will be the mode of the Cognizant GenC exam?

The Cognizant GenC is typically conducted online, allowing candidates to take the test from designated centers or remotely under monitored conditions.

How many coding questions are there in the Cognizant GenC exam?

The Cognizant GenC usually includes 3 coding questions aimed at testing the candidate's programming skills and logical thinking.