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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

61.

61. India got independence on August 15, 1947. What was the day of the week?

Sunday

Friday

Monday

Thursday

62.

62. Town D is to the West of town M. Town R is to the South of town D. Town K is to the East of town R. Town K is towards which direction of town D?

South

South-East

East

North-East

63.

63. A, B, C, D and E are sitting on a bench. A is sitting next to B, C is sitting next to D, D is not sitting with E who is on the left end of the bench. C is on the second position from the right. A is to the right of B and E,Aand C are sitting together. In which position is A sitting ?

Between B and C

Between E and D

Between C and E

Between B and D

64.

64. Pointing out to a photograph, Shaloo said, “Her son's father is the son in law of my mother.” How is Shaloo related to the lady?

Aunt

Mother

Sister

Cousin

65.

65. If ROAST is coded as PQYUR, how will SLOPPY be coded?

MRNAQN

QNMRNA

RANNMQ

NRMNQA

66.

66. Find the number that should fill the blank:
664, 332, 340, 170, ____, 89

85

109

97

178

67.

67. In the question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement :
In order to reduce the gap between income and expenditure, the company has decided to increase the price of its product from next month.

Assumptions :
I. The rate will remain more or less same after the increase.
II. The expenditure will more or less remain the same in near future.
III. The rival companies will also increase the price of the similar product.

Only III is implicit

None of these

All are implicit

Only II and III are implicit

68.

68. In the following questions, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without having any relationship. Read both the statements in each question and mark your answer as.

Event (A):
Company X is opening an office in city Y for marketing the company's products.

Event (B):
Company X has chalked out an expansion plan, involving raising production capacity at its existing plants.

A is the effect and B is its immediate and principle cause

B is the effect and A is its immediate and principle cause

A is the effect but B is not its immediate and principle cause

B is the effect but A is not its immediate and principle cause

69.

69. In the question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement :
The principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students.

Assumptions :
I. The teachers may handle the situation properly and they may restrict the naughty students.
II. The students will welcome the decision of the Principal.

Only assumption I is implicit

Only assumption II is implicit

Either I or II is implicit

Neither I nor II is implicit

70.

70. Consider the series :
3, 7, 23, 95, ?. What is the value of ?

62

128

479

575

71.

71. Complete the series:
QAR, RAS, SAT, TAU, _____

TAT

UAT

UAV

TAS

72.

72. If SACHIN is coded as UDGMOU, then DHONI is coded as:

FKSSO

ELTSP

FMSOP

ELSSO

73.

73. Find the missing number in the series:
4, 18, ?, 100, 180, 294, 448

48

50

58

60

74.

74. Arnav said, "This girl is the wife of the grandson of my mother." Who is Arnav to the girl?

Father

Grandfather

Husband

Father-in-law

75.

75. Arrange the following in order:
1.Income
2.Respect
3. Education
4.Well-being
5.Job

1,2,5,3,4

1,3,2,5,4

3,1,5,2,4

3,5,1,2,4

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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.