Accenture Previous Exam (12 Oct 2025)

Accenture Previous Exam (12 Oct 2025) Pattern

Behavioral Assessment (Psychometric)

Questions 1–20

1. I enjoy taking responsibility even when the situation is challenging.
2. I remain calm and focused even when under pressure.
3. I prefer to work independently rather than delegate.
4. I ask for clarification when something is unclear.
5. I finish tasks even when I lose interest.
6. I quickly adapt to new work environments.
7. I think logically before reacting emotionally.
8. I often think of new ideas to improve work processes.
9. I stay motivated even when not appreciated immediately.
10. I enjoy working with people who think differently than me.
11. I accept feedback positively and try to improve.
12. I stay patient even when plans suddenly change.
13. I communicate clearly even during arguments or pressure.
14. I stay optimistic even after failures.
15. I respect rules and procedures.
16. I remain productive even when tasks are repetitive.
17. I enjoy learning new skills without being told to.
18. I stay focused for long periods without getting distracted.
19. I handle criticism without feeling discouraged.
20. I support teammates even when my workload is high.

Behavioral Assessment (Psychometric)

Questions 21–40

21. I can manage multiple tasks without getting overwhelmed.
22. I am comfortable taking risks when necessary.
23. I try to resolve conflicts diplomatically.
24. I regularly set goals for myself.
25. I accept responsibility for my mistakes.
26. I enjoy helping others succeed.
27. I remain calm when faced with unexpected challenges.
28. I can motivate myself without external encouragement.
29. I listen carefully to others’ opinions before deciding.
30. I handle stressful situations with patience.
31. I am open to change and new experiences.
32. I can prioritize tasks effectively under pressure.
33. I avoid procrastination and meet deadlines.
34. I can stay objective even when personally affected.
35. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams.
36. I can manage criticism constructively.
37. I remain focused on long-term goals despite setbacks.
38. I adapt my communication style to different audiences.
39. I take initiative without waiting for instructions.
40. I stay calm and think clearly when facing conflicts.

Behavioral Assessment

Questions 41–54

41. I stay motivated even when tasks are repetitive.
42. I can work effectively under tight deadlines.
43. I maintain a positive attitude in difficult situations.
44. I adapt quickly to new technologies or tools.
45. I can balance work and personal life efficiently.
46. I accept responsibility for team outcomes.
47. I enjoy learning from past mistakes.
48. I can persuade others with logical arguments.
49. I remain composed when facing criticism.
50. I enjoy brainstorming new ideas with colleagues.
51. I take time to analyze problems before acting.
52. I can manage conflicts without escalating them.
53. I stay productive even without supervision.
54. I always strive to improve my skills and knowledge.

Round 1: Cognitive Assessment (Gamified)

Format: 3 questions — short logical/gamified puzzles
Time: 20 min

1. You have 3 boxes: one contains only apples, one contains only oranges, and one contains both. Each box is labeled incorrectly. You can pick one fruit from one box. How do you correctly label all boxes?
2. A train leaves station A at 9:00 AM, traveling 60 km/h. Another train leaves station B (120 km apart) at 10:00 AM, traveling 80 km/h toward station A. At what time do the trains meet?
3. There are 5 houses in a row, each painted a different color. Each house is owned by a person of a different nationality. Each owner has a unique pet, drink, and sport. Using the given clues, determine who owns the fish.

Technical Assessment (45 MCQs ).

Questions 1–15

1. Which data structure uses LIFO (Last In, First Out) principle?
   A) Queue
   B) Stack
   C) Linked List
   D) Array
2. In Java, which keyword is used to inherit a class?
   A) this
   B) super
   C) extends
   D) implements
3. Which SQL command is used to remove all rows from a table without deleting the table?
   A) DROP TABLE
   B) DELETE
   C) TRUNCATE
   D) REMOVE
4. What is the time complexity of binary search on a sorted array?
   A) O(n)
   B) O(log n)
   C) O(n log n)
   D) O(1)
5. Which HTTP status code represents “Not Found”?
   A) 200
   B) 301
   C) 404
   D) 500
6. In Python, what is the output of len([1, 2, 3, 4])?
   A) 3
   B) 4
   C) 5
   D) Error
7. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing?
   A) Data Link
   B) Network
   C) Transport
   D) Session
8. What is the result of 5 & 3 in bitwise AND operation?
   A) 1
   B) 2
   C) 3
   D) 0
9. Which algorithm is used for finding the shortest path in a weighted graph?
   A) DFS
   B) BFS
   C) Dijkstra
   D) Kruskal
10. Which of the following is a NoSQL database?
    A) MySQL
    B) PostgreSQL
    C) MongoDB
    D) Oracle
11. Which of these is NOT an access modifier in Java?
    A) private
    B) protected
    C) package
    D) public
12. Which command is used to create a virtual environment in Python?
    A) pip install venv
    B) python -m venv env_name
    C) virtualenv create
    D) python venv
13. In networking, what does DNS stand for?
    A) Domain Name System
    B) Digital Network Service
    C) Data Node Server
    D) Dynamic Network Setup
14. Which of the following is used to schedule jobs in Linux?
    A) cron
    B) at
    C) scheduler
    D) jobs
15. Which sorting algorithm has the best average-case complexity?
    A) Bubble Sort
    B) Insertion Sort
    C) Merge Sort
    D) Selection Sort

16. What is the purpose of the final keyword in Java?
    A) To declare a constant or prevent inheritance/overriding
    B) To delete a variable
    C) To make a variable static
    D) To initialize an object
17. Which of the following is a dynamically typed language?
    A) C++
    B) Java
    C) Python
    D) C#
18. What does CSS stand for?
    A) Cascading Style Sheets
    B) Computer Style Sheets
    C) Creative Style Syntax
    D) Control Style Script
19. In Git, which command is used to upload changes to a remote repository?
    A) git pull
    B) git push
    C) git commit
    D) git merge
20. Which of these is a NoSQL key-value store?
    A) Redis
    B) MySQL
    C) PostgreSQL
    D) Oracle
21. What is the output of print(2 ** 3) in Python?
    A) 5
    B) 6
    C) 8
    D) 9
22. Which design principle is followed in OOP for code reusability?
    A) Encapsulation
    B) Inheritance
    C) Polymorphism
    D) Abstraction
23. Which HTTP method is used to update resources on a server?
    A) GET
    B) POST
    C) PUT
    D) DELETE
24. Which of the following is used for containerization?
    A) Docker
    B) Jenkins
    C) Git
    D) Ansible
25. In databases, what is a foreign key?
    A) Unique identifier for a table
    B) A key referencing primary key of another table
    C) Index for faster searches
    D) A type of primary key
26. Which of these is used to create responsive web layouts?
    A) Flexbox
    B) Table
    C) Inline CSS
    D) Frames
27. Which operator is used to check equality in Python?
    A) =
    B) ==
    C) ===
    D) !=
28. Which Linux command is used to list files and directories?
    A) ls
    B) dir
    C) list
    D) show
29. In networking, what is the default port for HTTPS?
    A) 80
    B) 21
    C) 443
    D) 22
30. Which algorithm is typically used for finding minimum spanning tree?
    A) Dijkstra
    B) Kruskal
    C) BFS
    D) DFS

31. What is the main purpose of the OSI Transport Layer?
    A) Data encryption
    B) Reliable delivery of data
    C) IP addressing
    D) Routing
32. Which Python data type is immutable?
    A) List
    B) Set
    C) Tuple
    D) Dictionary
33. Which of the following is a correct way to declare an array in Java?
    A) int arr[] = new int[5];
    B) int arr = new int[5];
    C) array arr[5];
    D) int arr{};
34. Which of the following is used for continuous integration?
    A) Jenkins
    B) Docker
    C) Ansible
    D) Git
35. Which SQL clause is used to filter records?
    A) ORDER BY
    B) WHERE
    C) GROUP BY
    D) HAVING
36. In C/C++, which operator is used to access members of a structure pointer?
    A) . (dot)
    B) -> (arrow)
    C) &
    D) *
37. Which of these is NOT a cloud service provider?
    A) AWS
    B) Azure
    C) Google Cloud
    D) Linux
38. Which command is used to check the current working directory in Linux?
    A) pwd
    B) dir
    C) ls
    D) cd
39. Which of the following is NOT a feature of OOP?
    A) Polymorphism
    B) Inheritance
    C) Compilation
    D) Encapsulation
40. What does JSON stand for?
    A) Java Serialized Object Notation
    B) JavaScript Object Notation
    C) JavaScript Online Notation
    D) Java Standard Object Notation
41. Which protocol is used for sending emails?
    A) FTP
    B) SMTP
    C) HTTP
    D) DNS
42. Which of these is a front-end framework?
    A) Django
    B) React
    C) Flask
    D) Laravel
43. In Java, which exception is thrown when dividing by zero?
    A) IOException
    B) ArithmeticException
    C) NullPointerException
    D) NumberFormatException
44. Which is the main advantage of using recursion?
    A) Faster execution than loops
    B) Simplifies code for problems like factorial, Fibonacci
    C) Saves memory
    D) Avoids stack overflow
45. Which command is used to remove a file in Linux?
    A) rm
    B) del
    C) erase
    D) remove

Coding Assessment (3 problems — logic based).

Problem 1: Reverse Words in a String

Description:
Given a string containing multiple words separated by spaces, write a function to reverse the order of words. The words themselves should not be reversed, only their positions.

Example:
Input: "Hello World from ChatGPT"
Output: "ChatGPT from World Hello"

Constraints:

• No built-in reverse functions allowed for the whole string.
• String length ≤ 1000 characters.

Problem 2: Find Missing Number

Description:
You are given an array of n distinct integers ranging from 1 to n+1. One number is missing. Write a function to find the missing number.

Example:
Input: [3, 7, 1, 2, 8, 4, 5]
Output: 6

Constraints:

• Use O(n) time and O(1) extra space.

Problem 3: Balanced Parentheses

Description:
Given a string containing only '(' and ')', write a function to check if the parentheses are balanced.

Example:
Input: "(()())" → Output: True
Input: "((())" → Output: False

Constraints:

• String length ≤ 1000
• No built-in stack libraries allowed

Communication Assessment (20 questions)

Questions 1–20

1. Rewrite the following sentence to make it more professional:
   “I think we should try this new method because it might work better.”
2. Correct the grammatical error:
   “She don’t like attending meetings on Mondays.”
3. Choose the most concise way to say:
   “Due to the fact that the system failed, we were unable to complete the task on time.”
4. Fill in the blank with the correct word:
   “He has been working here ____ five years.”
5. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
   A) Everyone have completed their task.
   B) Everyone has completed their task.
   C) Everyone having completed their task.
   D) Everyone complete their task.
6. Rewrite the sentence to be in active voice:
   “The report was submitted by the team yesterday.”
7. Identify the spelling mistake:
   “The manager emphasized the importance of punctuality and proffesionalism.”
8. Which sentence is more polite for an email request?
   A) Send me the file now.
   B) Kindly share the file at your earliest convenience.
   C) Give me the file.
   D) File, please.
9. Choose the correct word:
   “She is very ____ in solving complex problems.”
   A) efficient
   B) effect
   C) affect
   D) efficacy
10. Paraphrase the sentence:
    “We need to improve team collaboration to meet deadlines efficiently.”
11. Fill in the blank:
    “If I ____ earlier, I could have avoided the mistake.”
12. Choose the correct formal greeting for an email:
    A) Hey there,
    B) Dear Mr. Sharma,
    C) Yo,
    D) Hi buddy,
13. Which sentence is concise and clear?
    A) The project was delayed due to the fact that the team did not complete tasks on time.
    B) The project was delayed because the team missed deadlines.
    C) Due to the team’s failure in completing tasks on time, the project got delayed.
    D) Project delayed team incomplete tasks.
14. Identify the correct punctuation:
    “Lets eat grandma”
15. Choose the best way to end a formal email:
    A) Cheers,
    B) Best regards,
    C) Bye,
    D) Later,
16. Rewrite the following for clarity:
    “The manager said that the meeting is going to be held, maybe, next week, possibly on Wednesday.”
17. Fill in the blank:
    “I have been working here ____ January 2020.”
18. Choose the most appropriate word:
    “The presentation was very ____ and easy to understand.”
    A) coherent
    B) incoherent
    C) confusing
    D) unclear
19. Correct the error in subject-verb agreement:
    “The team of engineers are ready for the inspection.”
20. Rewrite the sentence professionally:
    “I need the report ASAP, send it quickly.”