Accenture Placement Papers
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About the Accenture Placement Test
Accenture 2026 recruitment uses the same CTA format with a refreshed question bank. The communication assessment now includes a live AI-scored video response section. Accenture targets hiring 50,000+ people in India for FY2026 including 20,000 freshers.
Section-wise Breakdown
Cognitive & Technical Assessment
50 QuestionsCommon Interview Questions
10 QuestionsCommunication Assessment
5 QuestionsSample Questions
Cognitive & Technical Assessment
Q1. What is the output of: int x = 5; printf('%d', x++);
Explanation:
Post-increment: x++ returns current value (5) then increments. So printf prints 5, and x becomes 6 after the statement.
Q2. Which SQL clause is used to filter groups after GROUP BY?
Explanation:
WHERE filters individual rows before grouping. HAVING filters groups after GROUP BY. Example: GROUP BY dept HAVING COUNT(*) > 5.
Q3. What data structure is used for BFS (Breadth First Search)?
Explanation:
BFS uses a Queue (FIFO) to explore nodes level by level. DFS uses a Stack (LIFO) or recursion to explore depth-first.
Q4. What is the time complexity of binary search?
Explanation:
Binary search halves the search space at each step. With n elements, it takes at most log₂(n) comparisons. Time complexity = O(log n).
Q5. In OOPS, what is method overloading?
Explanation:
Method overloading (compile-time polymorphism) allows multiple methods with the same name but different parameter types or count. Example: add(int,int) and add(double,double).
Common Interview Questions
Q1. A can do a piece of work in 10 days and B can do it in 15 days. In how many days will they finish the work together?
Explanation:
A's rate = 1/10, B's rate = 1/15. Combined = 1/10 + 1/15 = 3/30 + 2/30 = 5/30 = 1/6. So they finish in 6 days.
Q2. If the selling price of 12 articles equals the cost price of 16 articles, what is the profit percentage?
Explanation:
SP of 12 = CP of 16. Let CP of each = 1. CP of 12 = 12, SP of 12 = 16. Profit = 4. Profit% = (4/12) × 100 = 33.33%.
Q3. The simple interest on ₹5000 at 8% per annum for 3 years is:
Explanation:
SI = (P × R × T)/100 = (5000 × 8 × 3)/100 = 120000/100 = ₹1200.
Q4. A train 150m long passes a pole in 15 seconds. How long will it take to pass a platform 300m long?
Explanation:
Speed = 150/15 = 10 m/s. Distance to cover = 150 + 300 = 450m. Time = 450/10 = 45 seconds.
Q5. What is 35% of 80% of 500?
Explanation:
80% of 500 = 400. 35% of 400 = 140.
Communication Assessment
Q1. A can do a piece of work in 10 days and B can do it in 15 days. In how many days will they finish the work together?
Explanation:
A's rate = 1/10, B's rate = 1/15. Combined = 1/10 + 1/15 = 3/30 + 2/30 = 5/30 = 1/6. So they finish in 6 days.
Q2. If the selling price of 12 articles equals the cost price of 16 articles, what is the profit percentage?
Explanation:
SP of 12 = CP of 16. Let CP of each = 1. CP of 12 = 12, SP of 12 = 16. Profit = 4. Profit% = (4/12) × 100 = 33.33%.
Q3. The simple interest on ₹5000 at 8% per annum for 3 years is:
Explanation:
SI = (P × R × T)/100 = (5000 × 8 × 3)/100 = 120000/100 = ₹1200.
Q4. A train 150m long passes a pole in 15 seconds. How long will it take to pass a platform 300m long?
Explanation:
Speed = 150/15 = 10 m/s. Distance to cover = 150 + 300 = 450m. Time = 450/10 = 45 seconds.
Q5. What is 35% of 80% of 500?
Explanation:
80% of 500 = 400. 35% of 400 = 140.
How to Crack Accenture Placement Test
- 1.Video response section: maintain eye contact with camera, structured answers
- 2.Situational judgment: choose responses showing teamwork over individual glory
- 3.Numerical: practice ratio and proportion questions under time pressure
- 4.Verbal reasoning: read all options before eliminating, conclusions must follow
- 5.Accenture package for freshers: ₹4.5 LPA (ASE), ₹8 LPA (Packaged App Dev)
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