Capgemini Technical Assessment Preparation Guide
1. Cloud Computing (Basic Awareness)
Topics to Cover:
- Basics of Cloud Computing
- Service Models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
- Deployment Models: Public, Private, Hybrid
- Examples: AWS, Azure, GCP
- Virtualization & Containers
Resources:
- Great Learning Cloud Basics Course (Free):
https://www.mygreatlearning.com/academy/learn-for-free/courses/introduction-to-cloud-computing
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials (Free): https://www.aws.training/Details/Video?id=15859
- YouTube Playlist (Simplilearn):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEiEAq2VkUULlNtIFhEQHo8gacvme35rz
2. Computer Networking (Basic to Intermediate)
Topics to Cover:
- OSI Model
- TCP/IP Model
- IP Addressing (IPv4 basics)
- DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS
- Switches, Routers, Firewalls
Resources:
- GeeksforGeeks Networking: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/computer-network-tutorials/
- Cisco Networking Basics (Free Course): https://skillsforall.com/course/networking-basics
- YouTube (Neso Academy):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBlnK6fEyqRjJX5b6X8V3lLApWYx4bD7q
3. Data Structures & Algorithms (Coding Round Prep)
Capgemini Technical Assessment Preparation Guide
Topics to Focus:
- Arrays, Strings
- Hashmaps/Sets
- Stacks, Queues
- Recursion, Sorting, Searching
- Trees and Graphs (Basics only)
- Time & Space Complexity
Resources:
- Striver's DSA Sheet: https://takeuforward.org/interviews/strivers-sde-sheet-top-coding-interview-problems/
- Leetcode Easy/Medium Arrays, Strings, Hashing, Recursion
- GeeksforGeeks DSA: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/data-structures/
4. DBMS (Database Management Systems)
Topics to Cover:
- ER Model, Relational Model
- SQL (SELECT, JOINs, GROUP BY, etc.)
- Normalization (1NF, 2NF, 3NF)
- Transactions, ACID Properties
- Indexing & Keys
Resources:
- Gate Smashers DBMS Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV8vIYTIdSnat3WCO9jfehtZyjnxb74wm
- W3Schools SQL Practice: https://www.w3schools.com/sql/
- GeeksforGeeks DBMS: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/dbms/
5. Practice MCQs & Previous Papers
- PrepInsta Capgemini Resources: https://prepinsta.com/capgemini/
- IndiaBix - DBMS, Networking MCQs: https://www.indiabix.com/
Capgemini Technical Assessment Preparation Guide
6. Weekly Plan (Short-term Prep)
| Day | Topics |
|-----|--------|
| Mon | Cloud + OSI Model + DSA Arrays |
| Tue | Networking (TCP/IP + IP) + DSA Strings |
| Wed | DBMS ER + SQL |
| Thu | Cloud (Deployment + Models) + Stacks/Queues |
| Fri | SQL + Joins + Sorting/Searching |
| Sat | Mock Test + Revision |
| Sun | Interview Qs + Practice MCQs |