Affine Data Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Highlight the odd cells in excel
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Use conditional formatting to highlight odd cells in Excel
• Select the range of cells you want to highlight

• Go to the 'Home' tab and click on 'Conditional Formatting'

• Choose 'New Rule' and select 'Use a formula to determine which cells to format'

• Enter the formula '=MOD(A1,2)=1' (assuming A1 is the top-left cell of your selected range)

• Choose the formatting style you want for the odd cells
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Q2. What are Joins in SQL, explain different joins and their outputs
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Q3. Query to give running sum of salary
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The first round was a combination of MCQs and SQL Coding test. It consisted of 23 MCQs on SQL, 10 MCQs on Power BI and 5 SQL Coding questions.

Q1. Simple questions on SQL were asked.
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Q1. What is pivot table in Excel?
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Q2. What is 'Data Validation' in Excel?
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Data Validation in Excel ensures that data entered in a cell meets certain criteria or conditions.
• Data Validation allows you to set rules for what can be entered in a cell, such as a range of values, a list of items, or a custom formula.

• Examples of Data Validation include setting a drop-down list of options for a cell, restricting input to a certain number range, or ensuring dates are entered in a specific format.

• Data ...read more
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Q3. What is the order of execution of an SQL query?
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The order of execution of an SQL query involves multiple steps to retrieve data from a database.
• 1. Parsing: The SQL query is first parsed to check for syntax errors.

• 2. Optimization: The query optimizer creates an execution plan to determine the most efficient way to retrieve data.

• 3. Compilation: The optimized query is compiled into an executable form.

• 4. Execution: The compiled query is executed by the database engine t...read more
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Q4. What is the difference between Tree Map and Heatmap in Tableau?
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Tree Map visualizes hierarchical data using nested rectangles, while Heatmap displays data values using color gradients.
• Tree Map displays data hierarchically with nested rectangles, where the size and color represent different measures.

• Heatmap visualizes data values using color gradients, with darker colors indicating higher values.

• Tree Map is useful for showing hierarchical data structures, while Heatmap is effective ...read more
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Q5. What is the difference between 'Extract Data' and 'Live Connection' in Tableau?
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Extract Data saves a snapshot of data in Tableau workbook, while Live Connection directly connects to data source.
• Extract Data creates a static copy of data in Tableau workbook, while Live Connection directly queries data source in real-time.

• Extract Data is useful for working offline or with small datasets, while Live Connection is ideal for large datasets or when data is frequently updated.

• Extract Data can improve per...read more
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Q1. SQL and excel questions intermediate
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Easy SQL questions related to sub query

SQL moderate questions related to joins and window functions

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