Allsoft Solutions Trainee Junior Data Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

The Aptitude Test session accesses mathematical and logical reasoning abilities

Q1. What is Vlookup
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Vlookup is a function in Excel used to search for a value in a table and return a corresponding value from another column.
• Vlookup stands for 'Vertical Lookup'

• It is commonly used in Excel to search for a value in the leftmost column of a table and return a value in the same row from a specified column

• Syntax: =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])

• Example: =VLOOKUP(A2, B2:D10, 3, FALSE) - searc...read more
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Q2. Some IF else Question in Excel
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Q3. What does your day in your previous organization look like?
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My day in my previous organization involved analyzing large datasets, creating reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Reviewing and cleaning large datasets to ensure accuracy

• Creating visualizations and reports to communicate insights

• Collaborating with team members to identify trends and patterns

• Presenting findings to stakeholders in meetings or presentations
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Q4. Could you share the technical skills you possess?
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I possess strong technical skills in data analysis, including proficiency in programming languages, statistical analysis, and data visualization tools.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL

• Skilled in statistical analysis and data modeling techniques

• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI

• Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and techniques
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Q5. Can you explain what a Pivot Table is?
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A Pivot Table is a data summarization tool used in spreadsheet programs to analyze, summarize, and present data in a tabular format.
• Pivot tables allow users to reorganize and summarize selected columns and rows of data to obtain desired insights.

• Users can easily group and filter data, perform calculations, and create visualizations using pivot tables.

• Pivot tables are commonly used in Excel and other spreadsheet program...read more
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Q6. Find the Highest-paid employee in each department along with their salary and department name.
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To find the highest-paid employee in each department, we need to group employees by department and then select the employee with the highest salary in each group.
• Group employees by department

• Find the employee with the highest salary in each group

• Retrieve the employee's name, salary, and department name
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Q1. What is the architecture of Apache Spark?
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Apache Spark architecture includes a cluster manager, worker nodes, and driver program.
• Apache Spark architecture consists of a cluster manager, which allocates resources and schedules tasks.

• Worker nodes execute tasks and store data in memory or disk.

• Driver program coordinates tasks and communicates with the cluster manager.

• Spark applications run as independent sets of processes on a cluster, coordinated by the SparkCon...read more
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Q2. What is the difference between the reduceBy and groupBy transformations in Apache Spark?
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reduceBy is used to aggregate data based on key, while groupBy is used to group data based on key.
• reduceBy is a transformation that combines the values of each key using an associative function and a neutral 'zero value'.

• groupBy is a transformation that groups the data based on a key and returns a grouped data set.

• reduceBy is more efficient for aggregating data as it reduces the data before shuffling, while groupBy shu...read more
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Q3. What is the difference between RDD (Resilient Distributed Datasets) and DataFrame in Apache Spark?
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RDD is a low-level abstraction representing a distributed collection of objects, while DataFrame is a higher-level abstraction representing a distributed collection of data organized into named columns.
• RDD is more suitable for unstructured data and low-level transformations, while DataFrame is more suitable for structured data and high-level abstractions.

• DataFrames provide optimizations like query optimization and code...read more
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Q4. What are the different modes of execution in Apache Spark?
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The different modes of execution in Apache Spark include local mode, standalone mode, YARN mode, and Mesos mode.
• Local mode: Spark runs on a single machine with one executor.

• Standalone mode: Spark runs on a cluster managed by a standalone cluster manager.

• YARN mode: Spark runs on a Hadoop cluster using YARN as the resource manager.

• Mesos mode: Spark runs on a Mesos cluster with Mesos as the resource manager.
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Q1. About your self
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Q2. Communication skills
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Q1. Programming language
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Q2. What tools do you utilize for data analysis?
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I utilize tools such as Excel, Python, SQL, and Tableau for data analysis.
• Excel for basic data manipulation and visualization

• Python for advanced data analysis and machine learning

• SQL for querying databases

• Tableau for creating interactive visualizations
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Q3. Pandas numpy seaborn matplot
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Data analysis of code in the context of data analysis.

Coding logical question paper.

Q1. Azure Scenario based questions
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Q2. Pyspark Coding based questions
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Q1. ADF, Databricks related question
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Q2. Spark Performance problem and scenarios
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Spark performance problems can arise due to inefficient code, data skew, resource constraints, and improper configuration.
• Inefficient code can lead to slow performance, such as using collect() on large datasets.

• Data skew can cause uneven distribution of data across partitions, impacting processing time.

• Resource constraints like insufficient memory or CPU can result in slow Spark jobs.

• Improper configuration settings, su...read more
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Q1. DAX Related Syntax and Codes
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Q2. Data Modelling, SQL, Python
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Q1. No Response from HR after calling of selection after Round 1
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Q1. How to Ensure Data loss in ETL pipeline
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Q2. Why to spin up Dataproc cluster when there is serverless batch job exists.
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Q1. I'm changing my domain because I don't see much scope for growth in my current domain and I want to make advantage of new opportunities for learning, creativity and success. Additional, I believe that the ...read more
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Q2. I understand that being asked to work for an extended number of hours comes with a good reason in the first place, so I'm ok with it.
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Q3. Over the year I have really upskilled my self. I believe based on the market standards for this particular role and my experience and skill set a salary range between 10000- 35000 would be fair and appreci...read more
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Q4. Can you share more about the day to day responsibilities of this role?
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Q5. If I am hired for this role, what would you want me to a achieve in my first two months?
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Q6. No ma'am certainly not. Before coming here, I read the job description thoroughly and I have the right skills and qualification required for the role.
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Q7. I believe a change in work environment with stimulate my creativity and drive for success.
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Q1. Python Lambda Function
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Q2. What are pods in Kubernetes
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Pods are the smallest deployable units in Kubernetes, consisting of one or more containers.
• Pods are used to run and manage containers in Kubernetes

• Each pod has its own unique IP address within the Kubernetes cluster

• Pods can contain multiple containers that share resources and are scheduled together

• Pods are ephemeral and can be easily created, destroyed, or replicated

• Pods can be managed and scaled using Kubernetes contr
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