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HCL Group MS SQL DBA Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 10 Dec 2024

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MS SQL DBA Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 10 Dec 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Sql queries on top clause

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why u want to join
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about database management and eager to contribute my skills to your team.

    • I have a strong background in database administration

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work with a reputable company like yours

    • I am eager to learn and grow in my career as a SQL DBA

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the salary expectation
  • Ans. 

    I am looking for a competitive salary based on my experience, skills, and the responsibilities of the role.

    • Research the average salary range for MS SQL DBAs in your location and industry

    • Consider your years of experience and any specialized skills or certifications you have

    • Be prepared to negotiate based on the specific responsibilities and requirements of the role

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Start up parameters of sql server
  • Ans. 

    Start up parameters are used to configure the behavior of SQL Server when it starts up.

    • Start up parameters are specified in the SQL Server Configuration Manager.

    • Common start up parameters include -d (database files location), -e (error log location), -m (single user mode), -T (trace flags), etc.

    • Start up parameters can be modified to customize the behavior of SQL Server during startup.

    • Example: -dC:\Program Files\Microso...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Differential backup query
  • Q3. Sql server statics
  • Q4. Log file architecture

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - kindly prepare all the topics about sql server.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Personal Details, Strength and Strong Areas, SQL Server Performance Optimization, Windows Clustering, Always On, Shipping, Mirroring, Replication.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1.Personal Details
2.Communication must be good
3.Strong Knowledge of Technology and the fundamentals
4.Resume Should be Good
5.Show Your Good areas
6.Be Confident While Interview
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Difference between logshipping mirroring, tempdb corruption, master db corruption, agents used in replication
  • Ans. 

    Explanation of differences between logshipping, mirroring, tempdb corruption, master db corruption, and agents used in replication

    • Logshipping involves copying and restoring transaction logs from one server to another for disaster recovery.

    • Mirroring involves maintaining an exact copy of a database on a secondary server for failover purposes.

    • Tempdb corruption can occur due to hardware failures, software bugs, or other is...

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. WHAT IS YOUR EXPIRENCE?
  • Q2. WHAT IS YOUR HIGHER GRADUATION PERIOD.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - MY NAME IS NAVEEN KUMAR . I AM FROM BADVEL. MY HIGHER GRADUATION DEGREE BSC COMPUTERS.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is pull request
  • Ans. 

    A pull request is a method of submitting contributions to a project on GitHub for review and merging.

    • Pull requests are commonly used in version control systems like Git to propose changes to a codebase.

    • They allow developers to collaborate and discuss changes before merging them into the main branch.

    • Pull requests typically include a description of the changes, related issues, and any necessary tests or documentation.

    • Rev...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is sateful set
  • Ans. 

    Stateful set is a Kubernetes controller that manages the deployment and scaling of a set of pods with persistent storage.

    • Stateful set ensures that each pod in the set has a unique identity and stable network identity.

    • Stateful set pods are created in order and are not replaced until they are deleted.

    • Stateful set is commonly used for stateful applications like databases where each pod requires persistent storage.

    • Example:...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Dba backups in sql
  • Ans. 

    DBA backups in SQL are essential for data protection and disaster recovery.

    • Regularly schedule full, differential, and transaction log backups to ensure data is protected.

    • Store backups in secure locations to prevent data loss in case of hardware failure or corruption.

    • Test backups regularly to ensure they can be restored successfully in case of emergency.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Dba replication
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about urself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced MS SQL DBA with a strong background in database administration and performance tuning.

    • Over 5 years of experience working as a MS SQL DBA

    • Proficient in database administration tasks such as backup and recovery, performance tuning, and security

    • Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving database-related issues

    • Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Serv...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Strengths and weakness

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL patching, migration

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discuss 4 case study related to supply chain management.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Tech Mahindra Senior Software Engineer interview:
  • Supply Chain Management
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Develop some case study of your own and also deep analysis for each.

I was interviewed before Sep 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 140 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Test timing was at 2:00 pm , it was conducted in a college and the environment was good for the test. Camera was a primary part of test, so no suspicious activity.

  • Q1. 

    Sum of Two Numbers Represented as Arrays

    Given two numbers in the form of two arrays where each element of the array represents a digit, calculate the sum of these two numbers and return this sum as an ar...

  • Ans. 

    Given two numbers represented as arrays, calculate their sum and return the result as an array.

    • Iterate through the arrays from right to left, adding digits and carrying over if necessary

    • Handle cases where one array is longer than the other by considering the remaining digits

    • Ensure the final sum array does not have any leading zeros

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

Round duration - 20 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

The round was conducted at around 12 p.m. I was called at the college location and then it was conducted. The interviewer was quite polite and frank.

Round 3 - HR 

Round duration - 8 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This round was conducted right after finishing and clearing the technical round at the same place and on the same day.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 60 %Wipro Limited interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - OOPS, Data Structures, Database Concepts, Coding problemsTime required to prepare for the interview - 2-3 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Practice atleast 2-3 Coding problems daily so your logic building becomes stronger.
Tip 2 : Exercise problems based on OOPS concepts and others too.
Tip 3 : If you can have your own project built, then it's the major point and will act as a plus point.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Your resume should be in standard form, short and simple will be more effective.
Tip 2 : Whatever you have learned, you need to mention it in your resume as that will be your primary source of selection and having project on your resume is important.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

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How many rounds are there in HCL Group MS SQL DBA interview?
HCL Group interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the HCL Group interview process are Coding Test and HR.

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