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IBM Database Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 2 Aug 2021

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1 interview found

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. About previous project experience
  • Q2. SQL concepts
  • Q3. Non-sql concepts
  • Q4. Devops

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare all the concepts which you have worked on.

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DDL DML DCL TCL
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
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Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to run parallel queries for multiple databases ??
  • Ans. 

    To run parallel queries for multiple databases, use parallel processing techniques and tools.

    • Use parallel processing techniques such as multi-threading or distributed computing to run queries simultaneously on multiple databases.

    • Consider using tools like Apache Hadoop or Apache Spark for parallel processing of queries across multiple databases.

    • Ensure proper resource allocation and optimization to prevent performance is...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is normalisation technique used for database??
  • Ans. 

    Normalization technique is used to organize data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.

    • Normalization involves breaking down a table into smaller tables and defining relationships between them.

    • It helps in reducing data redundancy by storing data in a structured and organized manner.

    • Normalization ensures data integrity by minimizing data anomalies such as update, insert, and delete anomalies.

    • There...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep cool head try to answer as per your knowledge.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is database architecture?
  • Ans. 

    Database architecture refers to the design and structure of a database system.

    • Database architecture includes the organization of data, storage, retrieval, and security mechanisms.

    • It involves defining the relationships between data elements and how they are stored and accessed.

    • Examples of database architectures include hierarchical, network, relational, and object-oriented.

    • Database architecture also includes the choice ...

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  • Q2. Difference between delete and truncate
  • Ans. 

    Delete removes rows one by one, while truncate removes all rows at once.

    • Delete is a DML command, while truncate is a DDL command.

    • Delete can be rolled back, while truncate cannot be rolled back.

    • Delete fires triggers, while truncate does not fire triggers.

    • Delete is slower as it logs individual row deletions, while truncate is faster as it logs the deallocation of the data pages.

    • Example: DELETE FROM table_name WHERE condi

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare well

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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

In it they trying to get the information about basic knowledge about related to database and also they are give to write some queries

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Related queries which you did in your past projects and also some queries to write

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Manager ask some database related queries and hr was trying to negotiate for salary
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Architecture of sql
  • Ans. 

    SQL architecture refers to the structure and components of a SQL database system.

    • SQL architecture includes components like storage engine, query processor, and buffer manager.

    • The storage engine manages data storage and retrieval, while the query processor processes SQL queries.

    • The buffer manager handles caching and memory management to optimize performance.

    • Examples of SQL architectures include MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Se

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  • Q2. Recovery models

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Sql related queries
  • Q2. Database maintenance
  • Q3. Monitoring and performance tuning
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. In deep related to queries
  • Q2. Backup and recovery

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Logshipping, mirroring, failover clustering and always on

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be strong with sql hadr scenarios and concepts. Adding dmvs in the answer make a good impression.

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Database questions What is your roles and responsibilities Tell me about the technology you are working

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - First is technical round
Second is client and thrid is salary discussion
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What purpose does the model database server what is replication what is dcl what are the recovery models for a data base what is dbcc
  • Ans. 

    Answers to questions related to MS SQL Server Database Administration

    • The model database is used as a template for creating new databases

    • Replication is the process of copying and distributing data from one database to another

    • DCL stands for Data Control Language and is used to control access to data in a database

    • The recovery models for a database are Simple, Full, and Bulk-Logged

    • DBCC stands for Database Console Commands ...

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Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is the importance of recovery model what is transperent data encryption explain your sql server database expirence why would you use sql agent
  • Ans. 

    Recovery model is important for database backup and restore. Transparent data encryption secures data at rest. SQL Agent automates tasks.

    • Recovery model determines the type of backup and restore strategy to be used.

    • There are three recovery models: Simple, Full, and Bulk-Logged.

    • Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) encrypts data at rest and protects against unauthorized access.

    • TDE uses a symmetric key called the database enc...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - first impress the hr& be a confident carefully lisen qusentins and tell to the fluently

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