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IBM Senior Database Administrator Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 2 Oct 2024

IBM Senior Database Administrator Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Day to Day task
  • Q2. About all technical
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Location and salary discussion
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Offer discussion

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Database architecture
  • Q2. Database backups wal files

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basic architecture and backups maintenance activities user roles would be better

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Sql questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well and apply for this role.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Recovery models

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Oracle DBA with 5+ years of hands-on experience in managing databases, optimizing performance, and ensuring data security.

    • 5+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA

    • Proficient in database management, performance optimization, and data security

    • Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving database issues

    • Strong knowledge of Oracle database architecture and SQL

    • Certified Oracle Database Administrator (OCA/OCP)

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About oracle database functionality
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
  • Q2. About previous company and quit reason

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is database ? And type of sql
  • Ans. 

    A database is a structured collection of data. SQL is a language used to manage and manipulate databases.

    • A database is a software system that stores and organizes data.

    • It allows users to create, read, update, and delete data.

    • SQL (Structured Query Language) is a programming language used to communicate with and manage databases.

    • There are different types of databases such as relational databases, object-oriented database...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write the sql command of the database
  • Ans. 

    SQL command of which database?

    • Specify the name of the database you want the SQL command for

    • Provide the specific query you want to execute

    • Ensure that the syntax is correct and the query is optimized

    • Examples: SELECT * FROM table_name; INSERT INTO table_name (column1, column2) VALUES (value1, value2);

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. For example ,select *from employee table

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Capgemini Database Admin interview:
  • Database basic
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Define how to communicate with other people
Make communication a circle,not a line
Keep all information accessible
Ask for feedback

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. All technical knowledge
  • Q2. Any challenges that you faced

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be calm to answer any answer, and be true , dont bluff
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

IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM Senior Database Administrator interview?
IBM interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process are Technical, HR and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for IBM Senior Database Administrator interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at IBM. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at IBM expect are Database Administration, IT Operations, Performance Tuning, Powershell and SQL Server.
What are the top questions asked in IBM Senior Database Administrator interview?

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