Infocepts Technologies Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Linux

Q1. What is lvm and why is it required?
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LVM stands for Logical Volume Manager. It is required for flexible management of storage devices in Linux systems.
• LVM allows for the creation of logical volumes that span multiple physical disks.

• It enables resizing of logical volumes without the need to unmount the file system.

• LVM also provides features such as snapshots and mirroring for data backup and redundancy.

• It is commonly used in enterprise environments where s...read more
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Q2. Which command is used to check the memory status?
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The command used to check memory status is 'free'.
• The 'free' command displays the total amount of free and used physical and swap memory in the system.

• It also shows the buffers and cache used by the kernel.

• The output of the 'free' command can be customized using various options like '-h' for human-readable format and '-s' for a continuous display.

• Another command that can be used to check memory status is 'top', which d...read more
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Q3. What is the function of grep command?
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grep command is used to search for a specific pattern in a file or output.
• Used to search for a specific pattern in a file or output

• Can be used with regular expressions

• Can be used to search for multiple patterns at once

• Can be used with other commands like find and ls

• Example: grep 'error' file.txt
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Q4. What is netstat command
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Netstat is a command-line tool used to display network connections, routing tables, and network interface statistics.
• Displays active network connections and their status

• Shows routing tables and network interface statistics

• Can be used to troubleshoot network issues

• Can be used to identify open ports and listening services

• Syntax: netstat [options]
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Q5. What is the pink command?
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The pink command is not a valid Linux command.
• There is no pink command in Linux.

• It is possible that the interviewer is testing the candidate's honesty and ability to admit when they don't know something.

• The candidate should respond honestly and explain that they are not familiar with the pink command.

• Alternatively, the candidate could ask for clarification or context to better understand the question.
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Q6. Maximum size (in bytes) of the filename in Linux can be?
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The maximum size of a filename in Linux is 255 bytes.
• The maximum length includes the entire path and filename.

• The limit is imposed by the file system, not the operating system.

• Some file systems, such as ext4, support longer filenames with special configuration.

• Long filenames can cause issues with some applications and scripts.
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Q1. What is broadcasting?
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Broadcasting is a feature in Apache Spark that allows for efficient data distribution across cluster nodes.
• Broadcasting is used to efficiently distribute read-only data to all nodes in a Spark cluster.

• It helps reduce data shuffling and improve performance by avoiding unnecessary data transfers.

• Common use cases include broadcasting small lookup tables or configuration data.

• Example: Broadcasting a small reference dataset
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Q2. What is ETL? Different process
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ETL stands for Extract, Transform, Load. It is a process used to extract data from various sources, transform it into a consistent format, and load it into a target database.
• Extract: Data is extracted from multiple sources such as databases, files, APIs, etc.

• Transform: Data is cleaned, filtered, aggregated, and converted into a consistent format.

• Load: Transformed data is loaded into a target database or data warehouse ...read more
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Q3. CI/CD Pipeline?
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Q1. DIFFERENCE B/W Groups and sets in tableau
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In Tableau, groups are used to combine related dimension members, while sets are used to create custom fields based on a condition.
• Groups in Tableau are used to combine related dimension members into higher-level categories. For example, grouping different product categories into a single 'Other' category.

• Sets in Tableau are used to create custom fields based on a condition. For example, creating a set of 'High Sales' ...read more
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Q2. OLAP VS OLTP difference
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OLAP is used for analyzing historical data while OLTP is used for managing real-time transactional data.
• OLAP stands for Online Analytical Processing and is used for complex queries and data analysis.

• OLTP stands for Online Transactional Processing and is used for managing real-time transactional data.

• OLAP databases are optimized for read-heavy workloads while OLTP databases are optimized for write-heavy workloads.

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Q3. What are the challenges you have faced in the current project ?
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Q4. Types of filters and execution order in tableau
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Tableau filters include context filters, extract filters, data source filters, and user filters. Execution order is top-down.
• Context filters are applied first and limit the data set for subsequent filters.

• Extract filters are applied next, filtering data before it is extracted into Tableau.

• Data source filters are applied after extract filters, limiting the data at the data source level.

• User filters are applied last, all...read more
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Q5. Difference between tree map and heat map
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Tree map displays hierarchical data using nested rectangles, while heat map visualizes data using colors.
• Tree map organizes data in a hierarchical structure with nested rectangles

• Heat map uses colors to represent data values on a matrix

• Tree map is useful for showing proportions within a whole, while heat map is good for visualizing patterns or correlations in data
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Q6. What is the custom chart you have worked on
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I have worked on creating a custom sales performance chart for tracking monthly revenue
• Utilized Excel to create a custom chart with data from multiple sources

• Implemented color coding to highlight trends and outliers

• Added interactive features for easy data analysis

• Presented the chart to senior management for decision-making purposes
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Q7. Rank vs rank dense in SQL
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Rank function assigns a unique rank to each row in the result set, while dense_rank function assigns a unique rank to each distinct row in the result set.
• Rank function leaves gaps in the ranking if there are ties, while dense_rank function does not leave gaps.

• Rank function is used to assign a unique rank to each row based on the specified order, while dense_rank function is used to assign a unique rank to each distinct...read more
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Q8. Union and union all major difference
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UNION combines the results of two or more SELECT statements, while UNION ALL does the same but includes duplicates.
• UNION removes duplicates from the result set, while UNION ALL includes duplicates

• UNION is slower than UNION ALL because it has to perform an additional step to remove duplicates

• UNION requires the same number of columns in the SELECT statements, while UNION ALL does not have this requirement
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Q9. How you have optimised the performance of the dashboard
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I optimized the performance of the dashboard by streamlining data sources, improving data visualization, and implementing automated updates.
• Identified and removed unnecessary data sources to reduce load times

• Utilized data caching techniques to improve dashboard loading speed

• Implemented data visualization best practices to enhance user experience

• Set up automated data refresh schedules to ensure real-time updates

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Q10. Types of joins and explain it with one example for each
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Types of joins in SQL with examples
• Inner Join: Returns rows when there is a match in both tables. Example: SELECT * FROM table1 INNER JOIN table2 ON table1.id = table2.id

• Left Join: Returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table. Example: SELECT * FROM table1 LEFT JOIN table2 ON table1.id = table2.id

• Right Join: Returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left table...read more
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Q1. What are the diffrent datatype in python
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Python has various data types including int, float, str, list, tuple, dict, set, bool, and more.
• int - integer numbers (e.g. 5)

• float - floating point numbers (e.g. 3.14)

• str - strings (e.g. 'hello')

• list - ordered collection of items (e.g. [1, 2, 3])

• tuple - ordered collection of items that cannot be changed (e.g. (1, 2, 3))

• dict - collection of key-value pairs (e.g. {'name': 'John', 'age': 30})

• set - unordered collection of...read more
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Q1. What are the diifrent ML algoritham & Explain in details
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Various ML algorithms include linear regression, decision trees, random forests, support vector machines, and neural networks.
• Linear Regression: Used for predicting continuous values based on input features.

• Decision Trees: Tree-like model of decisions used for classification and regression.

• Random Forests: Ensemble learning method using multiple decision trees for improved accuracy.

• Support Vector Machines: Classify data...read more
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Q1. This was more to check cultural fit
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Q1. Ths was more to know dates when you joined previous company
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