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Updated 13 Aug 2023

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Data Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Sidharth Kriplani

posted on 13 Aug 2023

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 3 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. I was provided with three tables: 1st table had city wise sales, 2nd table had province_id and name, 3rd table had city_id, city_name, and province_id 1. Get the highest sales value, city, province. Do th...
  • Q2. Can aggregate functions be used with HAVING clause? With WHERE clause? What is the difference between WHERE and HAVING clause? Can HAVING be used without GROUP BY?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, aggregate functions can be used with HAVING and WHERE clauses. WHERE filters rows before grouping, HAVING filters groups after grouping.

    • Aggregate functions can be used with HAVING clause to filter groups based on the result of the aggregate function.

    • Aggregate functions can also be used with WHERE clause to filter rows before grouping.

    • WHERE clause filters rows before grouping, while HAVING clause filters groups aft...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the order of execution of a SQL Query?
  • Ans. 

    The order of execution of a SQL query is: FROM, WHERE, GROUP BY, HAVING, SELECT, ORDER BY.

    • FROM: Specifies the tables involved in the query

    • WHERE: Filters the rows based on specified conditions

    • GROUP BY: Groups the rows that have the same values into summary rows

    • HAVING: Filters the groups based on specified conditions

    • SELECT: Selects the columns to be displayed in the result set

    • ORDER BY: Sorts the result set based on speci

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are User Defined Functions? Stored Procedures? Triggers?
  • Ans. 

    User Defined Functions, Stored Procedures, and Triggers are database objects used to perform specific tasks in database management systems.

    • User Defined Functions are custom functions created by users to perform specific calculations or operations in a database.

    • Stored Procedures are precompiled SQL statements that can be executed by calling the procedure name.

    • Triggers are special types of stored procedures that are auto...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was a managerial round

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for SQL the most

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Phonographic interview 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self?
  • Q2. What technology & tools u know ? And basic questions regarding that topics ?
Round 2 - Photographic interview 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Job culture and job responsibilities ?
  • Q2. Some questions on an analytical tools like power BI ?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Jan 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Database related Query proformance and DBA related questions.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Python, pandas and Power BI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Strong your base concepts and focus on trending Skill.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your roles and responsibilities
  • Ans. 

    As a Data Analyst, my roles and responsibilities include analyzing data, creating reports, identifying trends, and providing insights to support decision-making.

    • Analyzing large datasets to extract meaningful insights

    • Creating reports and visualizations to communicate findings

    • Identifying trends and patterns in data

    • Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business needs

    • Providing recommendations based on data analysis

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in next 4 years.
  • Ans. 

    In the next 4 years, I see myself advancing my skills in data analysis, taking on more responsibilities, and potentially moving into a leadership role.

    • Continuing to improve my data analysis skills through training and hands-on experience

    • Taking on more complex projects and responsibilities within the data analysis field

    • Possibly transitioning into a leadership role where I can mentor and guide junior analysts

    • Exploring op...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a data analyst with a background in statistics and programming, passionate about uncovering insights from data.

    • Background in statistics and programming

    • Experience in data analysis and visualization tools like Python, R, and Tableau

    • Strong problem-solving skills

    • Ability to communicate complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How mamy year of experience do you have?
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience working as a Data Analyst in various industries.

    • 5 years of experience as a Data Analyst

    • Worked in multiple industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology

    • Proficient in data analysis tools and techniques

    • Experience in handling large datasets and generating insights

    • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just stay calm, don't hesitate everyone is cool here.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Quants guesstimates

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Pandas numpy python Java development rshiny

Round 4 - Coding Test 

Leetcode easy very very easy 3 sum

Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself in 5 years

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 3 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 - Aptitude Test 

Contains math aptitide and basic tableau questions

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Sql coding test with joins sub queries and stored procedures

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn SQL, tableau and build some basic dash boards and hen have them attached to ur resume
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Excel test with basic aptitude questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Situation based questions.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manager Round with Resume based and situation based questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 2 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Ask your past experience and technical related stuff in the resume. Need to have good understanding knowledge and Having good speaking confidence, enough to attract the interviewer.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. How will you optimize ticket closing process
  • Ans. 

    I will streamline the process by identifying bottlenecks and implementing automation.

    • Analyze current process flow

    • Identify areas of delay or inefficiency

    • Implement automation tools to reduce manual effort

    • Set up clear communication channels between team members

    • Track progress and adjust as needed

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain what course of actions will be taken by you if your colleagues and manager don't co operate with you
  • Q3. Take any example in ticket closing and explain how will you do hypothesis testing
  • Ans. 

    Hypothesis testing in ticket closing example

    • Define null and alternative hypothesis

    • Choose appropriate statistical test

    • Set significance level

    • Collect data and calculate test statistic

    • Determine p-value and compare with significance level

    • Make conclusion and interpret results

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Basics of Python(Pandas)
  • Q2. Advanced SQL functions
  • Q3. Concepts of Statistics in brief
  • Ans. 

    Statistics is the study of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.

    • Descriptive statistics summarize and describe data

    • Inferential statistics make predictions and draw conclusions about a population based on a sample

    • Hypothesis testing is used to determine if there is a significant difference between groups

    • Regression analysis is used to model the relationship between variables

    • Probability theory is used to quantify un...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The entire process was smooth and I was given time to think after each question.
The interview process did not make me feel nervous at any point

McAfee Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in McAfee Data Analyst interview?
McAfee interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the McAfee interview process are Resume Shortlist, Technical and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for McAfee Data Analyst 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 McAfee. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at McAfee expect are SQL, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Operations and Analytical.
What are the top questions asked in McAfee Data Analyst interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the McAfee Data Analyst interview -

  1. Can aggregate functions be used with HAVING clause? With WHERE clause? What is ...read more
  2. What are User Defined Functions? Stored Procedures? Trigge...read more
  3. What is the order of execution of a SQL Que...read more

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