MicroSpark Software Solutions Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. All employees having same salary in the smae department sql and pysprk
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Q2. How to create pipeline in databricks
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To create a pipeline in Databricks, you can use Databricks Jobs or Apache Airflow for orchestration.
• Use Databricks Jobs to create a pipeline by scheduling notebooks or Spark jobs.

• Utilize Apache Airflow for more complex pipeline orchestration with dependencies and monitoring.

• Leverage Databricks Delta for managing data pipelines with ACID transactions and versioning.
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Q3. Palindrome, 2nd char in every word make is to upper case, sql rank and dense rank releated questions , given 2 tables country and city we need to calculate total population in each continent by joining the...read more
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Q4. String manuplation questions inpython
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Q1. Coalesce, SQL Order of Execution
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Q2. Given a table with fields(id, name, salary, managerId) find out the managers who have atleast 5 reportees under him/her.
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Use SQL query to count number of reportees for each manager and filter out those with atleast 5 reportees.
• Write a SQL query to count number of reportees for each manager using GROUP BY clause

• Add HAVING clause to filter out managers with atleast 5 reportees

• Example: SELECT managerId, COUNT(id) AS num_reportees FROM table_name GROUP BY managerId HAVING num_reportees >= 5
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Q3. How to manage large datasets in python
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Use libraries like pandas and dask to efficiently manage large datasets in Python.
• Use pandas library for data manipulation and analysis.

• Use dask library for parallel computing and out-of-core processing.

• Optimize memory usage by loading data in chunks or using data types efficiently.

• Consider using cloud services like AWS S3 or Google BigQuery for storing and processing large datasets.
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Q4. Name few of the commonly used python libraries used by DA
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Some commonly used Python libraries for Data Analysts are Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, and Scikit-learn.
• Pandas - used for data manipulation and analysis

• NumPy - used for numerical computing and working with arrays

• Matplotlib - used for data visualization

• Scikit-learn - used for machine learning and data mining
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Q1. What are Agile Values? Scrum Values? Scrum Ceremonies? Story Points?
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Agile values include individuals and interactions over processes and tools, while Scrum values include commitment, courage, focus, openness, and respect.
• Agile values prioritize individuals and interactions over processes and tools

• Scrum values include commitment, courage, focus, openness, and respect

• Scrum ceremonies include Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective

• Story points are a unit of...read more
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Q2. As project manager what docs do you prepare? How do you contribute as a PM?
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As a project manager, I prepare various documents such as project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and progress reports. I contribute by leading the team, managing resources, and ensuring project success.
• Prepare project plans outlining scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines

• Create schedules to allocate tasks and track progress

• Develop budgets to manage project costs effectively

• Conduct risk assessments...read more
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Q3. Capacity? Velocity? etc Agile/Scrum-based questions (bookish) this round was taken by Rajni
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Q1. Megha took my final round and asked me questions about Agile/Scrum, Stroy Points (estimation).
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Q2. Ques on explaining Sprint Planning, Retro, Review, using Doc/Excel (screen sharing)
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Q3. Ques on Conflict and Resource Management, some scenario-based question.
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Q4. How will you make a low-performing resource a high-performing one?
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Provide clear expectations, offer support and training, provide feedback and recognition, set goals and milestones.
• Clearly communicate expectations and goals to the resource.

• Offer support and training to help the resource improve their skills and knowledge.

• Provide regular feedback and recognition for progress made.

• Set specific goals and milestones to track improvement.

• Create a development plan with the resource to addr...read more
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Q5. Megha did not hire me because she felt I had adequate knowledge and practical experience. (insecurities) Anyway, good luck with your interview.
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Q6. What is Scrum of Scrums? What is PI planning?
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Scrum of Scrums is a scaled agile framework where multiple Scrum teams coordinate their work. PI planning is a key event in SAFe where teams plan their work for the upcoming Program Increment.
• Scrum of Scrums involves representatives from each Scrum team meeting regularly to discuss dependencies and progress.

• PI planning is a two-day event where teams align on their objectives, dependencies, and priorities for the upcomi...read more
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They asked some general Quantitative and logical questions and code snippets.

Q1. String Reverse and Two Sum
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Q2. Related to my projects and Tech Stacks
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Q1. This is the Second technical round. The interviewer asked about everything from my project.
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Q2. Asked some sql queries like joins and set operation
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