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Updated 3 Oct 2024

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3 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Fundamentals of Oracle DB and Architecture
  • Ans. 

    Fundamentals of Oracle DB and Architecture

    • Oracle Database is a relational database management system (RDBMS)

    • It uses SQL (Structured Query Language) for querying and managing data

    • Consists of physical and logical structures like data files, tablespaces, and schemas

    • Architecture includes components like instance, memory structures, and background processes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Prepare well for the Architecture and Basics
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Fundamentals of Oracle DB, RAC, DG and Architecture.
  • Q2. Work experience, questions related to your experience
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Default question, which hiring manager asks

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Pros:
Company is good from the Learning perspective.
Good environment and Resources to Learn and acquire more skill sets.
Exposure to latest trends in the market.
Onsite Opportunities.

Cons:
Salary Hikes are not so good as compared to earlier.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 5 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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Oracle DBA questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Oracle DBA questions
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Managerial round questions for this round.
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR discussion round, normal HR questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared, be knowledgeable and be confident.

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Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Architecture of oracle database, expdp
  • Ans. 

    Oracle database architecture consists of memory structures, background processes, and physical files.

    • Oracle database has a shared memory architecture

    • Memory structures include SGA and PGA

    • Background processes include PMON, SMON, DBWR, LGWR, etc.

    • Physical files include data files, control files, redo log files, etc.

    • expdp is a utility used for exporting data from an Oracle database

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just go through basics of oracle database

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview questions from similar companies

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you resolve gap on a Physical Standby in Dataguard ?
  • Ans. 

    Resolve gap on a Physical Standby in Dataguard by identifying the missing archived redo log files and manually copying them over.

    • Check the alert log for errors related to missing archived redo log files

    • Identify the sequence number of the missing redo log files

    • Manually copy the missing archived redo log files from the primary database to the standby database location

    • Register the missing redo log files using the ALTER DA

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What do you do when client complains about poor performance of Database ?
  • Ans. 

    Investigate the issue, analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, optimize queries, and implement performance tuning.

    • Investigate the issue by analyzing logs, monitoring tools, and gathering information from the client.

    • Analyze performance metrics such as CPU usage, memory usage, disk I/O, and query execution times.

    • Identify bottlenecks in the database system such as slow queries, inefficient indexing, or hardware...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Do you have knowldge on cloud ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have knowledge on cloud computing.

    • I have experience working with cloud databases like Oracle Cloud Database

    • I am familiar with cloud storage solutions like Amazon S3 and Google Cloud Storage

    • I have implemented cloud backup and disaster recovery strategies in previous roles

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Do you have knowledge on other RDBMS ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have knowledge on other RDBMS such as MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.

    • I have experience working with MySQL, including database design and optimization.

    • I am familiar with SQL Server and have performed tasks such as backup and recovery.

    • I have worked with PostgreSQL and have knowledge of advanced features like partitioning and replication.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Questions will be based on your real-time experiences and activities done on your previous organization.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How many nodes can we implement in rac
  • Ans. 

    Up to 60 nodes can be implemented in RAC.

    • RAC stands for Real Application Clusters

    • The number of nodes depends on the version of Oracle Database being used

    • Oracle Database 12c supports up to 60 nodes in RAC

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is the difference between 11i and R12
  • Ans. 

    11i and R12 are two different versions of Oracle E-Business Suite.

    • 11i is the older version, released in 2000, while R12 was released in 2007.

    • R12 has a more modern architecture and improved features, such as online patching and subledger accounting.

    • Upgrading from 11i to R12 requires careful planning and testing.

    • Both versions are still in use, but Oracle has announced that support for 11i will end in 2020.

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How. Many years of experience do you have
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is ur salary expectations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work hard and get a good job. Don't waste time and money

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

General dba related questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical discussion regarding oracle and experience
  • Q2. Commands for rman backups and difference between them
  • Ans. 

    RMAN backups can be performed using commands like BACKUP DATABASE, BACKUP ARCHIVELOG, BACKUP CONTROLFILE, etc.

    • BACKUP DATABASE: used to backup the entire database

    • BACKUP ARCHIVELOG: used to backup archived redo logs

    • BACKUP CONTROLFILE: used to backup the control file

    • BACKUP TABLESPACE: used to backup specific tablespaces

    • BACKUP AS COPY: used to create a physical copy of data files during backup

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Dataguard questions
  • Q4. How do you create schema, difference between data types
  • Ans. 

    To create a schema, use CREATE SCHEMA statement. Data types include VARCHAR2, NUMBER, DATE, etc.

    • Create a schema using CREATE SCHEMA statement

    • Specify data types for columns when creating tables

    • Common data types include VARCHAR2, NUMBER, DATE, etc.

    • Use appropriate data types based on the type of data being stored

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was the lead of the team and involved little technical questions and more of understanding work culture
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 4 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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics architecture, rman, datapump, upgrade, asm
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Block corruption, upgrade, rman datapump, asm, patching
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics..... Speaking skills.. Salary discussion
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you resolve gap on a Physical Standby in Dataguard ?
  • Ans. 

    Resolve gap on a Physical Standby in Dataguard by identifying the missing archived redo log files and manually copying them over.

    • Check the alert log for errors related to missing archived redo log files

    • Identify the sequence number of the missing redo log files

    • Manually copy the missing archived redo log files from the primary database to the standby database location

    • Register the missing redo log files using the ALTER DA

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What do you do when client complains about poor performance of Database ?
  • Ans. 

    Investigate the issue, analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, optimize queries, and implement performance tuning.

    • Investigate the issue by analyzing logs, monitoring tools, and gathering information from the client.

    • Analyze performance metrics such as CPU usage, memory usage, disk I/O, and query execution times.

    • Identify bottlenecks in the database system such as slow queries, inefficient indexing, or hardware...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Do you have knowldge on cloud ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have knowledge on cloud computing.

    • I have experience working with cloud databases like Oracle Cloud Database

    • I am familiar with cloud storage solutions like Amazon S3 and Google Cloud Storage

    • I have implemented cloud backup and disaster recovery strategies in previous roles

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Do you have knowledge on other RDBMS ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have knowledge on other RDBMS such as MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.

    • I have experience working with MySQL, including database design and optimization.

    • I am familiar with SQL Server and have performed tasks such as backup and recovery.

    • I have worked with PostgreSQL and have knowledge of advanced features like partitioning and replication.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Questions will be based on your real-time experiences and activities done on your previous organization.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2022. 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 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. What about your self introduction
  • Q2. Tell obout your hobbies
  • Q3. Tell obout your techincal skills
  • Q4. This job which can be useful for you
  • Q5. Tells about what about your skills
  • Q6. You can reach a goal

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Preparing very well in interview
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

General dba related questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical discussion regarding oracle and experience
  • Q2. Commands for rman backups and difference between them
  • Ans. 

    RMAN backups can be performed using commands like BACKUP DATABASE, BACKUP ARCHIVELOG, BACKUP CONTROLFILE, etc.

    • BACKUP DATABASE: used to backup the entire database

    • BACKUP ARCHIVELOG: used to backup archived redo logs

    • BACKUP CONTROLFILE: used to backup the control file

    • BACKUP TABLESPACE: used to backup specific tablespaces

    • BACKUP AS COPY: used to create a physical copy of data files during backup

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Dataguard questions
  • Q4. How do you create schema, difference between data types
  • Ans. 

    To create a schema, use CREATE SCHEMA statement. Data types include VARCHAR2, NUMBER, DATE, etc.

    • Create a schema using CREATE SCHEMA statement

    • Specify data types for columns when creating tables

    • Common data types include VARCHAR2, NUMBER, DATE, etc.

    • Use appropriate data types based on the type of data being stored

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was the lead of the team and involved little technical questions and more of understanding work culture

Oracle Financial Services Software Interview FAQs

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