Oracle Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. What is ipconf.pl?
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Q2. What is the difference between scan vip & node vip?
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Q1. What is quarantile in Exadata?
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Q2. How to identify the master switch in Exadata?
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Q3. What is spine switch & leaf switch in exadata?
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One of the node of a 3 node cluster is down. Explain the step by step process to troubleshoot the issue.

Shell script & terraform code output was asked.

Q1. What are joins in SQL, and what are the different types?
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Joins in SQL are used to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them.
• Types of joins include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN.

• INNER JOIN returns rows when there is at least one match in both tables.

• LEFT JOIN returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.

• RIGHT JOIN returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left tabl...read more
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Q2. What is the method to find the third highest salary in a dataset?
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Use the SQL query with ORDER BY and LIMIT to find the third highest salary.
• Use the SQL query: SELECT DISTINCT Salary FROM Employees ORDER BY Salary DESC LIMIT 2, 1

• The above query will return the third highest salary from the 'Employees' table

• Make sure to replace 'Employees' and 'Salary' with the appropriate table and column names
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Q1. How do you manage multiple clients simultaneously?
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I prioritize tasks, set clear expectations, utilize time management tools, and communicate effectively.
• Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance

• Set clear expectations with clients regarding response times and availability

• Utilize time management tools such as calendars and task lists

• Communicate effectively with clients to provide updates and manage expectations
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Q2. How do you determine which issue to prioritize when faced with multiple problems?
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I prioritize issues based on impact, urgency, and complexity.
• Assess the impact of each issue on the system or users

• Consider the urgency of resolving each issue

• Evaluate the complexity of fixing each issue

• Prioritize critical issues that have high impact, urgency, and low complexity

• Create a priority list based on these factors
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It was a coding round interview along with interviewer via Virtual mode. I was given 2 coding questions on HackerRank for the interview:

1. one was an easy problem on counting minimum replacements.
2. "pat is an ordinary kid who works hard to be a great runner...." this was a challenging problem (which I managed to solve).
3. I was asked some basic Python questions, as the role was for a Python Developer.

Q1. LLD for Parking Lot
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Q2. Which database are you going to use for Parking lot and Why ?
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I would use a relational database like MySQL for the Parking lot as it provides structured data storage and supports complex queries.
• Relational databases like MySQL offer structured data storage for parking lot information

• Supports complex queries for managing parking lot data efficiently

• Ability to handle large amounts of data and transactions

• Provides data integrity and security features

• Can easily integrate with other s
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Q3. Questions related to OOPs
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Q4. Questions related to Multi Threading
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Q5. Questions related to Projects
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Q1. I hate this since i was informed that this round was a technical.
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Q2. Usual Mangerial questions, Project Related, etc
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Round 1: HackerRank Test (100 Minutes)
1 DSA question (medium level, binary search on answers)
20 technical questions (OS, DBMS, CN, and other CS fundamentals)
15 general aptitude and communication questions

Q1. What is static and dynamic binding in java
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Static binding is resolved at compile time while dynamic binding is resolved at runtime in Java.
• Static binding is also known as early binding.

• Dynamic binding is also known as late binding.

• Example of static binding: method overloading.

• Example of dynamic binding: method overriding.
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Q2. Sort the linked list
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Sorting a linked list involves rearranging the nodes in a specific order.
• Iterate through the linked list and compare each node with the next one

• Use a sorting algorithm like bubble sort, merge sort, or quick sort to rearrange the nodes

• Update the pointers to connect the nodes in the sorted order
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Q3. What are JAR files?
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JAR files are Java Archive files that store multiple Java class files and related metadata.
• JAR files are used to package Java classes, resources, and metadata into a single file.

• They are commonly used for distributing Java libraries or applications.

• JAR files can be created using the 'jar' command in Java.

• They can also be executed using the 'java -jar' command.

• Example: mylibrary.jar contains all the class files and reso
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Q4. Singleton Class example
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A Singleton class is a class that can only have one instance created at a time.
• Singleton classes are often used for managing resources that should only have one instance, such as a database connection.

• To implement a Singleton class, you typically make the constructor private and provide a static method to access the single instance.

• Example: Singleton class for logging system where only one instance of the logger is nee
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Q5. CAP Theorem and its trade-offs
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CAP Theorem states that in a distributed system, it is impossible to simultaneously guarantee consistency, availability, and partition tolerance.
• Consistency: All nodes in the system have the same data at the same time.

• Availability: Every request gets a response, even if some nodes are down.

• Partition Tolerance: The system continues to operate despite network partitions.

• Trade-offs: In a distributed system, you can only h...read more
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Q6. Given 2–3 tables, wrote SQL queries based on joins and basic subqueries
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Q7. Explain wait() and signal()
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wait() and signal() are functions used for synchronization in multithreading.
• wait() is used to make a thread wait until a certain condition is met

• signal() is used to wake up a waiting thread when the condition is met

• Example: Producer-consumer problem where producer signals consumer to consume when a new item is produced
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Q1. Design schema and draw ER diagram for Airport Management System
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Airport Management System schema and ER diagram design
• Entities: Airport, Flight, Passenger, Employee, Schedule

• Attributes: Airport (code, name, location), Flight (number, destination, departure time), Passenger (name, age, contact info), Employee (ID, name, role), Schedule (flight number, date, time)

• Relationships: Airport has many Flights, Flight has many Passengers, Employee works at Airport, Flight has Schedule
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Q2. Normalize a given table; I normalized it up to 3NF.
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Normalization is the process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.
• Identify the functional dependencies in the table

• Eliminate partial dependencies by breaking the table into multiple tables

• Eliminate transitive dependencies by further breaking down the tables

• Ensure each table has a primary key and all non-key attributes are fully functionally dependent on the primary key
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Q3. In-depth projects analysis
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Q1. Explain REST with examples
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REST is an architectural style for designing networked applications
• REST stands for Representational State Transfer

• It uses standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE

• Resources are identified by URIs

• Data is transferred in JSON or XML format

• Example: GET request to 'https://api.example.com/users' to retrieve a list of users
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Q2. Differences between PUT and POST, and write POST method
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PUT is used to update or replace an existing resource, while POST is used to create a new resource.
• PUT is idempotent, meaning multiple identical requests will have the same effect as a single request

• POST is not idempotent, meaning multiple identical requests may have different effects

• PUT is used to update an existing resource at a specific URI

• POST is used to create a new resource under a specific URI

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Q3. Discussion about status codes
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Q4. Various HTTP requests and CRUD operations
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Q1. Java basic questions.
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Q2. Rest basics methods like get, post, put, delete etc
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Q3. Given a directory name, write a program to return a list of all .tst files present in the directory and its sub directories.
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Program to return list of .tst files in given directory and subdirectories
• Use recursion to traverse through all directories and subdirectories

• Check if each file has .tst extension and add to list if true

• Use built-in functions like os.listdir() and os.path.splitext() in Python
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Q1. Difference between == and equals
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The '==' operator is used for comparing values of primitive data types, while the 'equals' method is used for comparing objects in Java.
• Use '==' to compare primitive data types like int, char, boolean, etc.

• Use 'equals' method to compare objects like Strings, Lists, etc.

• Example: int a = 5; int b = 5; if(a == b) { // true }

• Example: String str1 = 'hello'; String str2 = 'hello'; if(str1.equals(str2)) { // true }
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Q2. Use case of abstract class and interfaces
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Abstract classes are used to provide a common base for multiple classes, while interfaces define a contract for classes to implement.
• Abstract classes can contain both abstract and concrete methods, while interfaces can only have abstract methods.

• Abstract classes can have constructors, while interfaces cannot.

• Interfaces allow for multiple inheritance, while classes can only inherit from one abstract class.

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Q3. Singleton design pattern. Explain and implement (thread safe)
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Singleton design pattern ensures a class has only one instance and provides a global point of access to it.
• Ensure a private static instance variable in the class.

• Provide a public static method to access the instance, creating it if necessary.

• Use synchronized keyword or double-checked locking to make it thread-safe.
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Q4. Merge sort. Explain and implement.
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Merge sort is a divide and conquer algorithm that divides the input array into two halves, sorts each half, and then merges the sorted halves.
• Divide the array into two halves

• Recursively sort each half

• Merge the sorted halves back together
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