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TCS SQL Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 21 Apr 2025

13 Interview questions

A SQL Developer was asked 3mo ago
Q. What is a SELECT statement?
Ans. 

A SELECT statement is used in SQL to query and retrieve data from a database table.

  • The basic syntax is: SELECT column1, column2 FROM table_name;

  • To select all columns: SELECT * FROM table_name;

  • You can filter results using WHERE: SELECT * FROM table_name WHERE condition;

  • To sort results, use ORDER BY: SELECT * FROM table_name ORDER BY column_name ASC|DESC;

  • You can also use aggregate functions: SELECT COUNT(*), AVG(col...

A SQL Developer was asked 5mo ago
Q. Explain SQL commands.
Ans. 

SQL commands are instructions used to interact with a database to perform tasks such as querying, updating, and managing data.

  • SQL commands are used to interact with databases to perform tasks like querying data, updating data, and managing database structures.

  • Common SQL commands include SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, CREATE, and DROP.

  • Examples: SELECT * FROM table_name; INSERT INTO table_name (column1, column2) VA...

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A SQL Developer was asked 5mo ago
Q. Explain normalization in SQL.
Ans. 

Normalization in SQL is the process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.

  • Normalization involves breaking down a database into smaller, more manageable tables.

  • It helps in reducing data redundancy by storing data in a structured way.

  • Normalization ensures data integrity by minimizing the chances of inconsistencies.

  • There are different normal forms like 1NF, 2NF, 3NF, etc. to...

A SQL Developer was asked 9mo ago
Q. What are the different types of SQL, and can you briefly explain them?
Ans. 

Types of SQL include DDL, DML, DCL, and TCL.

  • DDL (Data Definition Language) - used to define the structure of database objects (CREATE, ALTER, DROP)

  • DML (Data Manipulation Language) - used to manipulate data in database objects (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)

  • DCL (Data Control Language) - used to control access to data (GRANT, REVOKE)

  • TCL (Transaction Control Language) - used to manage transactions (COMMIT, ROLLBACK)

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A SQL Developer was asked 11mo ago
Q. What are the different types of JOINs?
Ans. 

A type of joint where two or more tables are combined based on a related column between them.

  • Types include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN.

  • Used in SQL queries to retrieve data from multiple tables.

  • Example: SELECT * FROM table1 INNER JOIN table2 ON table1.id = table2.id;

A SQL Developer was asked 11mo ago
Q. What is progressive testing?
Ans. 

Progressive testing is a software testing approach where testing is done incrementally as new features are added.

  • Testing is done in stages as new features are developed

  • Each stage builds upon the previous one

  • Helps in identifying issues early in the development process

A SQL Developer was asked
Q. What types of joins have you used?
Ans. 

Types of joins include inner join, outer join (left, right, full), cross join, self join.

  • Inner join: returns rows when there is a match in both tables

  • Outer join: returns all rows from one table and matching rows from the other table

  • Cross join: returns the Cartesian product of the two tables

  • Self join: joins a table to itself

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A SQL Developer was asked
Q. What is a join?
Ans. 

Join is a SQL operation used to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them.

  • Joins are used to retrieve data from multiple tables based on a related column

  • Common types of joins include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN

  • Example: SELECT * FROM table1 INNER JOIN table2 ON table1.column = table2.column

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A SQL Developer was asked
Q. What is a unique key?
Ans. 

A unique key is a column or a set of columns in a database table that uniquely identifies each row.

  • A unique key ensures that no two rows in a table have the same values for the specified column(s).

  • It is used to enforce data integrity and prevent duplicate entries.

  • A table can have multiple unique keys, but each unique key can only have one row with a specific set of values.

  • Unique keys can be used as a reference for...

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A SQL Developer was asked
Q. Write code to generate the Fibonacci sequence.
Ans. 

Code to generate Fibonacci series

  • Start with 0 and 1 as the first two numbers

  • Add the previous two numbers to get the next number in the series

  • Repeat until desired number of terms is reached

TCS SQL Developer Interview Experiences

13 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain sql commands
  • Ans. 

    SQL commands are instructions used to interact with a database to perform tasks such as querying, updating, and managing data.

    • SQL commands are used to interact with databases to perform tasks like querying data, updating data, and managing database structures.

    • Common SQL commands include SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, CREATE, and DROP.

    • Examples: SELECT * FROM table_name; INSERT INTO table_name (column1, column2) VALUES ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain normalization in sql
  • Ans. 

    Normalization in SQL is the process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.

    • Normalization involves breaking down a database into smaller, more manageable tables.

    • It helps in reducing data redundancy by storing data in a structured way.

    • Normalization ensures data integrity by minimizing the chances of inconsistencies.

    • There are different normal forms like 1NF, 2NF, 3NF, etc. to guid...

  • Answered by AI

SQL Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 11 Sep 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project in SQL developer
  • Ans. 

    A project in SQL developer involves designing, implementing, and maintaining databases for various applications.

    • Understand project requirements and design database schema accordingly

    • Write efficient SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data

    • Optimize database performance by indexing, normalization, and query tuning

    • Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure database meets project needs

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Types of sql, explain briefly
  • Ans. 

    Types of SQL include DDL, DML, DCL, and TCL.

    • DDL (Data Definition Language) - used to define the structure of database objects (CREATE, ALTER, DROP)

    • DML (Data Manipulation Language) - used to manipulate data in database objects (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)

    • DCL (Data Control Language) - used to control access to data (GRANT, REVOKE)

    • TCL (Transaction Control Language) - used to manage transactions (COMMIT, ROLLBACK)

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Assignment 

They asked to do installation

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Skills evaluated in this interview

SQL Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 21 Apr 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Oct 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What is sql?
  • Ans. 

    SQL (Structured Query Language) is a standard programming language for managing and manipulating relational databases.

    • SQL is used to perform tasks such as querying data, updating records, and managing database structures.

    • Common SQL commands include SELECT (to retrieve data), INSERT (to add data), UPDATE (to modify data), and DELETE (to remove data).

    • Example: SELECT * FROM employees WHERE department = 'Sales'; retrieves ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Types of joins?
  • Ans. 

    Joins in SQL combine rows from two or more tables based on related columns.

    • INNER JOIN: Returns records with matching values in both tables. Example: SELECT * FROM A INNER JOIN B ON A.id = B.id;

    • LEFT JOIN: Returns all records from the left table and matched records from the right table. Example: SELECT * FROM A LEFT JOIN B ON A.id = B.id;

    • RIGHT JOIN: Returns all records from the right table and matched records from the le...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

SQL Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Mar 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
  • Q1. What is select statment
  • Ans. 

    A SELECT statement is used in SQL to query and retrieve data from a database table.

    • The basic syntax is: SELECT column1, column2 FROM table_name;

    • To select all columns: SELECT * FROM table_name;

    • You can filter results using WHERE: SELECT * FROM table_name WHERE condition;

    • To sort results, use ORDER BY: SELECT * FROM table_name ORDER BY column_name ASC|DESC;

    • You can also use aggregate functions: SELECT COUNT(*), AVG(column_n...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are cursor
  • Ans. 

    Cursors are database objects used to retrieve, manipulate, and navigate through a result set row by row.

    • Cursors allow for row-by-row processing of SQL query results.

    • Types of cursors: implicit (automatically created) and explicit (defined by the user).

    • Example of an explicit cursor: DECLARE cursor_name CURSOR FOR SELECT * FROM table_name;

    • Cursors can be used in stored procedures and functions for complex data manipulation...

  • Answered by AI

SQL Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Charu Vikashini. T 19_009

posted on 23 Jul 2024

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is joint type of joint
  • Ans. 

    A type of joint where two or more tables are combined based on a related column between them.

    • Types include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN.

    • Used in SQL queries to retrieve data from multiple tables.

    • Example: SELECT * FROM table1 INNER JOIN table2 ON table1.id = table2.id;

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is progressive testing
  • Ans. 

    Progressive testing is a software testing approach where testing is done incrementally as new features are added.

    • Testing is done in stages as new features are developed

    • Each stage builds upon the previous one

    • Helps in identifying issues early in the development process

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good

Skills evaluated in this interview

SQL Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 May 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is where clause in SQL
  • Ans. 

    WHERE clause in SQL is used to filter records based on specified conditions.

    • WHERE clause is used in SELECT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements to filter records.

    • It follows the FROM clause in a SQL statement.

    • Conditions in WHERE clause can include comparison operators like =, <>, <, >, etc.

    • Logical operators such as AND, OR, and NOT can be used to combine multiple conditions.

    • Example: SELECT * FROM employees WHERE d...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are types of join did you used
  • Ans. 

    Types of joins include inner join, outer join (left, right, full), cross join, self join.

    • Inner join: returns rows when there is a match in both tables

    • Outer join: returns all rows from one table and matching rows from the other table

    • Cross join: returns the Cartesian product of the two tables

    • Self join: joins a table to itself

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Write sql queries for certain questions where analytical functions were involved, CTE based questions, scenario based questions, project-related questions.
  • Q2. Behavioral questions
  • Q3. Why do you want to join?

Interview Preparation Tips

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SQL Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Himanshu Joshi

posted on 18 Mar 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Details about oneself
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. BAsed on sql logics
  • Q2. Dbms concepts like ACID

SQL Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anjani Shah

posted on 17 Mar 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is SQL server
  • Ans. 

    SQL Server is a relational database management system developed by Microsoft.

    • Developed by Microsoft

    • Used for managing relational databases

    • Supports T-SQL (Transact-SQL) language

    • Provides tools for data storage, retrieval, and manipulation

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the join
  • Ans. 

    Join is a SQL operation used to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them.

    • Joins are used to retrieve data from multiple tables based on a related column

    • Common types of joins include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN

    • Example: SELECT * FROM table1 INNER JOIN table2 ON table1.column = table2.column

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

SQL Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 31 Oct 2022

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sql server,ssis,ssrs, Power bi,adf
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction person details

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCS SQL Developer interview:
  • SQL Server
  • SSIS
  • SSRS
  • Power Bi
  • Adf
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Sql server, ssis, ssrs,powerbi, azure data factory

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TCS interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for TCS SQL Developer 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 TCS. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at TCS expect are SQL, SQL Development, PLSQL, Python and Postgresql.
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