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Updated 25 Oct 2023

UKG Senior Database Administrator Interview Experiences

1 interview found

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 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 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Database architecture
  • Q2. High availability for database
  • Ans. 

    High availability for database ensures minimal downtime and continuous access to data.

    • Implementing clustering and replication to distribute workload and provide failover

    • Setting up automated backups and monitoring systems to quickly identify and resolve issues

    • Utilizing load balancers to evenly distribute traffic and prevent overload

    • Implementing disaster recovery plans to quickly recover from unexpected outages

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. PostgreSQL streaming replication

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - should have fluently in knowing database architecture and how to set database performance parameters

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Teradata Architecture
  • Q2. Data protection techniques
  • Ans. 

    Data protection techniques are essential for safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access or theft.

    • Encryption of data at rest and in transit

    • Access controls and authentication mechanisms

    • Regular backups and disaster recovery plans

    • Data masking and anonymization

    • Monitoring and auditing of database activity

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Difference between Role and Profile
  • Q4. What is hop Amp CPU and how it is caused
  • Ans. 

    Hop Amp CPU is a performance issue caused by excessive CPU usage in a database server.

    • Hop Amp CPU occurs when a database server is overloaded with too many queries or transactions.

    • It can also be caused by poorly optimized queries or inefficient database design.

    • Hop Amp CPU can lead to slow response times, system crashes, and other performance issues.

    • To prevent Hop Amp CPU, database administrators should monitor server p...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Various methods to solve spool space issue
  • Ans. 

    Various methods to solve spool space issue

    • Optimize queries to reduce spool space usage

    • Increase spool space allocation for the user

    • Use temporary tables to reduce spool space usage

    • Use compression techniques to reduce spool space usage

    • Avoid Cartesian joins to reduce spool space usage

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Teradata Utilities: Mainly Multipload and Fastload
  • Q7. Grant and Revoke command
  • Q8. Data dictionary tables and where the history Data is stored
  • Ans. 

    Data dictionary tables store metadata about database objects. History data is stored in audit tables or separate history tables.

    • Data dictionary tables contain information about database objects such as tables, columns, indexes, and constraints.

    • History data can be stored in audit tables that track changes to data over time.

    • Separate history tables can also be used to store historical data.

    • Examples of data dictionary tabl...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I had a good experience with the interview. There are teradata wiki links available to go through topics mentioned.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Basics topics of aptitude in mcq format

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 2nd round was technical interview
  • Q2. All questions are based on projects mentioned in resume.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 3rd round was just basic conversation about candidate like where he/she is from.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare everything which you mentioned in your resume specially your projects.
Interview experience
1
Bad
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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Q.About SQL Server T-SQL
  • Q2. Q.Normal scenario based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - HR is too busy. HR called to schedule the interview but forgot to schedule interview. After reminding HR, HR scheduled the interview but did not give any feedback after the interview. sending messages and emails, but HR didn't respond.waste of time.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to improve database performance
  • Ans. 

    Database performance can be improved by optimizing queries, indexing, regular maintenance, and hardware upgrades.

    • Optimize queries by using proper indexing and avoiding unnecessary joins

    • Regularly maintain the database by cleaning up old data and running performance tuning scripts

    • Consider hardware upgrades such as adding more memory or faster storage devices

    • Monitor database performance using tools like SQL Profiler or Pe

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to handle a bug in database
  • Ans. 

    To handle a bug in a database, identify the root cause, develop a fix, test the fix, and implement it carefully.

    • Identify the root cause of the bug by analyzing error messages, logs, and user reports.

    • Develop a fix for the bug by writing SQL queries or scripts to correct the data.

    • Test the fix in a controlled environment to ensure it resolves the issue without causing any new problems.

    • Implement the fix carefully in the pr...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Where you see yourself in next 5 years
  • Ans. 

    In the next 5 years, I see myself advancing my skills in database administration, taking on more responsibilities, and potentially moving into a leadership role.

    • Continuing to stay updated on the latest database technologies and trends

    • Taking on more complex database projects and challenges

    • Seeking opportunities for professional development and training

    • Building strong relationships with colleagues and mentors to learn fro...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to handle crisis situation?
  • Ans. 

    In a crisis situation, it is important to stay calm, assess the situation, communicate effectively, and take decisive action.

    • Stay calm and composed to think clearly and make rational decisions

    • Assess the situation by gathering all relevant information and understanding the scope of the crisis

    • Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and authorities to coordinate response efforts

    • Take decisive action to add...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Strong basic technical concept is required.
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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Teradata Architecture
  • Q2. Data protection techniques
  • Ans. 

    Data protection techniques are essential for safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access or theft.

    • Encryption of data at rest and in transit

    • Access controls and authentication mechanisms

    • Regular backups and disaster recovery plans

    • Data masking and anonymization

    • Monitoring and auditing of database activity

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Difference between Role and Profile
  • Q4. What is hop Amp CPU and how it is caused
  • Ans. 

    Hop Amp CPU is a performance issue caused by excessive CPU usage in a database server.

    • Hop Amp CPU occurs when a database server is overloaded with too many queries or transactions.

    • It can also be caused by poorly optimized queries or inefficient database design.

    • Hop Amp CPU can lead to slow response times, system crashes, and other performance issues.

    • To prevent Hop Amp CPU, database administrators should monitor server p...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Various methods to solve spool space issue
  • Ans. 

    Various methods to solve spool space issue

    • Optimize queries to reduce spool space usage

    • Increase spool space allocation for the user

    • Use temporary tables to reduce spool space usage

    • Use compression techniques to reduce spool space usage

    • Avoid Cartesian joins to reduce spool space usage

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Teradata Utilities: Mainly Multipload and Fastload
  • Q7. Grant and Revoke command
  • Q8. Data dictionary tables and where the history Data is stored
  • Ans. 

    Data dictionary tables store metadata about database objects. History data is stored in audit tables or separate history tables.

    • Data dictionary tables contain information about database objects such as tables, columns, indexes, and constraints.

    • History data can be stored in audit tables that track changes to data over time.

    • Separate history tables can also be used to store historical data.

    • Examples of data dictionary tabl...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I had a good experience with the interview. There are teradata wiki links available to go through topics mentioned.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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