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Informatica Basic Interview Questions

1. What do you mean by Enterprise data warehouse?
2. What is ETL (Extract, transform, Load) and write some ETL tools.
3. What is Informatica PowerCenter? Write its components
4. Name different types of transformation that are important?
5. Write the difference between connected lookup and unconnected lookup.
6. An unconnected lookup can have how many input parameters?
7. Explain the difference between active and passive transformation.
8. Name the output files that are created by the Informatica server at runtime.
9. Can we store previous session logs in Informatica? If yes, how?
10. Explain data driven sessions.
11. What is target load order?
12. What is the role of a repository manager?
13. What is Domain in Informatica?
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14. What are different ways of parallel processing?
15. State the difference between mapping parameter and mapping variable?
16. What is OLAP and write its type?
17. What is the scenario in which the Informatica server rejects files?
18. What do you mean by surrogate key?
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Questions (.....Continued)
19. Give a few mapping design tips for Informatica.

20. How can we improve the performance of Informatica Aggregator
Transformation?
Informatica Interview Questions for Experienced

21. What are different lookup caches?
22. What is the difference between static and dynamic cache?
23. What is pmcmd command? How to use it?
24. What do you mean by mapplet in Informatica?
25. What is the difference between Router and Filter?
26. Explain tracing level.
27. What is the difference between SQL Override and Lookup Override?
28. Write difference between stop and abort options in workflow monitor.
29. Explain what is DTM (Data transformation manager) Process.
30. Describe workflow and write the components of a workflow manager.
31. What are different types of tasks in informatica?
32. What do you mean by incremental loading in Informatica?
33. Explain complex mapping and write its features.
34. What is the importance of partitioning a session?
35. What do you mean by the star schema?
36. Explain the dimension.

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38. How many rounds are there in an Informatica interview?
39. Is Informatica a good career choice?
40. Is Informatica difficult to learn?
41. How can I prepare for Informatica?
42. What do you know about Informatica?
43. How many days will it take to learn Informatica?
44. Does Informatica have a future?

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About Informatica:
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Informatica is a

so ware development company that provides its users with enterprise data
integration and cloud data management solutions. The company provides products
for ETL, data masking, data quality, data replication, data virtualization, master data
management, etc. Its products were newly launched but quickly gained popularity.
Informatica, a powerful ETL tool developed by Informatica Corporation, is widely
used by companies to build data warehouses. In the current era, Informatica is the
most sought-a er product worldwide, making it an excellent career prospect. Having
a career with Informatica offers you plenty of opportunities and benefits that come
with working for a leading organization.
Well, this was just a quick introduction to Informatica.
Here’s a comprehensive guide covering the most commonly asked interview
questions with their answers and a few tips that can help you ace your Informatica
Interview and land your dream job.
Informatica Basic Interview Questions

1. What do you mean by Enterprise data warehouse?

Data warehouses (DW) or Enterprise Data Warehousing (EDW), a form of the

corporate repository, generally store and manage enterprise data and information
collected from multiple sources. Enterprise data is collected and made available for
analysis, business intelligence, to derive valuable business insights, and to improve
data-driven decision-making. Data contained here can be accessed and utilized by
users (with privileges) across the organization. With EDW, data is accessed through a
single point and delivered to the server via a single source.
2. What is ETL (Extract, transform, Load) and write some ETL

tools.
Essentially, ETL means to extract, transform, and load. The ETL process involves
extracting, transforming, and loading data from different databases into the target
database or file. It forms the basis of a data warehouse. Here are a few ETL tools:
IBM Datastage
Informatica PowerCenter
Abinitio
Talend Studio, etc.

It performs the following functions:

Obtains data from sources
Analyze, transform, and cleans up data
Indexes and summarizes data
Obtains and loads data into the warehouse
Monitors changes to source data needed for the warehouse
Restructures keys
Keeps track of metadata
Updates data in the warehouse
3. What is Informatica PowerCenter? Write its components

ETL tools such as Informatica PowerCenter enable data integration (combining data
from different sources into a single dataset). In order to build enterprise data
warehouses, it provides the ability to extract, transform, and load data from
heterogeneous OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) sources systems. US Air Force,
Allianz, Fannie Mae, ING, and Samsung are among the top clients using Informatica
PowerCenter. There is no doubt that it has a wide range of applications. Informatica
PowerCenter 9.6.0 is the latest version available. Informatica PowerCenter is
available in the following editions:
Standard edition
Advanced edition
Premium edition
PowerCenter consists of seven important components:
PowerCenter Service
PowerCenter Clients
PowerCenter Repository
PowerCenter Domain
Repository Service
Integration Service
PowerCenter Administration Console
Web Service Hub
4. Name different types of transformation that are important?

Transformations in Informatica are the repository objects that transform the source
data according to the needs of the target system and ensure that the quality of
loaded data is maintained. The following transformations are provided by
Informatica to accomplish specific functionalities:

Aggregator Transformation: An active transformation used to compute

averages and sums (especially across multiple rows or groups).
Expression transformation: A passive transformation suitable for calculating
values in one row. In addition, conditional statements can be tested before they
are written to target tables or other transformations.
Filter transformation: An active transformation used for filtering rows in
mappings that don't meet the given condition.
Joiner transformation: An active transformation joins data from different
sources or from the same location.
Lookup transformation: In order to get relevant data, a lookup transformation
looks up a source, source qualifier, or target. Results of the lookup are returned
to another transformation or the target object. Active Lookup transformation
returns more than one row, whereas passive transformation returns only a single
row.
Normalizer transformation: An active transformation used for normalizing
records sourced from Cobol sources whose data is usually in de-normalized
format. A single row of data can be transformed into multiple rows using it.
Rank transformation: An active transformation used to select top or bottom
rankings.
Router transformation: An active transformation provides multiple conditions
for testing the source data.
Sorter transformation: An active transformation sorts data according to a field
in ascending or descending order. Additionally, to set case-sensitive sorting.
Sequence Generator transformation: A passive transformation used to
generate numeric values. Each record in the table is uniquely identified by
creating unique primary keys or surrogate keys.
Source Qualifier transformation: An active transformation reads rows from a
flat-file or relational source while running a session and adds them to mapping.
Using this tool, Source Data Types are transformed into Informatica Native Data
Types
Stored Procedure transformation: A passive transformation used to automate
time-consuming processes or labor-intensive tasks. Additionally, used to handle
errors, determine the database space, drop and recreate indexes, and perform
specialized calculations.
Update strategy transformation: An active transformation used to update data
in a target table, either to maintain its history or incorporate recent updates.

5. Write the difference between connected lookup and

unconnected lookup.
Lookup transformations can both be used in connected and unconnected modes.
Following is a comparison of the connected and unconnected lookup
transformations:

Connected Lookup Unconnected Lookup
Data is directly received

It does not directly take the
as input values from the
values; it only receives them
transformation and also
from the result or function of
contributes to the data
the LKP expression.
flow.
For synchronization, it is
No synchronization technique is
connected to the
in place.
database.
Though unconnected lookup

Expressions and other does not take input directly
transformations can't be from other transformations, it is
done with it. still useful in any
transformation.
This method cannot be

This method can be called
called more than once in
multiple times in a mapping.
a mapping.
User-defined default User-defined default values are

values are supported. not supported.
It supports both dynamic

It supports only static cache.
and static cache.
More than one column

Only one column value can be
value can be returned,
returned.
i.e., output port.

6. An unconnected lookup can have how many input

parameters?
An unconnected lookup can include numerous parameters. No matter how many
parameters are entered, the return value will always be one. You can, for instance,
put parameters in an unconnected lookup as column 1, column 2, column 3, and
column 4, but there is only one return value.
7. Explain the difference between active and passive

transformation.
Transformation can be classified into two types:
Active transformation: In this, the number of rows that pass from the source to
the target is reduced as it eliminates the rows that do not meet the
transformation condition. Additionally, it can change the transaction history or
row type.
Passive transformation: Unlike active transformations, passive
transformations do not eliminate the number of rows, so all rows pass from
source to target without being modified. Additionally, it can maintain the
transaction boundary and row type.

8. Name the output files that are created by the Informatica

server at runtime.
During runtime, the Informatica server creates the following output files:

Informatica server log: Generally, this type of file is stored in Informatica's

home directory and is used to create a log for all status and error messages
(default name: pm.server.log). In addition, an error log can also be generated for
all error messages.
Session log file: For each session, session log files are created that store
information about sessions, such as the initialization process, the creation of
SQL commands for readers and writers, errors encountered, and the load
summary. Based on the tracing level that you set, the number of details in the
session log file will differ.
Session detail file: Each target in mapping has its own load statistics file, which
contains information such as the target name and the number of written or
rejected rows. This file can be viewed by double-clicking the session in the
monitor window.
Performance detail file: This file is created by selecting the performance detail
option on the session properties sheet and it includes session performance
details that can be used to optimize the performance.
Reject file: This file contains rows of data that aren't written to targets by the
writer.
Control file: This file is created by the Informatica server if you execute a session
that uses the external loader and it contains information about the target flat
file like loading instructions for the external loader and data format.
Post-session email: Using a post-session email, you can automatically inform
recipients about the session run. In this case, you can create two different
messages; one for the session which was successful and one for the session that
failed.
Indicator file: The Informatica server can create an indicator file when the flat
file is used as a target. This file contains a number indicating whether the target
row has been marked for insert, update, delete or reject.
Output file: Based on the file properties entered in the session property sheet,
the Informatica server creates the target file if a session writes to it.
Cache files: Informatica server also creates cache files when it creates the
memory cache.

9. Can we store previous session logs in Informatica? If yes,

how?
Yes, that is possible. The automatically session logout will not overwrite the current
session log if any session is running or active in timestamp mode.
Click on Session Properties –> Config Object –> Log Options.
The properties should be chosen as follows:
Save session log by –> SessionRuns
Save session log for these runs –> Set the number of log files you wish to keep
(default is 0)
When you want to save all log files generated by each run, you should choose the
option Save session log for these runs – > Session TimeStamp.
The properties listed above can be found in the session/workflow properties.
10. Explain data driven sessions.

In Informatica Server, data-driven properties determine how the data should be
treated when an Update Strategy Transformation is used for mapping. When using an
Update Strategy Transformation, it must be specified whether you want DD_UPDATE
(constant for updating record) or DD_INSERT (constant for inserting record) or
DD_DELETE (constant for deleting record). It is possible for mapping to contain more
than one Update Strategy Transformation. Thus, a Data-Driven property must be
specified in a session property for that specific mapping in order for the session to
execute successfully.
Example:
DD_UPDATE (Any time a record is marked as an update in the mapping, it will be
updated in the target.)
DD_INSERT (Any time a record is marked as an insert in the mapping, it will be
inserted in the target.)
DD_DELETE (Any time a record is marked as delete in the mapping, it will be
deleted in the target.)
11. What is target load order?

Target load order also referred to as Target load plan, is generally used to specify
the order in which target tables are loaded by an integration service. Based on the
source qualifier transformations in a mapping, you can specify a target load order. In
Informatica, you can specify the order in which data is loaded into targets when there
are multiple source qualifier transformations connected to multiple targets.
12. What is the role of a repository manager?

A repository manager is an administrative tool used to administer and manage
repository folders, objects, groups, etc. A repository manager provides a way to
navigate through multiple folders and repositories, as well as manage groups and
user permissions.
13. What is Domain in Informatica?

PowerCenter services are administered and managed by the Informatica Domain. It
consists of nodes and services. Each relationship and node are categorized according
to the administration requirements into special folders and sub-folders.
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14. What are different ways of parallel processing?
As the name suggests, parallel processing involves processing data in parallel, which
increases performance. In Informatica, parallel processing can be implemented by
using a number of methods. According to the situation and the preference of the
user, the method is selected. The following types of partition algorithms can be used
to implement parallel processing:

Database Partitioning: This partitioning technique involves querying the

database for table partition information and reading partitioned data from
corresponding nodes in the database.
Round-Robin Partitioning: With this service, data is evenly distributed across all
partitions. It also facilitates a correct grouping of data.
Hash Auto-keys partitioning: The power center server uses the hash auto keys
partition to group data rows across partitions. The Integration Service uses
these grouped ports as a compound partition.
Hash User-Keys Partitioning: In this type of partitioning, rows of data are
grouped according to a user-defined or a user-friendly partition key. Ports can be
selected individually that define the key correctly.
Key Range Partitioning: By using key range partitioning, we can use one or
more ports to create compound partition keys specific to a particular source.
The Integration Service passes data based on the mentioned and specified range
for each partition.
Pass-through Partitioning: In this portioning, all rows are passed without being
redistributed from one partition point to another by the Integration service.
15. State the difference between mapping parameter and

mapping variable?
Mapping Parameter: Mapping parameters in Informatica are constant values that
are set in parameter files before a session is run and retain the same values until the
session ends. To change a mapping parameter value, we must update the parameter
file between session runs.
Mapping Variable: Mapping variables in Informatica are values that do not remain
constant and change throughout the session. At the end of the session run, the
integration service saves the mapping variable value to the repository and uses it for
the next round of sessions. SetMaxVariable, SetMinVariable, SetVariable,
SetCountVariable are some variables functions used to change the variable value.
16. What is OLAP and write its type?

The Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) method is used to perform

multidimensional analyses on large volumes of data from multiple database systems
simultaneously. Apart from managing large amounts of historical data, it provides
aggregation and summation capabilities (computing and presenting data in a
summarized form for statistical analysis), as well as storing information at different
levels of granularity to assist in decision-making. Among its types are DOLAP (Desktop
OLAP), ROLAP (Relation OLAP), MOLAP (Multi OLAP), and HOLAP (Hybrid OLAP).
17. What is the scenario in which the Informatica server rejects

files?
Servers reject files when they encounter rejections in the update strategy
transformation. Data and information in a database also get disrupted. As you can
see, this is a rare scenario or situation.
18. What do you mean by surrogate key?

Surrogate keys also referred to as artificial keys or identity keys, are system-
generated identifiers used to uniquely identify each and every record in the
Dimension table. As a replacement for the natural primary key (changes and makes
updates more difficult), the surrogate key makes updating the table easier. Also, it
serves as a method for preserving historical information in SCDs (Slowly Changing
Dimension).
19. Give a few mapping design tips for Informatica.

Tips for mapping design

Standards: Following a good standard consistently will benefit a project in the

long run. These standards include naming conventions, environmental settings,
documentation, parameter files, etc.
Re-usability: Reusable transformations enable you to react quickly to potential
changes. You should use Informatica components like mapplets, worklets, and
transformations.
Scalability: While designing, it is important to consider scalability. The volume
must be correct when developing mappings.
Simplicity: Different mappings are always better than one complex mapping. A
simple and logical design process is ultimately more important than a complex
one.
Modularity: Utilize modular techniques in designing.
20. How can we improve the performance of Informatica

Aggregator Transformation?
To increase the performance of Informatica Aggregator Transformation, consider the
following factors:
Using sorted input reduces the amount of data cached, thus improving session
performance.
Reduce the amount of unnecessary aggregation by filtering the unnecessary
data before it is aggregated.
To reduce the size of a data cache, connect only the inputs/outputs needed to
subsequent transformations.
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21. What are different lookup caches?
There are different types of Informatica lookup caches, such as static and dynamic.
The following is a list of the caches:

Static Cache
Dynamic Cache
Persistent Cache
Shared Cache
Reached
22. What is the difference between static and dynamic cache?

Static Cache Dynamic Cache
Caches of this type are

During the session, data is
generated once and re-
continuously inserted/updated
used throughout a
into the dynamic cache.
session.
As our static cache cannot The dynamic cache changes as

be inserted or updated we can add or update data into
during the session, it the lookup, then pass it on to
remains unchanged. the target.
Multiple matches can be Multiple matches can't be

handled in a static cache. handled in the dynamic cache.
You can use both flat-file

It can be used with relational
lookup types as well as
lookups.
relational lookup types.
It is possible to use
The dynamic cache supports
relational operators such
only the = operator.
as =&=.
In both unconnected and

connected lookup You can use the dynamic cache
transformations, a static only for connected lookups.
cache can be used.
23. What is pmcmd command? How to use it?

The Informatica features are accessed via four built-in command-line programs as
given below:

pmcmd: This command allows you to complete the following tasks:

Start workflows.
Start workflow from a specific task.
Stop, Abort workflows and Sessions.
Schedule the workflows.
infacmd: This command will let you access Informatica application services.
infasetup: Using this command, you can complete installation tasks such as
defining a node or a domain.
pmrep: By using this command, you can list repository objects, create, edit and
delete groups, or restore and delete repositories. Overall, you can complete
repository administration tasks.
In Informatica, a PMCMD command is used as follows:

Start workflows
pmcmd startworkflow -service informatica-integration-Service -d domain-
name -u user-name -p password -f folder-name -w workflow-name
Start workflow from a specific task
pmcmd startask -service informatica-integration-Service -d domain-name -
u user-name -p password -f folder-name -w workflow-name -startfrom task-
name
Stop workflow and task
pmcmd stopworkflow -service informatica-integration-Service -d domain-
pmcmd stoptask -service informatica-integration-Service -d domain-name -
u user-name -p password -f folder-name -w workflow-name task-name
Schedule the workflows
pmcmd scheduleworkflow -service informatica-integration-Service -d
domain-name -u user-name -p password -f folder-name -w workflow-name
Aborting workflow and task
pmcmd abortworkflow -service informatica-integration-Service -d domain-
pmcmd aborttask -service informatica-integration-Service -d domain-name
-u user-name -p password -f folder-name -w workflow-name task-name
24. What do you mean by mapplet in Informatica?

A mapplet is a reusable object that contains a set of transformations and is usually
created using mapplet designer. Using it, you can reuse transformation logic across
multiple mappings. Below are two types of mapplets:
Active mapplet: This mapplet is created using an active transformation.
Passive mapplet: This mapplet is created using a passive transformation.
25. What is the difference between Router and Filter?

Router and Filter are types of transformations offered by Informatica. There are a few
differences between them as given below:

Router transformation Filter transformation
Using router transformation, In this, data is tested for

rows of data that don't meet one condition, and rows
the conditions are captured to a that don't meet it are
default output group. removed from the filter.
It allows records to be divided

It doesn’t take care of the
into multiple groups based on
division of records.
the conditions specified.
This transformation has a

This transformation has a single
single input and a single
input and multiple output
output group
group transformations.
transformation.
There can be more than one A single filter condition

condition specified in a router can be specified in filter
transformation. transformation.
Input rows and failed records There is a possibility that

are not blocked by the router records get blocked in a
transformation. filter transformation.
26. Explain tracing level.

In Informatica, tracing levels determine how much data you want to write to the
session log as you execute a workflow. Informatica's tracing level is a very important
component as it aids in error analysis, locates bugs in the process, and can be set for
every transformation. Each transformation property window contains an option for
tracing level. As shown below, there are different types of tracing levels:

27. What is the difference between SQL Override and Lookup

Override?
Lookup Override SQL Override
By using SQL
By using Lookup Override, you can
Override, you can
avoid scanning the whole table by
limit how many rows
limiting the number of lookup rows,
come into the
thus saving time and cache.
mapping pipeline.
When we need it, we

By default, it applies the "Order By"
need to manually
clause.
add it to the query.
By writing the query,

It only supports one kind of join i.e.,
it can perform any
non-Equi join.
kind of 'join'.
Despite finding multiple records for

This is not possible
a single condition, it only provides
with SQL Override.
one.

28. Write difference between stop and abort options in

workflow monitor.
STOP option ABORT option
It executes the session tasks

This fully terminates the
and allows another task to
currently running task.
run simultaneously.
It will stop the integration It waits for the services to be

services from reading the completed before taking
data from the source file. any action.
Processes data either to the

It has a 60-second timeout.
source or to the target.
The data can be written and

There are no indications of
committed to the targets
such commitment.
with this option.
In other words, it doesn't kill It ends the DTM (Data

any processes, but it does Transformation Manager)
stop processes from sharing process and terminates the
resources. active session.
29. Explain what is DTM (Data transformation manager)

Process.
PowerCenter Integration Service (PCIS) started an operating system process, known
as DTM (Data Transformation Manager) process or pmdtm process to run sessions. Its
primary role is creating and managing threads responsible for carrying out session
tasks. Among the tasks performed by DTM are:

Read the session information

Form dynamic partitions
Create partition groups
Validate code pages
Run the processing threads
Run post-session operations
Send post-session email
30. Describe workflow and write the components of a workflow

manager.
Workflow in Informatica is typically seen as a set of interconnected tasks that all need
to execute in a specific order or a proper sequence. In every workflow, a start task, as
well as other tasks linked to it, are triggered when it's executed. A workflow
represents a business's internal routine practices, generates output data, and
performs routine management tasks. The workflow monitor is a component of
Informatica that can be used to see how well the workflow is performing. You can
create workflows both manually and automatically in the Workflow Manager.
To help you develop a workflow, the Workflow Manager offers the following tools:

Task Developer: This tool allows you to create workflow tasks.

Worklet Designer: Worklet designer is an option in Workflow Manager which
combines (groups) multiple tasks together to form a worklet. The term worklet
refers to an object that groups multiple tasks together. Unlike workflows,
worklets don't include scheduling information. It is possible to nest worklets
inside workflows.
Workflow Designer: This tool creates workflows by connecting tasks to links in
the Workflow Designer. While developing a workflow, you can also create tasks in
the Workflow Designer.
31. What are different types of tasks in informatica?

Workflow Manager allows you to create the following types of tasks so that you can
design a workflow:
Assignment task: A value is assigned to a workflow variable via this task type.
Command task: This task executes a shell command during workflow
execution.
Control task: It halts or aborts workflow execution.
Decision task: It describes a condition to be evaluated.
Email task: This is used during workflow execution to send emails.
Event-Raise task: This task notifies Event-Wait about the occurrence of an
event.
Event-Wait task: It waits for an event to complete before executing the next
task.
Session tasks: These tasks are used to run mappings created in Designer.
Timer task: This task waits for an already timed event to occur.
32. What do you mean by incremental loading in Informatica?

Unlike full data loading, where all data is processed every time the data is loaded,
incremental data loading involves loading only selective data (either updated or
created new) from the source to the target system. This method provides the
following benefits:

ETL (Extract, transform, and load) process overhead can be reduced by

selectively loading data, reducing runtime overall.
Several factors can lead to an ETL load process failing or causing errors. The
likelihood of risk involved is reduced by the selective processing of the data.
Data accuracy is preserved in the historical record. Therefore, it becomes easy to
determine the amount of data processed over time.
33. Explain complex mapping and write its features.

When a mapping contains a lot of requirements, which are based on too many
dependencies, it is considered complex. Even with just a few transformations, a
mapping can be complex; it doesn't need hundreds of transformations. When the
requirement has a lot of business requirements and constraints, mapping becomes
complex. Complex mapping also encompasses slowly changing dimensions. Complex
mapping consists of the following three features.
Large and complex requirements
Complex business logic
Several transformations
34. What is the importance of partitioning a session?

Parallel data processing improves the performance of PowerCenter with the
Informatica PowerCenter Partitioning Option. With the partitioning option, a large
data set can be divided into smaller parts that can be processed in parallel, which
improves overall performance. In addition to optimizing sessions, it helps improve
server performance and efficiency.
35. What do you mean by the star schema?

The star schema comprises one or more dimensions and one fact table and is
considered the simplest data warehouse schema. It is so-called because of its star-
like shape, with radial points radiating from a center. A fact table is at the core of the
star and dimension tables are at its points. The approach is most commonly used to
build data warehouses and dimensional data marts.

36. Explain the dimension.

Dimension tables are tables in a star schema of a data warehouse that contains keys,
values, and attributes of dimensions. A dimension table generally contains the
description or textual information about the facts contained within a fact table.
Tips to Prepare for Informatica Interview

37. Informatica Interview Preparation
Whether you are applying for your first job in the industry a er college or looking for
a new role a er years in the industry (or something in between), you will face the
hurdle of interviewing. Your preparation is the key to a successful tech interview. You
must be thorough, whether you are searching within your own domain or for what
the company is looking for. Here are a few tips which will significantly improve your
preparation process.

Do some research on the company: You should have a basic understanding of

how Informatica has evolved over time. Informatica's mission, values, and goals
should be familiar to you when you attend interviews. Researching an
organization's culture is also very important. Talking about the culture and
values of an organization during an interview will help recruiters see you as a
good match. Research the products offered by Informatica and its areas of focus
so you know what to expect if you're selected.
Prepare Well: Practice the kinds of questions that will likely be asked before
attending an interview. The technical interview includes a number of questions
related to coding, computer fundamentals like DSA, computer networks,
systems design, etc. Prepare all in advance and clarify your data warehouse
concepts also. Since Informatica will be used in the same project, the
interviewer is certain to ask to discuss these concepts. In addition to technical
interviews, there are also behavioral interviews. They are designed to help
employers assess your behavior in specific situations and to see if you're a good
fit. Preparing for these interview sessions is o en overlooked, but they are just
as important as the technical sessions.
Be passionate: Demonstrate your value, particularly in HR. Interviewers should
be able to see why you would be a great member of their company. Your passion
for coding and ability to create new programs demonstrate why you are the best
candidate for the job.
Don't let mistakes bother you: Ask questions and get clarification when you
need it. Don't let a mistake affect your interview. Many questions will be asked
and the interviewer will o en overlook a mistake. So, if something goes wrong,
move on to the next part of the interview. If you aren't sure of an answer to a
question, be honest about it. You should interact with the interviewer for more
information on the topic.
Practice, Practice, Practice: Interviews can be challenging and hard to prepare
for. It is necessary, however, to practice what you preach in order to increase
your chance of success. Make sure you practice both technical and behavioral
interviews. Data so ware such as Informatica is widely used around the world.
You would, therefore, be well advised to stay up to date with the latest
developments of this so ware. Become as knowledgeable as you can.

FAQ
38. How many rounds are there in an Informatica interview?
Generally, 5-6 rounds are conducted in Informatica Interview:
Online Round (MCQs only)
Coding Round
Technical Round (2-3)
Managerial/HR Round
39. Is Informatica a good career choice?

Working at Informatica is a great experience. It can also be highly profitable if you
meet your goals. As a team member, you will be part of a supportive, diverse, global
team that solves real-life problems, makes a difference, and makes a global impact.
You'll have great exposure to technology, wonderful colleagues to learn from, a
relaxed and friendly environment, and fast growth potential.
40. Is Informatica difficult to learn?

Informatica is an easy-to-understand and easy-to-implement tool. It is a much better
and more advanced SQL tool than other SQL tools available in the market.
41. How can I prepare for Informatica?

In this article, we provide you with 30+ frequently asked Informatica questions with
their answers that you can study and prepare for. It is also a good idea to review the
list of questions two or three times to make sure that you retain them for the tech
interview.
Check out the above section for more tips.
42. What do you know about Informatica?

Using Informatica, a data processing tool, you can extract required data from all
operational systems, transform it on a server, and load it into a data warehouse. They
provide data integration services and so ware to many businesses, industries, and
government organizations including telecommunications, health care, financial, and
insurance services. In simple words, it is a leader in ETL, data quality, and data
explorer.
43. How many days will it take to learn Informatica?

The learning curve for Informatica can be shortened if you have ample time.
However, you will need a thorough working knowledge of SQL, including functions,
joins, sub-queries, etc. You should also be familiar with PL/SQL.
44. Does Informatica have a future?

There is a bright future ahead for Information Professionals. Informatica specialists
can look forward to a promising and exciting future. With the rapid growth of big
data, there are plenty of job openings for Informatica wannabes and working
specialists.

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