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Business & System Analyst Interview

Data Analysis Question(s) & Actual Evaluation

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* Please note that the following answer(s) are just sample answers from one of our candidates. It doesn't mean that it's the correct or wrong answer.
Please refer to the evaluation for more insight.


  • Classification: Business & System Analyst
  • Topic(s): Data Analysis
Interview Question:

Can you describe your experience with data analysis projects? What tools and techniques did you use to extract insights from the data?

Candidate's Answer:

Action edit Pantheon for the two-minute Python projects that is.Those forecast and webcam app and Power BI analysis and I use Python as my tool and.In Python I use BS for beautiful soap.Weather Report.For testing project and I used CB2 for webcam app and Microsoft Power BI for dashboards and I did some dashboards in excel too.

Evaluation:

Your answer provides some insight into your experience with data analysis projects, but it lacks clarity, organization, and thoroughness. Here’s a breakdown of your response:

1. Content: You mentioned specific projects, like "two-minute Python projects" and tools such as Python, Beautiful Soup (BS), and Microsoft Power BI. However, the information is fragmented and unclear (e.g., "Action edit Pantheon" and "I used CB2" seem incomplete or incorrect).

2. Clarity: The explanation of the projects and tools is somewhat muddled, making it difficult for the interviewer to understand the context or your specific contributions.

3. Techniques: You briefly mention using tools like Beautiful Soup for web scraping (which is useful for data extraction) and Power BI for creating dashboards. However, elaborating on specific techniques you employed to derive insights would show deeper understanding.

4. Projects Description: Providing more details about the projects (objectives, challenges faced, or outcomes) would help demonstrate your analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

To improve your answer:
- Clearly outline each project, including its goal, the data challenges faced, methodologies used, and the impact/results.
- Specify the key techniques or analyses performed, such as statistical analysis, data cleaning, or visualization.
- Maintain clarity in your language and avoid jargon that might confuse the interviewer.
- Connect your experiences back to the skills the role requires.

Overall, your response demonstrates some familiarity with data analysis tools and projects, but needs a more structured and detailed presentation to fully convey your experience.

Rating: 2/5

  • Classification: Business & System Analyst
  • Topic(s): Data Analysis
Interview Question:

How do you approach understanding a business problem before diving into data analysis?

Candidate's Answer:

Actually, firstly I'll ask my manager what is what and what about the problem and I'll integrate the AI chat boards and everything.And I understand.And understand the problem by doing these things.

Evaluation:

Your answer demonstrates a willingness to seek guidance and utilize available resources, which is a good starting point in understanding a business problem. However, it lacks depth and a systematic approach that employers typically look for in a Business Analyst role.

To improve your response, consider including the following elements:

1. Clarifying Questions: Emphasize the importance of asking detailed questions to stakeholders to understand their perspectives, the context of the problem, and their expectations.

2. Problem Definition: Detail how you would define the problem clearly and identify its root causes. This might involve techniques like the 5 Whys or Fishbone analysis.

3. Business Understanding: Discuss researching the industry, the company's objectives, and relevant workflows to gain clarity on how the problem fits within the broader business context.

4. Data Requirements: Mention evaluating what data is available, what data might be needed to analyze the problem thoroughly, and making a plan on how to gather it.

5. Collaborative Approach: Highlight the importance of collaboration—working with cross-functional teams to gather insights from different perspectives.

With these points, your response would showcase a more structured and analytical mindset, which is crucial for a Business Analyst.

Rating: 2/5. Your answer indicates a willingness to understand the problem, but it lacks depth and a clear methodology. Expand on your approach to convey a more comprehensive understanding of the analytical process.

  • Classification: Business & System Analyst
  • Topic(s): Data Analysis
Interview Question:

Can you explain the difference between data normalization and denormalization? In what scenarios would you use each?

Candidate's Answer:

Basically, normalized means it is about dividing. Sorry, it is about.Building tables.And denormalization means combining tables to improve our query and the difference is nothing but.Those two are belongs to data.Database management.And those are opposite like.Disinvest 2 database.Normalization means it will divide the data and create all its small small tables with logical AND.A well defined data structure and denormalization means it is all about.Combining the data into or combining the tables into one table to improve our query and it will fast enough Curie, but it is not benefit to.To our, you know, like.But it can. It can't give us a well defined data structure tables. That's it.

Evaluation:

Your answer touches on the key points of normalization and denormalization, but it lacks clarity and structure. Here’s an evaluation:

1. Clarity and Structure: The explanation is somewhat fragmented and could be organized better. Starting with a clear definition and examples would enhance understanding.

2. Details and Accuracy: While you correctly identified that normalization involves breaking down tables (creating smaller, logical tables to reduce redundancy), your explanation of denormalization needs more detail. Denormalization combines tables to optimize read operations and performance, which is important to mention.

3. Use Cases: You should discuss specific scenarios for both normalization (e.g., OLTP systems where data integrity is crucial) and denormalization (e.g., OLAP systems where read performance is prioritized).

4. Conclusion: Summarizing the implications of normalization and denormalization in terms of database performance and data integrity would provide a stronger finish.

To improve your answer, focus on these points:

- Define normalization and denormalization clearly.
- Provide examples of when to use each.
- Maintain a more logical flow in your explanation.

Rating: 2/5

By adopting a structured approach and expanding on key aspects, you can significantly enhance your response.