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Informatica Advanced MCQs Part2

The document outlines key concepts in Informatica, focusing on parameters, variables, inbuilt functions, advanced transformations, and scenario-based strategies. It includes multiple-choice questions and answers that highlight the differences between parameters and variables, the use of functions for data manipulation, and optimization techniques for performance improvement. The content serves as a guide for understanding Informatica's functionalities and best practices.

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Informatica Advanced MCQs Part2

The document outlines key concepts in Informatica, focusing on parameters, variables, inbuilt functions, advanced transformations, and scenario-based strategies. It includes multiple-choice questions and answers that highlight the differences between parameters and variables, the use of functions for data manipulation, and optimization techniques for performance improvement. The content serves as a guide for understanding Informatica's functionalities and best practices.

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Section D: Parameters & Variables

26. What is the primary difference between a parameter and a variable in Informatica?
a) Parameters can change at runtime; variables cannot
b) Parameters are reusable; variables are session-specific
c) Variables retain values across sessions; parameters do not
d) Variables are defined in repository; parameters are not
✅ Answer: c

27. Which type of variable retains its last saved value between workflow runs?
a) Mapping parameter
b) Session variable
c) Persistent variable
d) Workflow variable
✅ Answer: c

28. What is the default behavior of a mapping variable during the first session run?
a) Uses value from the repository
b) Uses start value
c) Uses final value
d) Uses last saved value
✅ Answer: b

29. Which type of parameter allows you to override values at runtime?


a) Workflow parameter
b) Mapping parameter
c) Session parameter
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d

30. Where are mapping parameters and variables declared?


a) Workflow Manager
b) Repository Manager
c) Mapping Designer
d) Session Properties
✅ Answer: c

Section E: Inbuilt Functions

31. Which function is used to replace null values in a column?


a) ISNULL()
b) DECODE()
c) NVL()
d) IIF()
✅ Answer: c
32. Which function is used to implement conditional logic?
a) DECODE()
b) IIF()
c) CHOOSE()
d) IF()
✅ Answer: b

33. Which function returns the numeric ASCII value of a character?


a) CHAR()
b) CODE()
c) ASCII()
d) ORD()
✅ Answer: c

34. Which Informatica function returns the current system date?


a) TODAY()
b) SYSDATE
c) CURRENT_DATE
d) SYSTIMESTAMP
✅ Answer: b

35. What function would you use to trim both leading and trailing spaces from a string?
a) LTRIM()
b) RTRIM()
c) TRIM()
d) CLEAN()
✅ Answer: c

Section F: Advanced Transformations & Optimization

36. Which transformation is used to insert, update, and delete records in target dynamically?
a) Update Strategy
b) Router
c) Dynamic Lookup
d) Target Definition
✅ Answer: a

37. A dynamic cache in Lookup will:


a) Not change after session start
b) Update only if DD_INSERT is flagged
c) Sync with target table continuously
d) Update based on matching output ports
✅ Answer: d

38. Which performance technique reduces memory usage in Aggregator transformation?


a) Sorted Input
b) Cached Input
c) Reusable Aggregator
d) Data Partitions
✅ Answer: a

39. Why use partitioning in Informatica?


a) Reduce data size
b) Reduce transformation complexity
c) Improve performance
d) Avoid lookup caching
✅ Answer: c

40. Which type of cache persists across session runs?


a) Dynamic cache
b) Persistent cache
c) Shared cache
d) Lookup cache
✅ Answer: b

41. When is a joiner transformation more efficient than a source qualifier join?
a) When sources are from same database
b) When data is already joined at source
c) When sources are from different databases
d) Always
✅ Answer: c

42. Which setting in session properties can improve large data load performance?
a) Enable high precision
b) Enable tracing
c) Enable bulk loading
d) Enable verbose data
✅ Answer: c

43. How can pushdown optimization improve performance?


a) Offloads transformation logic to source/target DB
b) Moves cache to SSD
c) Uses more CPU threads
d) Decreases data types
✅ Answer: a

44. What happens when you enable partitioning on a target?


a) One load path is used
b) Multiple sessions are created
c) Parallel target loading
d) Lookup cache is cleared
✅ Answer: c

45. How can one reduce the number of rows being cached in Lookup transformation?
a) Use SQL override
b) Disable cache
c) Limit session logging
d) Enable dynamic cache
✅ Answer: a

Section G: Scenario-Based

46. A mapping processes daily orders and only new records should be inserted. Which
strategy fits best?
a) Filter with timestamp
b) Lookup + Router + Update Strategy
c) Normalizer
d) Aggregator
✅ Answer: b

47. A flat file with inconsistent delimiters is to be parsed. Which source option helps best?
a) External loader
b) Normalizer
c) Indirect file
d) Flat File Wizard
✅ Answer: d

48. If a target table receives duplicate rows, which is most likely the cause?
a) Router logic
b) Aggregator grouping
c) Improper Joiner condition
d) Persistent cache
✅ Answer: c

49. Which transformation is critical to track changes over time?


a) Expression
b) Update Strategy
c) Lookup with dynamic cache
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d

50. You want to apply different transformations for high-value and low-value transactions.
What would you use?
a) Filter
b) Expression
c) Router
d) Aggregator
✅ Answer: c

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