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Top Informatica Cloud (IICS) Interview Questions
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General Questions

• What is Informatica Cloud (IICS)?
• Answer Informatica Cloud (IICS) is a cloud-based
  data integration solution that provides a wide
  range of data integration, quality, and
  management capabilities. It allows users to
  connect, integrate, and manage data from various
  sources, both on-premise and in the cloud.

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• 2. What are the key components of Informatica
  Cloud?
• Answer The key components of Informatica Cloud
  include
• Informatica Cloud Data Integration Tools for
  data integration tasks.
• Informatica Cloud Application Integration
  Real-time data integration and API management.
• Informatica Cloud Data Quality Tools to improve
  data quality.
• Informatica Cloud Master Data Management (MDM)
  Solutions for managing master data.

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• 3. What are some key features of Informatica
  Cloud Data Integration?
• Answer Key features include
• Pre-built connectors for various data sources.
• Drag-and-drop interface for designing data
  integration workflows.
• Support for complex data transformations.
• Real-time data integration capabilities.
• Integration with other cloud and on-premise
  applications.

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Technical Questions

• How do you create a mapping in Informatica Cloud?
• Answer To create a mapping in Informatica Cloud
• Log into Informatica Cloud.
• Navigate to the Data Integration section.
• Click on 'Mappings' and then 'New Mapping'.
• Use the drag-and-drop interface to add source and
  target transformations.
• Define the necessary transformations and
  connections.
• Save and validate the mapping.

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• 5. What is a task flow in Informatica Cloud?
• Answer A task flow in Informatica Cloud is a
  sequence of tasks executed in a specific order.
  Task flows allow you to automate multiple tasks,
  such as data integration tasks, file transfers,
  and more.
• 6. How can you handle errors in Informatica
  Cloud?
• Answer Error handling in Informatica Cloud can
  be performed by
• Using built-in error handling features in
  mappings and task flows.
• Configuring session and workflow logs to capture
  errors.
• Implementing custom error handling logic using
  expressions and conditions.

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Scenario-Based Questions

• How would you integrate data from Salesforce and
  an on-premise SQL Server database using
  Informatica Cloud?
• Answer To integrate data from Salesforce and an
  on-premise SQL Server database
• Create a connection for Salesforce and SQL Server
  in Informatica Cloud.
• Design a mapping that includes the Salesforce
  source and SQL Server target.
• Define the necessary transformations and data
  mappings.
• Use secure agents to facilitate data transfer
  between the cloud and on-premise systems.
• Execute the mapping to transfer data.

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• 8. Explain a scenario where you need to perform
  data cleansing before loading it into the target
  system.
• Answer In a scenario where data from multiple
  sources contain inconsistencies, such as
  duplicate records, missing values, or incorrect
  formats
• Use Informatica Cloud Data Quality
  transformations to identify and rectify data
  issues.
• Apply transformations such as data validation,
  standardization, and deduplication.
• Once the data is cleansed, map it to the target
  system using the defined mapping.

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• Advanced Questions
• What is the role of a Secure Agent in Informatica
  Cloud?
• Answer A Secure Agent is a lightweight runtime
  engine used by Informatica Cloud to perform data
  integration tasks. It facilitates data movement
  and transformation between cloud and on-premise
  systems, ensuring secure and efficient data
  transfer.

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• 10. How do you optimize performance in
  Informatica Cloud mappings?
• Answer To optimize performance in Informatica
  Cloud mappings
• Use filters and conditions to limit the amount of
  data processed.
• Optimize transformations by minimizing complex
  calculations and lookups.
• Use partitioning and parallel processing to
  handle large data volumes.
• Monitor and tune session and workflow logs to
  identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.

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Best Practices Questions

• What are some best practices for designing
  mappings in Informatica Cloud?
• Answer Best practices include
• Using reusable transformations to simplify
  mapping design.
• Implementing error handling and logging
  mechanisms.
• Ensuring data quality through validation and
  cleansing transformations.
• Documenting mappings and workflows for better
  maintainability.

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• 12. How do you ensure data security in
  Informatica Cloud?
• Answer Ensuring data security involves
• Using secure connections and protocols for data
  transfer.
• Implementing role-based access control to
  restrict data access.
• Encrypting sensitive data at rest and in transit.
• Regularly monitoring and auditing data
  integration processes.
• These questions and answers should help you
  prepare for an Informatica Cloud (IICS) interview
  by covering a range of basic to advanced topics.

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