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JUNIOR LEVEL

Interview Questions for Database Support Engineer

How would you rate your communication and collaboration skills?

Can you explain how you ensure stability, reliability, and performance of databases?

How do you collaborate with developers to improve applications and establish best practices?

How do you work in a team environment and communicate effectively with co-workers and clients?

How familiar are you with database security practices?

Can you explain your knowledge of SQL and database scripting?

Do you have any experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft SQL Server?

What is your experience in providing technical support for database environments?

How do you analyze and resolve database performance issues?

Have you worked with replication and distributed data issues? If yes, please provide an example.

Can you explain your experience in monitoring database backups and conducting recovery tests?

Have you worked on database performance tuning and optimization? If yes, can you provide examples?

Can you talk about your problem-solving and analytical skills?

How do you manage your time effectively and prioritize tasks?

Can you provide examples of major RDBMS you have worked with?

Have you been involved in database design, documentation, and coding? If yes, please provide details.

How do you document database configurations, processes, and procedures?

What technical skills do you have with SQL?

Can you describe your experience with database administration and maintenance?

What operating systems are you familiar with, especially in relation to databases?

Have you participated in on-call rotations to provide support for urgent database issues outside of normal business hours? If yes, how did you handle it?

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