Informatica Master Data Management Mdm Interview Preparation

Comprehensive Guide to Informatica MDM Concepts, Tips and Real-World Scenarios for interview preparation

What you'll learn

Learn about how to prepare for MDM interview

Learn about how to present MDM experience during introduction

Interview Preparation on technical topics such tables such as Landing, Staging and Base Object

Interview Preparation on job such as Landing, Stage, Load, Match and Merge

Interview Questions about records rejections

Interview Preparation on Base Object and Associated tables

Detailed preparation on Match configuration and Merge mechanism

Interview questions about Provisioning Tool

Interview questions about Entity 360 or Customer 360 Applications

Interview Questions about Repos Tables

Interview Questions about Log Files and Job monitoring

Requirements

Basic understanding of Master Data Management project

Basic understanding of database technologies such as Oracle, REST Web Services, Json

Basic understanding of how to use Informatica MDM Hub

Basic understanding of Provisioning Tool

Basic understanding of Entity 360 or Customer 360 application and it's functionalities

Basic understanding of Business Entity Services

Description

Are you preparing for an Informatica MDM interview and unsure of what to expect? Do you want to confidently answer questions about MDM implementation, data modeling, match & merge processes, and troubleshooting techniques? If yes, then this course is designed for you!Informatica Master Data Management (MDM) is a crucial skill in today’s data-driven world, and employers are looking for professionals who understand MDM architecture, data flow, and real-world business use cases. This course provides a structured, step-by-step approach to mastering Informatica MDM interview questions by covering essential concepts, technical insights, and common challenges faced during MDM implementations.What You’ll Learn:How to Prepare for an MDM Interview – Understand what employers expect and how to present your skills effectively.Project Experience Presentation – Learn how to explain job execution timelines, record volumes, and implementation details.Data Model & Business Use Cases – Get clarity on MDM infrastructure, tables, and business scenarios.MDM Style Implementation – Understand different MDM architecture styles (Registry, Consolidation, Coexistence, and Centralized).Landing, Staging, and Load Processes – Deep dive into data ingestion, transformations, and common challenges.Match & Merge Strategies – Master exact vs. fuzzy match configurations, hotspot identification, and data merging.User Exits & Customizations – Learn how to extend MDM functionality using custom business rules and sample code.Provisioning Tool & Transformations – Explore entity models, transformations, and tricky questions on cleansing functions.Log Files & Job Monitoring – Understand logs, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth MDM operations.Why This Course?Real-world Interview Questions – Covers the most commonly asked MDM interview topics.Practical Insights – Learn not just the theory, but also how to explain and apply concepts effectively.Easy-to-Follow Structure – Each module is designed to build upon the previous one for better understanding.Industry-Relevant Knowledge – Stay ahead with the latest MDM trends and best practices.By the end of this course, you’ll be fully prepared to confidently answer Informatica MDM interview questions and land your next job with ease!

Overview

Section 1: Getting ready for MDM Interview

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Interview Readiness

Lecture 3 How should I introduce?

Section 2: Understanding Project details

Lecture 4 Know Your Project

Lecture 5 Gather Project Stats

Lecture 6 Data Model Implementation

Lecture 7 Business Use Cases for MDM Implementation

Section 3: Interview Questions - Data Flow

Lecture 8 Types of MDM Implementations

Lecture 9 Data Flow

Lecture 10 MDM Batch Jobs

Section 4: Interview Questions - Landing Layer

Lecture 11 Infrastructure or Metadata Tables in MDM

Lecture 12 MDM Landing Layer implementation Patterns

Lecture 13 Landing Table convention and Tables associated

Section 5: Interview Questions - Staging Layer

Lecture 14 Stage process and it's importance

Lecture 15 Exploring Stage Table Configuration

Lecture 16 Important Stage Table Columns

Lecture 17 Stage and Associated Tables

Lecture 18 Raw Retention

Lecture 19 Delta Detection process

Lecture 20 Hard Delete Detection

Lecture 21 Cleanse Functions

Lecture 22 Record Rejections Reasons

Lecture 23 Record Rejection Handling

Section 6: Interview Questions - Base Object Layer

Lecture 24 Base Object Table Configuration

Lecture 25 Primary Key Columns

Lecture 26 Data Flow from Stage to Base Object

Lecture 27 Survivorship Rules

Lecture 28 Hub State Indicator

Lecture 29 Relationship between XREF and Base Object Tables

Lecture 30 Load Job Issues and Challenges

Section 7: Interview Questions - Tokenization

Lecture 31 Factors for tokenization

Lecture 32 Tokenization Configuration

Lecture 33 Tokenization Table - Strip Table

Lecture 34 Tokenization Job Performance Tuning

Section 8: Interview Questions - Match and Merge process

Lecture 35 Match and Merge Process

Lecture 36 Tables associated with Match and Merge process

Lecture 37 Match and Merge Configuration

Lecture 38 Match Path Scenario

Lecture 39 Difference between Search Level and Match Level

Lecture 40 Addressing Hotspot Issue

Lecture 41 Consolidation Indicator

Lecture 42 Match Rule Tuning

Lecture 43 Match Job / Process Tuning

Section 9: Interview Questions - User Exits

Lecture 44 Types of User Exits

Lecture 45 User Exits Scenarios

Lecture 46 Sample Code

Section 10: Interview Questions - Provisioning Tool

Lecture 47 Provisioning Tool Overview

Lecture 48 Business Entity and Business Entity View

Lecture 49 Transformations

Lecture 50 Application Designer and Layout designer

Lecture 51 Task and Triggers

Lecture 52 Elastic Search configuration

Lecture 53 External Call Configuration

Lecture 54 Understanding Entity 360 Application

Section 11: Interview Questions - Logs and Meta Questions

Lecture 55 Types of log file generated

Lecture 56 MDM Version Details

Lecture 57 Job Control Table

Section 12: Summary

Lecture 58 Resume preparation

Lecture 59 Mock Interview

Lecture 60 Summary

Anyone who would like to excel their career as Informatica MDM Architect, Developer or Tester,Anyone who would like to become expert in MDM technologies