Hive Online Test

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The Hive Test evaluates a candidate's proficiency in Apache Hive, focusing on HiveQL, data management, and integration with the Hadoop ecosystem. It assesses understanding of Hive architecture, query optimization, data partitioning, and performance tuning through scenario-based MCQs and coding questions. The test covers essential concepts for effectively working with large-scale data processing and analysis using Hive.

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Test duration: ~ 30 mins

Difficulty level: Moderate

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Questions:

12 Hive MCQs

Covered skills:

Hive Architecture

HiveQL and Query Language

Data Types and Tables

Partitioning and Bucketing

Hive Joins and Set Operations

User-Defined Functions (UDFs)

Hive Performance Tuning

Data Storage and Formats

Hive Security and Authorization

Integration with Hadoop Ecosystem

Hive Streaming

Hive Metastore

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The test screens for the following skills that hiring managers look for in candidates:

Efficiently write and execute Hive queries
Demonstrate understanding of Hive data types and built-in functions
Optimize Hive queries for performance
Apply Hive partitions and buckets for data organization
Implement Hive joins and subqueries
Utilize Hive views and user-defined functions
Work with Hive external tables and loading data
Manage Hive databases, tables, and metadata
Understand Hive query optimization techniques
Implement Hive data transformations using ETL processes
Utilize Hive indexes for improved query performance
Troubleshoot and debug Hive scripts and queries

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🧐 Question
Medium Analyzing Hive Join Optimization	Solve
Consider the following two Hive tables in a space adventure context: Assume that the astronauts table is small and can fit in memory. Which of the following queries will take full advantage of a map-side join?
Medium Hive Archive	Solve
You have a partitioned Hive table sales_data with the following schema: You want to archive the oldest partition (date='2023-01-01', region='North America') and store it in the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) at /archive/sales_data. Which of the following steps is the correct approach to perform the archiving operation? A: Enable archiving on the table, and then issue an ALTER TABLE statement to move the partition to the archive directory. B: Issue an ALTER TABLE statement to move the partition to the archive directory, and then lock the partition to prevent further modifications. C: Enable archiving on the table, and then use the EXPORT command to export the partition to the archive directory. D: Use the EXPORT command to export the partition to the archive directory, and then lock the partition to prevent further modifications. E: Use the EXPORT command to export the partition to the archive directory, and then drop the partition from the sales_data table.
Hard Jobs file	Solve
Assuming the following Hive statements execute successfully, choose the correct statements that describe the result: A. Hive reformats JobsFile2 into a structure that Hive can access and moves into to /user/steve/fenty/ B. The file named JobsFile2 is moved to to/user/steve/fenty/ C. The contents of JobsFile2 are parsed as comma-delimited rows and loaded into /user/steve/fenty/ D. The contents of JobsFile2 are parsed as comma-delimited rows and stored in a database

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill
	Medium Analyzing Hive Join Optimization	3 mins Hive	Solve
Consider the following two Hive tables in a space adventure context: Assume that the astronauts table is small and can fit in memory. Which of the following queries will take full advantage of a map-side join?
	Medium Hive Archive	3 mins Hive	Solve
You have a partitioned Hive table sales_data with the following schema: You want to archive the oldest partition (date='2023-01-01', region='North America') and store it in the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) at /archive/sales_data. Which of the following steps is the correct approach to perform the archiving operation? A: Enable archiving on the table, and then issue an ALTER TABLE statement to move the partition to the archive directory. B: Issue an ALTER TABLE statement to move the partition to the archive directory, and then lock the partition to prevent further modifications. C: Enable archiving on the table, and then use the EXPORT command to export the partition to the archive directory. D: Use the EXPORT command to export the partition to the archive directory, and then lock the partition to prevent further modifications. E: Use the EXPORT command to export the partition to the archive directory, and then drop the partition from the sales_data table.
	Hard Jobs file	2 mins Hive	Solve
Assuming the following Hive statements execute successfully, choose the correct statements that describe the result: A. Hive reformats JobsFile2 into a structure that Hive can access and moves into to /user/steve/fenty/ B. The file named JobsFile2 is moved to to/user/steve/fenty/ C. The contents of JobsFile2 are parsed as comma-delimited rows and loaded into /user/steve/fenty/ D. The contents of JobsFile2 are parsed as comma-delimited rows and stored in a database

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill	💪 Difficulty	⌛ Time
	Analyzing Hive Join Optimization	Hive	Medium	3 mins	Solve
Consider the following two Hive tables in a space adventure context: Assume that the astronauts table is small and can fit in memory. Which of the following queries will take full advantage of a map-side join?
	Hive Archive	Hive	Medium	3 mins	Solve
You have a partitioned Hive table sales_data with the following schema: You want to archive the oldest partition (date='2023-01-01', region='North America') and store it in the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) at /archive/sales_data. Which of the following steps is the correct approach to perform the archiving operation? A: Enable archiving on the table, and then issue an ALTER TABLE statement to move the partition to the archive directory. B: Issue an ALTER TABLE statement to move the partition to the archive directory, and then lock the partition to prevent further modifications. C: Enable archiving on the table, and then use the EXPORT command to export the partition to the archive directory. D: Use the EXPORT command to export the partition to the archive directory, and then lock the partition to prevent further modifications. E: Use the EXPORT command to export the partition to the archive directory, and then drop the partition from the sales_data table.
	Jobs file	Hive	Hard	2 mins	Solve
Assuming the following Hive statements execute successfully, choose the correct statements that describe the result: A. Hive reformats JobsFile2 into a structure that Hive can access and moves into to /user/steve/fenty/ B. The file named JobsFile2 is moved to to/user/steve/fenty/ C. The contents of JobsFile2 are parsed as comma-delimited rows and loaded into /user/steve/fenty/ D. The contents of JobsFile2 are parsed as comma-delimited rows and stored in a database

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Hive: Hive is a data warehouse infrastructure that provides a query language called HiveQL to analyze large datasets stored in Hadoop. It allows users to write SQL-like queries which are then translated into MapReduce or Tez jobs for execution. This skill is measured in the test to assess a candidate's ability to process and analyze large-scale data using Hive.

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Big Data Engineer
Data Scientist
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Business Intelligence Developer
Database Administrator
ETL Developer
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Cloud Data Engineer
Data Warehouse Specialist

Can I combine the Hive Test with Python questions?

Yes, you can request a custom test that includes both Hive and Python skills. Check out our Python Online Test for more details on how we assess Python skills.

How to use Hive Test in my hiring process?

Use the Hive Test as a pre-screening tool early in your recruitment. Add the test link in job posts or invite candidates via email to identify skilled candidates promptly.

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What is Hive Test?

The Hive Test evaluates a candidate's proficiency in Apache Hive. It is used by recruiters to identify candidates with strong skills in data warehousing solutions built on Hadoop, ensuring they can perform complex data analysis and reporting.

How are senior-level skills evaluated in the Hive Test?

Senior roles are evaluated through questions covering design of complex data models, advanced optimization techniques, partitioning/bucketing strategies, and integration with external data systems.

Can I test Hive and Spark together in a test?

Yes, combining Hive and Spark skills in a single test is recommended. It helps assess a candidate's overall Big Data capabilities. Explore our Spark Test for more details.

Can I combine multiple skills into one custom assessment?

Yes, absolutely. Custom assessments are set up based on your job description, and will include questions on all must-have skills you specify. Here's a quick guide on how you can request a custom test.

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The primary thing to keep in mind is that an assessment is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. A skills assessment is optimized to help you eliminate candidates who are not technically qualified for the role, it is not optimized to help you find the best candidate for the role. So the ideal way to use an assessment is to decide a threshold score (typically 55%, we help you benchmark) and invite all candidates who score above the threshold for the next rounds of interview.

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Hive Online Test

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Non-googleable Questions

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Custom Branding

Bulk Invites

Public Links

ATS Integrations

Multiple Question Sets

Custom API integrations

Role-based Access

Priority Support

GDPR Compliance

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