Top Qlik Sense Interview Questions and Answers

Last updated on Feb 16 2022
Avinash M

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What is data warehousing?

Data warehousing is the process of storing data in data warehouses which are databases following the relational database model. In data warehouses, we select data from different data sources and that aggregates, organizes and manages to provide meaningful insights into data for analysis and queries. Data warehousing is a holistic approach to deal with and manage immense amounts of data that we generally use at enterprise levels.

How is data warehousing useful for BI tools?

Data warehousing and business intelligence are often believed to go hand in hand because the data made available in the data warehouses are central to the business intelligence tools’ use. BI tools like Tableau, Sisense, Chartio, Looker etc, use data from the data warehouses for purposes Qlike query, reporting, analytics, and data mining.

Name few of the must-have extensions for Qlik sense?

Some of the extensions for Qlik sense are.

  1. Dependency wheel chart
  2. Date range picker
  3. Two-dimensional heatmap

What is Qlik Sense?

Qlik Sense is best described as a self-service data analytics and visualization tool used to find BI solutions for any business. It is capable to handle huge amounts of data easily. It is used mainly used to perform data analytics.

State the USP of Qlik Sense. What makes it popular?

Qlik Sense is a popular tool among the data and BI analyst people because of the following.

  • It performs analytics in a fast and easy way
  • You can discover meaningful insights into your data and get solutions to your BI problems in few minutes
  • It can create greatly augmented visualizations with the help of advanced interactive analysis
  • It is capable of centralized data sharing and integration that makes the data storytelling and report generation easier

What is the way of working of Qlik Sense?

Qlik Sense is capable of summarizing the vast amount of complex data with ease. It cleanses, transforms the data to perform analytics and in turn can create best visualizing charts to get the insights of this analyzed data. Qlik Sense can update its data instantly at any time with just a single click. It offers security to your data and can come up with rich visual insights and governance.

Below are my data, how to get 2nd max employee salary. EMPID, Salary

101,12500
102,4500
103,5600
104,7800
105,1200

using resident load order the salary data in ascending order.
Use peek(‘Salary’,1,’Tablename’.

What is synthetic key and how to eliminate it.

If more than one column name is similar between any two tables, synthetic key will form. Synthetic key can be eliminated using 3 ways
1. qualify and unqualify
2. Alias name
3. Link table

What the different types of operators in set analysis.

union(+.,Intersection(*.,Negation(-.,Symmetric difference(/.

As a selection sate in Qlik sense what does the light gray color represent.
a.Excluded values
b. Alternative Values
c. Select Excluded values
d. Possible Values

Ans. c

You want to show results in multiple currencies. Select the approach to achieve it.

a. Download the table rate from a trusted site.
b. Use currency exchange format data that is automatically embedded in Qlik data model
c. Load currency exchange rates table using Qlik data Market.
d. Use inline load to load the data
Ans . c

I want to display a bar chart which always displays the sum of sales in France for 2013. Which is the correct set analysis expression

a. Sum({$<year=2013,Country=’France’>}Sales.
b. Sum({$<year=2013,Country=’France’>Sales}.
c. Sum({$<year={‘2013’},Country={‘France’}>}Sales.
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d. Sum({$<year={‘2013’}Country={‘France’}>}Sales.
Ans .c

Which of the following statement is correct for the story telling feature in  Qliksense

a. your build your story on a special data story sheet in your app
b. After you embedded a snapshot you cannot go to source data
c. Qlik cloud does not support apps with data stories
d. In a Data story, you can create two type of slides. Blank and Embedded sheet.
Ans. d

The data from a Qliksense app which contains multiple tables must be used in another Qliksense app.

a. Optimized VD load
b. Binary Load
c. Preceding Load
d. Generic Load
Ans . b

The Datatype varies along a range and is a measurement data type

a. Discrete
b. qualitative
c. Continuous
d. Categorical
Ans. c

When loading data from most sources, how many rows does a preceding load block work on at a time?

a. It depends how many fields are in dataset
b. All rows in the dataset at once
c. 2
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d. 1
Ans d

What is the keyword which causes a fieldname to change in the datamodel?

a. Alter
b. AKA
c. As
d. ALIAS
Ans. c

What is the limit on the number of preceding load blocks that can be used when loading data in to a single table?

a. No Limit
b. 9
c. 4
d. 1
Ans a

During the data load script execution, how many simultaneously open database connections does Qliksense support

a. 1
b. As many as resource allow
c. 5
d. 64
Ans. a

What is the Qliksense script for attaching to a precreated database connector?

a. LIB DBCONNECT..;
b. LIB CONNECT TO;
c. LIB CONNECTOR ..;
d. LIB OPEN DB..;
Ans.  2
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Which of the following actions would not be completed with a read-only database connection in Qliksense?

a. Extraction of data from database view
b. Extraction of Data from a raw table
c. Update of database source data in the database
d. Acquisition of data via a database stored procedure.
Ans. c

After using Qliksense select data function to create the required script for extracting data from a DB source, What are possible reasons that field name may become automatically delimited?

a. Data in the field values contain reserved characters.
b. The Field name contains space
c. The Field name uses a reserved word in the source database language
d. There are NULL values in the data for the field
Ans. b & c

In the Qliksense Enterprise, where are the data connections physically stored?

a. In a XML file with in the Qliksense server installation folder
b. In the Qliksense Enterprise Server Repository
c. Inside the .vf file itself
d. In a password –Protected zip file which sits behind Qliksense hub.
Ans . c

How to load variables from excel in to Qliksense Data load editor?

Load the Excel using for Loop

What is the use of Single configurator in Qliksense

Single configurator helps users to find the ObjectId, SheetID and URL for integration with webpage

What is the responsive layout matrix in Qliksense hub

12*24
18*36
15*30
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How many ways an user can define the color codes for the dimension grouping.

Two ways:
1. Under presentation color and legends option
2. using master items value color option.

What is difference between legacy and standard mode of data loading.

Legacy mode. Adding physical path (D.\test\1.xls. Qliksense in from statement while loading data.
Standard mode. using lib statement in from statement while loading data.

Whether partial load supports in Qliksense.

No partial load will not support in Qliksense.

What is the output of below scenario.

Purgechar(“Qlik@sense!123”,”@3!”.
Qliksense12

What is the output of below scenario.

keepchar(“Qlik@sense!123”,”@45!”.
@!

How to create drill down and cyclic dimension group in Qliksense.

Drill down. click on the Maser items and select dimension and then click on the drilldown radio option. Add the required dimension then click on add dimension.
Cyclic. There is no direct way to create cyclic group ,use alternative dimension method to create it.

How do you use having clause (SL Equivalent. along with group by in Qlikview?

Load *
Where Salary <= 632173 Load
AVG (Salary. AS Salary, Occupation
Group By Occupation;
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SL SELECT *
From Employee.dbo.person;

Will macros support in Qliksense?

No

How to load images using bundle load in Qliksense?

Qliksense will not support the bundle load.
If you want to load any dynamic images upload the images in contents folder of Enterprise edition and use widgets to create a dynamic images.

What is the use of Qlik converter in dev-hub?

Qlik converter is used to convert the Qlikview application in to Qliksense application.
Steps to convert
Open the dev-hub and click on the Qlik converter
Drag and drop or click on the required VW application to convert Click on the convert button.
In the status will get converted and unconverted objects.

Which version of Nprinting will support for Qliksense reports?

Nprinting 17 or later

How will you limit data in Qliksense for the dimension ? (eg top 10.

Add the required dimension and measure. Under Dimension click on the limitation option and select the required limits option. Exact value, relative value and Fixed number.

What is the bar chart maximum and minimum number of dimension and Measure in Qliksense?

If you use 1 dimension multi measure up to 28 If you use 2 dimension then only 1 Measure

Is the data encrypted in Qlik Sense Cloud?

Yes, the data is completely encrypted in Qlik Sense Cloud. This encryption helps in acquiring security for your data.

State the different data types in Qlik Sense.

The following are the different types of data types offered by Qlik Sense.

  • String
  • Numbers
  • Date
  • Time
  • Currencies

Define the role of Qlik Sense Cloud.

Qlik Sense Cloud is responsible for the following roles.

  • You can create and share apps via the cloud
  • It is responsible for generating links that can share the content or its visualization in apps. It can also be useful in inviting different users to follow the app and monitor the activity of these invited users.
  • The moment you login in Qlik Sense your browser is divided into 3 parts – toolbar, tab panel, and workspace area

State the process of adding a data table.

A data table can be added via a data manager or by various sources of data. The following are the different ways of adding data.

  • Connectors – Just select the user or administrator-defined connectors
  • Connecting your data – select the file from your data source, it can be connectors, web files, data files, etc.
  • Qlik data market – select the files from public or commercial databases
  • Direct attachment – upload a file directly from your PC or through an app

Do the records get encrypted in Qlik feel cloud?

Yes, the records, the identifications, and the statistics are encrypted in Qlik feel cloud.

State the correct steps to publish a sheet.

To publish a sheet, follow below-given steps.

  • From the app, summary click on view pages
  • Right-click on the sheet you want to publish
  • A dialogue box will appear
  • Click on distribute on that dialogue box

The sheet will be published and will automatically move to the section of sheets published by me from my sheets.

What are the components of Qlik Sense architecture?

The following are the components of Qlik Sense architecture.

  • Qlik Sense Proxy (SP.
  • Qlik Sense engine (IX.
  • Qlik Sense Schedule (SS.
  • Qlik Sense Repository (SR.
  • Qlik Sense applications (VF.

Explain the process of managing records inside the app with fact supervisor.

The function of fact supervisor is to copy or add facts from the frequently used folder or from the Qlik data market. Whenever you load the records inside the app with fact supervisor, it automatically displays each table as desk calls, displays subject, and supply.

What is the way to deploy Qlik Sense?

Qlik Sense can be deployed in the following two ways.

  1. Single node side deploying
  2. Multi-node side deploying

Let us get in details;

  1. Single node side deploying

In this type, the services run only on one node and the deployment works only on a particular time zone

  1. Multi-node side deploying

In this type, the services run on two or more nodes that contribute to the exact set of information along with the license key

 State the data sources of Qlik Sense.

The following are the few different types of data sources of Qlik Sense.

  • Amazon Redshift
  • Apache Drill (Beta.
  • Apache Hive
  • Phoenix (Beta.
  • Apache Spark (Beta.
  • Azure SL
  • Cloudera Impala
  • Google Bigquery
  • IBM DB2
  • Microsoft SL Server
  • MongoDB (Beta.
  • MySQL Enterprise
  • Oracle
  • PostgreSQL
  • Presto
  • Sybase ASE
  • Teradata
  • Essbase
  • ODBC
  • Salesforce
  • Web file

Name some important and useful extensions in Qlik Sense.

The following are the most important and useful extensions in Qlik Sense.

  • Two-dimensional Heat map
  • Date range picker
  • Dependency wheel chart
  • CVL sunburst quadrant

Explain data warehousing.

Data warehouses are the databases based on the relational database models. The process of storing data in warehouses is termed as data warehousing. Data collected from different sources can be stored in data warehouses. Here, the data aggregates and organizes itself to provide meaningful insights when analyzed. Data warehousing is generally done where huge amounts of data are coming from varied sources and need to be analyzed after combining all the data in one place.

What is the use of the Apple Map statement?

Apple Map statement is a very flexible statement. It is used for mapping data between addition at load data and one source.

How can you find the reduction of memory usage by a document?

You can find it in the following ways.

  • Dropping redundant items
  • By dropping time from date-time fields
  • By splitting fields

Explain the working of the hierarchical dimension in Qlik Sense.

If a hierarchical dimension is added in Qlik Sense you can get multiple and deep levels of details.

Can you color the chart title bar in Qlik Sense?

No, in Qlik Sense there is no formatting option available to color the chart title bar.

Can you enable, conditional show or hide the chart objects and other items in Qlik Sense?

No, Qlik Sense does not offer to enable, conditional show or hide the chart objects and other various items.

Are Nprinting and on-demand service supported by Qlik Sense?

Yes, the on-demand service of the Nprinting service is supported by Qlik Sense.

What does SS stand for? Explain its importance?

SS is the abbreviated form of Qlik Sense Scheduler.

Application reloading and data loads are handled and scheduled by Qlik Sense Scheduler.

What is the procedure to edit a data table in Qlik Sense?

The following is the procedure to edit a data table in Qlik Sense.

  • Data manager handles the editing of a data table
  • Select the table you need to edit
  • Click on the edit icon at the bottom
  • An editor will open that allows you to add a new field, rename a field name, associate with other files, etc.
  • To delete the table, click on the delete icon at the bottom of the data manager
  • To reload, click on the reload icon at the bottom of the data manager and concatenate two tables

Explain the functionalities of the data collaboration feature.

The following are the functionalities of data collaboration feature of Qlik Sense.

  • Storytelling of data
  • Publishing applications in streams
  • Exporting apps and sheets
  • Printing apps and sheets

What is the procedure to access the restricted file in Qlik Sense?

The following is the procedure of restricted file in Qlik Sense.

  • Disable the standard node
  • Enable the legacy node
  • Now you can access the restricted file
  • Disabling the standard mode exposes the file to potentially damaging risks

What is the significance of treemaps?

The following is the significance of treemaps.

  • For placing a lot of data in a hierarchical way treemaps are used
  • It saves space in the sheet
  • It stores the data in small boxes. In that small box, there are more small boxes
  • These boxes are also called as nested rectangles
  • The color and size of the boxes can tell you instantly the performance of a particular product
  • It is not capable to show the negative values and therefore sometimes this is considered as a drawback

What is meant by Set Analysis in QlikView?

In QlikView, set analysis is used to a set or group of data values. It is mainly used in aggregated functions like average, maximum, minimum, sum, etc.

Explain Straight table.

The straight table is used for grouping according to any column of our choice.

How many dimensions can be generally used in a bar chart?

We can use only two dimensions in a bar chart.

Why Macros is useful in your application?

With the help of Macros, you can create an object and reload the application.

What is the use of Dimension?

The data can be examined from various perspectives using Dimension.

What do you mean by normalized data?

A data can be called as a normalized data if it is in a well-structured form and does not have redundancy and repetition of values. The data that do not have any relationship among itself and can be in non-structured form with repetition of values and redundancy is termed as denormalized data.

Explain the concept of synthetic keys in logical tables?

Within the data table if two or more fields are in common then this will enable composite key relationship within the tables. With the use of Qlik sense, it makes it obvious by providing synthetic keys automatically.

What are the data types that are available in Qlik sense?

 The following are the data types that are available in Qlik Sense .

  1. Strings
  2. Dates
  3. Numbers
  4. Times
  5. Currencies, etc

All of these data types can be actually used at the time of calculations. So that means that the above parameters like date and time can be added or subtracted based on the necessity.

Explain the process of publishing a sheet?

The process of publishing the sheet is as follows.
Within the app, overview click on view the sheets button
Right-click on the file where you want to publish the file
Once the publish button appears the sheet will be automatically be published and will be automatically moved to the published list.
All the other users will be able to see the sheets within the community section

Once the sheet is published it will be available for others to go through the sheet.

Explain how to deploy Qlik sense via multi-node sites?

As said earlier Qlik sense can also be deployed on multi-note sites.
>> The site is overall connected on two different nodes.
>> First of all, install a primary node and it is called as a central node. Within this node, we will have all the apps installed
>> The next node that will be installed will be classified as a rim node.

Do you know whether there are any mapping functionalities that are available in Qlik sense?

 Yes, they are mapping functionalities within Qlik Sense. Some of the mapping functionalities are built-in analytics and Qlikmaps.

As same if Qlikview can you create triggers in Qlik sense?

As we create triggers in Qlikview we can also create in Qlik sense but for this to happen we need to use some external plugins where the customization is possible but there are no built-in options available.

Can you set a number format in the measure?

Yes, it is possible. The measure number format can be changed from the drop-down values or it can be changed from a function in the script.

What is the use of Qlik converter?

The use of the Qlik converter is very useful in terms of copying the scripts from QlikView or Qlik sense without any problems.

What is the use of a Two-dimensional heatmap extension in Qlik sense?

The two-dimensional heat map is an extension to Qlik sense platform where this is used to create heat maps in Qlik Sense. The concept of heat maps is wonderful because it depicts the information in a wonderful manner.

Does Qlik sense itself lacks in native heat maps capability when it comes to reporting?

Yes, the native heat map reports are not that capable of but the Two-dimensional heatmap extension surely fills the gap and fulfils the necessity.

What is the use of the Dependency wheel chart extension in Qlik sense?

The use of the Dependency wheel chart extension in Qlik sense is to showcase the relationship between 2 dimensions through a specific metric.

What is the best way for the individuals Or Qlik developers to get acquainted with extensions For Qlik sense?

They are a number of options available for Qlik developers where they can learn from the Qlik community and also we have tons of videos on YouTube.

In Qlik sense can you color the chart title bar?

No, we don’t have an option available in Qlik Sense.

In Qlik sense do you have an option to enable/conditional show or hide chart objects and other items?

No, in Qlik sense we don’t have an option to enable/conditional show or hide chart objects.

Does Qlik sense supports Nprinting on-demand service?

Yes, Qlik sense supports NPrinting on-demand service

A way to manage records inside the app with facts supervisor?

The facts supervisor is coping with and adding facts from numerous assets or from the data market of Qlik that’s visible in apps too. whether you brought them to add data or loaded the usage of scripts. each table is displayed using desk calls, statistics subjects, and supply.

The way to upload a new information table?

Either you can add a data table from the records manager or through numerous records assets

  • By connections. pick out from information connections which had been earlier described through the user or administrator and folders from in which it’s miles selected.
  • Join my statistics. choose from a brand new facts source such as ODBC or OLE, connectors, internet documents, or information files.
  • pick from the general public or normalized industrial databases.
  • Attaching a file. add a report from pc or thru an app.

Are records encrypted on Qlik feel Cloud?

Yes, the facts are encrypted on Qlik feel Cloud. also, the Credentials and statistics are encrypted ‘in-flight’ (the usage of SSL.

What are synthetic keys beneath logical tables?

When or extra fields in a facts table are in commonplace this permits the composite key dating. Qlik sense makes it by way of offering synthetic keys routinely. The keys are nameless keys that represent all occurring composite key of the aggregate. however, multiple synthetic keys are regularly related to incorrect facts version but now not always.

What is the Datatypes Qlik sense?

Qlik experience has strings, dates, numbers, times and currencies most effective. They can be executed in exclusive methods for calculation functions. this indicates the above parameters which include the date, time can be delivered or subtracted from every other.

Name five key capabilities of Qlik Sense?

5 Key capabilities of Qlik Sense –

  1. Associative model and smart searches/explorations
  2. Augmented visualizations and geographic advanced analytics
  3. Interactive analysis
  4. Data storytelling and reporting
  5. Centralized data sharing and integration

What is a Qlik Sense Hub?

Qlik Sense Hub is the platform or user-interface where the user performs operations on the data to create applications with suitable charts and visualizations. It provides easy drag-and-drop functionality, associative data model, and a range of visualizations Qlike maps, tables, distribution plots, box plots, KPIs etc.

What are the services that Qlik Management Console (MC. manage?

The services managed by the management console are,

  • Data connectivity
  • Application management
  • Task management
  • Security administration
  • Data monitoring
  • Auditing

What is the IX engine?

It is the main interactive/associative engine which facilitates all the major functionalities of Qlik Sense like,

  • In-memory data indexing and calculations (RAM-based engine.
  • Smart searching
  • Interactive and self-service interactions
  • Corresponds with scheduler, repository, and applications

How to create an application in Qlik Sense?

To create a new application in Qlik Sense, we start with logging in into the software with authorized credentials. Then name the new app>add data> select the file path> load the data> create a visualization using the loaded data> set the visualizations on the dashboard and your app is ready.

What operations can you perform in Qlik Sense Desktop?

Qlik Sense Desktop has many options using which you can perform data analysis.

  • View all the apps in the Qlik Sense Hub
  • View and edit apps from the app overview.
  • View and edit sheets individually within apps in the sheet view.
  • Edit and adjust the visualizations from the edit mode.
  • View and manage data tables and associations from the data manager.
  • Add data and connect to databases from the data load editor.
  • View the data model of both the app and sheet from the data model viewer.
  • Create and watch stories in the storytelling view.

Why do we use filter panes in Qlik Sense?

Due to the associations existing between relevant data fields and values in data tables, a defined set of data can be examined by making selections in the right ways. So, to make selections and understand the whole story behind a data set, filter panes are used.

Explain the significance of a histogram visualization used in Qlik Sense.

A histogram, also known as a frequency plot distributes the dimension points over a certain range of intervals and displays the frequency of each bin or bar in the distribution. This gives a continuous range of values placed at equidistant intervals. Using a histogram, you can analyze in what range of intervals or bins most data is concentrated or in which bins it is minimal. This proves to be very useful when you want to analyze the performance of an entity or behavior of data over time as it shows the frequency of data on a distributed interval patch.

What is the use of text and image visualizations in Qlik Sense apps?

Texts and image complement the other types of visualizations like charts, tables, etc used in Qlik Sense as they work as information centres for the visualizations being shown on the sheet giving them meaning and relevance. Using the Text & image option, you can add text, image (a company’s logo., hyperlink and dynamic measures aiding to the visuals of graphs and charts.

Which situation is the best to use a treemap chart?

A treemap is the best choice to make when you have loads of hierarchical data and not that much space on the sheet. Treemaps save a lot of space on the sheet as it can contain as many data values as it can in the form of small to smallest boxes (nested rectangles.. The color scheming and size grading reveals the highs and lows of the situation and tells you at an instant which product is doing good and which needs more attention and strategy. The one major drawback of a treemap chart is that it does not show negative values.

What are the different ways through which you can add data tables in Qlik Sense?

You can add data from three types of sources.

  • In-app, where you can manually enter data in an excel like entry columns.
  • Data connections are all the user or administer defined data sources which reside in your system.
  • Data content which are the Qlik Data Market databases.

Tell us a few data sources to which Qlik Sense can connect?

Qlik Sense can connect to a lot of different sources like,

  • Amazon Redshift
  • Apache Drill (Beta.
  • Apache Hive
  • Phoenix (Beta.
  • Apache Spark(Beta.
  • Azure SL
  • Cloudera Impala
  • Google BigQuery
  • IBM DB2
  • Microsoft SL Server
  • MongoDB (Beta.
  • MySQL Enterprise
  • Oracle
  • PostgreSQL
  • Presto
  • Sybase ASE
  • Teradata
  • Essbase
  • ODBC
  • Salesforce
  • Web file

How can a user access the restricted file system in Qlik Sense?

 In order to use the restricted functions and variables again in the Qlik Sense data load script, you need to disable the standard mode hence, enabling the legacy mode. Although, it should always be kept in mind that disabling the standard mode exposes the files to potential risks.

How do you edit a data table in Qlik Sense?

A data table can be edited in the data manager. Select the table you want to edit and go the edit icon given at the bottom. In the editor, you can add a new field, rename an existing field name, associate with other fields, etc.

If you wish to delete a table, select the delete icon given at the bottom bar of the data manager. Also, you can reload a table (from the reload icon. and concatenate two tables.

How can you Qlik Sense possibly deploy Qlik Sense? Explain single and multi-node deploying.

Qlik Sense’s deployment depends on the number of nodes and the arrangement of those nodes made to establish the tool. That is why how nodes connect to each other and how many decide the deployment method.

One way of deploying Qlik Sense is the single-node method in which only we use a single node to run all the functionalities and operations. Another way is through a multi-node method where more than one node is connected to a central node. The peripheral nodes are known as rim nodes.

How Qlik Converts a useful tool for Qlik Sense users?

Qlik Converter is used to copy data load scripts from or to Qlik Sense. Generally, we use this between QlikView and Qlik Sense.

What should be done if you want to save a selection state for later use?

To save a selection made in Qlik Sense app for later use, you can create a bookmark. You can create any number of bookmarks as per your convenience with the choice of selections, titles and description you wish.

What is to be done if data tables are not showing in the data manager?

If the data manager does not show tables and their data, even if they are loaded into the script. Then go to the data manager and click on Load Data option. This will reload the table, complete the data profiling and preparation and then display the tables in the app.

The service which is used to migrate your Qliksense application when you are importing to Enterprise hub from desktop hub.

Qliksense Dispatcher service.

What are different identifiers in set analysis

$ – current selection
1 – Full set
$1- Previous selection
$_1 Next selection

What is information density % for the below scenario Id Name

101,A
102,B 103,-104,D 105,E
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90%

 Which of the following statement is true about master items?

a. Master items are only available in published apps
b. A master items is an aggregate function that can be used throughout an app
c. A Master items is an visualization object that can be used through out an app
d. Master items are reusable assets that can be used through out the app
Ans . d

Which of the following is correct ?

a. A gauge display value of one or two measure but no dimension
b. A scatter plot allows maximum of one dimension and multiple measures.
c. A pivot table is used to analyse the data interactively by one dimension and multi measure.
d. Text object can be used for navigation of sheet
Ans . b

Qlik Geo Analytics allow users to

a. Create map visualizations and apply location based information
b. Extract statistical and geographical information such as world population and weather
c. Create geo data and geo points based on your own data.
d. Create custom visulaization and share them in Qlik cloud
Ans . a

Section access output for the below request Section Access;

Load * inline
[
ACCESS,USERID,REGION
ADMIN,DOMAIN\A,
ADMIN,DOMAIN\B,NORTHH
USER,DOMAIN\C,SOUTH
];
SECTION APPLICATION Load * inline
[
REGION NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST ];

A developer misspells “NORTH” in the section access table.What happens when ADMIN user B tries to open an app?
a. User B is unable to open an app
b. User B does not see any values for Region field
c. User B sees the value North,South,East,West for the region field
d. User B sees the value North for Region field
Ans. c
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What is the output of below query

Left(‘Hyundai Creta’,index(‘Hyundai Creta’,’ ‘..
a. Hyundai
b. Creta
c. None
d. Expression Invalid
Ans .a

Understanding data is key for both back-end and front-end users.

a. True
b. False
Ans . True

Within the script for loading a table from a database source, where would you place a calculated expression to ensure the processing occurs in Qliksense server.

a. Inside the preceding Load block
b. Within the SL Command text
c. In a stored procedure on the database
d. On a view in the database
Ans . a

What is the symbol which represents “all fields” in a preceding load block?

a. *
b. !
c. #
d. &
Ans. a

Difference between Match and wildmatch function

Match is used load the exact match values
Wild match is used to load the relative values with *

What is the difference between master-items expression and variable expression in Qliksense

Master items and Variable expressions are reusable thing.
User can define color code in master items for value but not in the variables
Variable expression value can be used inside conditional statement or set analysis modifier, but not the master item expression.

What does the below value will return?

Set NullInterpret=’ ‘;
It will return the null values for CSV file if null is defined.

How do you convert Null in to Value?

Null As value <required field>
Set NullValue=’0’ (Required value.

User A is the owner of a Qliksense app that uses section access.

User A is not included in section access table of the app.
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Version 1.0 Date. 25-Nov-2018
The app is published in the sales stream . A security rule granted user A access to the stream. User A access the sales stream in the hub to open the app. What is the error user A will get?
User A sees the app in the sales stream ,but is unable to open it and sees an access denied error.

What is the output for RMkey for the below input LOAD *, AutoNumberhash(Region&Year&Month. as RYMkey;

LOAD * INLINE
(Region,Year,Month,Sales,North,2014,May,245,North,2014,May,347,North,2014,June, 127,South,2014,June,645,South,2013,May,367,South,2013,May,221.
Region, Year, Month, Sales, RMkey
North, 2014, May, 245 ,1
North, 2014, May, 347 ,1
North, 2014, June, 127 ,2
South, 2014, June, 645 ,3
South, 2013, May, 367 ,4
South, 2013, May, 221 ,4

Explain Qlik Sense charts.

Qlik Sense offers a different type of service in the form of SAAS is known as Qlik Sense Charts. With the help of charts, data can be represented in the best meaningful way possible.

Apart from the above stated there are many more data types available in Qlik Sense. These data types are mainly used for calculation purposes.

State the things that can be performed in the Qlik Sense Cloud.

You can edit the apps that you created in the cloud. You are capable of adding flat files in your own created apps. You cannot edit, create or increase the apps that are created by other users in the cloud.

What are the basic differences between Qlik Sense & QlikView?

The following are the basic differences between Qlik Sense & QlikView.

  • Qlik Sense offers a self-service analysis whereas QlikView offers a guided type of analysis
  • Mobile discovery and exploration are excellent in Qlik Sense than QlikView
  • QlikView offers excellent IT managed dashboard as compared to Qlik Sense
  • Qlik Sense offers best visualization & sharing as compared to QlikView

Explain Synthetic keys beneath the logical tables.

Synthetic keys are nothing but composite keys. When two or more fields are common in a data table the composite key relationship is enabled. Qlik Sense provides synthetic keys automatically for these kinds of composite keys. Multiple synthetic keys are often related to wrong data but it is not always true.

State the difference between traditional & associative index.

The following is the difference between traditional & associative index.

  • Traditional
  • It is IT-driven
  • It operates on the linear and pre-defined type of thinking
  • It does not follow deep insights
  • It requires a lot of days to change
  • It stores information
  • Associative
  • It is user-driven
  • It operates and follows user thinking
  • It always shows all the data visibility; in short transparent
  • It takes a few minutes to change
  • It is driven on insights

What is data storytelling in Qlik Sense?

The function of Qlik Sense to provide in-context and intelligent commentary for the visuals is displayed on the dashboard. In this way, a complete story is built on the dashboard automatically to let others know the exact perspective or thinking of the data analyst. This is called as data storytelling in Qlik Sense.

What is the importance of charts in Qlik Sense?

In Qlik Sense, charts are the way of representing data in different and best possible way. The data visualization in Qlik Sense is done via charts. There are different types of charts in Qlik Sense that you can use to represent the data visuals. The examples of charts are histograms, waterfall, line chart, bar chart, gauge, pie chart, KPI, distribution plot, etc. The charts can also be shared with other users on different platforms or on social networks.

List the number of operations you can perform on the Qlik Sense desktop.

The following types of operations can be performed on Qlik Sense desktop.

  • You will be able to view all the apps in Qlik Sense hub
  • You will be able to edit and view apps from app overview
  • You can even edit and view individual apps from app overview
  • You can do the adjustments to the visualization via edit mode
  • You will be able to manage and view the associations and data tables from the data manager
  • Form the load data editor you can add data and can directly connect to the databases as well
  • You can view the data model of sheet and app with the help of Qlik Sense Data Model viewer
  • In storytelling view, you can create and watch movies

In what way the Qlik convert into a useful tool for Qlik Sense users?

To copy data load scripts from or to Qlik Sense, the Qlik converter is used. It is generally used between Qlik Sense and QlikView.

What do you mean by QlikView Data (VD. file?

QlikView Data VD file is a data repository file. It helps in quick reload and is important for incremental loads of data.

Is there any modification between optimized and non-optimized VD load? If yes, then state it.

Yes, there is a modification and works if you follow a particular set of roles that is can be elevated up to 100x earlier when it is repossessing from VD.

Explain the types of optimization done for simulating data.

You can optimize in the following ways.

  • By reducing joins by merging tables at run time
  • By creating a flat structure at load time

Explain the meaning and use of the scheming conditions?

The scheming condition helps to stop the possible high control position or display. It is used for checking the efficient expressions.

Explain the show’s condition. Explain its transition from the calculation condition.

Show condition works similarly to control the situation. The only difference is the object is directly removed from the screen instead of displaying a message when transited from calculation condition.

Why should you use variables?

You should make use of variables for the following reasons.

  • It can be used to store reusable code snippets
  • You can calculate values for a global sense
  • It can be used to maintain the state of objects

Can you have a dynamic chart title in Qlik Sense?

Yes, you can have a dynamic chart title. It can be achieved by placing the expressions and variables as titles.

Explain the use of a Dependency wheel chart.

The dependency wheel chart shows the relationship between 2 dimensions via a specific metric.

What type of services is managed by Qlik Management Console (MC.?

The following services are managed by Qlik Management Console.

  • Connectivity of data
  • Management of application
  • Task management
  • Administration of Security
  • Data monitoring
  • Auditing works

What do you mean by the IX engine? Explain its functions?

All the major functionalities of Qlik Sense are handled by the main and interactive engine known as the IX engine. The following are the functions of IX engine.

  • It is a RAM-based engine and therefore it performs in-memory data calculations and indexing
  • It can perform smart searching
  • It does self-service and interactive interactions
  • It will correspond to a repository, scheduler, and applications

Explain the deployment with a single node and multi-node deployment of Qlik Sense.

The following are the steps for a single node and multimode deployment.

  • In single-node deployment, a single node is used to run all functionalities and operations of deployment
  • In multimode, more than one node is connected to a central node
  • The peripheral nodes are known as rim nodes
  • These rim nodes including the central nodes are responsible for all the functionalities and operations of deployment of Qlik Sense

What is the significance to use the Histogram visualization in Qlik Sense?

The following is the significance of Histogram visualization.

  • A histogram is called a frequency plot
  • It displays the frequency distributed at each bar or bin in distribution
  • A continuous range of values can be seen because of this at equidistant intervals
  • Analyzation of data becomes easy
  • It can easily search the concentration of data is most or minimum at a specific interval
  • Important for performance and behaviour analyzation of data

What is the method of creating an application in Qlik Sense?

The following is the steps for creating an application in Qlik Sense.

  • Log in the software with valid credentials
  • Click on a new app
  • Add data to it
  • Select the file path
  • Load the data
  • Now create a visualization using the data loaded
  • Now set the visualizations properly on a dashboard
  • Once the dashboard is done the app is ready

What is Trellis chart?

Trellis chart is basically a grid of charts. We can build an array of charts on one dimension. Trellis chart is actually a repetition of charts.

Explain your idea of a Pivot Table.

A pivot table is used for grouping. A beneficial feature of the Pivot table is that it can be shown as a cross table. While grouping with the Pivot table you have to sort it according to the first dimension.

Suggest a graph that can be used to showcase 2 years difference in sale.

A bar graph can clearly show the difference in 2 years of sales.

Explain Star schema and Snowflake schema.

The following is the meaning of both schemas.

  • Start Schema

In Star schema, data is pre-arranged properly into facts and dimensions. Thus, it is the simplest form of a dimensional model.

  • Snowflake schema

A snowflake schema is particularly used to improve the presentation of certain ueries. It is totally different than Star schema.

What do you mean by IntervalMatch? What is IntervalMatch (.?

The prefix with the load statement that is generally used to connect different numerical values to one or more than one numeric interval is known as an IntervalMatch.

IntervalMatch (. generates different sizes of data buckets.

What is join? Explain different types of join.

Join is used to convert data by merging.  This process of data is known as data merging.

Join are of the following types.

  • Left join
  • Right join
  • Inner join, etc.

Explain the terms in identifiers syntax.

The following is the explanation of the terms used in identifiers syntax.

  • 0 – Empty set
  • 1 – Full set of records
  • $ – Record of the current selection
  • $1 – Previous selection
  • $_1 – Next selection
  • Bookmark01 – Bookmark name

What is the meaning of each tier in the QlikView 3 tier application?

The following is the meaning of each tier in the QlikView 3 tier application.

  • Tier I – In this tier, QlikView Data file is created and raw data is loaded
  • Tier II – QlikView Data is converted into business login and simultaneously data model and requirement of a business model is created
  • Tier III – After reading all the files from QlikView Data in tier II, one QlikView Design application (VW. is created

It is not necessary that QlikView questions will be asked in each Qlik Sense Interview, but there is no harm to go prepared. So, prepare the above given QlikView interview questions and answers to crack the interview in a single go.

Do the records get encrypted in Qlik feel cloud?

Yes, the records are encrypted on Qlik feel cloud. With the usage of flight mode, the credentials and the statistics are also protected as it uses SSL.

What are the activities that are possible in Qlik experience Cloud?

Within the Qlik experience cloud, one can develop applications and also share the apps in the cloud. Once they are logged in, the browser is divided into three sections they are
1. Workspace area
2. Tab panel
3. Toolbar

What is the main difference between QlikView and Qlik sense?

The main difference e between QlikView and Qlik Sense is that type of analytics tool and its usage. QlikView is a guided analytics tool whereas Qlik sense is a self-service analytics tool. Both of these tools solve the problem and help the business with its data analysis.
Further, the visualization is pretty good in Qlik’s sense when compared to Qlikview.

Related Page. Differences Between QlikView vs Qlik Sense

Explain briefly what is Qlik sense is all about and how it is helpful for any business?

The following points are vital when we are talking about Qlik sense.
>> First thing first it is a self-service tool that will help you to analyze the vast amount of data.
>> It is fast and easy to work with and doesn’t need full-blown training.
>> One can access it anywhere and anytime using the simple interface it doesn’t take much time for individuals to generate jaw-dropping visuals
>> Vast amount of data can be visualized without any limitations
>> This tool has completely redefined the way how we access the system, create and share valuable insights

Explain how to add a data table?

Using Qlik sense anyone can add a data table. A data table can be added from the Data manager or it can be done by various other sources.
With the help of connections, we can add a data table. You have to select the data that was already created from the connections.
1. Connect a data table by connecting a new data source. For example. connect a new data source like ODBC or web files
2. Qlikdatamarket
3. Upload a file from the application

Explain what is Qlik sense charts?

Qlik sense charts is another type of service that Qlik sense offers in the form of (Saas.  I.e software as a service. Using these charts the data visualization has been completely changed the way how the data can be represented in a meaningful way. These charts can be easily shared across social media platforms. Further, these charts have limited interaction and it does allow the users to explore the tool very much.

Can you let us know whether the users will have an option to create, modify or augment apps in Qlik sense cloud?

Yes, there is availability where the users will have an option to create and modify apps within the Qlik sense cloud platform.

Within this platform, users will be able to upload a flat-file into Qlik data market. Users will not be able to edit or augment apps that are created by other users.

How to deploy Qlik sense?

The entire architecture is based on the number of nodes that are connected and the way they are connected.
Well, deploying of Qlik sense is done based on different ways, it is primarily based on the number of nodes it is connected to or so-called common repository, this is often called as a common node. The following are the different ways that Qlik’s sense can be deployed.
1. Deploying via a single node
2. Deploying multi-node sites

Explain how to deploy Qlik sense via a single node?

This kind of single-node deployment works only when there is working on only a single time zone.  All the Qlik sense services will be running on a single node of it is deployed via single node method.

For conditional formatting can we use calculations?

Yes for conditionally formatting we can use calculations.

Within Qlik sense, can you have a dynamic chart title?

Yes, we can have a dynamic chart title in Qlik sense by entering expressions and variables as titles.

The VB extensions that are used in QlikView can be migrated or used in Qlik sense?

Well, the VB extensions that were used in QlikView cannot be used I Qlik Sense. One has to make sure all these Vb extensions have to be written according to the Qlik sense structure.

In a Qlik sense, how do the hierarchical dimensions work?

Within Qlik sense while adding more than one dimension, we can look for multiple levels of details.

Can you let me know whether the Qlik converter can bring over the load script from QlikView to Qlik sense?

Yes, the Qlik converter actually brings over all the load scripts from QlikView to Qlik Sense. But one has to make sure that all the variables that are copied over are done appropriately or not.

Explain briefly approximately Qlik sense?

  • Self-provider records visualization utility that empowers you to look and discover vast amounts of facts to find out insights of the employer. It uses analytics and Discovery of facts. With Qlik experience, a company can create elastic, interactive visualizations and make significant decisions.
  • It is rapid and easy
  • Redefines the way you get right of entry to, create and proportion insight
  • Quicker time to perception all and sundry, whenever, everywhere on any tool.

Explain how does Qlik experience paintings?

By intelligently summarizing the enormous amount of complex records by using the use of graph sort of search feel where each Qlik right away updates information. It has rich visible records insights that help in guidelines-based security and governance.

How to connect Qlik Sense with R?

  • This is the most simple way to use R with Qlik. Enlarging R is the idea behind this, and transfer to a respective folder that Qlik sense is gonna read and thus loads the data. Initially, you need to download and install R, later after choosing analysis, mention on the prescribed script, the place to store the results.
  • After this, to always run, you need to refresh your analysis, after creating a .exe file.
  • Thus code needs to be.” add the path to R Radd R VERSION(num.num.binR.exe”
  • CMD BATCH –labor –rahul “add the path to tekslatescripttekslatescript.R” “add path over heretekslatereporttekslatereport.txt”

What’s Qlik feel Charts?

Qlik experience Charts is any other software program as a service (SaaS. providing by Qlik which allows Qlik to experience visualizations to be without problems shared on websites and social media. Charts have restricted interaction and permit users to explore and find out.

Is there any capability to create, edit, or increase apps in Qlik feel Cloud?

The ability to create and edit apps is to be had to all customers. users can add flat-file facts and connect to QlikDataMarket. customers can then create, edit, and increase apps they own. customers can’t augment or edit apps create through different users.

What may be performed in Qlik experience Cloud?

  • Developing apps and sharing the apps the use of the cloud.
  • From this hub, we can view or invite customers to comply with the apps, reveal them. additionally, you may generate hyperlinks to percentage the content or visualization in the apps.
  • whilst logged in, the browser is divided into 3 elements, workspace area, tab panel, and toolbar.

What do you understand by the associative data model of Qlik Sense?

The associative model contains associations between data tables, which makes links (logically. between relevant data fields and data values with, giving the data a logical structure. An interactive nature achieves by the associative selection data model, where the software reacts or responds in a suitable way upon making a selection.

What is the function of Qlik Sense Scheduler (SS.?

The SS, as the name suggests, schedules and coordinate the data loads and application reloading

Name the architectural components of Qlik Sense.

Qlik Sense’s architecture is comprised of five main components.

  • Qlik Sense Proxy (SP.
  • Qlik Sense engine (IX.
  • Qlik Sense Schedule (SS.
  • Qlik Sense Repository (SR.
  • Qlik Sense applications (.VF..

What do you understand by data storytelling in Qlik Sense?

Qlik Sense provides intelligent and in-context commentary for the data analytics visuals being displayed on the dashboard. In this way, a complete data story is created by the software to build a picture and give a perspective of the data being presented for the analyst.

What is the significance of charts in Qlik Sense?

Charts in Qlik Sense is a way of representing data in different ways. Charts are referred to as data visualizations in Qlik Sense. There are a number of charts available for you to choose from, like, a pie chart, histogram, waterfall, line, bar, gauge, maps, distribution plot, KPI etc. These charts can be shared with other users across many social networks and platforms.

What are streams in Qlik Sense?

Applications made by the Qlik Sense’s users reside in a centralized Qlik Sense Hub. Logically, these applications are a part of a stream. A stream is where a certain number of users are authorized to work share and analyze the applications publish in it. This means that only a selected group of users will have access to the applications of a specific stream. Suppose you are authorized to access only the apps from stream 1 and we are authorized to access the apps from stream 2. We cannot gain access to each other’s streams.

Which are some of the important extensions we use in Qlik Sense?

Some of the extensions for Qlik sense are.

  1. Dependency wheel chart
  2. Date range picker
  3. CVL sunburst quadrant
  4. Two-dimensional heatmap

What all functionalities can you use from the data collaboration feature of Qlik Sense?

Data collaboration with other apps and users includes functionalities such as data storytelling, publishing applications in streams, exporting and printing apps and sheets.

What do you know about the map visualizations in Qlik Sense?

Maps are used to geographically display data loaded in Qlik Sense. Any data which is based on information related to countries, cities, states, region etc., can be displayed using maps visualizations. In Qlik Sense there is a base map upon which you can add layers. There are different kinds of layers available such as point layer, area layer, line layer, density layer, and the background layer. Each layer displays geographical data in a specific manner.

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Introduction and Installation of Qlik Sense

  • Need for self-service Business Intelligence/Business Analytics
  • Installation of Qlik Sense and Qlik Sense Desktop

Qlik Sense Features

  • Qlik Data indexing engine
  • Data dimensions relationships
  • Types of Data Loading
  • Types of Concatenation

Data Modelling

  • Qlik Sense data architecture
  • Understanding QVD layer
  • Converting QlikView files to Qlik Sense files
  • Incremental Load
  • Scripting
  • Create Master Calendar

Advance Data Modelling

  • Qualify and unqualify
  • Joins
  • Keep
  • Cross Table
  • Let Vs Set
  • Calendar Table Creation

Qlik Sense Enterprise

  • Various Functions
  • Create QVD Files
  • Read Data for QVD Files
  • Create QVD’s
  • Create Tier 2 Qlik Sense App

Data Visualization

  • Expressions
  • Variables
  • Extensions
  • Data Visualization

Set Analysis

  • Set analysis in Qlik Sense
  • Use set expression like identifiers, operators, modifiers and comparative analysis

Advance Set Analysis

  • Deploy comparison sets and perform point-in-time analysis

Qlik Sense Storytelling

  • Storytelling feature of Qlik Sense
  • Create a story and playback the story

Qlik Sense Visualization

  • Qlik Sense Charts
  • Advanced Charts
  • Creating Dashboards
  • Real Life Examples

Security

  • Security aspects of Qlik Sense
  • Security rules

 

 

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