Describe the Skills of a Data Engineer DATA-ENGINEERING-OPTIMIZE Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–8

1. 6foundation · medium

   A data engineer is evaluating the core set of technologies they should master to build and maintain modern data pipelines. Which combination of tools and technologies is most directly associated with the daily work of a data engineer?

   • ASQL, a programming language such as Python, and orchestration tools such as Airflow
   • BA version control system such as Git and a project management tool such as Jira
   • CA containerization platform such as Docker and a monitoring tool such as Prometheus
   • DA spreadsheet application and a business intelligence tool such as Tableau
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2. 7foundation · medium

   A data engineer needs to transform raw JSON logs into a structured table for analysis. Which skill is most directly required?

   • ACommunicating the results of the analysis to business stakeholders
   • BWriting code to parse, clean, and reshape the data into the desired schema
   • CCreating a backup strategy for the raw logs
   • DDesigning a data governance policy for the organization
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3. 8foundation · medium

   A data engineering team is hiring a new engineer. Which combination of skills is most essential for a data engineer to succeed in a modern data environment?

   • AAbility to write complex SQL queries and a focus on building reports for business users
   • BDeep knowledge of a single cloud provider's services and no need for cross-platform awareness
   • CStrong programming skills, database knowledge, and the ability to communicate technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders
   • DExpertise in machine learning model tuning and advanced statistical analysis
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