Informatica Siperian Assessment Test

An Informatica Siperian Assessment Test evaluates a candidate's proficiency in using Informatica Siperian (now part of Informatica MDM, Master Data Management) for managing and integrating master data across an organization. Siperian, which has evolved into Informatica MDM, focuses on centralizing, managing, and maintaining high-quality master data.

A Informatica Siperian Assessment Test evaluates candidates for:

1. Understanding of Informatica Siperian / MDM Concepts:

• Overview: Knowledge of Informatica Siperian (Informatica MDM) and its role in master data management, including its architecture and components.
• MDM Concepts: Understanding of key MDM concepts such as master data, data domains, data governance, and data stewardship.

2. Informatica MDM Components:

• Hub: Familiarity with the MDM Hub, its functions, and how it integrates with other systems.
• Data Integration Hub (DIH): Experience with the DIH component for integrating and managing data across different sources.
• Match and Merge: Knowledge of the match and merge functionalities used to identify and consolidate duplicate records.

3. Data Modeling:

• MDM Data Model: Ability to design and manage MDM data models, including defining entities, attributes, hierarchies, and relationships.
• Entity Types: Understanding of different entity types such as party, product, and location entities within Informatica MDM.

4. Data Integration and ETL:

• ETL Processes: Skills in designing and managing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for integrating data into the MDM system.
• Data Integration: Knowledge of integrating Informatica MDM with other data sources and systems using Informatica PowerCenter or other ETL tools.

5. Data Quality and Governance:

• Data Quality Management: Experience with implementing data quality rules and processes to ensure the accuracy and consistency of master data.
• Data Governance: Understanding of data governance practices, including data stewardship, policy management, and compliance.

6. Data Matching and De-duplication:

• Matching Rules: Ability to configure and optimize matching rules to identify and merge duplicate records within the MDM system.
• De-duplication Techniques: Knowledge of techniques and best practices for effective data de-duplication.

7. Workflow and Process Management:

• Workflow Design: Skills in designing and managing workflows for data processing, approval, and validation within Informatica MDM.
• Process Automation: Experience with automating data management processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.

8. User Interface and User Experience:

• MDM Hub Console: Familiarity with the Informatica MDM Hub Console for managing master data, configuration, and administration.
• User Roles: Understanding of different user roles and permissions within the MDM system and how to manage them.

9. Data Synchronization and Distribution:

• Data Synchronization: Knowledge of how to synchronize master data across different systems and applications.
• Data Distribution: Experience with distributing master data to various downstream systems and ensuring consistency.

10. Reporting and Analytics:

• Reporting Tools: Ability to use reporting tools and dashboards to monitor and analyze master data quality and system performance.
• Data Insights: Skills in generating insights from master data to support business decision-making.

11. Security and Compliance:

• Security Practices: Understanding of security best practices for protecting master data and managing access controls within Informatica MDM.
• Compliance: Knowledge of compliance requirements related to master data management and how to ensure adherence.

12. Troubleshooting and Debugging:

• Issue Resolution: Skills in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to master data management processes, data quality, and integration.
• Debugging Tools: Experience with debugging tools and techniques to diagnose and fix problems within the MDM system.

13. Best Practices and Governance:

• Best Practices: Awareness of best practices for implementing and managing master data management solutions to ensure data integrity and system reliability.
• Governance Framework: Understanding of how to implement and maintain a data governance framework within the MDM system.

Overall, an Informatica Siperian (MDM) Assessment Test aims to evaluate a candidate’s technical skills and practical experience with Informatica's master data management solutions. It ensures that candidates can effectively design, implement, and manage MDM systems to maintain high-quality, consistent master data across an organization.