Why you should use Microsoft SSIS SSRS SSAS Test?

The Microsoft SSIS SSRS SSAS Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects: Creating and modifying reports using SSRS Designing data models with SSAS Building ETL packages using SSIS Troubleshooting and resolving rendering issues Implementing security measures in SSRS Navigating and analyzing complex reports Configuring report parameters and variables Handling errors and exceptions in SSIS Managing data sources in SSRS Selecting appropriate components for SSAS

Microsoft SSIS SSRS SSAS Test

About the test:

The SSRS SSAS SSIS test uses multiple-choice questions to evaluate a candidate's knowledge and skills related to Microsoft Business Intelligence (BI) stack, which includes SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). The test covers topics such as BI fundamentals, data warehousing, ETL processes, data modeling and analysis, reporting and visualization, and BI project management. The test aims to assess the candidate's proficiency in the BI domain and their ability to deliver high-quality BI solutions.

Covered skills:

Rendering
Structure
Report Navigation
Error handling
Component Selection

Troubleshooting
Security
Configuration
Data source management
Connection Scope

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9 reasons why

Adaface Microsoft SSIS SSRS SSAS Assessment Test is the most accurate way to shortlist Business Intelligence Developers

Reason #1

Tests for on-the-job skills

The Microsoft SSIS SSRS SSAS Test helps recruiters and hiring managers identify qualified candidates from a pool of resumes, and helps in taking objective hiring decisions. It reduces the administrative overhead of interviewing too many candidates and saves time by filtering out unqualified candidates at the first step of the hiring process.

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

Able to design and generate visually appealing reports using SSRS
Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving SSAS performance issues
Able to effectively design and deploy SSIS packages
Understanding of SSRS report navigation and drill-down functionality
Experience in implementing security measures for SSAS cubes and SSRS reports
Able to efficiently handle exceptions and errors in SSIS packages
Proficient in managing data sources in SSRS
Knowledge of selecting the appropriate components for SSIS packages
Understanding of different connection scopes in SSAS
Ability to configure and optimize SSRS reports
Experience in managing configuration settings in SSIS packages
Skilled in handling and overcoming errors in SSAS
Familiarity with different methods of rendering SSRS reports
Expertise in managing data source connections in SSIS
Ability to implement security measures for SSRS reports
Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving SSIS deployment issues
Understanding of report navigation options in SSRS
Experience in managing security roles and permissions in SSAS
Able to handle data validation and cleansing in SSIS
Knowledge of creating and customizing data sources in SSRS
Ability to select and configure appropriate data flow components in SSIS
Understanding of different access modes and scopes in SSAS
Experience in configuring and managing subscriptions for SSRS reports
Skilled in implementing dynamic configurations in SSIS packages
Familiarity with backup and restore operations in SSAS
Expertise in designing and deploying parameterized SSRS reports
Ability to troubleshoot and optimize data loading in SSIS
Proficient in designing and implementing complex sorting and filtering in SSRS
Understanding of different cube processing options in SSAS
Experience in configuring and managing security credentials for SSRS reports
Able to handle error logging and notifications in SSIS
Knowledge of managing shared data sets in SSRS
Ability to deploy and manage SSIS packages on different environments
Understanding of different deployment and processing modes in SSAS
Experience in designing and implementing interactive reports in SSRS
Skilled in handling row-level security and partitions in SSAS
Familiarity with scheduling and caching options for SSRS reports
Expertise in implementing logging and auditing in SSIS packages
Ability to create and manage report snapshots in SSRS
Proficient in implementing measures and calculated members in SSAS
Understanding of different export and delivery options for SSRS reports
Experience in implementing incremental loading using CDC in SSIS
Able to design and implement dynamic report layouts in SSRS
Knowledge of managing aggregations and partitions in SSAS
Ability to configure and manage subscriptions for SSRS reports
Understanding of package configuration and environment variables in SSIS
Experience in designing and implementing complex expressions in SSRS
Skilled in implementing perspectives and translations in SSAS
Familiarity with snapshot and history options for SSRS reports
Expertise in deploying and managing SSIS packages using SQL Server Agent
Able to create and customize report parameters and filters in SSRS
Proficient in designing and implementing attribute hierarchies and relationships in SSAS
Understanding of interactive sorting and interactive highlighting in SSRS
Experience in configuring and managing role-based security in SSAS
Ability to handle package failure and implement error handling in SSIS
Knowledge of managing report caching and subscriptions in SSRS
Ability to monitor and optimize cube processing and query performance in SSAS

Reason #2

No trick questions

Traditional assessment tools use trick questions and puzzles for the screening, which creates a lot of frustration among candidates about having to go through irrelevant screening assessments.

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The main reason we started Adaface is that traditional pre-employment assessment platforms are not a fair way for companies to evaluate candidates. At Adaface, our mission is to help companies find great candidates by assessing on-the-job skills required for a role.

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Reason #3

Non-googleable questions

We have a very high focus on the quality of questions that test for on-the-job skills. Every question is non-googleable and we have a very high bar for the level of subject matter experts we onboard to create these questions. We have crawlers to check if any of the questions are leaked online. If/ when a question gets leaked, we get an alert. We change the question for you & let you know.

How we design questions

These are just a small sample from our library of 10,000+ questions. The actual questions on this Microsoft SSIS SSRS SSAS Test will be non-googleable.

🧐 Question
Medium Report Model	Try practice test
We set up a SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services (SSRS) instance of report model for our company. In the Report Builder tool, the users should need to create their SSRS reports. The data source will include a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database which includes 950 tables. We need to design the report model for users, and allow access to only 14 tables which they require for reporting. What should we do?
Easy ErrorConfiguration	Try practice test
We're managing a SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services (SSAS) database for our company. We're the Duplicate Key error when we operate the Analysis Services database. We need to alter the ErrorConfiguration attribute in order to make processing run normally. What should we do?

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill
	Medium Report Model	2 mins SSRS	Try practice test
We set up a SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services (SSRS) instance of report model for our company. In the Report Builder tool, the users should need to create their SSRS reports. The data source will include a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database which includes 950 tables. We need to design the report model for users, and allow access to only 14 tables which they require for reporting. What should we do?
	Easy ErrorConfiguration	2 mins SSAS	Try practice test
We're managing a SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services (SSAS) database for our company. We're the Duplicate Key error when we operate the Analysis Services database. We need to alter the ErrorConfiguration attribute in order to make processing run normally. What should we do?

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill	💪 Difficulty	⌛ Time
	Report Model	SSRS	Medium	2 mins	Try practice test
We set up a SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services (SSRS) instance of report model for our company. In the Report Builder tool, the users should need to create their SSRS reports. The data source will include a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database which includes 950 tables. We need to design the report model for users, and allow access to only 14 tables which they require for reporting. What should we do?
	ErrorConfiguration	SSAS	Easy	2 mins	Try practice test
We're managing a SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services (SSAS) database for our company. We're the Duplicate Key error when we operate the Analysis Services database. We need to alter the ErrorConfiguration attribute in order to make processing run normally. What should we do?

Reason #4

1200+ customers in 75 countries

With Adaface, we were able to optimise our initial screening process by upwards of 75%, freeing up precious time for both hiring managers and our talent acquisition team alike!

Brandon Lee, Head of People, Love, Bonito

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Reason #5

Designed for elimination, not selection

The most important thing while implementing the pre-employment Microsoft SSIS SSRS SSAS Test in your hiring process is that it is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. In other words: you want to use the test to eliminate the candidates who do poorly on the test, not to select the candidates who come out at the top. While they are super valuable, pre-employment tests do not paint the entire picture of a candidate’s abilities, knowledge, and motivations. Multiple easy questions are more predictive of a candidate's ability than fewer hard questions. Harder questions are often "trick" based questions, which do not provide any meaningful signal about the candidate's skillset.

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Reason #6

1 click candidate invites

Email invites: You can send candidates an email invite to the Microsoft SSIS SSRS SSAS Test from your dashboard by entering their email address.

Public link: You can create a public link for each test that you can share with candidates.

API or integrations: You can invite candidates directly from your ATS by using our pre-built integrations with popular ATS systems or building a custom integration with your in-house ATS.

Reason #7

Detailed scorecards & benchmarks

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Reason #8

High completion rate

Adaface tests are conversational, low-stress, and take just 25-40 mins to complete.

This is why Adaface has the highest test-completion rate (86%), which is more than 2x better than traditional assessments.

Reason #9

Advanced Proctoring

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About the Microsoft SSIS SSRS SSAS Online Test

Why you should use Pre-employment Microsoft SSIS SSRS SSAS Test?

The Microsoft SSIS SSRS SSAS Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

Creating and modifying reports using SSRS
Designing data models with SSAS
Building ETL packages using SSIS
Troubleshooting and resolving rendering issues
Implementing security measures in SSRS
Navigating and analyzing complex reports
Configuring report parameters and variables
Handling errors and exceptions in SSIS
Managing data sources in SSRS
Selecting appropriate components for SSAS

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

What topics are covered in the Microsoft SSIS SSRS SSAS Test?

Rendering
Rendering in Microsoft SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS refers to the process of presenting data or reports in a visual format, often by generating output in different formats such as HTML, PDF, or Excel. This skill is measured in the test to assess the candidate's ability to generate accurate and visually appealing reports for effective data analysis and presentation.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting in Microsoft SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS involves identifying and resolving issues or errors that occur during the development or execution of packages, reports, or analysis services. This skill is measured in the test to evaluate the candidate's problem-solving abilities and their understanding of the tools and techniques used to diagnose and fix various technical issues.
Structure
The skill of structure in Microsoft SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS refers to designing and organizing the components, data flows, reports, and analysis models in a logical and efficient manner. Measuring this skill ensures that the candidate can create well-structured solutions that are easy to manage, maintain, and understand.
Security
Security plays a crucial role in Microsoft SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS, where it involves implementing appropriate measures to protect sensitive data, control access rights, and ensure data privacy. Evaluating this skill in the test helps assess the candidates' knowledge of security features, best practices, and their ability to implement robust security measures in their solutions.
Report Navigation
Report navigation refers to the ability to effectively navigate and interact with reports in Microsoft SSRS, including exploring different sections, filtering data, drilling down into details, and accessing related reports. Measuring this skill allows recruiters to gauge the candidate's understanding of report navigation features and their capability to create user-friendly and interactive reporting solutions.
Configuration
Configuration in Microsoft SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS involves managing and customizing various settings, properties, and parameters to optimize the behavior and performance of packages, reports, and analysis services. Assessing this skill helps determine the candidate's proficiency in configuring and fine-tuning these components to meet specific requirements and achieve optimal performance.
Error Handling
Error handling in Microsoft SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS refers to the ability to detect, handle, and resolve errors or exceptions that occur during the execution of packages, reports, or analysis services. Measuring this skill enables recruiters to evaluate the candidate's knowledge of error handling mechanisms, their understanding of common error scenarios, and their expertise in implementing effective error handling strategies.
Data Source Management
Data source management involves defining, configuring, and maintaining connections to various data sources used in Microsoft SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS solutions. This skill is measured in the test to assess the candidate's ability to establish and manage reliable and efficient connections to different data sources, ensuring the availability and integrity of data for analysis and reporting purposes.
Component Selection
Component selection in Microsoft SSIS refers to the ability to choose and utilize the appropriate data flow components, tasks, and transformations to build efficient and scalable ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. Measuring this skill helps recruiters evaluate the candidate's understanding of the available components, their suitability for specific data integration requirements, and their expertise in designing optimal data flow pipelines.
Connection Scope
Connection scope in Microsoft SSIS refers to defining the scope or lifespan of connections to external data sources, such as databases or file systems, within a package. This skill is measured in the test to assess the candidate's knowledge of connection scope options, their impact on performance and resource utilization, and their ability to select the appropriate connection scope based on the requirements of the data integration processes.
Full list of covered topics
The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for Microsoft SSIS SSRS SSAS Test to be based on.
Rendering
Troubleshooting
Structure
Security
Report Navigation
Configuration
Error Handling
Data Source Management
Component Selection
Connection Scope
Visual Design
Performance Optimization
Package Deployment
Exception Handling
Report Drill-Down
Cube Security
Data Validation
Cleansing
Data Source Customization
Data Flow Components
Access Modes
Deployment Modes
Processing Options
Dynamic Configurations
Backup and Restore
Parameterized Reports
Data Loading Optimization
Sorting and Filtering
Cube Processing
Security Credentials
Error Logging
Notification
Shared Data Sets
Package Deployment Environments
Row-Level Security
Partitions
Scheduling Options
Caching Options
Logging and Auditing
Report Snapshots
Measures and Calculated Members
Export and Delivery Options
Incremental Loading
Dynamic Report Layouts
Aggregations
Perspectives and Translations
Snapshots and History
Deployment Automation
Report Parameters and Filters
Attribute Hierarchies
Relationships
Interactive Sorting
Interactive Highlighting
Role-Based Security
Package Failure
Error Handling
Caching and Subscriptions
Cube Processing Monitoring
Query Performance Optimization

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What roles can I use the Microsoft SSIS SSRS SSAS Test for?

Business Intelligence Developer
Business Intelligence Analyst
BI Developer (SSAS SSIS SSRS)
SQL Server Developer

How is the Microsoft SSIS SSRS SSAS Test customized for senior candidates?

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

Applying connection scope in SSIS
Optimizing report rendering performance
Implementing advanced security measures in SSRS
Utilizing report navigation techniques
Optimizing package structure and performance
Performing data source configuration in SSIS
Designing and implementing advanced structures in SSAS
Implementing error handling mechanisms in SSRS
Creating and maintaining connection managers in SSIS
Utilizing various report output formats

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The hiring managers felt that through the technical questions that they asked during the panel interviews, they were able to tell which candidates had better scores, and differentiated with those who did not score as well. They are highly satisfied with the quality of candidates shortlisted with the Adaface screening.

85%

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Microsoft SSIS SSRS SSAS Hiring Test FAQs

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.

Do you have any anti-cheating or proctoring features in place?

We have the following anti-cheating features in place:

Non-googleable questions
IP proctoring
Screen proctoring
Web proctoring
Webcam proctoring
Plagiarism detection
Secure browser
Copy paste protection

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How do I interpret test scores?

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.

What experience level can I use this test for?

Each Adaface assessment is customized to your job description/ ideal candidate persona (our subject matter experts will pick the right questions for your assessment from our library of 10000+ questions). This assessment can be customized for any experience level.

Does every candidate get the same questions?

Yes, it makes it much easier for you to compare candidates. Options for MCQ questions and the order of questions are randomized. We have anti-cheating/ proctoring features in place. In our enterprise plan, we also have the option to create multiple versions of the same assessment with questions of similar difficulty levels.