Dataford
Interview QuestionsInterview GuidesExperiencesCoaching
New
Pricing
Get started
Dataford
Popular roles
Software EngineerData AnalystData ScientistData EngineerBusiness AnalystAI EngineerMachine Learning EngineerProduct Manager
Browse
Browse All RolesEvery role hub, from analyst to MLBrowse All CompaniesCompany-specific interview loopsAll Interview GuidesThe full guide library
Top questions by role
Software EngineerData AnalystData ScientistData EngineerBusiness AnalystAI EngineerMachine Learning EngineerProduct Manager
Top questions by skill
SQLPythonStatisticsMachine LearningA/B TestingSystem DesignGenerative AIProduct SenseMetricsBehavioral
Browse all questions →Try a mock interview
Experiences
Practice
Mock InterviewsTimed interview simulations with feedbackCoaching1:1 coaching with people at your target companiesSuccess PathYour 6-week structured planModulesCurated lessons by topicWebinarsTalks from ex-Big Tech data leadsPlaygroundA free-form scratch editor
Learn
BlogInterview strategy and career adviceTech Job Market ReportHiring trends across data and AI rolesFor UniversitiesDataford for career centersAbout DatafordWho we are and how we build
Pricing
Build my plan
Audit Inherited Spreadsheet Exceptions
00:00
5 left

Audit Inherited Spreadsheet Exceptions

MediumSQL · PostgreSQL

Problem

You inherited a spreadsheet and need to audit it for data quality issues before using it in analysis. Write a PostgreSQL query that flags each record as matched, missing_in_source, duplicate_in_sheet, or invalid_amount by comparing the spreadsheet rows to the source system and checking for duplicate sheet entries and non-positive amounts.

Schema

source_transactions
ColumnTypeDescription
source_txn_idPKINTPrimary key in the source system
account_codeVARCHAR(20)Ledger account code
txn_dateDATETransaction date
amountDECIMAL(12,2)Source amount
spreadsheet_rows
ColumnTypeDescription
sheet_row_idPKINTPrimary key for the inherited spreadsheet row
source_txn_idINTSource transaction id copied into the sheet
account_codeVARCHAR(20)Account code in the sheet
txn_dateDATETransaction date in the sheet
amountDECIMAL(12,2)Amount entered in the sheet
Tablessource_transactionsspreadsheet_rows
Interviewer

Your question is Audit Inherited Spreadsheet Exceptions. Start with the requirements and the two tables in the Question tab.

Run and submit as often as you like. When you're ready, talk me through your approach or go straight to the code.

You need to log in / sign up to run or submit.
CodePostgreSQL
Sign up free to run your codeLog inLn 1
Run your query to see results here.