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CodingStart here. 11 questions · ~93 min
Reverse a Linked List In PlaceEasy
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Reverse a singly linked list in place using pointer manipulation in O(n) time and O(1) space.

RecursionLinked ListspointersBarings
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Execution8 questions · ~68 min
Choose Monolith or MicroservicesMedium

Evaluate the execution trade-offs between monoliths and microservices and explain how you would choose the right approach.

Trade-offsRisk AssessmentScope ManagementBarings
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SQL & Data Manipulation5 questions + 3 drills · ~72 min
Analyzing Large Behavioral DatasetsEasy

Explain how to analyze a complex dataset in SQL, including cleaning, aggregation, trend analysis, and communicating results.

JoinsData WranglingAggregationsBarings
Monthly Sales Trends by CategoryMedium
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Aggregate monthly sales by product category and use LAG to calculate month-over-month changes.

InfrastructureToolsData WranglingTotal Wine & MoreInc.Benjamin Moore
Top Customers by Net SalesMedium
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Compute top 10 customers by net sales using joins and aggregations, ordering by revenue with deterministic tie-breaking.

SubqueriesJoinsData WranglingGain DigitalTCSZest AI
Monthly Campaign Performance SummaryEasy
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Aggregate January 2024 campaign data by channel using GROUP BY, filtering, and ordering by total clicks.

JoinsData WranglingAggregationsDNVEversanaDiscord
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Finance & Accounting7 questions · ~59 min
Stock Pitch and RationaleMedium

Assesses your investment thinking, thesis building, and ability to justify decisions.

AnalysisBarings
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Behavioral & Leadership12 questions · ~102 min
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More topics7 questions · ~59 min
Tell Me About YourselfEasy

Tests your ability to deliver a clear, relevant introduction tailored to the role at Aqr.

Competitive AnalysisGo-to-MarketBarings
Portfolio Tracking System DesignHard

Tests your system design skills for financial data, time series performance, and reliable reporting.

Feature StoreRetrievalRecommendation SystemsBarings
Database Schema DesignMedium

Tests your ability to model data, choose constraints, and design for performance and maintainability.

InfrastructureData ModelingQualityBarings
Verifying Model AssumptionsMedium

Evaluates your approach to monitoring and validating model assumptions against changing market regimes.

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