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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 6 questions + 2 drills · ~71 min
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Metrics6 questions · ~51 min
Using Metrics to Drive DecisionsEasy

Explain how you used a KPI and supporting metrics to diagnose a product issue and make a concrete product decision.

Funnel AnalysisKPIsLeading IndicatorsDEPT
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Execution6 questions · ~51 min
Resolve Conflicting Stakeholder PrioritiesMedium

Explain how you align stakeholders with competing priorities, make trade-offs explicit, and keep execution on track.

Trade-offsRisk AssessmentScope ManagementDEPT
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Strategy6 questions · ~51 min
Tell Me About YourselfEasy

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

Competitive AnalysisGo-to-MarketDEPT
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Product Sense6 questions · ~51 min
Approach User Research in DesignEasy

Explain a practical approach to user research in the design process, from understanding user needs to turning findings into design decisions.

Jobs to Be DoneUser ResearchUser NeedsDEPT
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Statistics & Probability3 questions · ~25 min
A/B Testing for Product FeaturesMedium

Explain how to design and evaluate an A/B test for a product feature, including metrics, MDE, sample size, and guardrails.

Hypothesis TestingStatistical SignificanceA/B TestingDEPT
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More topics17 questions · ~143 min
Data Quality in ETL PipelinesEasy

Approach for maintaining data quality and integrity across ETL pipelines.

IdempotencyData ModelingQualityDEPT
Core Principles of OOPEasy

Explain the four core OOP principles—encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance, and polymorphism—and why they matter in software design.

LanguagestechnicalProgrammingDEPT
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