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Sales & CustomerStart here. 4 questions · ~32 min
Handle Misalignment Between Needs and ProductMedium

Tests negotiation, expectation management, and roadmap communication.

sales strategyProblem SolvingFFirstHive
Explain a Time You Simplified a Technical FeatureMedium

Assesses the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Stakeholder ManagementCommunicationFFirstHive
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Behavioral & Leadership3 questions · ~24 min
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More topics6 questions · ~48 min
Optimizing SQL Query PerformanceEasy

Explain how to improve SQL query performance using indexing, filtering, and execution plan analysis.

JoinsData WranglingAggregationsFFirstHive
Prioritize a High-Volume Lead PipelineMedium

Assesses lead qualification and prioritization discipline.

pipeline managementPrioritizationsales processFFirstHive
First Hive Entry: Early Steps in a New VerticalMedium

Evaluates market entry strategy and pragmatic planning.

Strategic Planningmarket entrysales strategyFFirstHive
Structure a Class HierarchyMedium

Assesses system design thinking and object-oriented structuring.

design patternsFFirstHive
OOP Principles in PracticeMedium

Assesses understanding of OOP concepts and practical usage.

programming conceptsoopFFirstHive
Explain Sessions vs CookiesEasy

Tests understanding of web fundamentals around sessions and cookies.

web technologiesFFirstHive

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Optimize a Slow SQL QueryHard
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Rewrite a slow PostgreSQL loan payment query to reduce scanned rows while preserving the required aggregated results.

database optimizationJoinsData WranglingAmeripriseEEltro Cyberchrome PrivateEnergyHub
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
Optimize Database QueriesMedium
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Optimize a PostgreSQL aggregation query by filtering efficiently, reducing intermediate rows, and returning qualifying customer totals.

database optimizationJoinsData WranglingSSonata SoftwareCCentelonAAarohiinfo FI Management
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