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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 8 questions · ~101 min
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Coding8 questions · ~101 min
Shortest Path in a GraphMedium
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Find the minimum-cost path between two nodes in a weighted graph using Dijkstra's algorithm.

QueueSearchingGraphsInstacart
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Execution8 questions · ~101 min
Resolve Conflicting Stakeholder PrioritiesMedium
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Explain how you align stakeholders with competing priorities, make trade-offs explicit, and keep execution on track.

Trade-offsRisk AssessmentScope ManagementInstacart
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Metrics8 questions · ~101 min
Investigate User Engagement DeclineMedium
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Investigate a 15% engagement decline by decomposing the metric, isolating root causes, and proposing actions.

RetentionDiagnosisEngagement MetricsInstacart
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Pipelines4 questions · ~51 min
Data Quality in ETL PipelinesEasy

Approach for maintaining data quality and integrity across ETL pipelines.

IdempotencyData ModelingQualityInstacart
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Machine Learning3 questions · ~38 min
Supervised vs Unsupervised LearningEasy

Explain how supervised and unsupervised learning differ, and ground the distinction in a practical ML example.

Unsupervised LearningFeature EngineeringBias-Variance TradeoffInstacart
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More topics11 questions · ~139 min
Tell Me About YourselfEasy
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Craft a concise self-introduction that highlights fit, communication style, and relevance for an Account Executive role.

brand cultureBusiness AcumenCompetitive AnalysisInstacart
Month-End Close ProcessHard

Explain a controlled month-end close, including reconciliations, accruals, variance analysis, review, and GAAP financial statement completion.

Accounting FundamentalsFinancial Statementsfinancial processesInstacart
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