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Microsoft Data Analyst Interview Questions

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 14 questions · ~139 min
Filter Aggregated Results With HAVINGEasy
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Use GROUP BY and HAVING to find Microsoft Teams support queues with at least two resolved tickets.

HavingAggregationsMicrosoft
Running Total Over TimeEasy
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Use a CTE and SUM window function to calculate daily and cumulative January revenue for Microsoft Surface products.

Window FunctionsDate FunctionsRunning TotalsMicrosoft
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Metrics13 questions · ~129 min
Define Success Metrics for FeaturesMedium
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Set a clear north star, supporting KPIs, leading indicators, and guardrails for a new product feature.

North Star MetricLagging IndicatorsKPIsMicrosoft
Classify Leading vs Lagging MetricsEasy
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Explain how to distinguish early directional metrics from outcome metrics, using a clear KPI framework tied to product decisions.

Lagging IndicatorsKPIsLeading IndicatorsMicrosoft
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Statistics & Probability9 questions · ~89 min
Sample Size for A/B TestsEasy
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Choose sample size and runtime by combining baseline rate, MDE, alpha, power, and expected traffic.

Power AnalysisSample SizeA/B TestingMicrosoft
Correlation vs Causation in AnalysisEasy
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Explain why two metrics moving together does not prove that one causes the other, and how to assess causality more carefully.

RegressionCorrelationCausal InferenceMicrosoft
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Pipelines4 questions · ~40 min
Automating Manual Financial ReportingMedium
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Discuss automating a manual reporting workflow with code, focusing on batch ETL, orchestration, and data quality.

Data WranglingETLAutomationMicrosoft
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Product Sense7 questions · ~69 min
Why Microsoft and This RoleEasy
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Assesses motivation and fit for Microsoft’s mission and the Data Analyst role.

Value PropositionProduct VisionMicrosoft
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Behavioral & Leadership3 questions · ~30 min
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