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CodingStart here. 4 questions · ~40 min
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SQL & Data Manipulation4 questions · ~40 min
Running Total With Window FunctionsEasy
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Calculate each user's running order total over time using a window function.

Window FunctionsDate FunctionsRunning TotalsNewsBreak
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Machine Learning3 questions · ~30 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 TradeoffNewsBreak
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Execution3 questions · ~30 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 ManagementNewsBreak
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A/B Testing & Experimentation3 questions · ~30 min
Common Pitfalls in Experiment ResultsHard

Identify the main pitfalls that can distort A/B test interpretation and explain how to guard against them.

PeekingNovelty EffectSample Ratio MismatchNewsBreak
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Metrics4 questions · ~40 min
Investigate User Engagement DeclineMedium

Investigate a 15% engagement decline by decomposing the metric, isolating root causes, and proposing actions.

RetentionDiagnosisEngagement MetricsNewsBreak
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More topics29 questions · ~292 min
Design an LLM Serving PlatformHard

Design an LLM serving system that balances latency, cost, scalability, and safety for production traffic.

Cold StartFeature StoreModel ServingNewsBreak
Batch vs Stream Processing Trade-offsMedium

Compare batch and stream processing across latency, complexity, cost, and data quality in a modern analytics pipeline.

InfrastructureStream ProcessingETLNewsBreak
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