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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 6 questions + 2 drills · ~72 min
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Coding6 questions · ~52 min
Reverse a String in PythonEasy
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Reverse a string in Python using character traversal and return the reversed result.

StringsfunctionspythonNorthwestern University
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Execution7 questions · ~61 min
Prioritize Across Competing Data ProjectsEasy

Explain how you prioritize across multiple concurrent data engineering projects with competing stakeholder needs and limited capacity.

Trade-offsRoadmappingScope ManagementNorthwestern University
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Metrics6 questions · ~52 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 IndicatorsNorthwestern University
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Product Sense6 questions · ~52 min
Align Product With User NeedsMedium

A framework for connecting user needs to business goals, then making product decisions with clear trade-offs and measurable outcomes.

User NeedsValue PropositionProduct VisionNorthwestern University
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Strategy6 questions · ~52 min
Salary ExpectationsEasy

Tests compensation alignment for the Research Scientist role.

EstimationPricing StrategyNorthwestern University
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More topics13 questions · ~114 min
Experiment Design for HypothesesMedium

Tests your ability to design rigorous experiments aligned to testable hypotheses.

ExperimentationHypothesis TestingPower AnalysisNorthwestern University
Triage a Critical Service OutageHard

Diagnose and contain a critical service outage while preserving security, availability, and auditability.

InfrastructureToolsQualityNorthwestern University
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