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Resource 1 Data Analyst Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Resource 1 Data Analyst interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated weekly.

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 4 questions + 3 drills · ~62 min
Cleansing and Deduplication for Migration ReadinessMedium

Tests your methods for cleansing and deduplicating data to reach migration readiness.

deduplicationdata preparationResource 1
Data Profiling and Inconsistency DetectionMedium

Assesses your approach to profiling data and diagnosing inconsistencies in legacy datasets.

Data QualityResource 1
SQL Deep-Dive Root Cause AnalysisMedium

Evaluates your SQL skills for investigating data quality issues and pinpointing root causes.

Data Qualityroot cause analysissql analysisResource 1
Log Cleaning via Command LineMedium

Tests practical log handling and data preparation skills using command-line tools.

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SQL Data Quality ChecksHard
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Detect missing fields, duplicate transaction keys, invalid amounts, and merchant reference issues with PostgreSQL CTEs and joins.

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SQL Duplicate Record DetectionEasy
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Find duplicate American Institutes for Research assessment submissions using a CTE, GROUP BY, HAVING, and joins.

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Rank Suppliers by Missed WindowsMedium
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Use joins, CASE WHEN, and aggregation to find which suppliers most often miss scheduled delivery windows.

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Behavioral & Leadership14 questions · ~112 min
Explaining a Technical Concept ClearlyEasy

Tests communication, ownership, and stakeholder management when translating technical complexity into actionable business understanding.

Problem SolvingData Structurestechnical fundamentalsResource 1
Reconciling Competing Client RequirementsMedium

Tests conflict resolution across stakeholders, especially how you prioritize competing requirements and drive alignment to a clear outcome.

Stakeholder Managementclient managementconflicting requirementsResource 1
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Source-to-Target Mapping for MigrationsMedium

Evaluates your ability to design accurate source-to-target mappings for complex migrations.

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Requirement Elicitation and MicroservicesHard

Evaluates requirement elicitation approach and system decomposition thinking for Resource 1 delivery work.

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