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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 3 questions · ~26 min
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A/B Testing & Experimentation5 questions · ~44 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 MismatchSShift
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Execution7 questions · ~62 min
Prioritize Debt vs Feature DeliveryMedium

Explain how you would balance technical debt work against new feature delivery without losing roadmap credibility or increasing risk.

Trade-offsRoadmappingPrioritizationSShift
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Metrics3 questions · ~26 min
First Checks for Metric DropsEasy

Outline the first checks to diagnose a sudden drop in a core product metric, starting with data quality, scope, and decomposition.

Lagging IndicatorsLeading IndicatorsDiagnosisSShift
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Product Sense5 questions · ~44 min
Define Feature Success MetricsMedium

Framework for choosing a feature's primary success metric and guardrails before launch.

MetricsFeature PrioritizationProduct VisionSShift
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Technical Fundamentals3 questions · ~26 min
Explain React Lifecycle and State ManagementHard

Tests React lifecycle methods, effect timing, cleanup, and choosing state-management patterns for complex applications.

reactui frameworksside effectsSShift
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More topics24 questions · ~211 min
Explaining P Values ClearlyEasy

Explain what a p-value means, how it relates to statistical significance, and how to describe it clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

CommunicationStatistical SignificanceP-ValuesSShift
URL Shortening for High ThroughputHard

Design a highly available URL shortening service optimized for large-scale reads, writes, redirects, and failure recovery.

high-frequency requeststhroughputdistributed systemsSShift
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