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SmartNews Data Analyst Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a SmartNews Data Analyst interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 4 questions + 2 drills · ~55 min
Handling Missing DataEasy

Tests your data cleaning judgment and impact awareness on analysis quality.

SubqueriesData WranglingCase WhenSmartNews
Window Ranking in Ticket QueuesMedium

Explain SQL window functions and when to use ROW_NUMBER() versus DENSE_RANK() for ranked ticket analysis.

Window FunctionsRankingrow_numberSmartNews
Optimizing SQL Query PerformanceMedium

Tests your ability to diagnose and improve query performance using indexing, query plans, and efficient SQL patterns.

Window FunctionsJoinsAggregationsSmartNews
7-Day Rolling Active UsersMedium
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Compute daily active users and a 7-day rolling average using a CTE, distinct counts, and window functions.

Window FunctionsDate FunctionsRunning TotalsMetaSpotifyMeta IT
SQL Query for Top ProductsMedium
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Rank Natural Intelligence products by completed revenue in the last completed quarter using joins, aggregation, and a date CTE.

sql queryperformance analysisNatural IntelligenceChewyFavor
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Behavioral & Leadership7 questions · ~62 min
What Drives Your Data Science WorkEasy

Tests self-awareness and whether your motivation translates into ownership, business impact, and customer-focused decision-making.

CommunicationLeadershipOwnershipSmartNews
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More topics4 questions · ~35 min
Diagnose Churn by Customer SegmentMedium

Investigate why one customer segment drives most churn and what actions to take.

User SegmentsChurnDiagnosisSmartNews
Designing a Data SchemaMedium

Tests your data modeling skills for analytics use cases, scalability, and maintainability.

InfrastructureData ModelingQualitySmartNews
Setting Up an A/B TestMedium

Tests your experimental design, metrics selection, and operational setup for reliable results.

ExperimentationGuardrail MetricsA/B TestingSmartNews
Finding Trends and InsightsMedium

Tests your metrics thinking, exploratory analysis, and ability to translate findings into actions.

Leading IndicatorsDiagnosisEngagement MetricsSmartNews

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