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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 4 questions · ~41 min
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Coding4 questions · ~41 min
Unique Characters FunctionEasy
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Use a hash set to determine whether a Cvent event code contains only unique characters.

Hash TablesStringsSmartNews
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Machine Learning3 questions · ~31 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 TradeoffSmartNews
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A/B Testing & Experimentation4 questions · ~41 min
Design Test for New FeatureMedium

Design an A/B test for a new platform feature, including success metrics, power, guardrails, and a clear ship decision.

experiment designfeature evaluationA/B TestingSmartNews
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Product Sense4 questions · ~41 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 VisionSmartNews
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Metrics4 questions · ~41 min
Define Success Metrics for FeaturesMedium

Set a clear north star, supporting KPIs, leading indicators, and guardrails for a new product feature.

North Star MetricLagging IndicatorsKPIsSmartNews
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More topics27 questions · ~276 min
Prioritize Work for a Product TeamEasy

Decide what work to do now, later, or never when roadmap pressure exceeds team capacity.

Trade-offsRoadmappingPrioritizationSmartNews
Handle Client ObjectionsMedium

Handle client objections by diagnosing the real concern, re-anchoring on value, and advancing the deal.

Stakeholder ManagementCommunicationSmartNews
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