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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 5 questions + 2 drills · ~64 min
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Coding5 questions · ~44 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 Learning4 questions · ~35 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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Product Sense4 questions · ~35 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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Execution4 questions · ~35 min
Prioritize Work for a Product TeamEasy

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

Trade-offsRoadmappingPrioritizationSmartNews
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Metrics5 questions · ~44 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 topics23 questions · ~202 min
Interpreting P Values in TestingEasy

Explain what a p-value means in hypothesis testing and how it relates to statistical significance.

Hypothesis TestingStatistical SignificanceP-ValuesSmartNews
Estimate Digital Product Market SizeHard

Estimate the market size for a new digital product opportunity using a structured TAM, SAM, SOM approach.

EstimationTAM/SAM/SOMMarket SizingSmartNews
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