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Sutherland Data Analyst Interview Questions

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 6 questions + 2 drills · ~72 min
Second Highest Trader SalaryEasy
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Find the second highest distinct salary from a single table using basic PostgreSQL ordering and limiting.

SubqueriesRankingSortingSutherland
Understanding Common Table Expressions (CTEs)Medium

Explain what CTEs are and their advantages in SQL queries.

CTEsSutherland
Customer Orders: LEFT vs INNER JOINEasy

Explain how INNER JOIN and LEFT JOIN differ, and when to use each for matched-only versus all-left-row analysis.

JoinsData WranglingGroup BySutherland
Window Ranking in Ticket QueuesMedium

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

Window FunctionsRankingrow_numberSutherland
Optimizing Slow SQL QueriesHard

Tests SQL performance tuning skills for large transaction datasets.

performancequery optimizationtransactionsSutherland
SQL Joins, Procedures, and PipelinesHard

Evaluates your ability to design and validate SQL-based transformations within data pipelines.

sqlpower biSutherland
Second Highest Without AggregatesHard
Practice
Practice drill

Find the second highest salary in each department without using aggregate functions.

SubqueriesRankingSelf-JoinsCredit GenieDevoteamCisco Restaurant + Bar
First Chime Feature After SignupMedium
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Practice drill

Use a CTE, LEFT JOIN, and ROW_NUMBER to find each user's first Chime feature touch after signup.

Window FunctionsJoinsRankingAsanaChime
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Behavioral & Leadership11 questions · ~95 min
Explaining Technical Concepts to ClientsEasy

Tests learning agility, client communication, and technical credibility when translating complex concepts into clear client-facing guidance.

backgroundpreparationtechnical knowledgeSutherland
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