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The Business Analyst Interview Questions

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 5 questions + 3 drills · ~70 min
Root-Cause Analysis for Data DiscrepanciesMedium

Evaluates your structured approach to diagnosing and resolving data quality issues.

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SQL ExperienceMedium

Assesses your hands-on experience with SQL for data analysis tasks.

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Write Complex SQL for ScaleMedium

Assesses your SQL design approach for performance, correctness, and scalability.

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Excel Modeling for Day-to-Day WorkEasy

Assesses practical Excel skills used for business analysis and modeling.

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Top 5% Users by EngagementMedium
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Use a CTE and window function to identify The's top 5% of users by engagement score for the last quarter.

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Rolling Average with SQL WindowsMedium
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Calculate each active RpmGlobal Enterprise Planning user's 30-day rolling average of daily activity.

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3-Month Rolling Average in SQLMedium
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Calculate each user's April three-month rolling interaction average using monthly aggregation, a calendar spine, and window functions.

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Behavioral & Leadership14 questions · ~112 min
Handling Stakeholder Pushback on FindingsMedium

Tests conflict resolution and influence when a non-technical stakeholder challenges analytical findings.

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Define Metrics for New FeaturesMedium

Define a success metric for a new feature that captures real user value, not just raw usage.

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Improving Home Services SalesMedium

Evaluates your ability to apply business analysis to drive growth for The Home Depot.

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Website Improvements for The Home DepotMedium

Evaluates product sense and your ability to identify improvements for a retail customer journey.

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