Dataford
Interview QuestionsInterview GuidesExperiencesCoaching
New
Pricing
Get started
Dataford
Popular roles
Software EngineerData AnalystData ScientistData EngineerBusiness AnalystAI EngineerMachine Learning EngineerProduct Manager
Browse
Browse All RolesEvery role hub, from analyst to MLBrowse All CompaniesCompany-specific interview loopsAll Interview GuidesThe full guide library
Top questions by role
Software EngineerData AnalystData ScientistData EngineerBusiness AnalystAI EngineerMachine Learning EngineerProduct Manager
Top questions by skill
SQLPythonStatisticsMachine LearningA/B TestingSystem DesignGenerative AIProduct SenseMetricsBehavioral
Browse all questions →Try a mock interview
Experiences
Practice
Mock InterviewsTimed interview simulations with feedbackCoaching1:1 coaching with people at your target companiesSuccess PathYour 6-week structured planModulesCurated lessons by topicWebinarsTalks from ex-Big Tech data leadsPlaygroundA free-form scratch editor
Learn
BlogInterview strategy and career adviceTech Job Market ReportHiring trends across data and AI rolesFor UniversitiesDataford for career centersAbout DatafordWho we are and how we build
Pricing
Build my plan
Technical Excel Functions
00:00
5 left

Technical Excel Functions

EasySQL · PostgreSQL

Problem

They asked you technical Excel questions and to explain how you would write certain Excel functions for applicable scenarios.

Use the supplied question and response tables to return every question with its most recent response, if one exists. Treat a later timestamp as more recent, with the response ID resolving timestamp ties.

Output

  1. One row per question, including questions without responses
  2. Columns: question_id, function_name, scenario_text, latest_status, latest_answer
  3. Sort by question_id ascending

Schema

excel_function_questions
ColumnTypeDescription
question_idPKINTUnique identifier for the Excel function question
function_nameVARCHAR(100)Excel function being evaluated
scenario_textTEXTScenario in which the function may be applicable
excel_function_responses
ColumnTypeDescription
response_idPKINTUnique response identifier
question_idINTReferences the related Excel function question
answered_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp when the response was submitted
statusVARCHAR(30)Assessment status of the response
answer_textTEXTCandidate explanation or formula
Tablesexcel_function_questionsexcel_function_responses
Interviewer

Your question is Technical Excel Functions. Start with the requirements and the two tables in the Question tab.

Run and submit as often as you like. When you're ready, talk me through your approach or go straight to the code.

You need to log in / sign up to run or submit.
CodePostgreSQL
Sign up free to run your codeLog inLn 1
Run your query to see results here.