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Updated 30 Sep 2024

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Data Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Snehith Korukonda

posted on 21 Aug 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Topics were, DSA, SQL, PL/SQL, Data Augmentation

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Customer churn classification using a classification ML model

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Write a pseudo code for Bubble sort
  • Ans. 

    Bubble sort is a simple sorting algorithm that repeatedly steps through the list, compares adjacent elements, and swaps them if they are in the wrong order.

    • Start with the first element and compare it with the next element, swapping if necessary

    • Repeat this process for each pair of adjacent elements in the array until the entire array is sorted

    • Continue this process for each element in the array until no more swaps are ne

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is an API
  • Ans. 

    An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other.

    • APIs define the methods for requesting and receiving data between software applications

    • APIs can be used to access data from external sources, such as social media platforms or weather services

    • Examples of APIs include the Twitter API, Google Maps API, and Spotify API

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a data analyst with a strong background in statistics and data visualization.

    • Graduated with a degree in Statistics

    • Proficient in programming languages like Python and R

    • Experience in analyzing large datasets and creating data visualizations

    • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Salaray compensation how much

Skills evaluated in this interview

Data Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 30 Sep 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Sql and aptitude questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Question from resume amd project
  • Q2. Some questions on sql

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Data Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 9 Jan 2022

I applied via Company Website

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about a project you worked on in which you handled large set of data and multiple tables.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Share your geniune answers, articulate them well and be yourself.

Data Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Apr 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL Window functions projects
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. ML questions case study

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare projects on resume and ML algorithms along with SQL questions

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 (1)

 Senior Data Analyst

 (1)

 Data Analyst Intern

 (1)

 Analyst

 (2)

 Risk Analyst

 (5)

 Workforce Analyst

 (1)

 Lead Analyst

 (1)

 Senior Analyst

 (1)

Data Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image AKASH KUMAR SINGH

posted on 2 Dec 2016

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. For this round he gave me lot of problems and asked to develop optimal algorithm to solve that. Problems were mainly on trees and number sequences
  • Q2. In this round he mainly discussed my projects and asked me how these can be put to use in Paypal. He also asked some basic questions from ML
  • Q3. HR round was just for formality
  • Q4. Probability , question on calculating expected number of trials and puzzles

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The coding question was:
Given a binary string containing 0's and 1's. You can split the string such that each partition should be a exponential of 5 (1,5,25,625...). You were asked to return minimum number of partition for the given string such each partition is exponential of 5. If no such partition exists return -1.
Examples: '101101101' Ans: 3 (101, 101, 101)
'111' Ans: 3 (1,1,1)
10101 Ans: -1
Tips: For MCQ's prepare DSA, OS and Networking. For DSA you can refer to cormen
For Coding question practice on either geeksforgeeks or from any of the coding platforms like hackerrank
The shortlist was mainly dependent on coding question
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Round: Puzzle Interview
Tips: Do lot of puzzles from heard on the street, -----/ , Try to search for more. It will be helpful in other interviews as well

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Practice algorithm section from geeksforgeeks. There are lot of standard problems. The given questions were slightly modified version of standard problems

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: For this round you need to be well prepared with your projects and resume.

College Name: IIT Madras

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Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a data analyst with experience in analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to drive business insights.

    • Experienced in using statistical analysis tools such as Python, R, and SQL

    • Proficient in data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI

    • Skilled in data cleaning, data mining, and data modeling techniques

    • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

    • Effective communicator and team player

    • Example: I have w...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Biggest hurdle you faced during the work you did t organise the tech fest of your college
  • Ans. 

    The biggest hurdle I faced during organizing the tech fest of my college was securing sponsorships.

    • Difficulty in convincing companies to sponsor the event

    • Limited budget for organizing a large-scale tech fest

    • Competition with other college events for sponsorships

    • Negotiating sponsorship deals and ensuring deliverables

    • Finding sponsors aligned with the theme and objectives of the tech fest

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Would you go for an MBA?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, pursuing an MBA can enhance my skills and open up new career opportunities.

    • An MBA can provide a strong foundation in business and management principles.

    • It can help develop analytical and problem-solving skills.

    • An MBA can broaden my network and provide access to valuable connections.

    • It can open up leadership roles and higher-level positions in organizations.

    • Having an MBA can increase earning potential and job prosp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Reliance fresh wants to open a store in north-eastern part of India. Should it or should it not?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, Reliance Fresh should open a store in the north-eastern part of India.

    • The north-eastern part of India has a growing population and increasing consumer demand.

    • Reliance Fresh can tap into the untapped market potential in the region.

    • Opening a store in the north-eastern part of India can help Reliance Fresh expand its presence and increase its market share.

    • Reliance Fresh can leverage its existing supply chain and dist...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Guesstimate the number of people travelling by local metro in mumbai
  • Ans. 

    The number of people travelling by local metro in Mumbai is estimated to be in millions.

    • Mumbai has a population of over 20 million people.

    • The local metro is a popular mode of transportation in Mumbai.

    • During peak hours, the metro trains are usually crowded.

    • The metro network in Mumbai is extensive, covering various parts of the city.

    • The number of daily commuters on the metro can be estimated based on population density a

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: cpi above 7.0

Round: Test
Experience: Basic maths, shares related questions and english
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 40

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Very easy round.

Skills: Aptitude, Communication, Quantitative Aptitude, Leadership Skills, Technical Skill
College Name: IIT Kanpur
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL case study for data
  • Q2. Find nth salary
  • Ans. 

    To find the nth salary in a dataset

    • Sort the dataset in descending order based on salary

    • Remove duplicates if necessary

    • Return the salary at index n-1

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Implement lag() and lead() without using lag() or lead()
  • Ans. 

    Implement lag() and lead() functions without using lag() or lead()

    • To implement lag(), shift the values in the array by one position to the right

    • To implement lead(), shift the values in the array by one position to the left

    • For example, to implement lag() on [1, 2, 3, 4], you can shift the values to get [null, 1, 2, 3]

    • For lead(), you can shift the values to get [2, 3, 4, null]

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How will you go about optimising a query?
  • Ans. 

    Optimising a query involves identifying bottlenecks and improving efficiency.

    • Identify slow-performing queries using tools like query execution plans.

    • Optimize database indexes to speed up query performance.

    • Limit the number of columns and rows returned in the query.

    • Avoid using SELECT * and instead specify only the necessary columns.

    • Use appropriate data types and avoid unnecessary data conversions.

    • Consider denormalizing d...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. If the 3rd position in a string contains 'b' replace it with 'v'
  • Ans. 

    Replace 'b' with 'v' in the 3rd position of each string in an array

    • Iterate through each string in the array

    • Check if the 3rd position contains 'b'

    • If yes, replace 'b' with 'v'

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is the order of execution in sql
  • Ans. 

    The order of execution in SQL is: FROM, WHERE, GROUP BY, HAVING, SELECT, ORDER BY.

    • 1. FROM: Specifies the tables involved in the query.

    • 2. WHERE: Filters the rows based on specified conditions.

    • 3. GROUP BY: Groups the rows that have the same values into summary rows.

    • 4. HAVING: Filters groups based on specified conditions.

    • 5. SELECT: Selects the columns to be included in the result set.

    • 6. ORDER BY: Sorts the result set base

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to do conditional formatting in excel
  • Ans. 

    Conditional formatting in Excel allows users to format cells based on specified conditions.

    • Select the range of cells you want to apply conditional formatting to

    • Go to the 'Home' tab and click on 'Conditional Formatting'

    • Choose the desired formatting option, such as color scales, data bars, or icon sets

    • Set the conditions for when the formatting should be applied, such as greater than, less than, or equal to a certain valu...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be through with basics

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself and the current projects you are working on.
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sql Questions on regex, json , window functions were there.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions on current project, Tableau related question were there.

PayPal Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PayPal Data Analyst interview?
PayPal interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the PayPal interview process are Technical, Aptitude Test and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for PayPal Data Analyst interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at PayPal. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at PayPal expect are Financial Services, SQL, Data Analysis, Analytics and Risk Management.
What are the top questions asked in PayPal Data Analyst interview?

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