ZS Decision Analytics Associate Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Aptitude test was very easy. basic questions, this was followed by english proficiency test.

Case study had a very good level and required good data interpretation skills.

This was offline on campus round comprised of case study done previously+gueestimates +puzzles+cv discussion

It was of 52 mins with questions from reasoning, quants, verbal, critical thinking and involved 2 guesstimates as well.

A hungry kya case study was given which was of medium difficulty, followed by a case interview round of 30 mins. The end to end approach of the case was discussed in this round.

Q1. Questions based on worked projects
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Q2. Questions based on various situations
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Algebra questions were asked related to time speed and distance

SQL and Python questions

Can be done in time, but be smart while attending.

Simple can be cleared with help of little practice

Q1. Case study explanation.
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Q2. Puzzles and Guestimates.
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The ZS Cognitive Assessment has a total duration of 52 minutes but it is divided into 5-6 different timed sections. It includes basic aptitude questions like matching the pattern, count the number of shapes, permutation and combinations questions.

1 hour online Case Study round followed by a 30 minute Case Debrief round with a panel member (usually a Decision Analytics Associate Consultant from ZS). You'll get a case study with some quantitative and qualitative questions and the required data in the form of plots and tables and you have to answer them as well as upload your approach taken to solve quantitative questions. In interview with the panelist, they will discuss your approach in the case study thoroughly and ask you questions based on your approach. They can also ask questions like why do you want to join ZS?

Q1. Tell me about yourself.
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Q2. A pharmaceutical company wants to sell a pill for diabetic patients in India. Estimate the market of the pill.
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Q3. A person wants to open a zoo in Mumbai, for which they'll have to import animals from South Africa, should they open the zoo?
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Yes, they should open the zoo.
• Opening a zoo in Mumbai can be a profitable business venture.

• Importing animals from South Africa can attract visitors and enhance the zoo's appeal.

• The zoo can contribute to conservation efforts by raising awareness about endangered species.

• Proper planning and adherence to legal and ethical guidelines are essential.

• Market research and feasibility studies should be conducted to ensure long-t
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Q4. 3 ants are sitting on the vertices of an equilateral triangle and they start moving in a random direction along its perimeter. What is the probability of any 2 ants colliding?
Ans. 
The probability of any 2 ants colliding is 1/3.
• There are 3 possible pairs of ants that can collide.

• Each ant has 2 possible directions to move in.

• The total number of possible outcomes is 2^3 = 8.

• Out of the 8 possible outcomes, 3 result in collision.

• Therefore, the probability of collision is 3/8 or 1/3.
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Quants , Logical Reasoning questions

Q1. Read Sentences which are given
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Q2. Speak on given topic
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Case study was given and mcq and wriiten answers had to be submitted

Two case studies both guestimates

Data Analysis, Bar graph reading, data interpretation

Q1. Walk them through your CV
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Q2. How many squares are there in a chess board?
Ans. 
There are 204 squares in a chess board.
• The chess board has 64 small squares (8x8 grid)

• In addition to the small squares, there are also larger squares formed by combining smaller squares (1x1, 2x2, 3x3, ... 8x8)

• The total number of squares on a chess board is the sum of all these small and large squares
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