Data Analyst Assessment Template
Curated data analyst assessment template — sql (window functions, ctes), cohort & funnel analysis, dashboarding (looker, tableau, mode) — calibrated to mid level and shipped with the integrity layer pre-configured. Data-analyst hiring is full of resume hyperinflation; SQL + cohort math reliably separates analysts who insight from analysts who report.
What this template measures
Every skill needed for a data analyst hire, covered across MCQ, coding, and essay questions.
SQL
SQL (window functions, CTEs)
Cohort
Cohort & funnel analysis
Dashboarding
Dashboarding (Looker, Tableau, Mode)
Statistical reasoning
Statistical reasoning
Stakeholder communication
Stakeholder communication
A/B test interpretation
A/B test interpretation
Sample questions from this template
A preview of the questions you'll see when you use this template.
Which of these is the most idiomatic way to handle sql (window functions, ctes) in production?
- A.Hand-rolled implementation with no library support
- B.Battle-tested library + thin abstraction
- C.Copy from the latest blog post
- D.Avoid the pattern entirely
A data analyst reports a regression in cohort & funnel analysis. Which signal is MOST likely to identify the root cause?
- A.Application logs at INFO level only
- B.Recent deploy diff + relevant trace
- C.Number of open tickets
- D.Restarting the affected service
Implement a small module that demonstrates dashboarding (looker, tableau, mode). Include unit tests for happy path and one edge case.
Hint: Prefer clarity over cleverness; tests count.
Refactor the supplied snippet to fix a subtle bug in statistical reasoning without changing the public API. Explain the fix in 2–3 sentences.
Hint: Read the tests; they encode the contract.
In 200–300 words, describe how you'd evaluate a tradeoff between sql (window functions, ctes) and stakeholder communication on a real project.
Walk us through a recent data project where cohort & funnel analysis was the deciding factor. (90 seconds)
Scoring rubric
How candidates are evaluated on this template.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this Data Analyst assessment template for?+
Hiring teams screening data analysts at mid level. Data-analyst hiring is full of resume hyperinflation; SQL + cohort math reliably separates analysts who insight from analysts who report. Use it for inbound applicants, sourced candidates, or as a take-home equivalent before live interviews.
Can I customize the Data Analyst template?+
All of it. We ship the Data Analyst assessment as opinionated defaults, but every layer (questions, rubric, weights, time limits, integrity strictness, candidate-facing copy) is configurable per job.
Does this Data Analyst template include AI cheat detection?+
Yes — and the Data template uses sane defaults that 90% of teams keep as-is. Strictness is per-job, so you can run a relaxed take-home and a strict on-site with the same template.
Can data analysts preview sample questions before the timer starts?+
Practice mode is on by default. Data Analyst candidates can complete a sample task, see the rubric, and then start the real assessment when they're ready.
How do I reuse this Data Analyst template across multiple jobs?+
Save your edited Data template as a private template, then attach it to any future job. Question pool, weights, and rubric persist; the candidate-facing copy can be tuned per req.
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