"Clarify
Read more what & where? -> Books. Where -> upto candidate
Who are we? -> A big tech company
Goal -> to help people read more books
Assumptions
Books which aren't education/work related. Basically books that you read in your free time
Read doesn't necessarily mean read text, it means looking at and making sense of what is displayed. and display can be in any form -> text or image or video
Customers
Kids in age of 5-12 years
Teens
Adults
Elderly
We pick kids in age of 5-1"
Anonymous Crayfish - "Clarify
Read more what & where? -> Books. Where -> upto candidate
Who are we? -> A big tech company
Goal -> to help people read more books
Assumptions
Books which aren't education/work related. Basically books that you read in your free time
Read doesn't necessarily mean read text, it means looking at and making sense of what is displayed. and display can be in any form -> text or image or video
Customers
Kids in age of 5-12 years
Teens
Adults
Elderly
We pick kids in age of 5-1"See full answer
"So we need to only consider Delhi within city limits? Yes
And will we consider the big trees and not bushes? Yes
Now inside Delhi total size is 1484 sq km means 2000000 sq km
In this, there are 2% area which is lake or water so remove that will be (2000000-( 2000000 km*2%) )= 1960000 sq km
In this area in Delhi, we have 20 % area where it is a park that means ( 1960000- (1960000*20%)) = 1568000 km area nonpark and 392000 km is a park area
Obviously, in the park area, the density will b"
Indranil G. - "So we need to only consider Delhi within city limits? Yes
And will we consider the big trees and not bushes? Yes
Now inside Delhi total size is 1484 sq km means 2000000 sq km
In this, there are 2% area which is lake or water so remove that will be (2000000-( 2000000 km*2%) )= 1960000 sq km
In this area in Delhi, we have 20 % area where it is a park that means ( 1960000- (1960000*20%)) = 1568000 km area nonpark and 392000 km is a park area
Obviously, in the park area, the density will b"See full answer
"Would love to have transcripts posted below videos with timestamps to help us browse the video when video lengths are typically longer"
Hl M. - "Would love to have transcripts posted below videos with timestamps to help us browse the video when video lengths are typically longer"See full answer
"Clarifying Questions
What is meant by art-related product? Is it a product where art can be shared by creators and viewed by viewers? Yes
What is art? It can be painting, song, video creators etc.
Meta
Mission: To form a worldwide community
Goals:
Brings creators and viewers worldwide
To strengthen the Meta community
Strengths
Social network
Users
Creators (L, L, L)
Viewers (L, L, L)
User Journey
1."
Shiv C. - "Clarifying Questions
What is meant by art-related product? Is it a product where art can be shared by creators and viewed by viewers? Yes
What is art? It can be painting, song, video creators etc.
Meta
Mission: To form a worldwide community
Goals:
Brings creators and viewers worldwide
To strengthen the Meta community
Strengths
Social network
Users
Creators (L, L, L)
Viewers (L, L, L)
User Journey
1."See full answer
"Authentication verifies "Who you are."
Authorization determines "What you can do."
Authentication establishes identity, while authorization specifies the actions or resources a user or entity is allowed to access or perform."
Surbhi A. - "Authentication verifies "Who you are."
Authorization determines "What you can do."
Authentication establishes identity, while authorization specifies the actions or resources a user or entity is allowed to access or perform."See full answer
"Before I dive in, I have a few questions - what defines 'quality' and can it be quantitatively measured? (quality is based on the ride score given to each driver)
To begin, let's define Lyfts mission. Lyfts mission is 'to improve peoples lives with the best transportation.'
Next, I will define the different user segments Lyft serves, select a high-impact user segment, define their pain points, solve for a particularly affecting pain point, and promote solutions. I will discuss metrics once I h"
Mike C. - "Before I dive in, I have a few questions - what defines 'quality' and can it be quantitatively measured? (quality is based on the ride score given to each driver)
To begin, let's define Lyfts mission. Lyfts mission is 'to improve peoples lives with the best transportation.'
Next, I will define the different user segments Lyft serves, select a high-impact user segment, define their pain points, solve for a particularly affecting pain point, and promote solutions. I will discuss metrics once I h"See full answer
"Clarify: I'm assuming that a workplace chat app is similar to something like Slack or Teams, which is a web app/mobile platform for employees to securely message each other directly or in a grouping (i.e. a channel). I'm also assuming that this workplace app is for a generic company, and not Microsoft or Salesforce.
Goals: Workplace apps serve a vital connective tissue within enterprises to allow employees to freely message one another and collaborate on projects. These services a"
William D. - "Clarify: I'm assuming that a workplace chat app is similar to something like Slack or Teams, which is a web app/mobile platform for employees to securely message each other directly or in a grouping (i.e. a channel). I'm also assuming that this workplace app is for a generic company, and not Microsoft or Salesforce.
Goals: Workplace apps serve a vital connective tissue within enterprises to allow employees to freely message one another and collaborate on projects. These services a"See full answer
"Clarifying Questions/Statements:
Clarify understanding of Fundraisers:
My answer: product that lets users create fundraisers for a particular cause, and invite/share it with other users to donate to that cause. Usually set for a certain target donation amount to be met, and a timeframe for which a user can donate to the cause
Are we assuming the lifecycle of the Fundraisers product today? If so, then I’d focus on engagement, since we have a meaningful amount of users on FB ap"
Arthur Y. - "Clarifying Questions/Statements:
Clarify understanding of Fundraisers:
My answer: product that lets users create fundraisers for a particular cause, and invite/share it with other users to donate to that cause. Usually set for a certain target donation amount to be met, and a timeframe for which a user can donate to the cause
Are we assuming the lifecycle of the Fundraisers product today? If so, then I’d focus on engagement, since we have a meaningful amount of users on FB ap"See full answer
"I would answer this question using MECE framework:
Profit = Revenue - Costs.
Revenue = # customers * price
In case of the trading platform, this could be translated into avg. trading activity per user * avg. commission rate . Ask if there has been any recent change to Active users or their trading activities. Similarly, ask if the commission rate has been changed recently.
Based on this information, you can then identify the problem and get to the root cause of this.
Similarly with Costs.
"
Alibi M. - "I would answer this question using MECE framework:
Profit = Revenue - Costs.
Revenue = # customers * price
In case of the trading platform, this could be translated into avg. trading activity per user * avg. commission rate . Ask if there has been any recent change to Active users or their trading activities. Similarly, ask if the commission rate has been changed recently.
Based on this information, you can then identify the problem and get to the root cause of this.
Similarly with Costs.
"See full answer
"Clarify the Goal (What Does Success Look Like?) Asked: Why is DoorDash launching bikes for Dashers? Is it to:
Expand Dasher availability in dense urban areas?
Lower delivery times or costs?
Increase access to work for those without cars?
Each possible goal shapes the metrics differently.
Broke Metrics into Categories:
Operational Metrics
Measure how well bikes are functioning as a delivery method.
Average delivery time (bike vs car/walk)
Order completion rate for bike Dashers
On-t"
Logan S. - "Clarify the Goal (What Does Success Look Like?) Asked: Why is DoorDash launching bikes for Dashers? Is it to:
Expand Dasher availability in dense urban areas?
Lower delivery times or costs?
Increase access to work for those without cars?
Each possible goal shapes the metrics differently.
Broke Metrics into Categories:
Operational Metrics
Measure how well bikes are functioning as a delivery method.
Average delivery time (bike vs car/walk)
Order completion rate for bike Dashers
On-t"See full answer
"I most want to communicate a few principals of conflict resolution that I believe were integral in this situation, which are mutual respect, a results orientation, an unwavering focus on the user.
To that end, here’s how I’d like to structure this answer: First, I’ll tell you about the project we were working on, to provide some background for you. Second, I’ll describe the disagreement. Third, I’ll describe how we arrived at a solution, and finally, I’ll discuss how those 3 conflict resolu"
Ross B. - "I most want to communicate a few principals of conflict resolution that I believe were integral in this situation, which are mutual respect, a results orientation, an unwavering focus on the user.
To that end, here’s how I’d like to structure this answer: First, I’ll tell you about the project we were working on, to provide some background for you. Second, I’ll describe the disagreement. Third, I’ll describe how we arrived at a solution, and finally, I’ll discuss how those 3 conflict resolu"See full answer
"Situation - A time I dealt with conflict while on a team was while I was working at Shopify on physical and digital gift card refund point of sale solutions. The situation was that we were dealing with complex technical constraints including not changing particular UI components behavior to act as they should be intended. On the refund screen, the existing design was using a toggle on the same screen to bring up a modal for gift card selection to either select digital or physical options. Thi"
Ben G. - "Situation - A time I dealt with conflict while on a team was while I was working at Shopify on physical and digital gift card refund point of sale solutions. The situation was that we were dealing with complex technical constraints including not changing particular UI components behavior to act as they should be intended. On the refund screen, the existing design was using a toggle on the same screen to bring up a modal for gift card selection to either select digital or physical options. Thi"See full answer
"Clarifying question: just want to make sure that I'm designing the right product, are you referring to ATM as in a machine that takes in a debit or credit card and dispenses cash? Also, is there any location restriction for where the machine is located at London Heathrow Airport, eg. departure hall after security or arrival hall before exiting baggage claim? These could potentially impact the use case. (Assume interviewer answers yes for first and no for second)
Approach:
Identify or segment"
Anonymous Sparrow - "Clarifying question: just want to make sure that I'm designing the right product, are you referring to ATM as in a machine that takes in a debit or credit card and dispenses cash? Also, is there any location restriction for where the machine is located at London Heathrow Airport, eg. departure hall after security or arrival hall before exiting baggage claim? These could potentially impact the use case. (Assume interviewer answers yes for first and no for second)
Approach:
Identify or segment"See full answer
"Answering only estimation portion for practice (for some reason after submitting the formatting is unorganized)
clarification and assumptions
can I assume this grocery store location is called Greens
can I assume that self-checkout means that customers checks out without assistance?
can I assume that cashier checkout means that cashier assists customers with checkout?
can I assume that ratio means how man self-checkouts should be place at this grocery store compare"
Ama M. - "Answering only estimation portion for practice (for some reason after submitting the formatting is unorganized)
clarification and assumptions
can I assume this grocery store location is called Greens
can I assume that self-checkout means that customers checks out without assistance?
can I assume that cashier checkout means that cashier assists customers with checkout?
can I assume that ratio means how man self-checkouts should be place at this grocery store compare"See full answer
"Great question.
As a Product Manager, it is common to have to have difficult conversations with clients, stakeholders, or co-workers. This question actually reminds me of a time that I was faced with having to tell a client that the original estimate we gave them was much lower than it should have been and would, therefore, take much longer and cost a lot more as well.
In this scenario, we had to work within a client's legacy codebase and didn't realize the limitations, roadblocks, and barrie"
Kiley S. - "Great question.
As a Product Manager, it is common to have to have difficult conversations with clients, stakeholders, or co-workers. This question actually reminds me of a time that I was faced with having to tell a client that the original estimate we gave them was much lower than it should have been and would, therefore, take much longer and cost a lot more as well.
In this scenario, we had to work within a client's legacy codebase and didn't realize the limitations, roadblocks, and barrie"See full answer
"Referring to https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/03/23/15-strategies-for-balancing-competing-stakeholder-priorities/?sh=7c82aa68262f
Understand the conflicting priorities and align it with the goal/ objectives and the company mission.
Start with the Least Common Denominator between the conflicting priorities to come to a commonality and start from there to objectively approach the next imp priority
Always keep communication on and be transparent with 'equality' an"
Pramod V. - "Referring to https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/03/23/15-strategies-for-balancing-competing-stakeholder-priorities/?sh=7c82aa68262f
Understand the conflicting priorities and align it with the goal/ objectives and the company mission.
Start with the Least Common Denominator between the conflicting priorities to come to a commonality and start from there to objectively approach the next imp priority
Always keep communication on and be transparent with 'equality' an"See full answer