Top Product Manager Interview Questions

Exponent - "This is another Diagnosis problem. To answer this question, we suggest you use our framework (along with the TROPIC method) to be as thorough as possible. The framework is as follows: Ask clarifying questions List potential high level reasons Gather Context (TROPIC)Time Region Other features / products (internal) Platform Industry / Competition Cannibalization Establish a theory of probable cause Test theories Propose solutions Summarize "See full answer

Koragg - "Overview & Assumptions: The ISS is revolving around the earth in an orbit an hence any object inside will behave as if it is in free fall or the normal force will be zero as per the basic laws of motion. Considering the following physical conditions for behaviour of substances inside the ISS: Solids will float around randomly, and will change their course of motion upon collisions Liquids like water or that contain water will turn into spherical globules and other liquids will float around i"See full answer

Amparo L. - "My favorite app on my phone is Youtube because that way I could watch iCarly videos for free."See full answer

Exponent - "This is a Favorite Product question with a slight twist. We have a constraint: picking a marketplace. Let's go over the Favorite Product formula before we begin: Choose a product and briefly explain what it is Who are the users? What are their pain points? How did competitors solve it in the past? How does this product address these pain points differently and better? How would you improve it/make it better? Summarize Let's start! Choose a"See full answer

Glados - "Strategy of 15 minute delivery apps. I will discuss what delivery apps are, what is their current business model, examples of some delivery apps, any market metrics/share, opportunity, how 15-minute delivery apps fit in, challenges/opps, what's next, takeaways. Clarifying questions Are we focused on North America? Any other geo? Delivery apps -> Assumed to be food/grocery/alcohol delivery not packages (Amazon)? Assumed delivery apps for end-consumers not large businesses? Delivery apps o"See full answer

Rev - "Clarify: Everything mentioned in the question (all devices and how to access them) Reasons why a subscriber might not be using? Forgot that he has a subscription Doesn't like the service and forgot to cancel the subscription Doesn't like service and planning to cancel in next cycle For all 3 cases we need to remind him/her about the service and encourage to use it Awareness - about the service via google nest notifications, smart refreigerator display, chromecats to cast youtube"See full answer

Rahul S. - "Good"See full answer

Exponent - "This is a Strategy Question, which asks you to justify high-level business decisions and strategy. With many acquisition strategy questions, we can first look at core competencies and synergies before offering more complex reasoning. Let's go over one possible solution: > I'll go over three reasons why I think Salesforce made the acquisition, specifically:Fuller data integrations > Preventing a competitive acquisition > Absorb new customers > Fuller data integrations > By adding Tableau"See full answer

Agni W. - "Interesting questions. Thank you for asking it. S: Suppose I want to add notifications service to an app that provides user directed content, that is is dependent on user's past preferences T: if you ask me for a prototype, then I would use API gateway/ LB, Lambda, storage in SQL and No SQL both, have caches. later we could use CDN, have EC2 instances to run the app. We could deploy Kafka pipeline also. Create notification service on the existing app. - that will be a micro service A: Since"See full answer

Tartan C. - "A transportation system that connects with stakeholders to make the treatment process more predictable and time-effective. Algorithm to send a push to drivers nearby."See full answer

Keval B. - "I would evaluate by comparing the results of old and new ranking algorithms, based on number of false positives."See full answer

Amadea N. - "When designing an app for buying and selling antiques, there are the following objectives: For app users to successfully sell their antiques For app users to successfully buy their preferred antiques For the app to generate revenue through the app Given that the only way to sustainably ensure the app's existence is the guarantee the company remains in business, I'll select objective 3 as the main mission with the other two as leading indicators. In order to get to objective 3, th"See full answer

realkimchi - "Objective: Proposal for expanding the service offerings for small restaurants and local cafes. The objective is to enhance the Instacart Business platform by integrating local vendors (Speciality Food & Beverage Business Units) to increase product selection and improve supply chain efficiencies for business customers. Market Focus: The target market includes food service establishments characterized by their need for distinct, locally sourced ingredients and their struggles wi"See full answer