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A easy Python mock interview question on DataDriven. Practice with AI-powered feedback, real code execution, and a hire/no-hire decision.

Domain
Python
Difficulty
easy
Seniority
L3

Interview Prompt

Given primary and defaults dicts, return a merged dict where every key in primary is kept, but if primary[key] is None it is replaced by defaults[key] (if the key exists in defaults). Keys only in defaults are NOT added.

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How This Interview Works

  1. Read the vague prompt (just like a real interview)
  2. Ask clarifying questions to the AI interviewer
  3. Write your python solution with real code execution
  4. Get instant feedback and a hire/no-hire decision

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