In the Shadow of the Peak
A medium SQL mock interview question on DataDriven. Practice with AI-powered feedback, real code execution, and a hire/no-hire decision.
- Domain
- SQL
- Difficulty
- medium
- Seniority
- L3
Interview Prompt
The FinOps team already knows each provider's single most expensive line item and now wants the next cost sitting just below it. Return that runner-up amount for every cloud provider, biggest runner-up first.
Summary
Every provider has a top-line cost. Find the one right behind it.
How This Interview Works
- Read the vague prompt (just like a real interview)
- Ask clarifying questions to the AI interviewer
- Write your sql solution with real code execution
- Get instant feedback and a hire/no-hire decision