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Second Highest Value

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

Domain
SQL
Difficulty
easy
Seniority
junior

Interview Prompt

Given an employee_metrics table, write a query that returns the second-highest distinct metric_value. If multiple employees share the top value, the second-highest is the next distinct value below them. Return a single number.

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 sql solution with real code execution
  4. Get instant feedback and a hire/no-hire decision