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The Clock Examiner

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

Domain
Python
Difficulty
medium
Seniority
L3

Interview Prompt

Given hour (0-23) and minute (0-59), return the smaller angle in degrees between hour and minute hands of an analog clock (in the 12-hour face; take hour mod 12). Hour hand moves continuously.

Summary

Two hands on a clock - how wide is the gap?

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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