The Tail Trimmer
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 a list and positive integer k, return a new list with the k-th element from the end removed (k=1 removes the last element). If k exceeds the length, return the original list unchanged.
Summary
Remove the k-th item from the back without counting forward first.
How This Interview Works
- Read the vague prompt (just like a real interview)
- Ask clarifying questions to the AI interviewer
- Write your python solution with real code execution
- Get instant feedback and a hire/no-hire decision