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The Throttle Ceiling

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
L4

Interview Prompt

A public API caps each client at `max_requests` calls within any `window_seconds`-long stretch of time. Given `calls`, the arrival timestamps in the order they came in, return a parallel list of booleans marking each call accepted (True) or turned away (False).

Summary

Too many requests in too short a timeframe. Throttle it.

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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