The Top Words
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
Given a text string and integer k, split on whitespace, count occurrences, and return the k words with the highest counts. Sort by count descending, tie-break alphabetically ascending. If fewer than k distinct words exist, return all of them.
Summary
In every document, some words dominate the conversation.
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