Apple OA Questions 2020: What Candidates Actually Saw
Last updated: May 2026
8+ Apple online assessment questions reported by candidates who took the OA in 2020. Sourced from 1Point3Acres, LeetCode, Blind, Glassdoor, and Reddit. Data grows as new reports are added.
Apple OA Format in 2020
The Apple online assessment has followed a consistent format across multiple hiring cycles. Based on 2020 reports in the database, candidates typically see 2 to 3 algorithmic coding problems delivered through a proctored online platform (most commonly HackerRank). Some roles include additional behavioral or work-simulation components after the coding section.
Time limits reported by candidates range from 70 to 110 minutes for the full assessment. The coding problems are auto-graded, so edge case handling and runtime efficiency both matter. Partial credit is available on some platforms if your solution passes a subset of test cases.
Real Apple OA Questions from 2020
Apple | SDE | Failed and seeking solution!
I got two rounds of phone screening. the first round was not bad, they asked me to do self-introduction and asked several questions based on my experience, then we start coderpad...
Cisco Online Assessment Question
Compute the best way an order can be shipped (called shipments) given inventory across a set of warehouses (called inventory distribution). Implement InventoryAllocator class to produce the cheapest shipment. The first input...
LInkedin | Software Engineering | Summer Internship | Bangalore India
Process -Appled online in last week of october without thinking of outcome. \tPost link I saw from codechef discuss about the opening. \tI was interested but underconfident. \t \tPhase 1:- Online test Hackerrank 3...
Apple | Phone Screen | Image Manager
Status: Software Developer with ~4 years experience Position: iOS Engineer Location: Cupertino, CA The recruiter reached out to me on LinkedIn, had an initial phone call then scheduled for 1 hour technial phone...
Apple | **REDACTED** Developer Technology Engineer | Cupertino, CA - Austin, TX | 10+ YOE | Reject
Hello LeetCode Community, Before sharing my interview experience with Apple, I would like to thank this community who helped me a lot to navigate this process. ## General Stats - YOE: 10+ in...
Apple | New Grad | India | Nov 2020 [Offer]
A big thank you to the leetcode community! All the interview experiences and questions were really helpful in my preparation. About me : B.Tech. in EE from an IIT I had a...
Startup - Codility Question
OCR text can sometime cannot read character from source, so it will be replaced with question mark "?" for example, apple can be translated as a??le by OCR because two p...
Apple | ICT2/3 | Seattle | May 2020 [Reject]
Now my turn to give back to the LC community... Status: 6 years of data engineer experience in a pension fund (Canada) Phone Screen Bypassed as I was matched through TripleByte fast track....
Topic Breakdown (2020 OA)
Topics reported by candidates who took the Apple OA in 2020:
Difficulty Breakdown (2020 OA)
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easy
Difficulty labels are reported by candidates or inferred from LeetCode ratings.
How to Prepare for the Apple OA
The Apple OA is a timed, auto-graded coding test. Preparation is different from interview prep: you need to optimize for both correctness and speed, since partial credit requires passing test cases, not just showing reasoning.
- Practice timed sessions. Set a timer for 35 to 45 minutes per problem and simulate the real constraint.
- Focus on the topic clusters that appear most in Apple OA reports: dynamic programming, graphs, arrays, and strings make up the majority of reported problems.
- Read the problem constraints carefully before writing code. The constraints often reveal the expected time complexity and algorithm type.
- Use the LeakCode database to review 2020 OA questions from actual candidates. Pattern recognition across multiple sightings is a stronger prep signal than any single mock problem.
- If the OA includes a work simulation section, practice under realistic conditions. This section tests judgment and values alignment, not coding ability.
FAQ
What does the Apple OA look like in 2020?
Based on 2020 candidate reports, the Apple OA typically includes 2 to 3 coding problems and runs 70 to 110 minutes. Topics lean toward dynamic programming, graphs, arrays, and strings. Some roles include a work simulation section after the coding component.
How long is the Apple OA?
Most candidates report 70 to 90 minutes for the coding component. Roles with additional work simulation sections extend the total time to 110 to 150 minutes. Check your invitation email for the exact time allocation for your specific role.
What platform does Apple use for the OA?
Apple uses HackerRank or its own proprietary platform depending on the role and hiring cycle. Your invitation will specify the platform. Both platforms support multiple languages including Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript.
Are these real Apple OA questions?
Yes. All questions in the LeakCode database come from candidate reports on 1Point3Acres, Blind, Glassdoor, Reddit, and LeetCode. They are not AI-generated. Each question links to its source where available.
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