Apple OA Questions 2021: What Candidates Actually Saw
Last updated: May 2026
5+ Apple online assessment questions reported by candidates who took the OA in 2021. Sourced from 1Point3Acres, LeetCode, Blind, Glassdoor, and Reddit. Data grows as new reports are added.
Apple OA Format in 2021
The Apple online assessment has followed a consistent format across multiple hiring cycles. Based on 2021 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 2021
Arcesium 2021 : SDE Hiring (6 months experience)
4 rounds = Hacker rank Assessment + 2 x Technical Interviews + HR Round Round 1:\tHacker Rank Assessment 1. Hydrate Nodes - Tree/Graph Based 2. Maximum Length of Subset with Positive Product...
Apple Hackerrank OA Assessment Question
I take Apply online assessement through Codesignal. I did not pass 5 hidden test cases. Question: Given a string word as input, return the minimum number of characters added into the...
Apple First Round - rejected
Here were my otherwise easy questions: Role was for web engineer: 1. Is JavaScript strongly typed? 2. What is TypeScript? 3. On my resume - what is Cypress? I couldn\'t remember at the time...
Arcesium | Senior Software Engineer | Hyderabad
Background: 2.8 Years Experienced Education: CSE Grad from a Tier 3 college Round-1: Online Hackerrank round This round had 3 coding questions to be solved in 1 hour. First 2 questions were easy...
Apple | Online Assessment | 2 Questions
Position: Graduate Software Engineering Placement - Shazam (Apple) ### Company: Apple Inc. ### Level: Graduate Placement 12 Months The Coding Assessment had a 7 day time frame to start. Once started, the time...
Topic Breakdown (2021 OA)
Topics reported by candidates who took the Apple OA in 2021:
Difficulty Breakdown (2021 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 2021 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 2021?
Based on 2021 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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