Apple OA Questions 2024: What Candidates Actually Saw

Last updated: May 2026

8+ Apple online assessment questions reported by candidates who took the OA in 2024. Sourced from 1Point3Acres, LeetCode, Blind, Glassdoor, and Reddit. Data grows as new reports are added.

Apple OA Format in 2024

The Apple online assessment has followed a consistent format across multiple hiring cycles. Based on 2024 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 2024

Cisco OA

medium arrays leetcode

I had applied via their career page, got an invite for an online assesment facilitated via Hacker Rank. It was totally for 90 minutes for 3 question. All the three were...

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Winzo Games | SDE-2 | Dec 2023 | Rejected

easy dynamic programming leetcode

Current Status: 3.5 YOE Position: Senior Software Engineer at a renowed fintech organization Location: Bengaluru Date Of Interviews: 20-30th December 2023 Recruiter reached out on LinkedIn. I was told that there will be 3 rounds....

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Apple OA

dynamic programming leetcode

Given n cities and distances of each city from a starting city, say K. A traveler has to travel these cities in increasing order of distance and in a lexicographically...

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SDET APPLE, July 2024, Positive experience, waiting for offer

easy other leetcode

I recently interviewed at Apple for an SDET role at the Hyderabad location. I applied through a referral. SDET,APPLE Interview Experience: Online Test: The test consisted of one coding question\u2014medium level, though...

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APPLE | SDET | HYDERABAD OFFER

medium other leetcode

Applied via referral at Apple. There were total 5 rounds, 1 online test and 4 interviews. Round 1 (Online test) 1 leetcode medium dsa question and multiple questions related to automation testing...

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Apple India | Java, Spring Boot, Microservices | Elimination round

easy other leetcode

I have applied for IS&T team (Java, SpringBoot, Microservices) position. 5.5 YOE I was given topics for each round as : Elimination round 1: Topics: Java, SpringBoot, Microservices, Problem Solving Elimination round 2: Topics:...

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Apple | Senior Software Engineer (ICT3) | Offer accepted

easy system design leetcode

Note: Questions are slightly modified due to NDA. ### How My Profile Got Shortlisted: 1. Applying on the career site: It\u2019s commonly believed that just applying on a company\u2019s career portal...

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Apple India - 6Month Internship Interview Experience

dynamic programming leetcode

With a Job role as SDE Intern Apple visited the campus for 2025 passout batch with Eligibility criteria with Cgps >=7 and Circuital branch only. Stipend - Doesn\'t matter dude, its...

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Topic Breakdown (2024 OA)

Topics reported by candidates who took the Apple OA in 2024:

dynamic programming (3) system design (1) arrays (1)

Difficulty Breakdown (2024 OA)

4

easy

2

medium

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 2024 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 2024?

Based on 2024 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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