Oracle OA Questions 2020: What Candidates Actually Saw

Last updated: May 2026

7+ Oracle 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.

Oracle OA Format in 2020

The Oracle 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 Oracle OA Questions from 2020

Oracle Interview Experience | On-Campus 2020 (Virtual)

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Oracle visited our campus in December and it was all virtual because of Covid-19.CGPA cutoff: 7.0Location: BangaloreRound 1 (Online Assessment): This round was for 107 min...

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Oracle Interview Experience(Campus Placement - Application Engineer)

strings gfg

Round 1 (Online Test): It was conducted on their platform. 4 sections covered General Aptitude, English, Reasoning, basics of Coding in C++, and flow diagram of certain co...

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Oracle India interview experience

easy system design leetcode

I am sharing the interview experience of oracle cloud infrastructure. Round 1 This involved two simple questions that had to be coded in a coderpad kind of environment. The level would 2...

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Oracle | MTS | India | Dec 2020 [Offer]

easy other leetcode

Status: New Grad Position: Member of Technical Staff(MTS) Location: India Date: December 1, 2020 Oracle visited our campus for 3 profiles this year. Their recuritment process was a standard one which involved 1. Online Test 2....

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Oracle OCI | IC3 | Seattle | Feb 2020 [Reject]

other leetcode

Status : New grad - MS in CS , Top 50 Schools for CS Interview Date : February 26th 2020 Long post alert, But do read it. It will be helpful for...

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Oracle Interview Experience for Full-Time MTS (On-Campus)

easy strings gfg

Oracle visited our campus to hire Final year students for MTS and Application Engineer profiles.Round 1 (Online Test): This round was of 107 mins duration. The test contai...

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Oracle Interview Experience (Internship)

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Academic Year: Third Year UndergraduateBranch: Electronics EngineeringCollege: IIT BHU, VaranasiCurrent CGPA: 9.16I was rejected by a few companies like Microsoft(Coding r...

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Topic Breakdown (2020 OA)

Topics reported by candidates who took the Oracle OA in 2020:

strings (3) system design (1) linked list (1)

Difficulty Breakdown (2020 OA)

4

easy

1

hard

Difficulty labels are reported by candidates or inferred from LeetCode ratings.

How to Prepare for the Oracle OA

The Oracle 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 Oracle 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 Oracle OA look like in 2020?

Based on 2020 candidate reports, the Oracle 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 Oracle 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 Oracle use for the OA?

Oracle 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 Oracle 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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