Square/Block OA Questions 2022: What Candidates Actually Saw
Last updated: May 2026
18+ Square/Block online assessment questions reported by candidates who took the OA in 2022. Sourced from 1Point3Acres, LeetCode, Blind, Glassdoor, and Reddit. Data grows as new reports are added.
Square/Block OA Format in 2022
The Square/Block online assessment has followed a consistent format across multiple hiring cycles. Based on 2022 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 Square/Block OA Questions from 2022
SDE|Online Assessment Question
Given an array of integer,Task is to get the squareful permutaion of array. An array is called squareful if sum of adjacent element is perfect square. ex-[1,6,3] o/p=>2 ie([1,3,6] and [6,3,1])
HRT Algo Dev Intern OA 2022
given a list of cartesian coordinates x, y, return the number of squares that can be made from the coordinates. the next question was similar, but was rectangle instead of...
OA BungeeGames
Hi everyone,recently i gave an OA in which i was not able to solve a question which was like this:- Given an array of N integers, find the maximum product of...
Codesignal Practice Question
Given an array of distinct integers numbers, your task is to find the number of pairs of indices (i, j) such that i \u2264 j and the sum numbers[i] +...
CodeSignal Practice Question - Hard
Please help me to figure out. An integer\xA0n\xA0is called a\xA0full square, if there exists some integer\xA0s, such that\xA0n = s s. Examples of full squares are\xA00,\xA01,\xA04,\xA09,\xA016, etc. Given an array of\xA0distinct\xA0integers\xA0numbers, your...
Sprinklr OA 2022
You are given 5 integers a,b,c,d,k. Print the maximum value of x+y such that x and y follow these conditions : a<=x<=b c<=y<=d x^y =k Note : \'^\' sign denotes the XOR operator. Constraints : 0<=a<=b<=pow(10,18) 0<=c<=d<=pow(10,18) 0<=k<=pow(10,18) Note...
Swiggy | SDE-2 | Bengaluru | March 2022 [Reject]
Status: B.Tech Position: SE at JPMC YOE : 2 and 8 months Location: Pune Online Assessment : Got same questions as below https://leetcode.com/discuss/interview-question/1415530/Swiggy-Online-Assessment-Questions-SDE-II Machine Coding Round: This meant to be machine coding round but interviewer started...
Goldman Sachs | Associate | Bangalore | [Offer]
YOE: 4 yrs Position: Associate Software Engineer at Goldman Sachs Location: Banglore, India First Round (Coderpad) (1 hr) \t1. Easy, Number of Island in 2D matrix. \t2. Medium, Modified Russian Doll Envelopes problem. Stacks the...
DRW OA | Intern | London | [Rejected]
They used codility for OA, so i coulnd\'t get any feedback. I had 3 days to do it. Feedback loop was very quick, like 2 days. First problem was a binary...
Block (Square) | Coderpad 1st round | Duplicate pairs
I applied for a senior position and was asked two questions in my first round: 1) "Given a list of employees match each employee with another and return a list containing...
Goldman Sachs | Associate
First Round (Coderpad) (1 hr) 1. Pangram question: You have given a string =\u201DThis is ram\u201D, you need to find all those letters that are missing in the string out...
Magic Sticks | OA Question
Given an Array "arr" of size "n", where arr[i] represents length of stick i. Now you had to choose 6 sticks such that you can create a sqaure out of...
TraceLink | Software Engineer | Pune | Nov 2021 | (On campus)
TraceLink | Software Engineer | Pune | Nov 2021 | (On campus) Rejected I am currently a Final Year CSE undergrad in Pune. Eligibility criteria: Above 7.5 CGPA and above, No active...
Squarespace | Intern | OA/Onsite
They had a really smooth process. The first was an Online Assessment. Not hard at all, and not the typical IQ test. They said they focused more on the readability...
Goldman Sachs OA | Intern 2023 | On-Campus | India | August 2022
Time Limit: 30 minutes, 2 questions 1. Harry and The Philosopher\'s Stone Harry is being chased by an unknown enemy while trying to get the Philosopher\'s stone to a safe place. He...
IMC OA (US)
Just took IMC OA. We are given 120 minutes for 2 problems. #### Q1 - Does the Path Exist? You start at (x, y) and would like to reach (a, b). In...
DRW Intern OA (3 Qs) [USA]
I just took DRW OA after today\'s contest ended. Hopefully I will finally become a guardian after ranking gets updated. I wonder how the top 500 Motorola Mobility Referral works... </br> __ ####...
IMC OA 10/04/2022
The question is just the same as others, for example, anarchaworld) and snpriyanka). anarchaworld did good job explained and summarized the questions. Q1 Does the Path Exist? You start at (x1, y1)...
Topic Breakdown (2022 OA)
Topics reported by candidates who took the Square/Block OA in 2022:
Difficulty Breakdown (2022 OA)
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easy
Difficulty labels are reported by candidates or inferred from LeetCode ratings.
How to Prepare for the Square/Block OA
The Square/Block 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 Square/Block 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 2022 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 Square/Block OA look like in 2022?
Based on 2022 candidate reports, the Square/Block 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 Square/Block 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 Square/Block use for the OA?
Square/Block 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 Square/Block 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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