Square/Block OA Questions 2024: What Candidates Actually Saw
Last updated: May 2026
15+ Square/Block 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.
Square/Block OA Format in 2024
The Square/Block 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 Square/Block OA Questions from 2024
Imbue Online Assessment
Problem Statement Mrs. Qiu is planning to practice orienteering. The area where she\'ll practice is a rectangular field divided into unit squares. You are given its description as a String[] field....
Baton - CoderPad - Woodworking puzzle questions
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Quant intern OA- Non perfect squares
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Visa oa
Akash had recently bought a puzzle book. Each page in the book has a word puzzle in which a grid of letters from the English Alphabet (uppercase or lowercase) or...
Codility Test - Longest Tile Sequence, Switching Letters
Q.1 There are N tiles (numbered from 0 to N\u22121). Each tile is made of two squares that are colored either red (represented by the letter "R") or green (represented...
SquarePoint OA Desk Quant
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Squarepoint Capital OA SDE
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Goldman Sachs | SDE -1 | Interview Experience | 2024 | Bangalore | Selected | Coderpad
Recently gave interviews at GS, I received an opportunity through Naukri when a recruiter reached out, expressing interest in my profile and inviting me to participate in an online assessment....
JP Morgan Chase & Co. | SDE-2 | Hyderabad | Offer.
Introduction I\'m a backend software engineer with 2.5 years of experience, specializing in Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, MongoDB, and Kafka. I recently went through the interview process at JPMorgan Chase &...
Zeta | SDE Intern | 2024 batch
November end: I applied through a gform posted by the recruiter and various telegram groups, no referral. December 1st week: Got a mail with the OA link, not everyone submitting the...
Intuit OA Questions | SDE | July 2024
Date : 10/07/2024 Question 1. Russian Dolls Oleg has N dolls of various sizes. He can place the smaller dolls inside the larger ones, but he cannot place the same-sized dolls inside...
EPIC Systems | OA
Had to do this long skills assessment. 1. First was seeing how many math questions you could solve in 2 minutes. 2. The second was testing logic/math. 3. LC programming...
Gupshup - FY25 | Online Assessment | 1st sep 2024
Algorithm There are two special keys - 0 and 1. Values for these are stored separately. Algorithm for the special keys: GET: To get a value for a special key, check the...
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Intuit OA Question 10th July 2024 NCG
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Topic Breakdown (2024 OA)
Topics reported by candidates who took the Square/Block OA in 2024:
Difficulty Breakdown (2024 OA)
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easy
1
hard
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 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 Square/Block OA look like in 2024?
Based on 2024 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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