Amazon Business Analyst Mock Interview
Practice 29 Amazon Business Analyst interview questions covering data analysis, SQL, and Amazon's Leadership Principles.
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How do you determine the difference between a risk and an issue?
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29Amazon Interview Questions & Answers
Compatibility
1.What key strengths should a business analyst possess, and how do these apply to our work here at Amazon?
Personal
2.Here at Amazon, we use a variety of data modeling tools. Which data modeling software do you prefer to use?
Behavioral
3.When planning, how often do you create alternative scenarios to help you adjust to changing situations?
Education
4.Tell me more about your degree and the business analysis field in which you are most interested.
Experience
5.Tell me about your involvement in systems development life cycle and user acceptance testing.
Experience
6.Talk to me about your specific technical skills as a business analyst.
Teamwork
7.Cross-organizational collaboration is important here at Amazon. Tell me about your experience working with teams from various departments of the organization.
Creative Thinking
8.Name two important types of charts or diagrams a business analyst would use. Why are these important?
Experience
9.What is benchmarking, and why is it important?
Behavioral
10.How do you determine the difference between a risk and an issue?
Communication
11.Amazon values transparent and timely communication, both internally and with our partners and customers. How do you show your clients the importance of communication during a project?
Behavioral
12.As a business analyst, when do you consider a project successful and complete?
Experience
13.What does the acronym INVEST mean to technical teams and project managers?
Behavioral
14.Amazon values decisiveness and encourages our employees to use a variety of decision making systems. Which decision-making technique do you deploy most often?
Experience
15.Describe Kano Analysis and why it is important.
Experience
16.What are the various SDLC models?
Compatibility
17.Amazon is a Six Sigma organization. Are you Six Sigma certified? Why is Six Sigma important to you, as a business analyst?
Compatibility
18.What does the acronym PEST stand for, and have you ever used it?
Personal
19.What are your thoughts on Agile software development? Do you encourage Agile methodologies with your clients?
Behavioral
20.How do you react when you are dissatisfied with the quality of your work or the outcome of a project?
Experience
21.What are your thoughts on Agile software development? Do you encourage Agile methodologies with your clients?
Career Development
22.Which career development goals have you set for yourself this year?
Direct
23.Are you currently interviewing with any of Amazon's competitors?
Teamwork
24.How would you deal with conflict on your team if hired by Amazon?
Creative Thinking
25.How often do you discuss work with your colleagues to think up new systems and styles of working?
Behavioral
26.How would you ultimately describe your work style, and do you believe its compatible with Amazon's culture?
Honesty
27.Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement?
Salary
28.Is compensation the most critical factor for you when considering taking job here at Amazon?
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