How often are these problems asked?
Frequency scores are based on crowdsourced interview reports. A higher score means the problem has been reported more often in recent Asana interviews.
Very Likely
75-100%
Likely
50-74%
Sometimes
25-49%
Rare
0-24%
Problem database last updated: June 20, 2025
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Asana Coding Interview Questions
3 problems · 1 Easy, 2 Medium, 0 Hard · Ranked #332 of 458
Difficulty breakdown
1 Easy
33% · avg 23%
2 Medium
67% · avg 59%
0 Hard
0% · avg 18%
Top topics
array
66.7%
prefix-sum
33.3%10x
string
33.3%
dynamic-programming
33.3%1.7x
string-matching
33.3%38.2x
math
33.3%2.6x
Interview profile
Based on 3 reported problems, Asana interviews are easier than average - only 0% Hard compared to 18% across all companies. The majority (67%) of questions are Medium difficulty, which is typical for companies that want to see solid fundamentals without excessive trick questions.
The most common topics are array (66.7%), prefix-sum (33.3%), string (33.3%), dynamic-programming (33.3%). Problems below are sorted by frequency, the ones at the top are asked most often.
All 3 problems
| Problem | Difficulty | Frequency | Topics | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Product of Array Except Self Given an integer array nums, return an array answer such that answer[i] is equal to the product of all the elements of nums except nums[i]. | Medium | Very Likely | arrayprefix-sum | Solve |
Maximum Repeating Substring For a string sequence, a string word is k-repeating if word concatenated k times is a substring of sequence. The word's maximum k-repeating value is the highest... | Easy | Very Likely | stringdynamic-programmingstring-matching | Solve |
K Closest Points to Origin Given an array of points where points[i] = [xi, yi] represents a point on the X-Y plane and an integer k, return the k closest points to the origin (0, 0). | Medium | Very Likely | arraymathdivide-and-conquer | Solve |
Product of Array Except Self
SolveGiven an integer array nums, return an array answer such that answer[i] is equal to the product of all the elements of nums except nums[i].
MediumVery Likely
arrayprefix-sum
Maximum Repeating Substring
SolveFor a string sequence, a string word is k-repeating if word concatenated k times is a substring of sequence. The word's maximum k-repeating value is the highest...
EasyVery Likely
stringdynamic-programmingstring-matching
K Closest Points to Origin
SolveGiven an array of points where points[i] = [xi, yi] represents a point on the X-Y plane and an integer k, return the k closest points to the origin (0, 0).
MediumVery Likely
arraymathdivide-and-conquer
Preparing for your Asana coding interview
Asana interviews focus heavily on array, prefix-sum, string problems. If you're short on time, these are the categories to prioritize. The problems on this page are sorted by frequency, so start from the top and work your way down.
Beyond solving problems, practice explaining your approach. Asana interviewers care about your thought process - how you break down a problem, consider edge cases, and evaluate tradeoffs between solutions. A clean O(n) solution you can explain clearly beats an O(log n) solution you can't articulate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What coding problems does Asana ask in interviews?add
Asana has been reported to ask 3 distinct coding problems. The most common topics are array, prefix-sum, string. 1 are Easy difficulty, 2 are Medium, and 0 are Hard. Problems are sorted by frequency - the ones at the top are asked most often.
How hard are Asana coding interviews?add
Based on 3 reported problems, Asana interviews are easier than average - only 0% Hard compared to 18% across all companies. 67% of questions are Medium difficulty. Focus on the high-frequency Medium problems first, then work through the Hard ones.
How should I prepare for a Asana coding interview?add
Start with the highest-frequency problems listed on this page. Focus on the core topics: array, prefix-sum, string. Practice solving them under time pressure and explaining your approach out loud. Mock interviews with AI can simulate the real experience.
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