Instruction: Explain how you think about SQL, Excel, and reporting skills as tools for better analysis rather than as a separate specialist career track.
Context: Assesses whether the candidate can position technical fluency at the right level for a mid-level BA role.
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I think a business analyst should be technical enough to ask better questions, validate assumptions, and work more independently, but not every BA role needs the same depth. In many environments, being comfortable with Excel, basic data analysis, and at least some SQL is very useful because it lets you inspect patterns yourself instead of waiting for someone else every time a business question...
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