Start SEO Interview Practice Quiz
Hey there! I’m Vikas, the guy behind Rankknar, and I know exactly how scary an SEO interview can feel—one tricky question and boom, mind blank. Instead of dumping a boring wall of questions and answers like everyone else on the web, I put in the extra effort to turn them into a fun, FREE “Interview Question for SEO” quiz, so you can practise, test yourself, and actually enjoy the prep.
How this SEO Interview Question quiz works
Right on top of this page you’ll see a small drop-down. Pick Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced. Hit “Start Quiz” and you’ll get 25 brand-new questions chosen from a bank of 500+ interview questions. I manually update the list monthly to keep questions fresh. Answer each one, press submit, and you’ll instantly see the correct answer. After the test is completed you get the complete result.
Want me to tell you something funny? I call myself a so-called SEO expert, but when I tried the Advanced test the first time, I scored only 12 correct answers—so go ahead, beat my record! 😂
Whats Included In This SEO Interview Question Test?
Covers the whole SEO syllabus: keyword research, on-page, off-page, Technical SEO, Core Web Vitals, GA4—you name it.
Functionality: You can choose from the 3 difficulty levels.
Absolutely free: No paywalls, no sign-ups, simply click on start an you are good to go.
Sample SEO Questions (Example)
🟢 Basic Level
| # | Question | A | B | C | D | Answer | Why (1 line) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEO stands for? | Search Engine Optimisation | Social Email Outreach | Simple Engagement Option | Site Error Override | A | That’s the full form we all use. |
| 2 | Which tag sets the main headline of a web page? | <p> | <h1> | <title> | <meta> | B | <h1> is the on-page heading Google reads first. |
| 3 | What is keyword stuffing? | Adding LSI words | Hiding text | Repeating a keyword too many times | Compressing images | C | Over-repeating a word is keyword stuffing. |
| 4 | Good alt text helps mainly with? | Page speed | Voice search | Image SEO & accessibility | Bounce rate | C | Alt text tells search engines (and screen readers) what an image is. |
🟡 Intermediate Level
| # | Question | A | B | C | D | Answer | Why (1 line) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 301 redirect is used when a URL move is __? | Temporary | Permanent | For tracking clicks | For canonicals | B | 301 = permanent move, passes link juice. |
| 6 | Robots.txt mainly controls? | Internal links | Which pages bots may crawl | Page design | Site speed | B | Robots.txt tells bots where they can’t go. |
| 7 | DA/DR (Domain Authority/Rating) is calculated by? | Moz/Ahrefs | Bing | B | These are third-party metrics, not Google’s. | ||
| 8 | A high CTR in Search Console means? | Pages load faster | Users click your result often | More backlinks | Lower bounce | B | Click-Through Rate = % of people who click your snippet. |
🔴 Advanced Level
| # | Question | A | B | C | D | Answer | Why (1 line) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | What does INP (Interaction to Next Paint) measure? | Server uptime | Time to first byte | Input delay after a user action | Total page size | C | INP is a Core Web Vital for interactivity. |
| 10 | A canonical tag should be used when? | You have duplicate or very similar pages | The site is down | Using JavaScript | Adding schema | A | Canonical points Google to the master URL. |
| 11 | Hreflang=”en-in” helps with? | Structured data | Indian English language targeting | AMP pages | 404 errors | B | Hreflang tells Google this page is for Indian English readers. |
| 12 | Server-side rendering (SSR) is chosen over client-side mostly to? | Improve keyword density | Help crawlers see full HTML quickly | Reduce hosting cost | Increase ad clicks | B | SSR delivers complete HTML, so Googlebot doesn’t have to run JS. |
Some Pro Tips For Your SEO Interview
Listen first, answer second. Carefully hear the recruiter’s question, take a breath, think, and then speak. Don’t rush it. Early in my career I answered too fast and often got things wrong—pausing shows confidence and leads to sharper answers.
Don’t be nervous—be confident and calm. Breathe, smile, and treat each question like a normal conversation. Confidence often matters as much as technical skill.
Show numbers, not feelings. Quote hard facts like, “Took the keyword ‘best budget smartphones’ from position 27 to position 3 in three months, which lifted organic sessions 40 %. I did it by rewriting the H1, adding an FAQ schema block, and building three guest-post backlinks.” Data + the exact tactics you used (keyword research, on-page tweaks, links, Core Web Vitals fixes, etc.) impress recruiters far more than saying “traffic went up.”
Keep answers to the point. Over-speaking makes you look unsure. Use the 3-point rule—What, Why, How—then stop.
Learn the latest Google algorithm updates. Skim recent core updates and be ready to explain one in simple words (“The March 2025 core update focused on helpful content…”).
Prepare one or two mini case studies. Briefly outline the goal, action, and result of projects you’ve handled. Interns can skip this if they have no projects yet.
Stay honest—never list skills you don’t have. Recruiters will probe anything on your CV. For Example “If you’ve never used Screaming Frog, its best to leave it out.”
Stay calm on unknown questions. Say, “I’m not 100 % sure, but I’d test it in Search Console and check Google’s docs.” Honesty plus problem-solving beats guessing.
Close with curiosity. End by asking, “What SEO challenges is your team focusing on this quarter?” It flips the script and shows you’re already thinking like an insider.
Practice these tips, walk in with a smile, and you’ll convert interview stress into SEO success. Best of luck—go nail it!
Best of luck
You’ve got the quiz, the tips, and the strategy—now go show the recruiters what you’re made of. Listen carefully, answer with real numbers, stay honest, and keep your cool. You’re ready.
Personal note from Vikas: Once you’ve landed the job and ever get stuck on an SEO topic, hop over to YouTube—you’ll find me there with easy-to-follow. See you on Youtube!
Now go on, give it a shot. Your dream SEO job is just a few quizzes away!
