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Programming

Programming is no longer a specialism for software engineers alone. Analysts, marketers and operations people increasingly write small scripts. But anyone who doesn't master the fundamentals creates code no one else dares to touch. The Programming Assessment measures in multiple-choice questions whether a candidate understands the universal basics: logic, data structures, control flow, functions and debugging — independent of language. For technical and semi-technical roles where code is part of the daily work.

Time

~15 minutes

Type

Hard skills test

Form

Multiple choice

Perfect for:

Software developers, Data engineers, Automation specialists, Junior developers, Technical analysts, DevOps engineers, IT support, QA engineers

Software developers, Data engineers, Automation specialists, Junior developers, Technical analysts, DevOps engineers, IT support, QA engineers

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3 Reasons we love this assessment

01

Knockout on the fundamentals

Anyone who doesn't grasp loops, conditionals and variables won't write maintainable code. A fast first filter for technical roles.

02

Language-agnostic

Three levels in one test, focused on universal concepts rather than one specific language. Junior versus senior in one measurement.

03

Real programming logic

The questions are about real tasks: spotting a bug, choosing the right data structure, writing a function that handles edge cases.

Technical Details

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Information

Three levels

Basic (syntax, variables, loops), intermediate (functions, data structures) and advanced (algorithms, debugging, code review).

Multiple choice, knockout format

No open answers, no subjective grading. Immediately clear who has the basics and who doesn't, so you can move on with the candidates who matter.

Under time pressure

The test has a fixed time limit. Candidates answer as many questions as they can within that time, so you measure not just knowledge but also pace.

Instant insight for the recruiter

After the test the score lands in your dashboard right away. No waiting, no manual review. Decision-ready in an hour.

Measurement
Objectives

The Big Five Personality Model assesses key personality traits that influence behavior and performance:

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Logic & control flow

If, for, while, and the conditional logic that makes code do the right thing.

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Data structures

Lists, dictionaries, sets and arrays. Choosing the right structure for the job.

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Functions & modularity

Writing functions that are readable, reusable, and don't break on the first edge case.

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Debugging & code reading

Spotting bugs, reading unfamiliar code, and knowing where to look when something goes wrong.

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