Why you should use Apache Cassandra Online Test?

The Apache Cassandra Online Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects: Understanding the basic concepts and principles of Apache Cassandra Performing data modeling and designing efficient data models in Cassandra Writing efficient CQL queries for data retrieval and manipulation Applying best practices for data modeling in Cassandra Understanding and implementing partitioning and distribution strategies in Cassandra Configuring and managing data replication and consistency in Cassandra clusters Gaining knowledge of the Cassandra architecture and internal workings Identifying and implementing performance tuning techniques in Cassandra Implementing backup and recovery strategies in Cassandra Ensuring security and authentication in Cassandra applications

Apache Cassandra Online Test

About the test:

The Apache Cassandra Online Test uses scenario-based multiple-choice questions to evaluate candidates on their knowledge and understanding of the distributed NoSQL database management system, Apache Cassandra. The test aims to assess candidates' proficiency in areas such as data modeling, query language (CQL), cluster architecture, replication, data consistency, and performance optimization. It measures their ability to design, deploy, and manage Cassandra clusters in various use cases and their understanding of Cassandra's security and scalability features.

Covered skills:

Data Model and DML Operations
Data Modeling Best Practices
Data Replication and Consistency
Performance Tuning and Optimization
Security and Authentication

Cassandra Query Language (CQL)
Partitioning and Distribution
Cassandra Architecture and Internals
Backup and Recovery

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9 reasons why

Adaface Apache Cassandra Test is the most accurate way to shortlist Cassandra Developers

Reason #1

Tests for on-the-job skills

The Apache Cassandra Online Test helps recruiters and hiring managers identify qualified candidates from a pool of resumes, and helps in taking objective hiring decisions. It reduces the administrative overhead of interviewing too many candidates and saves time by filtering out unqualified candidates at the first step of the hiring process.

The test screens for the following skills that hiring managers look for in candidates:

Ability to design efficient data models in Apache Cassandra
Proficiency in Cassandra Query Language (CQL) for performing data manipulation
Understanding of Cassandra's architecture and internals
Knowledge of data partitioning and distribution strategies in Cassandra
Familiarity with data replication and consistency in Cassandra
Experience in performance tuning and optimization techniques in Cassandra
Ability to design and implement a backup and recovery strategy in Cassandra
Understanding of security and authentication mechanisms in Cassandra
Knowledge of data modeling best practices in Cassandra
Proficiency in handling exceptions and errors in Cassandra
Understanding the basics of Apache Cassandra and its use cases
Awareness of data modeling techniques for efficient storage and retrieval
Familiarity with the various CQL data types and their usage
Ability to tune Cassandra configurations for optimal performance
Knowledge of data distribution strategies for high availability and fault tolerance
Understanding of consistency levels and their impact on data integrity

Reason #2

No trick questions

Traditional assessment tools use trick questions and puzzles for the screening, which creates a lot of frustration among candidates about having to go through irrelevant screening assessments.

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The main reason we started Adaface is that traditional pre-employment assessment platforms are not a fair way for companies to evaluate candidates. At Adaface, our mission is to help companies find great candidates by assessing on-the-job skills required for a role.

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Reason #3

Non-googleable questions

We have a very high focus on the quality of questions that test for on-the-job skills. Every question is non-googleable and we have a very high bar for the level of subject matter experts we onboard to create these questions. We have crawlers to check if any of the questions are leaked online. If/ when a question gets leaked, we get an alert. We change the question for you & let you know.

How we design questions

These are just a small sample from our library of 10,000+ questions. The actual questions on this Apache Cassandra Online Test will be non-googleable.

🧐 Question
Easy Load/migrate data	Try practice test
Rinsha works at a private equity fund, where they have subscribed to feeds from several companies that track startups. The feeds are delivered in multiple formats such as CSV files, access to their RDBMS or NOSQL (Cassandra) database or daily incremental data. What should Rinsha use in Cassandra to load/ migrate data from one Cassandra cluster to another?
Medium Read Repair and Data Retrieval Mechanics Consistency Level Data Retrieval	Try practice test
You're a system architect troubleshooting read inconsistencies on a globally distributed Cassandra cluster. A developer informs you that sometimes when reading data, outdated information is retrieved. You decide to dive deeper into the read path. The application reads data using the following CQL: Given the known facts: 1. The cluster spans three data centers. 2. The replication factor is set as 3 for each data center. 3. The read must return only after fetching data from 2 nodes in each data center. 4. You want to utilize the read repair mechanism to address the inconsistencies. Which consistency level should replace the '?' in the `SELECT` statement to ensure the above requirements?
Medium Replication on nodes	Try practice test
The startup Ro is working at has a Cassandra cluster (Ring) with 7 nodes, and the admin set up a new KeySpace named CoralKeySpace. Ro wants to insert configuration data for their mobile application named CoralApp. The admin has told Ro that the default Replication Factor is 3 on this cluster for CoralKeySpace. Ro inserted 40 records in a table of CoralKeySpace. Which of the following apply? A: Before the insert query, Ro needs to execute a replicate-all command using cqlsh for the session, so that the data can be replicated on 3 nodes. B: After the insert query, Ro needs to execute a replicate-all command using cqlsh, so that the data can be replicated on 3 nodes. C: Ro does not need to do anything, replication is taken care of by Cassandra.

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill
	Easy Load/migrate data	2 mins Cassandra	Try practice test
Rinsha works at a private equity fund, where they have subscribed to feeds from several companies that track startups. The feeds are delivered in multiple formats such as CSV files, access to their RDBMS or NOSQL (Cassandra) database or daily incremental data. What should Rinsha use in Cassandra to load/ migrate data from one Cassandra cluster to another?
	Medium Read Repair and Data Retrieval Mechanics Consistency Level Data Retrieval	2 mins Cassandra	Try practice test
You're a system architect troubleshooting read inconsistencies on a globally distributed Cassandra cluster. A developer informs you that sometimes when reading data, outdated information is retrieved. You decide to dive deeper into the read path. The application reads data using the following CQL: Given the known facts: 1. The cluster spans three data centers. 2. The replication factor is set as 3 for each data center. 3. The read must return only after fetching data from 2 nodes in each data center. 4. You want to utilize the read repair mechanism to address the inconsistencies. Which consistency level should replace the '?' in the `SELECT` statement to ensure the above requirements?
	Medium Replication on nodes	2 mins Cassandra	Try practice test
The startup Ro is working at has a Cassandra cluster (Ring) with 7 nodes, and the admin set up a new KeySpace named CoralKeySpace. Ro wants to insert configuration data for their mobile application named CoralApp. The admin has told Ro that the default Replication Factor is 3 on this cluster for CoralKeySpace. Ro inserted 40 records in a table of CoralKeySpace. Which of the following apply? A: Before the insert query, Ro needs to execute a replicate-all command using cqlsh for the session, so that the data can be replicated on 3 nodes. B: After the insert query, Ro needs to execute a replicate-all command using cqlsh, so that the data can be replicated on 3 nodes. C: Ro does not need to do anything, replication is taken care of by Cassandra.

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill	💪 Difficulty	⌛ Time
	Load/migrate data	Cassandra	Easy	2 mins	Try practice test
Rinsha works at a private equity fund, where they have subscribed to feeds from several companies that track startups. The feeds are delivered in multiple formats such as CSV files, access to their RDBMS or NOSQL (Cassandra) database or daily incremental data. What should Rinsha use in Cassandra to load/ migrate data from one Cassandra cluster to another?
	Read Repair and Data Retrieval Mechanics Consistency Level Data Retrieval	Cassandra	Medium	2 mins	Try practice test
You're a system architect troubleshooting read inconsistencies on a globally distributed Cassandra cluster. A developer informs you that sometimes when reading data, outdated information is retrieved. You decide to dive deeper into the read path. The application reads data using the following CQL: Given the known facts: 1. The cluster spans three data centers. 2. The replication factor is set as 3 for each data center. 3. The read must return only after fetching data from 2 nodes in each data center. 4. You want to utilize the read repair mechanism to address the inconsistencies. Which consistency level should replace the '?' in the `SELECT` statement to ensure the above requirements?
	Replication on nodes	Cassandra	Medium	2 mins	Try practice test
The startup Ro is working at has a Cassandra cluster (Ring) with 7 nodes, and the admin set up a new KeySpace named CoralKeySpace. Ro wants to insert configuration data for their mobile application named CoralApp. The admin has told Ro that the default Replication Factor is 3 on this cluster for CoralKeySpace. Ro inserted 40 records in a table of CoralKeySpace. Which of the following apply? A: Before the insert query, Ro needs to execute a replicate-all command using cqlsh for the session, so that the data can be replicated on 3 nodes. B: After the insert query, Ro needs to execute a replicate-all command using cqlsh, so that the data can be replicated on 3 nodes. C: Ro does not need to do anything, replication is taken care of by Cassandra.

Reason #4

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With Adaface, we were able to optimise our initial screening process by upwards of 75%, freeing up precious time for both hiring managers and our talent acquisition team alike!

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Reason #5

Designed for elimination, not selection

The most important thing while implementing the pre-employment Apache Cassandra Online Test in your hiring process is that it is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. In other words: you want to use the test to eliminate the candidates who do poorly on the test, not to select the candidates who come out at the top. While they are super valuable, pre-employment tests do not paint the entire picture of a candidate’s abilities, knowledge, and motivations. Multiple easy questions are more predictive of a candidate's ability than fewer hard questions. Harder questions are often "trick" based questions, which do not provide any meaningful signal about the candidate's skillset.

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Reason #6

1 click candidate invites

Email invites: You can send candidates an email invite to the Apache Cassandra Online Test from your dashboard by entering their email address.

Public link: You can create a public link for each test that you can share with candidates.

API or integrations: You can invite candidates directly from your ATS by using our pre-built integrations with popular ATS systems or building a custom integration with your in-house ATS.

Reason #7

Detailed scorecards & benchmarks

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Reason #8

High completion rate

Adaface tests are conversational, low-stress, and take just 25-40 mins to complete.

This is why Adaface has the highest test-completion rate (86%), which is more than 2x better than traditional assessments.

Reason #9

Advanced Proctoring

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About the Apache Cassandra Assessment Test

Why you should use Pre-employment Apache Cassandra Online Test?

The Apache Cassandra Online Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

Understanding the basic concepts and principles of Apache Cassandra
Performing data modeling and designing efficient data models in Cassandra
Writing efficient CQL queries for data retrieval and manipulation
Applying best practices for data modeling in Cassandra
Understanding and implementing partitioning and distribution strategies in Cassandra
Configuring and managing data replication and consistency in Cassandra clusters
Gaining knowledge of the Cassandra architecture and internal workings
Identifying and implementing performance tuning techniques in Cassandra
Implementing backup and recovery strategies in Cassandra
Ensuring security and authentication in Cassandra applications

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

What topics are covered in the Apache Cassandra Online Test?

Data Model and DML Operations
Data Model and DML Operations encompass the concepts and skills required to design and manipulate data in Cassandra. This skill is crucial to assess as it determines how well candidates can work with the database at a fundamental level.
Cassandra Query Language (CQL)
Cassandra Query Language (CQL) is a SQL-like language used to interact with Cassandra. Measuring this skill in the test helps recruiters evaluate candidates' ability to write efficient queries, which is essential for Cassandra database management.
Data Modeling Best Practices
Data Modeling Best Practices involve following industry-recommended guidelines for designing data models in Cassandra. This skill is necessary to evaluate as it assesses candidates' knowledge of optimization techniques and strategies to ensure high performance and scalability.
Partitioning and Distribution
Partitioning and Distribution refer to the process of dividing data across multiple nodes in a Cassandra cluster. Including this skill in the test allows recruiters to assess candidates' understanding of how data is distributed and stored, which directly impacts the performance and fault tolerance of a Cassandra database.
Data Replication and Consistency
Data Replication and Consistency pertain to the mechanisms used in Cassandra to replicate data across nodes and maintain data consistency. Evaluating this skill in the test helps recruiters gauge candidates' knowledge of replication strategies and their understanding of how consistency is achieved in a distributed database.
Cassandra Architecture and Internals
Cassandra Architecture and Internals cover the underlying architecture and inner workings of the Cassandra database. This skill is important to measure as it demonstrates candidates' familiarity with the various components and mechanisms that enable Cassandra's scalability and fault tolerance.
Performance Tuning and Optimization
Performance Tuning and Optimization involve identifying and implementing measures to improve the performance and efficiency of a Cassandra database. This skill should be measured in the test to evaluate candidates' ability to optimize queries, handle large data sets, and fine-tune Cassandra configurations for optimal performance.
Backup and Recovery
Backup and Recovery encompass the techniques and practices used to back up and restore data in Cassandra. Measuring this skill in the test allows recruiters to determine candidates' proficiency in data backup strategies and their ability to recover data in case of failures or disasters.
Security and Authentication
Security and Authentication refer to the mechanisms and procedures employed to secure a Cassandra database from unauthorized access. Including this skill in the test helps recruiters assess candidates' knowledge of authentication methods, encryption techniques, and best practices for safeguarding data in a distributed environment.
Full list of covered topics
The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for Apache Cassandra Online Test to be based on.
Data Model and DML Operations
Cassandra Query Language (CQL)
Data Modeling Best Practices
Partitioning and Distribution
Data Replication and Consistency
Cassandra Architecture and Internals
Performance Tuning and Optimization
Backup and Recovery
Security and Authentication
Keyspaces
Tables
Columns
Primary Keys
Secondary Indexes
Static Columns
Collections
Clustering Columns
Composite Keys
Time Window Compaction Strategy
Leveled Compaction Strategy
Size-Tiered Compaction Strategy
TTL (Time-To-Live)
Batch Operations
Data Modeling for Time-Series Data
Data Modeling for Relational Data
Data Distribution Strategies
Caching and Bloom Filters
Read and Write Path
Hinted Handoff
Gossip Protocol
Snitches
Repair and Anti-Entropy
Performance Monitoring and Metrics
Query Optimization
Materialized Views
Data Compression
Node Operations
Backup and Restore
Datacenter Replication
Encryption and Authorization
Authentication and Role-Based Access Control
SSL/TLS Configuration
Compaction Strategies
Memtable Tuning
Garbage Collection Tuning
Partition Key Selection
Concurrency Control
Data Distribution Schemas
Consistency Levels
Lightweight Transactions
Data Auditing
Schema Evolution
Ring Management
Data Center Awareness
Token Allocation

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What roles can I use the Apache Cassandra Online Test for?

Cassandra Developer
Cassandra Solutions Architect
Cassandra DBA
Cassandra Architect
Cassandra Analyst

How is the Apache Cassandra Online Test customized for senior candidates?

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

Designing and optimizing data models for high availability and fault tolerance
Understanding and implementing materialized views in Cassandra
Utilizing secondary indexes effectively in Cassandra
Managing compaction and compaction strategies in Cassandra
Implementing caching strategies for performance optimization in Cassandra
Monitoring and analyzing Cassandra performance metrics
Implementing distributed batch processing with Cassandra
Utilizing virtual nodes to improve cluster scalability and flexibility
Implementing time-series data modeling in Cassandra
Integrating Cassandra with other tools and technologies for data processing

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The hiring managers felt that through the technical questions that they asked during the panel interviews, they were able to tell which candidates had better scores, and differentiated with those who did not score as well. They are highly satisfied with the quality of candidates shortlisted with the Adaface screening.

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Apache Cassandra Hiring Test FAQs

Can I combine multiple skills into one custom assessment?

Yes, absolutely. Custom assessments are set up based on your job description, and will include questions on all must-have skills you specify. Here's a quick guide on how you can request a custom test.

Do you have any anti-cheating or proctoring features in place?

We have the following anti-cheating features in place:

Non-googleable questions
IP proctoring
Screen proctoring
Web proctoring
Webcam proctoring
Plagiarism detection
Secure browser
Copy paste protection

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How do I interpret test scores?

The primary thing to keep in mind is that an assessment is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. A skills assessment is optimized to help you eliminate candidates who are not technically qualified for the role, it is not optimized to help you find the best candidate for the role. So the ideal way to use an assessment is to decide a threshold score (typically 55%, we help you benchmark) and invite all candidates who score above the threshold for the next rounds of interview.

What experience level can I use this test for?

Each Adaface assessment is customized to your job description/ ideal candidate persona (our subject matter experts will pick the right questions for your assessment from our library of 10000+ questions). This assessment can be customized for any experience level.

Does every candidate get the same questions?

Yes, it makes it much easier for you to compare candidates. Options for MCQ questions and the order of questions are randomized. We have anti-cheating/ proctoring features in place. In our enterprise plan, we also have the option to create multiple versions of the same assessment with questions of similar difficulty levels.