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Google Ads Test

The Google Ads test assesses a candidate on their understanding of fundamental Google Ads concepts like campaign structure, keyword analysis, negative keywords, landing page analysis, conversion, account setup, CTR and CPC. This pre-employment test helps recruiters identify qualified candidates who can research keywords to be used in ads and execute online advertising campaigns to provide a high digital marketing ROI.

Covered skills:

  • Google Adwords account setup
  • Campaign structure
  • Campaign settings
  • Click-Through Rate (CTR)
  • Cost-per-Click (CPC)
  • viewable Cost-per-thousand impressions (CPM)
  • Cost-per-acquisition (CPA)
  • Keyword analysis
  • Negative keyword analysis
  • Landing page analysis
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About the Google Ads Assessment Test


The Google Ads 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:

  • Google Adwords account setup
  • Understanding campaign structure
  • Configuring campaign settings
  • Optimizing Click-Through Rate (CTR)
  • Analyzing Cost-per-Click (CPC)
  • Evaluating viewable Cost-per-thousand impressions (CPM)
  • Calculating Cost-per-acquisition (CPA)
  • Conducting keyword analysis
  • Performing negative keyword analysis
  • Analyzing landing page performance

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🧐 Question

Easy

Ad Comparison for Quality Score and Extensions
Ad Quality Score
Ad Extensions
Solve
Refer to the images of the three different ads (Ad A, Ad B, and Ad C) provided. Each ad varies in terms of Quality Score, bid amount, and the use of ad extensions.

- Ad A has a Quality Score of 6, bid amount of $3, and uses no ad extensions.
- Ad B has a Quality Score of 7, bid amount of $2, and uses a sitelink extension.
- Ad C has a Quality Score of 8, bid amount of $4, and uses both sitelink and callout extensions.

Considering the information and the appearance of each ad, which ad is likely to have the highest Ad Rank and the most significant enhancement in Click-Through Rate (CTR) due to the use of ad extensions?
 image

Medium

Ad Copy and Extension Optimization
Ad Copywriting
Conversion Rate
Ad Testing
Solve
Imagine overseeing a campaign for a newly launched online store specializing in sustainable products. The following are two different ad previews with their associated statistics:

Ad 1:
 image
Statistics for Ad 1:

- CTR = 2.8%
- Conversion Rate = 5.5%
- Average CPC = $1.8
Ad 2:
 image
Statistics for Ad 2:

- CTR = 3.2%
- Conversion Rate = 4.5%
- Average CPC = $2
After A/B testing, you notice that removing “Free Shipping on Orders Over $50” from Ad 2 decreased the CTR by 0.5% but increased the Conversion Rate by 1.5%. Removing “Shop Now and Make a Difference!” from Ad 1 had no significant effect on the CTR but increased the Conversion Rate by 0.8%.

Given this, what specific aspect should be focused on for optimization to potentially enhance both CTR and conversion rate?
A: Reinstate “Free Shipping on Orders Over $50” in Ad 2
B: Remove “Shop Now and Make a Difference!” from Ad 1
C: Add a price incentive to Ad 1
D: Add product categories to Ad 2
E: Add a limited-time discount offer to both ads

Medium

Comprehensive Performance Analysis
Key metrics
Performance Analysis
Data Analysis
Performance Optimization
Solve
You are analyzing a detailed quarterly report for a Google Ads account that manages campaigns for three distinct product categories: Electronics, Home & Garden, and Apparel. The report includes various metrics such as CTR, CPC, CPA, ROAS, and Conversion Rate for each category. Here are the details:

- Electronics:
    - CTR: 2.8%
    - Average CPC: $1.2
    - Total Conversions: 340
    - Total Conversion Value: $102,000
    - Total Spend: $40,800
- Home & Garden:
    - CTR: 3.5%
    - Average CPC: $0.85
    - Total Conversions: 250
    - Total Conversion Value: $50,000
    - Total Spend: $21,250
- Apparel:
    - CTR: 4.2%
    - Average CPC: $0.65
    - Total Conversions: 480
    - Total Conversion Value: $72,000
    - Total Spend: $31,200

Calculate the Conversion Rate (CR) for each category and determine which product category is underperforming considering the ROAS and CR, and what possible steps can be taken to optimize it?
A: Electronics, consider reducing the CPC and refining the target audience.
B: Home & Garden, consider increasing the budget and using more targeted keywords.
C: Apparel, consider reducing the CPC and refining the target audience.
D: Electronics, consider increasing the budget and using more targeted keywords.
E: Home & Garden, consider reducing the CPC and improving the ad creatives.

Medium

Conversion Tracking
Conversion tracking
Attribution models
Google Ads Settings
Conversion Tracking
Solve
Your e-commerce website recently launched a Google Ads campaign for a new line of products. After a month, you analyze the conversion data and notice that a significant number of conversions are not being tracked. You are using the last click attribution model. You find that most of the missed conversions are coming from users who clicked on your ad, left, and then returned to make a purchase within a week.

Given this situation, how should you modify the conversion tracking settings to ensure that all conversions are accurately tracked?
A: Change the attribution model to first click.
B: Extend the conversion window to cover a longer period.
C: Switch to a time decay attribution model.
D: Set up a new conversion action specifically for these products.
E: Change the attribution model to a linear model.

Medium

Strategic Keyword Matching
Keyword Matching Options
Quality Score
CTR
Solve
You are working on a campaign for a local pet store. The store primarily sells pet food and accessories. After a month, you notice that while the clicks are high, the conversion rate is very low. The broad match keyword "pet food" triggers your ad for search queries like "pet food recipes", "homemade pet food", and "pet food challenges". You also observe that the Quality Score for the keyword "pet food" is low due to a below-average expected CTR.

Considering the above observations, which of the following changes would most likely help in improving both the conversion rate and the Quality Score for the keyword "pet food"?
A: Change the keyword match type to exact match
B: Add negative keywords for “recipes”, “homemade”, and “challenges”
C: Increase the bid for the keyword "pet food"
D: Add "Buy Now" in the ad copy for a stronger call to action
E: Change the landing page to the store’s home page rather than the pet food product page
🧐 Question🔧 Skill

Easy

Ad Comparison for Quality Score and Extensions
Ad Quality Score
Ad Extensions

3 mins

Google AdWords
Solve

Medium

Ad Copy and Extension Optimization
Ad Copywriting
Conversion Rate
Ad Testing

3 mins

Google AdWords
Solve

Medium

Comprehensive Performance Analysis
Key metrics
Performance Analysis
Data Analysis
Performance Optimization

3 mins

Google AdWords
Solve

Medium

Conversion Tracking
Conversion tracking
Attribution models
Google Ads Settings
Conversion Tracking

3 mins

Google AdWords
Solve

Medium

Strategic Keyword Matching
Keyword Matching Options
Quality Score
CTR

3 mins

Google AdWords
Solve
🧐 Question🔧 Skill💪 Difficulty⌛ Time
Ad Comparison for Quality Score and Extensions
Ad Quality Score
Ad Extensions
Google AdWords
Easy3 mins
Solve
Ad Copy and Extension Optimization
Ad Copywriting
Conversion Rate
Ad Testing
Google AdWords
Medium3 mins
Solve
Comprehensive Performance Analysis
Key metrics
Performance Analysis
Data Analysis
Performance Optimization
Google AdWords
Medium3 mins
Solve
Conversion Tracking
Conversion tracking
Attribution models
Google Ads Settings
Conversion Tracking
Google AdWords
Medium3 mins
Solve
Strategic Keyword Matching
Keyword Matching Options
Quality Score
CTR
Google AdWords
Medium3 mins
Solve
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Why you should use Pre-employment Google Ads Test?

The Google Ads 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:

  • Setting up and managing Google Adwords accounts
  • Creating and optimizing campaign structures
  • Configuring campaign settings for optimal performance
  • Analyzing and improving Click-Through Rate (CTR)
  • Optimizing Cost-per-Click (CPC) bids
  • Monitoring and optimizing viewable Cost-per-thousand impressions (CPM)
  • Managing Cost-per-acquisition (CPA) targets
  • Performing keyword analysis to identify relevant search terms
  • Implementing negative keyword analysis to avoid irrelevant clicks
  • Conducting landing page analysis for conversion optimization

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 Google Ads Test?

Google Adwords Account Setup: Setting up a Google Adwords account involves creating an account and linking it to your website or app. This skill allows advertisers to start running ads and target specific audiences.

Campaign Structure: The campaign structure refers to the organization and hierarchy of your ad campaigns. It involves creating different ad groups and organizing your keywords and ads in a logical manner. Effective campaign structure helps improve targeting, relevancy, and performance of your ads.

Campaign Settings: Campaign settings involve configuring various parameters such as budget, location targeting, ad schedule, and bidding strategy. These settings define how your ads are displayed and who sees them. Properly configured campaign settings lead to better ad performance and budget optimization.

Click-Through Rate (CTR): Click-Through Rate measures the percentage of people who see your ad and click on it. It indicates the relevance and attractiveness of your ad to the target audience. A higher CTR suggests effective ad copy and targeting, leading to more traffic and conversions.

Cost-per-Click (CPC): Cost-per-Click is the amount you pay each time someone clicks on your ad. It impacts your overall advertising costs and profitability. Measuring CPC helps optimize bids, ad quality, and audience targeting to ensure efficient budget utilization.

Viewable Cost-per-Thousand Impressions (CPM): Viewable Cost-per-Thousand Impressions is a bidding option where you pay for every 1,000 ad impressions that are deemed viewable by the platform. It is suitable for campaigns focused on brand exposure and awareness. Measuring CPM helps determine the cost-effectiveness of your brand visibility.

Cost-per-Acquisition (CPA): Cost-per-Acquisition, also known as Cost-per-Conversion, measures the cost incurred to acquire a specific desired action, such as a purchase or lead. It helps in evaluating the efficiency of your campaigns in driving valuable conversions. Measuring CPA aids in optimizing budgets and targeting strategies for better ROI.

Keyword Analysis: Keyword analysis involves researching and selecting relevant keywords for your ad campaigns. It's crucial for reaching a targeted audience and improving ad performance. Analyzing keywords helps identify trends, competition, and audience intent, shaping your overall advertising strategy.

Negative Keyword Analysis: Negative keyword analysis is the process of identifying and excluding irrelevant or unwanted keywords from your campaigns. By excluding certain keywords, you can prevent your ads from showing to irrelevant audiences, thus improving ad targeting and reducing wasted ad spend.

Landing Page Analysis: Landing page analysis involves evaluating the effectiveness of your landing page in terms of user experience, relevance, and conversion rate. A well-optimized landing page ensures a seamless user journey from ad click to desired action, maximizing the chances of conversions. Analyzing landing pages helps improve overall ad performance and campaign success.

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 Google Ads Test to be based on.

Account creation
Campaign types
Ad groups
Ad extensions
Quality score
Ad rank
Ad rotation
Bid strategies
Ad scheduling
Geographical targeting
Demographic targeting
Remarketing
Display network
Search network
Video campaigns
Shopping campaigns
Mobile app campaigns
Responsive search ads
Maximize clicks bidding
Maximize conversions bidding
Target CPA bidding
Target ROAS bidding
Dynamic search ads
Video ad formats
Responsive display ads
Automated bidding
Broad match keywords
Exact match keywords
Phrase match keywords
Negative keywords
Keyword planner tool
Search term report
Ad performance report
Impression share
Average position
CTR optimization
Conversion tracking
Audience targeting
Ad placements
A/B testing
Budget allocation
Landing page relevance
Landing page load speed
Call-to-action analysis
Conversion rate optimization
Google Analytics integration
Campaign budget optimization
Campaign performance analysis
Keyword bid optimization
Campaign scheduling
Mobile optimization
Competitor analysis
Ad copy optimization
Ad campaign optimization

What roles can I use the Google Ads Test for?

  • Digital Marketer
  • Marketing Manager
  • Advertising Specialist
  • Campaign Analyst
  • Adwords Expert
  • Adwords Account Manager
  • PPC Expert

How is the Google Ads 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

  • Creating effective ad copy to maximize click-throughs
  • Optimizing Quality Score for better ad ranking
  • Utilizing ad extensions to enhance ad visibility and performance
  • Setting up conversion tracking for measuring campaign effectiveness
  • Using remarketing strategies to target previous website visitors
  • Implementing location targeting for geographically relevant ads
  • Utilizing device targeting for better ad placement
  • Performing A/B testing to optimize ad performance
  • Using automated bidding strategies for campaign management
  • Keeping up to date with industry updates and best practices

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Have questions about the Google Ads Hiring Test?

What is Google Ads Test?

The Google Ads Test evaluates candidates on their knowledge of Google Adwords, including account setup, campaign structure, and performance metrics. It is used by recruiters to assess the suitability of candidates for digital marketing and PPC roles.

Can I combine Google Ads Test with Google Analytics questions?

Yes, recruiters can request a custom test that includes both Google Ads and Google Analytics questions. To learn more about how we assess Google Analytics skills, check out our Google Analytics Test.

What skills are assessed in senior roles for the Google Ads Test?

The test evaluates senior candidates on skills like creating effective ad copy, optimizing Quality Score, using ad extensions, setting up conversion tracking, leveraging remarketing strategies, and more.

How to use Google Ads Test in my hiring process?

You can use this test as a pre-screening tool at the start of your hiring process. Add a link to the test in your job post or directly invite candidates via email.

Can I test Google Ads and PPC Advertising together in a test?

Yes, you can. Combining Google Ads with PPC Advertising provides a comprehensive evaluation of a candidate's advertising skills. Check out our PPC Advertising Test for more details.

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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.

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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.

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