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Java, Spring & Hibernate Online Test

The Java Spring Hibernate Test evaluates candidates' skills in Java programming language and its frameworks Spring and Hibernate using scenario-based MCQs. The key skills/topics evaluated in the test include knowledge of Spring framework, understanding of Hibernate ORM, familiarity with Java concepts like interfaces, inheritance and abstraction, understanding of web services, experience with data structures and algorithms, and knowledge of software design patterns. The test also include a coding question to check hands-on programming skills.

Covered skills:

  • Java syntax and basics
  • Java OOPs
  • Working with Databases in Java
  • Java data structures
  • Basics of Spring framework
  • Spring bean lifecycle
  • Securing web applications with Spring Security
  • Hibernate ORM (Object Relational Mapping)
  • Stored Procedure Queries
  • Hibernate Sessions
  • Java Programming
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About the Java, Spring & Hibernate Test


The Java, Spring & Hibernate 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:

  • Understanding Java syntax and basics
  • Applying object-oriented programming principles in Java
  • Working with databases and executing queries in Java
  • Utilizing different data structures in Java
  • Understanding the basics of the Spring framework
  • Managing the complete lifecycle of Spring beans
  • Implementing web application security using Spring Security
  • Implementing Object Relational Mapping using Hibernate
  • Executing stored procedure queries in Hibernate
  • Understanding the concepts and usage of Hibernate sessions
  • Demonstrating proficiency in Java programming

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🧐 Question

Easy

Custom Exception
Exception Handling
Custom Exceptions
Solve
What does the following code output?
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Hard

Holding References
Solve
What does the following Java code output?
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Medium

Abstract Interface
OOPs
Interfaces
Java Syntax
Object-oriented Programming (Oop) Concepts
Solve
Given following interface:
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Which of these are correct classes?
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Medium

Garbage Collection
Garbage Collection
Garbage_collection_rules
Object_reachability
Solve
After which line is "bs" object, created on Line 4, eligible for garbage collection?
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Hard

Static Init Blocks
OOPs
Java Syntax
Code Execution Output
Solve
What does the following code output?
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1) G A B E D H
2) G B A D E H
3) G B A D E H C F
4) C F G A B E D H
5) C F G B A D E H
6) G C F A B E D H
7) G C F B A D E H

Medium

Autowiring Service
Spring Component Autowiring Behavior
Bean Injection
Solve
Review the following two Spring components- SampleA and SampleB:
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Notice @Autowired line added to SampleService in SampleB (rest of the code is same for both components). What happens when the components are run as a @SpringBootApplication?
A: SampleA prints true null
B: SampleA prints true class package.SampleService
C: SampleA throws a null pointer exception
D: SampleA prints false null

E: SampleB prints true null
F: SampleB prints true class package.SampleService
G: SampleB throws a null pointer exception
H: SampleB prints false null

Medium

Bean init and afterPropertiesSet
Beans
Solve
Spring allows specific operations to be performed after the bean is initialized and before the bean is destroyed. Review the following sample Bean that implements init method and overrides afterPropertiesSet. 
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Here’s the bean definition added to the configuration file:
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What does the code print when the Spring container is started?

Medium

Boot Autowiring
Spring Boot
Spring Bean Management
Autowiring
Context Awareness
Solve
Review the following Spring Boot application code:
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Here are two possible SampleConfig class definitions:
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When the code is run as @SpringBootApplication, what would happen?

A: Using X as SampleConfig will print- true SimpleDateFormat
B: Using X as SampleConfig will print - true class java.text.SimpleDateFormat
C: Using X as SampleConfig will print a NullPointerException stacktrace
D: Using X as SampleConfig will print a BeanDefinitionParsingException stacktrace

E: Using Y as SampleConfig will print- true SimpleDateFormat
F: Using Y as SampleConfig will print - true class java.text.SimpleDateFormat
G: Using Y as SampleConfig will print a NullPointerException stacktrace
H: Using Y as SampleConfig will print a BeanDefinitionParsingException stacktrace

Medium

EntityManager
Error Handling
Resource Management
Solve
Here's a way to insert 100,000 entries into Hibernate:
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Which of the following statements are true about this implementation?
A: The code might fail with OutOfMemoryException
B: Long running transactions can deplete connection pool
C: Every insert statement requires a database roundtrip

Easy

Registration Queue
Logic
Queues
Sorting By Custom Order
Solve
We want to register students for the next semester. All students have a receipt which shows the amount pending for the previous semester. A positive amount (or zero) represents that the student has paid extra fees, and a negative amount represents that they have pending fees to be paid. The students are in a queue for the registration. We want to arrange the students in a way such that the students who have a positive amount on the receipt get registered first as compared to the students who have a negative amount. We are given a queue in the form of an array containing the pending amount.
For example, if the initial queue is [20, 70, -40, 30, -10], then the final queue will be [20, 70, 30, -40, -10]. Note that the sequence of students should not be changed while arranging them unless required to meet the condition.
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Note:
- The first line of the input is the length of the array. The second line contains all the elements of the array.
- The input is already parsed into an array of "strings" and passed to a function. You will need to convert string to integer/number type inside the function.
- You need to "print" the final result (not return it) to pass the test cases.

For the example discussed above, the input will be:
5
20 70 -40 30 -10

Your code needs to print the following to the standard output:
20 70 30 -40 -10

Medium

Visitors Count
Strings
Logic
String Parsing
Character Counting
Solve
A manager hires a staff member to keep a record of the number of men, women, and children visiting the museum daily. The staff will note W if any women visit, M for men, and C for children. You need to write code that takes the string that represents the visits and prints the count of men, woman and children. The sequencing should be in decreasing order. 
Example:

Input:
WWMMWWCCC

Expected Output: 
4W3C2M

Explanation: 
‘W’ has the highest count, then ‘C’, then ‘M’. 
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Note:
- The input is already parsed and passed to a function.
- You need to "print" the final result (not return it) to pass the test cases.
- If the input is- “MMW”, then the expected output is "2M1W" since there is no ‘C’.
- If any of them have the same count, the output should follow this order - M, W, C.
🧐 Question🔧 Skill

Easy

Custom Exception
Exception Handling
Custom Exceptions

2 mins

Java
Solve

Hard

Holding References

2 mins

Java
Solve

Medium

Abstract Interface
OOPs
Interfaces
Java Syntax
Object-oriented Programming (Oop) Concepts

2 mins

Java
Solve

Medium

Garbage Collection
Garbage Collection
Garbage_collection_rules
Object_reachability

2 mins

Java
Solve

Hard

Static Init Blocks
OOPs
Java Syntax
Code Execution Output

2 mins

Java
Solve

Medium

Autowiring Service
Spring Component Autowiring Behavior
Bean Injection

3 mins

Spring
Solve

Medium

Bean init and afterPropertiesSet
Beans

2 mins

Spring
Solve

Medium

Boot Autowiring
Spring Boot
Spring Bean Management
Autowiring
Context Awareness

3 mins

Spring
Solve

Medium

EntityManager
Error Handling
Resource Management

3 mins

Hibernate
Solve

Easy

Registration Queue
Logic
Queues
Sorting By Custom Order

30 mins

Coding
Solve

Medium

Visitors Count
Strings
Logic
String Parsing
Character Counting

30 mins

Coding
Solve
🧐 Question🔧 Skill💪 Difficulty⌛ Time
Custom Exception
Exception Handling
Custom Exceptions
Java
Easy2 mins
Solve
Holding References
Java
Hard2 mins
Solve
Abstract Interface
OOPs
Interfaces
Java Syntax
Object-oriented Programming (Oop) Concepts
Java
Medium2 mins
Solve
Garbage Collection
Garbage Collection
Garbage_collection_rules
Object_reachability
Java
Medium2 mins
Solve
Static Init Blocks
OOPs
Java Syntax
Code Execution Output
Java
Hard2 mins
Solve
Autowiring Service
Spring Component Autowiring Behavior
Bean Injection
Spring
Medium3 mins
Solve
Bean init and afterPropertiesSet
Beans
Spring
Medium2 mins
Solve
Boot Autowiring
Spring Boot
Spring Bean Management
Autowiring
Context Awareness
Spring
Medium3 mins
Solve
EntityManager
Error Handling
Resource Management
Hibernate
Medium3 mins
Solve
Registration Queue
Logic
Queues
Sorting By Custom Order
Coding
Easy30 minsSolve
Visitors Count
Strings
Logic
String Parsing
Character Counting
Coding
Medium30 minsSolve
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Why you should use Pre-employment Java, Spring & Hibernate Online Test?

The Java, Spring & Hibernate 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:

  • Java syntax and basics
  • Java OOPs concepts and principles
  • Working with Databases in Java
  • Java data structures and algorithms
  • Basics of Spring framework
  • Spring bean lifecycle management
  • Securing web applications with Spring Security
  • Hibernate ORM (Object Relational Mapping)
  • Writing and optimizing Stored Procedure Queries
  • Hibernate Sessions and caching mechanisms

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 Java, Spring & Hibernate Online Test?

Java syntax and basics: Java syntax and basics refers to the fundamental concepts and rules of the Java programming language. It covers topics such as variables, data types, operators, control structures, and basic input/output. This skill should be measured in the test to assess the candidate's understanding of the core syntax and foundational concepts of Java programming.

Java OOPs: Java OOPs stands for Object-Oriented Programming in Java. It involves the use of classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation to organize and structure code. This skill should be measured in the test to evaluate the candidate's ability to design and implement object-oriented solutions using Java.

Working with Databases in Java: Working with Databases in Java involves connecting to a database, executing SQL queries, and retrieving and manipulating data. Candidates should possess knowledge of JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) and understand database concepts such as tables, columns, and primary keys. This skill should be measured in the test to gauge the candidate's proficiency in integrating Java with databases.

Java data structures: Java data structures are used to store and organize data efficiently. Common data structures in Java include arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, and trees. Candidates should be familiar with the characteristics and appropriate usage of different data structures. This skill should be measured in the test to assess the candidate's understanding of data organization and manipulation in Java.

Basics of Spring framework: The Spring framework is a popular Java framework that provides a comprehensive infrastructure for developing Java applications. It offers features such as dependency injection, aspect-oriented programming, and MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture. This skill should be measured in the test to evaluate the candidate's knowledge of the core concepts and functionalit

Spring bean lifecycle: The Spring bean lifecycle refers to the sequence of events that occur during the creation, initialization, and destruction of a Spring bean. It includes phases such as instantiation, property injection, and initialization callbacks. Candidates should understand the different stages and methods involved in the Spring bean lifecycle. This skill should be measured in the test to assess the candidate's understanding of how Spring manages the lifecycle of beans.

Securing web applications with Spring Security: Spring Security is a powerful framework for implementing security measures in Java web applications. It provides features such as authentication, authorization, and access control. Candidates should be familiar with concepts like user authentication, password encryption, and role-based access control. This skill should be measured in the test to evaluate the candidate's ability to implement secure web applications using Spring Security.

Hibernate ORM (Object Relational Mapping): Hibernate ORM is a Java framework that simplifies the process of mapping Java objects to relational database tables. It allows developers to interact with databases using object-oriented approaches, rather than writing SQL queries. Candidates should understand concepts like object-relational mapping, entities, relationships, and transactions. This skill should be measured in the test to assess the candidate's proficiency in using Hibernate for database access and manipulation.

Stored Procedure Queries: Stored Procedure Queries involve the creation and execution of database queries that are stored and reused on the database server. Candidates should be familiar with the syntax and usage of stored procedures in the target database system, as well as how to call them from Java code. This skill should be measured in the test to evaluate the candidate's ability to work with stored procedures in a Java application.

Hibernate Sessions: Hibernate Sessions involve managing the interaction between Java objects and the database. Sessions provide methods for querying, saving, updating, and deleting data. Candidates should know how to open, close, and utilize Hibernate Sessions effectively. This skill should be measured in the test to assess the candidate's understanding of Hibernate's session management and data persistence capabilities.

Java Programming: Java Programming refers to the overall ability to write clean, efficient, and readable code in the Java programming language. It encompasses all the aforementioned skills and extends to problem solving, algorithm design, and code optimization. This skill should be measured in the test to evaluate the candidate's overall proficiency and competence in Java development.

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 Java, Spring & Hibernate Test to be based on.

Variables
Control statements
Methods
Classes and objects
Inheritance
Polymorphism
Exception handling
File handling
Collections
Generics
Multithreading
Annotations
Java IO
JDBC
SQL queries
ORM concepts
Hibernate configuration
Hibernate mappings
Hibernate CRUD operations
Lazy loading
Hibernate caching
Spring dependency injection
Spring MVC
Spring AOP
Spring Security
Spring transactions
Java web services
RESTful API
JSON handling
JUnit testing
Design patterns
Database normalization
SQL joins
Stored procedures
Database transactions
Java streams
Lambda expressions
Concurrency
Maven
Git
Debugging
Performance optimization
Code refactoring
Code review
Software development life cycle
Object-oriented analysis and design
Logging and debugging tools
Agile methodology
Software testing principles
Continuous integration
Integration testing
Dependency management
Code versioning
Code quality analysis
Database migration
XML processing
RESTful web services
Containerization
Microservices architecture

What roles can I use the Java, Spring & Hibernate Online Test for?

  • Java Developer
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  • Backend Developer
  • Java Programmer
  • Enterprise Java Developer

How is the Java, Spring & Hibernate 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

  • Java Programming best practices
  • Design patterns in Java
  • Multithreading and concurrency in Java
  • Java memory management and garbage collection
  • Advanced Spring concepts and advanced dependency injection
  • Spring MVC and RESTful web services
  • Implementing authentication and authorization in Spring
  • Hibernate associations and mappings
  • Performance tuning and optimization in Hibernate
  • Software design principles and architecture patterns

The coding question for experienced candidates will be of a higher difficulty level to evaluate more hands-on experience.

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What is the Java, Spring & Hibernate Test?

The Java, Spring & Hibernate Test is designed to assess a candidate's proficiency in Java programming, Spring framework, and Hibernate ORM. Recruiters use this test to identify skilled developers with expertise in these technologies.

Can I combine the Java, Spring & Hibernate Test with SQL questions?

Yes, you can request a custom test that includes SQL questions. Check out our Java, Spring & SQL Test for an example of how we assess SQL skills along with Java and Spring.

What topics are covered in the Java, Spring & Hibernate Test?

This test covers Java syntax and basics, OOPs concepts, working with databases in Java, Spring framework basics, Spring Security, Hibernate ORM, Hibernate Sessions, Java programming best practices, and advanced topics for senior roles.

How to use the Java, Spring & Hibernate Test in my hiring process?

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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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