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Mobile Developer Test

The Mobile Developer Test evaluates a candidate's proficiency in mobile app development, focusing on both Android and iOS platforms. It assesses knowledge of UI/UX design, mobile security, app testing, and performance optimization. The test includes coding questions to evaluate hands-on skills and scenario-based MCQs to assess understanding of mobile frameworks and networking.

Covered skills:

  • Mobile App Development Fundamentals
  • Android Development
  • iOS Development
  • Cross Platform Mobile Frameworks
  • Mobile UI UX Design
  • Mobile Application Security
  • APIs and Networking
  • Mobile App Testing and Debugging
  • Performance Optimization for Mobile Apps
  • Version Control Systems in Mobile Development
  • Project Management for Mobile Apps
  • Mobile App Deployment
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About the Mobile Developer Assessment Test


The Mobile Developer 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:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in mobile app architecture and design patterns for efficient and scalable applications
  • Create responsive and intuitive user interfaces adhering to platform-specific design guidelines
  • Implement secure authentication methods and protect sensitive user data in mobile applications
  • Integrate and consume RESTful APIs effectively for data exchange between mobile apps and servers
  • Optimize mobile app performance, including memory management and battery consumption
  • Utilize cross-platform frameworks to develop applications for multiple mobile operating systems
  • Implement effective testing strategies, including unit testing and UI automation for mobile apps
  • Apply version control best practices in collaborative mobile development environments
  • Manage the mobile app development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment and maintenance
  • Implement push notifications and background services for enhanced user engagement
  • Utilize mobile-specific features such as geolocation, camera, and sensors in app development
  • Ensure compliance with app store guidelines and implement app store optimization techniques

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🧐 Question

Easy

Intent & Activity
Data Passing
Intent Usage
Solve
We want to pass a value to next activity in Android. Which of the following options are the right way to do it?
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Easy

Linear Layout
Android Ui Design
Solve
Check the following XML layout file. 
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What will the UI for this layout file look like?
1. An edit text to the right of a text view and a button beneath them
2. An edit text to the right of a text view and a button to the right of the text view
3. A text view, an edit text beneath it and the button beneath the edit text
4. An edit text to the left of a text view and a button beneath it

Medium

Completion Handlers
Views
Animations
Ios (Swift)
View Lifecycle
Solve
Consider the following iOS (Swift) code snippet:
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What will happen when this view controller appears?

A) The squareView will move 100 points to the right instantly and then change its background color to blue.
B) The squareView will not move, and its background color will not change.
C) The squareView will change its background color to blue instantly and then move 100 points to the right over 1 second.
D) The squareView will move 100 points to the right and change its background color to blue simultaneously over 1 second.
E) The squareView will move 100 points to the right over 1 second, and the background color will change to blue after 1 second.

Medium

UI Responder Chain
UI
Views
Interaction.
Solve
Consider the following iOS (Swift) code snippet:
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When the user taps on the CustomButton, what will be the output? Note that UIButton is a subclass of UIControl by default.

A) Only "CustomButton touchesBegan" will be printed.
B) "CustomButton touchesBegan" and "CustomView touchesBegan" will be printed.
C) "CustomButton touchesBegan", "CustomView touchesBegan", and "ViewController touchesBegan" will be printed.
D) "CustomButton touchesBegan" and "ViewController touchesBegan" will be printed.
E) No output will be printed.

Medium

ViewController Buggy Code
Code Review
Ios Development
Solve
Here's two different ways to write the same code in iOS (Swift):
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Which of the following statements are correct?
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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

Data Provider DispatchQueue
Closures
Asychronous operations.
Solve
Consider the following code snippet:
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What will be printed after the code execution?

Medium

Property Observers
OOPs
Solve
Consider the following Swift code snippet:
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What does the code print after execution?
A) 800, -100, 80, 80
B) 800, 800, 80, 72
C) 1000, 800, 100, 72
D) 800, 800, 80, 80
E) 800, 0, 80, 80

Medium

Class Destructor
OOPs
Memory Management
Object-oriented Programming
Solve
What does the following Swift code output?
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Easy

Defer blocks
Solve
What does the following Swift code output?
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Easy

Lazy Variables
Solve
What does the following Swift code output?
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Medium

Asynchronous Task Sequencing
Coroutines
Exception Handling
Lambda Functions
Solve
In Kotlin, you are tasked with creating a function executeTasksSequentially that runs a list of suspendable tasks sequentially within a coroutine context. Each task is a lambda function that can perform an asynchronous operation and potentially throw an exception. The function should handle these exceptions and continue executing the remaining tasks. However, a crucial line is missing in the function implementation, and you need to identify which line correctly completes it.

Here's the incomplete function:
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This function is particularly useful in scenarios where multiple asynchronous tasks need to be run in order, such as processing a sequence of network requests or database transactions.
A: task.invoke()
B: withContext(Dispatchers.IO) { task() }
C: async { task() }.await()
D: launch { task() }.join()
E: task()
F: delay(1000); task()

Medium

Completing Recursive Search
Recursion
Data classes
Control Flow
Solve
In Kotlin, you are asked to complete the implementation of a function searchNodeByName which recursively searches for a node by its name within a tree structure represented by instances of the data class Node(val name: String, val children: List<Node>). However, a crucial line is missing in the implementation, and your task is to identify which line correctly completes the function.

Here's the incomplete function:
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A: return searchNodeByName(it, nodeName)
B: if (searchNodeByName(it, nodeName) != null) return searchNodeByName(it, nodeName)
C: try { return searchNodeByName(it, nodeName) } catch (e
D: if (it.name == nodeName) return it
E: it.name == nodeName
F: searchNodeByName(it, nodeName)

Medium

Dependency Resolution
Recursion
Data classes
Lambda expressions
Solve
In Kotlin, you are tasked with designing a system that manages software dependencies. Each software package is represented by a Package data class, which includes a name and a list of dependencies (other Package objects). The main function, resolveDependencies, should recursively gather all unique dependencies for a given package, including dependencies of dependencies, and return them in a set to avoid duplication.

Here's the initial setup for the data classes and function:
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Consider the following structure of packages with nested dependencies:
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If println(resolveDependencies(packageE)) is called, what is the expected output?

Easy

Secondary Constructor
OOPs
Solve
What does the following Kotlin code print?
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🧐 QuestionπŸ”§ Skill

Easy

Intent & Activity
Data Passing
Intent Usage

2 mins

Android
Solve

Easy

Linear Layout
Android Ui Design

2 mins

Android
Solve

Medium

Completion Handlers
Views
Animations
Ios (Swift)
View Lifecycle

2 mins

iOS
Solve

Medium

UI Responder Chain
UI
Views
Interaction.

3 mins

iOS
Solve

Medium

ViewController Buggy Code
Code Review
Ios Development

3 mins

iOS
Solve

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

Data Provider DispatchQueue
Closures
Asychronous operations.

3 mins

Swift
Solve

Medium

Property Observers
OOPs

2 mins

Swift
Solve

Medium

Class Destructor
OOPs
Memory Management
Object-oriented Programming

2 mins

Swift
Solve

Easy

Defer blocks

2 mins

Swift
Solve

Easy

Lazy Variables

2 mins

Swift
Solve

Medium

Asynchronous Task Sequencing
Coroutines
Exception Handling
Lambda Functions

2 mins

Kotlin
Solve

Medium

Completing Recursive Search
Recursion
Data classes
Control Flow

2 mins

Kotlin
Solve

Medium

Dependency Resolution
Recursion
Data classes
Lambda expressions

3 mins

Kotlin
Solve

Easy

Secondary Constructor
OOPs

2 mins

Kotlin
Solve
🧐 QuestionπŸ”§ SkillπŸ’ͺ DifficultyβŒ› Time
Intent & Activity
Data Passing
Intent Usage
Android
Easy2 mins
Solve
Linear Layout
Android Ui Design
Android
Easy2 mins
Solve
Completion Handlers
Views
Animations
Ios (Swift)
View Lifecycle
iOS
Medium2 mins
Solve
UI Responder Chain
UI
Views
Interaction.
iOS
Medium3 mins
Solve
ViewController Buggy Code
Code Review
Ios Development
iOS
Medium3 mins
Solve
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
Data Provider DispatchQueue
Closures
Asychronous operations.
Swift
Medium3 mins
Solve
Property Observers
OOPs
Swift
Medium2 mins
Solve
Class Destructor
OOPs
Memory Management
Object-oriented Programming
Swift
Medium2 mins
Solve
Defer blocks
Swift
Easy2 mins
Solve
Lazy Variables
Swift
Easy2 mins
Solve
Asynchronous Task Sequencing
Coroutines
Exception Handling
Lambda Functions
Kotlin
Medium2 mins
Solve
Completing Recursive Search
Recursion
Data classes
Control Flow
Kotlin
Medium2 mins
Solve
Dependency Resolution
Recursion
Data classes
Lambda expressions
Kotlin
Medium3 mins
Solve
Secondary Constructor
OOPs
Kotlin
Easy2 mins
Solve
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Why you should use Pre-employment Mobile Developer Test?

The Mobile Developer 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:

  • Writing clean and efficient mobile application code
  • Implementing responsive UI layouts for mobile devices
  • Integrating RESTful APIs in mobile applications
  • Utilizing mobile-specific features like GPS and sensors
  • Implementing local data storage in mobile apps
  • Debugging and troubleshooting mobile application issues
  • Applying mobile UI/UX design principles effectively
  • Implementing user authentication in mobile apps
  • Optimizing mobile app performance and battery usage
  • Using version control systems for mobile development

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 Mobile Developer Test?

Mobile App Development Fundamentals: This skill encompasses the core concepts and principles of building mobile applications. It includes understanding mobile platforms, app lifecycles, and user interface design basics. Proficiency in this area is crucial for creating robust and user-friendly mobile applications.

Android Development: Android development involves creating applications for the Android operating system using Java or Kotlin. It requires knowledge of Android SDK, activities, fragments, and material design principles. This skill is essential for tapping into the vast Android market.

iOS Development: iOS development focuses on building applications for Apple's mobile devices using Swift or Objective-C. It includes working with Xcode, UIKit, and understanding iOS design guidelines. Mastery of iOS development is crucial for reaching Apple's user base.

Cross Platform Mobile Frameworks: This skill involves using frameworks like React Native, Flutter, or Xamarin to develop apps that run on multiple platforms. It allows for code reuse and faster development cycles. Cross-platform expertise is valuable for efficient and cost-effective app creation.

Mobile UI UX Design: Mobile UI/UX design focuses on creating intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for mobile apps. It involves understanding mobile design patterns, gesture-based interactions, and responsive layouts. Strong UI/UX skills ensure better user engagement and app adoption.

Mobile Application Security: This skill covers implementing security measures to protect mobile applications from vulnerabilities and threats. It includes secure coding practices, data encryption, and authentication mechanisms. Security expertise is critical to safeguard user data and maintain trust.

APIs and Networking: This area involves integrating mobile apps with backend services through APIs and handling network operations. It includes RESTful API consumption, JSON parsing, and managing offline functionality. Proficiency in APIs and networking is crucial for creating data-driven mobile applications.

Mobile App Testing and Debugging: This skill encompasses various testing methodologies and debugging techniques specific to mobile applications. It includes unit testing, UI testing, and performance testing on different devices. Effective testing ensures app stability and user satisfaction.

Performance Optimization for Mobile Apps: Performance optimization involves techniques to improve app speed, responsiveness, and resource usage. It includes memory management, efficient algorithms, and minimizing battery consumption. This skill is vital for creating smooth and efficient mobile experiences.

Version Control Systems in Mobile Development: Version control skills involve using tools like Git to manage code changes and collaborate with team members. It includes branching strategies, merge conflict resolution, and code review processes. Proficiency in version control is essential for efficient team collaboration and code management.

Project Management for Mobile Apps: This skill covers managing the mobile app development lifecycle, from planning to deployment. It includes sprint planning, task estimation, and stakeholder communication. Strong project management ensures timely delivery and alignment with project goals.

Mobile App Deployment: Mobile app deployment involves preparing and submitting applications to app stores like Google Play and Apple App Store. It includes app signing, versioning, and understanding store guidelines. Deployment expertise ensures smooth app releases and updates.

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 Mobile Developer Test to be based on.

Activity lifecycle
Fragment management
RecyclerView
ConstraintLayout
Material Design
Swift
SwiftUI
UIKit
Cocoa Touch
Storyboards
React Native
Flutter
Xamarin
Ionic
Responsive layouts
Gesture recognition
Animation
Data encryption
OAuth
JWT
SSL/TLS
Retrofit
Alamofire
GraphQL
WebSockets
Unit testing
UI testing
Espresso
XCTest
Appium
Memory optimization
Battery optimization
Multithreading
Caching
Git
GitFlow
Pull requests
Code reviews
Agile methodologies
Scrum
Kanban
App Store
Google Play
TestFlight
Firebase
Analytics
Crash reporting
Push notifications
Background services
Geolocation
Camera integration
Sensor fusion
Accessibility
Localization
App signing
Continuous integration
Continuous deployment
App thinning
ProGuard
Code obfuscation

What roles can I use the Mobile Developer Test for?

  • Mobile Application Developer
  • iOS Developer
  • Android Developer
  • Flutter Developer
  • React Native Developer
  • Mobile Software Engineer
  • Front End Mobile Developer
  • Backend Mobile Developer
  • Mobile UI UX Designer
  • Mobile Test Engineer

How is the Mobile Developer 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

  • Developing cross-platform mobile applications
  • Implementing push notifications in mobile apps
  • Securing mobile applications against common threats
  • Optimizing mobile apps for different screen sizes
  • Integrating third-party libraries in mobile projects
  • Implementing offline functionality in mobile apps
  • Profiling and optimizing mobile app memory usage
  • Implementing custom UI components for mobile
  • Automating mobile app testing processes
  • Managing mobile app deployment and distribution

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

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Have questions about the Mobile Developer Hiring Test?

What is the Mobile Developer Test?

The Mobile Developer Test evaluates candidates' skills in mobile app development including Android, iOS, and cross-platform frameworks. It is used by recruiters to assess candidates' proficiency in key areas necessary for efficient mobile application development.

Can I combine the Mobile Developer Test with JavaScript questions?

Yes, recruiters can create a custom test to include JavaScript questions with the Mobile Developer Test. For more details on assessing JavaScript skills, refer to our JavaScript Online Test.

What skills are assessed in senior roles for the Mobile Developer Test?

The test evaluates senior candidates on skills such as developing cross-platform mobile apps, implementing push notifications, securing apps, optimizing for different screen sizes, and integrating third-party libraries.

How to use the Mobile Developer Test in my hiring process?

Utilize our assessment as a pre-screening tool to filter candidates early in the recruitment process. Include a link in your job post or directly invite candidates via email.

Can I test Mobile Development and UI/UX Design together in a test?

Yes, you can test both skills together. We recommend our UI/UX Design Test for an effective combination to evaluate design and development capabilities.

What are the main Mobile Development tests?

Our main mobile development tests include the Android Online Test and the iOS Online Test.

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

Read more about the proctoring features.

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.

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