Why you should use SAP PowerBuilder Online Test?

The SAP PowerBuilder 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 and applying Object-Oriented Programming principles in SAP PowerBuilder Implementing Data Access operations using SAP PowerBuilder Designing user-friendly and intuitive User Interfaces in SAP PowerBuilder Handling exceptions and errors effectively in SAP PowerBuilder applications Proficient in debugging and troubleshooting techniques in SAP PowerBuilder Establishing and managing Database Connectivity in SAP PowerBuilder Expertise in deploying SAP PowerBuilder applications Experience in handling events and event handling mechanisms in SAP PowerBuilder Managing dynamic memory effectively in SAP PowerBuilder Creating and managing large-scale applications in SAP PowerBuilder

SAP PowerBuilder Online Test

Q: What topics are covered in the SAP PowerBuilder Online Test?

Object-Oriented Programming Data Access User Interface Design Error Handling Debugging Database Connectivity Application Deployment Events and Event Handling Dynamic Memory Management

About the test:

The SAP PowerBuilder Online Test uses scenario-based multiple-choice questions to evaluate candidates on their ability to design, develop, and deploy PowerBuilder applications in various environments, their understanding of best practices and coding standards, and their familiarity with related SAP technologies and tools. It tests them on object-oriented programming concepts, database programming, data window design, UI customization, application architecture, and debugging techniques.

Covered skills:

Object-Oriented Programming
User Interface Design
Debugging
Application Deployment
Dynamic Memory Management

Data Access
Error Handling
Database Connectivity
Events and Event Handling

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9 reasons why

Adaface SAP PowerBuilder Test is the most accurate way to shortlist PowerBuilder Developers

Reason #1

Tests for on-the-job skills

The SAP PowerBuilder 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:

Proficient in Object-Oriented Programming principles and concepts
Knowledge of Data Access methods and techniques
Skilled in User Interface Design principles and best practices
Ability to handle exceptions and errors effectively
Proficient in debugging techniques and tools
Understanding of Database Connectivity and integration
Knowledge of Application Deployment processes
Experience with Events and Event Handling
Skilled in Dynamic Memory Management
Ability to work with SAP PowerBuilder framework and components

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.

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Reason #4

1200+ customers in 75 countries

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!

Brandon Lee, Head of People, Love, Bonito

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Reason #5

Designed for elimination, not selection

The most important thing while implementing the pre-employment SAP PowerBuilder 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 SAP PowerBuilder 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 SAP PowerBuilder Assessment Test

Why you should use Pre-employment SAP PowerBuilder Online Test?

The SAP PowerBuilder 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 and applying Object-Oriented Programming principles in SAP PowerBuilder
Implementing Data Access operations using SAP PowerBuilder
Designing user-friendly and intuitive User Interfaces in SAP PowerBuilder
Handling exceptions and errors effectively in SAP PowerBuilder applications
Proficient in debugging and troubleshooting techniques in SAP PowerBuilder
Establishing and managing Database Connectivity in SAP PowerBuilder
Expertise in deploying SAP PowerBuilder applications
Experience in handling events and event handling mechanisms in SAP PowerBuilder
Managing dynamic memory effectively in SAP PowerBuilder
Creating and managing large-scale applications in SAP PowerBuilder

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 SAP PowerBuilder Online Test?

Object-Oriented Programming
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm that organizes data and behavior into reusable structures called objects. It promotes modularity, encapsulation, and code reusability. This skill is measured in the test to assess the candidate's understanding of OOP concepts, such as classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism, which are fundamental to software development.
Data Access
Data Access refers to the process of retrieving and manipulating data stored in databases. It involves techniques like querying, updating, deleting, and inserting data into databases. This skill is measured in the test to evaluate the candidate's ability to interact with databases efficiently and securely.
User Interface Design
User Interface Design involves creating the visual layout and interaction design of software applications, aiming to provide a seamless and intuitive user experience. It includes designing elements like buttons, menus, forms, and overall screen flow. This skill is measured in the test to assess the candidate's understanding of user-centered design principles and their ability to create user-friendly interfaces.
Error Handling
Error Handling is the process of identifying, anticipating, and handling errors that may occur during software execution. It involves the use of exception handling mechanisms, error codes, and logging. This skill is measured in the test to evaluate the candidate's ability to detect, report, and recover from errors, ensuring stable and robust applications.
Debugging
Debugging is the process of identifying and fixing defects or issues in software code. It involves analyzing logs, using debugging tools, and applying systematic problem-solving techniques. This skill is measured in the test to assess the candidate's ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently, ensuring the quality and reliability of the developed software.
Database Connectivity
Database Connectivity refers to the ability to establish and manage connections between software applications and databases. It involves configuring database drivers, establishing connections, and executing database operations. This skill is measured in the test to evaluate the candidate's proficiency in integrating applications with databases and performing data manipulation tasks.
Application Deployment
Application Deployment involves the process of preparing and releasing software applications for execution on target environments. It includes tasks like packaging, installation, and configuration. This skill is measured in the test to assess the candidate's knowledge of deployment strategies and their ability to ensure smooth and secure deployment of applications.
Events and Event Handling
Events and Event Handling refer to the mechanisms through which software components interact and respond to user actions or system events. It involves defining and handling event triggers, such as mouse clicks or key presses. This skill is measured in the test to evaluate the candidate's understanding of event-driven programming and their ability to implement responsive and interactive software applications.
Dynamic Memory Management
Dynamic Memory Management is the process of allocating and deallocating memory dynamically during program execution. It involves tasks like memory allocation, deallocation, and memory management techniques like garbage collection. This skill is measured in the test to assess the candidate's understanding and proficiency in managing memory resources efficiently, avoiding memory leaks and optimizing application performance.
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 SAP PowerBuilder Test to be based on.
Objects
Classes
Inheritance
Polymorphism
Encapsulation
Database Access
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
Data Definition Language (DDL)
GUI Design
Event-driven Programming
Error Handling
Exception Handling
Debugging Tools
Breakpoints
Watchpoints
Logging
Database Connectivity
SQL Queries
Database Transactions
Application Deployment
Build process
Release process
Version control
Event Types
Event Handlers
Dynamic Memory Allocation
Garbage Collection
PowerBuilder Components
Window Objects
DataWindow Objects
Menu Objects
Transaction Objects
Application Object
Migration
PowerScript
DataWindow Syntax
DataWindow Functions
User Object Syntax
User Object Functions
DataWindow Expressions
PowerBuilder Libraries
PFC (PowerBuilder Foundation Class)
Database Profiles
Application Profiles
OLE Automation
COM Objects
Web Services
RESTful APIs
XML Parsing
JSON Manipulation
Error Codes
Exception Classes
Data Validation

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What roles can I use the SAP PowerBuilder Online Test for?

PowerBuilder Developer
SAP PowerBuilder Programmer

How is the SAP PowerBuilder 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

Extensive knowledge of PowerScript programming language
Expertise in designing and implementing complex data models
Experience in integrating SAP PowerBuilder with other enterprise systems
Proficient in implementing security measures in SAP PowerBuilder applications
In-depth understanding of best practices for performance optimization in SAP PowerBuilder
Experience in building and deploying web and mobile applications using SAP PowerBuilder
Expertise in working with external APIs and web services in SAP PowerBuilder
Knowledge of advanced PowerBuilder features like Drag and Drop, Window Inheritance, etc.
Experience in developing multithreaded applications in SAP PowerBuilder
Understanding and utilizing advanced SQL concepts and techniques in SAP PowerBuilder
Knowledge of industry standards and trends in SAP PowerBuilder development

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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.

85%

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SAP PowerBuilder 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.