Why you should use Software Engineering Online Test?

The Software 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: Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming principles Proficient in designing and implementing databases Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures Experience in testing and quality assurance processes Proficiency in web development technologies Familiarity with software security best practices Ability to optimize code for better performance Knowledge of software development lifecycle Experience with version control systems Understanding of software architecture principles

Software Engineering Online Test

Q: What topics are covered in the Software Engineering Online Test?

Object-Oriented Programming Database Design Algorithms and Data Structures Testing and Quality Assurance Web Development Software Security Code Optimization

About the test:

The Software Engineer Online Test uses scenario-based MCQs to evaluate candidates on their understanding of core computer science concepts such as data structures, algorithms, databases, programming paradigms, and design patterns. The test also includes a coding question to evaluate problem-solving and hands-on programming ability.

Covered skills:

Object-Oriented Programming
Algorithms and Data Structures
Web Development
Code Optimization

Database Design
Testing and Quality Assurance
Software Security

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9 reasons why

Adaface Software Engineering Test is the most accurate way to shortlist Software Engineer (SWE)s

Reason #1

Tests for on-the-job skills

The Software Engineering 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 and implement object-oriented solutions
Proficiency in database design and normalization
Knowledge of algorithms and data structures
Understanding of testing principles and quality assurance techniques
Experience in web development technologies and frameworks
Familiarity with software security principles and best practices
Ability to optimize code for performance and efficiency

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 Software Developer Test will be non-googleable.

🧐 Question
Medium Decryptor Strings	Try practice test
What does the following pseudo code print?
Hard Fibonacci codes Time Complexity Pseudo Code	Try practice test
Here are three pseudocodes for calculating the Nth Fibonacci number. Which of the following statements about these codes are true? A: Time complexity/efficiency of CODE 1, CODE 2, CODE 3 is the same. B: CODE 2 is more space-efficient than CODE 3. C: CODE 3 is more space-efficient than CODE 2. D: CODE 2 is more time-efficient than CODE 1. E: CODE 3 is more time-efficient than CODE 1.
Hard Palindrome Test cases Strings	Try practice test
Go through the following faulty palindrome detection pseudocode and test cases. For which of the test cases would the code return true? Testcases A: a B: aba C: aaa D: aac
Medium Rewards Activities Order Database Connection	Try practice test
A new popular app tracks the activities performed by its users and grants them rewards based on each individual's total activities performed in a year. This data is maintained in a database table (activitesinfo), with the following columns: userid, totalactivities, reward. This year, due to fundraising activity, the company has decided to further reward its users by enhancing the reward as per the following formula: If reward < = 4000, increase it by 2%, If 4000 < reward <= 8000, increase it by 4%, If reward > 8000, increase it by 6%. The tech team has written three different scripts to calculate increment for each slab, each script is to run as a separate transaction. Here are the three scripts: Script 1: For users with reward <= 4000, set reward = reward * 1.02 Script 2: For users with reward > 4000 and reward <= 8000, set reward = reward * 1.04 Script 3: For users with reward > 8000, set reward = reward * 1.06 Each script is to be executed separately. Which of the following options will update the rewards as expected: A: Execute Script 1 followed by Script 2 followed by Script 3 B: Execute Script 2 followed by Script 3; Script 1 running concurrently throughout C: Execute Script 3 followed by Script 2; Script 1 running concurrently throughout D: Execute Script 3 followed by Script 2 followed by Script 1 E: Execute Script 2 followed by Script 3 followed by Script 1
Hard Graph Traversal and Data Storage Graph Theory Algorithm Analysis	Try practice test
Consider the following pseudo code implementing a specific graph traversal algorithm: What is the order in which the nodes are processed, and which data structure best represents the graph `G` for efficient traversal?
Medium Implementing a Browser's Back Button Stack Data Handling	Try practice test
You are tasked with implementing the "Back" button functionality in a web browser. This feature allows users to return to previously visited web pages in the order they were viewed. The browser maintains a history of URLs in a data structure. Considering the nature of web browsing, where users can go back multiple steps and then navigate to a new page (at which point the future history should be cleared), which data structure and algorithm would best implement this functionality? A: Use a heap, add the current URL when navigating to a new page, and remove the top element when the back button is used. B: Use a queue, enqueue the current URL when navigating to a new page, and dequeue when the back button is used. C: Use a single stack, push the current URL when navigating to a new page, and pop when the back button is used. D: Use an array, add the current URL to the end when navigating to a new page, and remove the last URL when the back button is used. E: Use a linked list, add the current URL to the head when navigating to a new page, and move backwards when the back button is used. F: Use two stacks, push the current URL to the first stack when navigating to a new page, and use the second stack to store the pages when the back button is used.
Easy Linked List Element Removal Linked Lists Element Removal	Try practice test
Consider a singly linked list where each node contains an integer value. Write a function `removeElement` that removes all occurrences of a specific value from the linked list. The function should return the head of the modified linked list. Pseudo code: What will be the content of the linked list referred to by `result` after executing the above pseudo code?
Easy Registration Queue Logic Queues	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	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
	Medium Decryptor Strings	2 mins Technical Aptitude	Try practice test
What does the following pseudo code print?
	Hard Fibonacci codes Time Complexity Pseudo Code	2 mins Technical Aptitude	Try practice test
Here are three pseudocodes for calculating the Nth Fibonacci number. Which of the following statements about these codes are true? A: Time complexity/efficiency of CODE 1, CODE 2, CODE 3 is the same. B: CODE 2 is more space-efficient than CODE 3. C: CODE 3 is more space-efficient than CODE 2. D: CODE 2 is more time-efficient than CODE 1. E: CODE 3 is more time-efficient than CODE 1.
	Hard Palindrome Test cases Strings	2 mins Technical Aptitude	Try practice test
Go through the following faulty palindrome detection pseudocode and test cases. For which of the test cases would the code return true? Testcases A: a B: aba C: aaa D: aac
	Medium Rewards Activities Order Database Connection	3 mins Technical Aptitude	Try practice test
A new popular app tracks the activities performed by its users and grants them rewards based on each individual's total activities performed in a year. This data is maintained in a database table (activitesinfo), with the following columns: userid, totalactivities, reward. This year, due to fundraising activity, the company has decided to further reward its users by enhancing the reward as per the following formula: If reward < = 4000, increase it by 2%, If 4000 < reward <= 8000, increase it by 4%, If reward > 8000, increase it by 6%. The tech team has written three different scripts to calculate increment for each slab, each script is to run as a separate transaction. Here are the three scripts: Script 1: For users with reward <= 4000, set reward = reward * 1.02 Script 2: For users with reward > 4000 and reward <= 8000, set reward = reward * 1.04 Script 3: For users with reward > 8000, set reward = reward * 1.06 Each script is to be executed separately. Which of the following options will update the rewards as expected: A: Execute Script 1 followed by Script 2 followed by Script 3 B: Execute Script 2 followed by Script 3; Script 1 running concurrently throughout C: Execute Script 3 followed by Script 2; Script 1 running concurrently throughout D: Execute Script 3 followed by Script 2 followed by Script 1 E: Execute Script 2 followed by Script 3 followed by Script 1
	Hard Graph Traversal and Data Storage Graph Theory Algorithm Analysis	3 mins Data Structures	Try practice test
Consider the following pseudo code implementing a specific graph traversal algorithm: What is the order in which the nodes are processed, and which data structure best represents the graph `G` for efficient traversal?
	Medium Implementing a Browser's Back Button Stack Data Handling	2 mins Data Structures	Try practice test
You are tasked with implementing the "Back" button functionality in a web browser. This feature allows users to return to previously visited web pages in the order they were viewed. The browser maintains a history of URLs in a data structure. Considering the nature of web browsing, where users can go back multiple steps and then navigate to a new page (at which point the future history should be cleared), which data structure and algorithm would best implement this functionality? A: Use a heap, add the current URL when navigating to a new page, and remove the top element when the back button is used. B: Use a queue, enqueue the current URL when navigating to a new page, and dequeue when the back button is used. C: Use a single stack, push the current URL when navigating to a new page, and pop when the back button is used. D: Use an array, add the current URL to the end when navigating to a new page, and remove the last URL when the back button is used. E: Use a linked list, add the current URL to the head when navigating to a new page, and move backwards when the back button is used. F: Use two stacks, push the current URL to the first stack when navigating to a new page, and use the second stack to store the pages when the back button is used.
	Easy Linked List Element Removal Linked Lists Element Removal	2 mins Data Structures	Try practice test
Consider a singly linked list where each node contains an integer value. Write a function `removeElement` that removes all occurrences of a specific value from the linked list. The function should return the head of the modified linked list. Pseudo code: What will be the content of the linked list referred to by `result` after executing the above pseudo code?
	Easy Registration Queue Logic Queues	30 mins Coding	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	30 mins Coding	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	💪 Difficulty	⌛ Time
	Decryptor Strings	Technical Aptitude	Medium	2 mins	Try practice test
What does the following pseudo code print?
	Fibonacci codes Time Complexity Pseudo Code	Technical Aptitude	Hard	2 mins	Try practice test
Here are three pseudocodes for calculating the Nth Fibonacci number. Which of the following statements about these codes are true? A: Time complexity/efficiency of CODE 1, CODE 2, CODE 3 is the same. B: CODE 2 is more space-efficient than CODE 3. C: CODE 3 is more space-efficient than CODE 2. D: CODE 2 is more time-efficient than CODE 1. E: CODE 3 is more time-efficient than CODE 1.
	Palindrome Test cases Strings	Technical Aptitude	Hard	2 mins	Try practice test
Go through the following faulty palindrome detection pseudocode and test cases. For which of the test cases would the code return true? Testcases A: a B: aba C: aaa D: aac
	Rewards Activities Order Database Connection	Technical Aptitude	Medium	3 mins	Try practice test
A new popular app tracks the activities performed by its users and grants them rewards based on each individual's total activities performed in a year. This data is maintained in a database table (activitesinfo), with the following columns: userid, totalactivities, reward. This year, due to fundraising activity, the company has decided to further reward its users by enhancing the reward as per the following formula: If reward < = 4000, increase it by 2%, If 4000 < reward <= 8000, increase it by 4%, If reward > 8000, increase it by 6%. The tech team has written three different scripts to calculate increment for each slab, each script is to run as a separate transaction. Here are the three scripts: Script 1: For users with reward <= 4000, set reward = reward * 1.02 Script 2: For users with reward > 4000 and reward <= 8000, set reward = reward * 1.04 Script 3: For users with reward > 8000, set reward = reward * 1.06 Each script is to be executed separately. Which of the following options will update the rewards as expected: A: Execute Script 1 followed by Script 2 followed by Script 3 B: Execute Script 2 followed by Script 3; Script 1 running concurrently throughout C: Execute Script 3 followed by Script 2; Script 1 running concurrently throughout D: Execute Script 3 followed by Script 2 followed by Script 1 E: Execute Script 2 followed by Script 3 followed by Script 1
	Graph Traversal and Data Storage Graph Theory Algorithm Analysis	Data Structures	Hard	3 mins	Try practice test
Consider the following pseudo code implementing a specific graph traversal algorithm: What is the order in which the nodes are processed, and which data structure best represents the graph `G` for efficient traversal?
	Implementing a Browser's Back Button Stack Data Handling	Data Structures	Medium	2 mins	Try practice test
You are tasked with implementing the "Back" button functionality in a web browser. This feature allows users to return to previously visited web pages in the order they were viewed. The browser maintains a history of URLs in a data structure. Considering the nature of web browsing, where users can go back multiple steps and then navigate to a new page (at which point the future history should be cleared), which data structure and algorithm would best implement this functionality? A: Use a heap, add the current URL when navigating to a new page, and remove the top element when the back button is used. B: Use a queue, enqueue the current URL when navigating to a new page, and dequeue when the back button is used. C: Use a single stack, push the current URL when navigating to a new page, and pop when the back button is used. D: Use an array, add the current URL to the end when navigating to a new page, and remove the last URL when the back button is used. E: Use a linked list, add the current URL to the head when navigating to a new page, and move backwards when the back button is used. F: Use two stacks, push the current URL to the first stack when navigating to a new page, and use the second stack to store the pages when the back button is used.
	Linked List Element Removal Linked Lists Element Removal	Data Structures	Easy	2 mins	Try practice test
Consider a singly linked list where each node contains an integer value. Write a function `removeElement` that removes all occurrences of a specific value from the linked list. The function should return the head of the modified linked list. Pseudo code: What will be the content of the linked list referred to by `result` after executing the above pseudo code?
	Registration Queue Logic Queues	Coding	Easy	30 mins	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
	Visitors Count Strings Logic	Coding	Medium	30 mins	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.

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Reason #5

Designed for elimination, not selection

The most important thing while implementing the pre-employment Software Developer 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 Software Developer 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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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 Software Engineering Assessment Test

Why you should use Pre-employment Software Engineering Online Test?

The Software 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:

Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming principles
Proficient in designing and implementing databases
Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures
Experience in testing and quality assurance processes
Proficiency in web development technologies
Familiarity with software security best practices
Ability to optimize code for better performance
Knowledge of software development lifecycle
Experience with version control systems
Understanding of software architecture principles

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 Software Engineering Online Test?

Object-Oriented Programming
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm that organizes software design around the concept of objects, which can contain data and code. It promotes modular and reusable code, and allows for easier maintenance and modification of software systems. This skill should be measured in the test to assess a candidate's ability to design and implement efficient and scalable software solutions using OOP principles.
Database Design
Database Design involves designing the structure and organization of a database system. It includes defining tables, relationships, and constraints to efficiently store and retrieve data. This skill is crucial as it ensures data integrity, performance, and security in software applications that rely on databases for storing and managing information.
Algorithms and Data Structures
Algorithms and Data Structures are foundational concepts in computer science that deal with the design and analysis of efficient algorithms and data organization. Proficiency in this skill allows software engineers to create fast and reliable software systems by choosing appropriate algorithms and data structures that efficiently solve complex problems.
Testing and Quality Assurance
Testing and Quality Assurance (QA) is the process of evaluating software to ensure it meets the desired quality standards. It involves creating and executing test cases, identifying and fixing bugs, and validating software functionality. This skill is important to measure as it determines the reliability, stability, and user satisfaction of software applications.
Web Development
Web Development involves creating and maintaining websites and web applications. It includes front-end development, back-end development, and integration of various technologies to deliver a seamless and interactive user experience. This skill is necessary to assess as web development is a fundamental aspect of modern software engineering.
Software Security
Software Security encompasses measures taken to protect software systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats. It involves implementing secure coding practices, encryption, and authentication mechanisms. This skill is essential as it ensures the safety and confidentiality of sensitive information in software applications.
Code Optimization
Code Optimization is the process of improving the efficiency and performance of software code. It involves analyzing and modifying code to reduce its execution time, memory usage, and resource consumption. This skill is important to measure as it demonstrates a candidate's ability to write highly optimized and scalable code, resulting in faster and more efficient software systems.
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 Software Developer Test to be based on.
Inheritance
Polymorphism
Encapsulation
Relational Database Design
Normalization
Sorting Algorithms
Linked Lists
Binary Trees
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
Performance Testing
Front-end Development
Back-end Development
RESTful APIs
Secure Coding Practices
Authentication and Authorization
Code Profiling
Code Refactoring
Concurrency
Agile Methodology
Version Control
Software Development Lifecycle
Object-Relational Mapping
Transaction Management
Model-View-Controller (MVC)
Continuous Integration
Continuous Deployment
Defect Tracking
Cross-site scripting (XSS) prevention
Buffer Overflow
Code Smells
Refactoring Techniques
Asymptotic Analysis
Big O Notation
Hashing
Graph Algorithms
Responsive Design
Cross-browser Compatibility
Data Encryption
Secure Session Management
Code Review
Static Testing
Load Testing
Usability Testing
Scrum Framework
Git Workflow
Distributed Version Control
Database Indexing
Database Normalization
Concurrency Control
Network Security
Secure Software Development
Performance Optimization
Database Performance Tuning
Dependency Injection
Test-driven Development
User Acceptance Testing
Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
Object-Oriented Design Patterns
Data Structures and Algorithms
Web Application Security
Code Debugging
Agile Testing
User Interface Design
E-commerce Development
Software Configuration Management
System Integration Testing

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What roles can I use the Software Engineering Online Test for?

Software Engineer (SWE)
Software Developer
Full Stack Engineer
Web Developer
Full Stack Developer

How is the Software Engineering 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

Experience in designing scalable and maintainable systems
Expertise in database optimization techniques
Proficiency in front-end development frameworks
Knowledge of system analysis and design
Familiarity with server-side programming languages
Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues
Experience in designing user-friendly interfaces
Understanding of software testing methodologies
Knowledge of multi-threading and concurrency
Proficiency in data modeling and normalization
Experience in performance tuning and optimization

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

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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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Software Engineering 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.