WebFOCUS Online Test

The WebFOCUS 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:

• Customizing Content: Ability to customize content in WebFOCUS including modifying templates, themes, and layouts.
• Creating Content: Proficiency in creating different types of content in WebFOCUS such as reports, dashboards, and charts.
• Working With Data: Knowledge of data manipulation techniques in WebFOCUS, including filtering, sorting, joining, and aggregating data.
• Environment Setup: Familiarity with setting up and configuring the WebFOCUS environment, including installing and configuring the necessary components.
• Data Visualization: Ability to create visually appealing and meaningful visualizations using WebFOCUS, such as graphs, charts, and maps.
• Data Analytics: Proficiency in applying data analytics techniques in WebFOCUS, including data mining, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling.
• Integrating Data Sources: Ability to integrate data from multiple sources into a WebFOCUS application, including databases, spreadsheets, and web services.
• Performance Optimization: Knowledge of techniques to optimize the performance of WebFOCUS applications, including query optimization and caching strategies.
• Security and Access Control: Understanding of security and access control mechanisms in WebFOCUS, including user authentication, authorization, and role-based access control.
• Reporting and Delivery: Ability to generate and deliver reports and dashboards in various formats, such as PDF, Excel, and HTML.

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.

• Customizing Content

  Customizing Content refers to the ability to modify and personalize the appearance and behavior of web pages and applications. It includes skills such as modifying layouts, creating custom designs, and implementing user-specific preferences. This skill is measured in the test to assess a candidate's ability to adapt and tailor web content based on specific requirements and user expectations.

• Creating Content

  Creating Content involves the ability to develop and design web pages, applications, or other digital content. It includes skills such as writing HTML and CSS code, designing user interfaces, and optimizing web content for performance and accessibility. This skill is assessed in the test to evaluate a candidate's ability to create visually appealing and functional web applications.

• Working With Data

  Working With Data encompasses skills related to managing and manipulating data within web applications. It involves tasks such as retrieving data from databases, parsing and transforming data, and performing calculations or aggregations. This skill is measured in the test to assess a candidate's ability to work with data sources, integrate data into web applications, and ensure accurate and efficient data processing.

• Environment Setup

  Environment Setup refers to the ability to set up the necessary software and configurations to develop and deploy web applications. It includes skills such as installing and configuring development environments, managing dependencies, and deploying applications to production servers. This skill is assessed in the test to evaluate a candidate's ability to prepare and maintain a suitable development environment for web application development.

• Data Visualization

  Data Visualization involves presenting complex data in a visual and interpretable format. It includes skills such as creating charts, graphs, and dashboards, applying data visualization best practices, and using tools or libraries for data visualization. This skill is measured in the test to assess a candidate's ability to effectively communicate and represent data visually, facilitating better decision-making and insights.

• Data Analytics

  Data Analytics refers to the process of extracting meaningful insights and patterns from data. It involves skills such as data exploration, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data-driven decision-making. This skill is assessed in the test to evaluate a candidate's ability to analyze and interpret data, derive actionable insights, and utilize data to drive business outcomes.

• 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 WebFOCUS Test to be based on.

  Report customization

  HTML-based content creation

  Data extraction and transformation

  Server installation and configuration

  Bar charts

  Data aggregation

  Conditional formatting

  JavaScript integration

  SQL data sources

  Report scheduling

  Pie charts

  Statistical analysis

  Metadata management

  User access control

  Line charts

  Data filtering

  Security settings

  Map charts

  Data blending

  Data governance

  Scatter plots

  Data visualization best practices

  Prompting and user input

  Pivot tables

  WebFOCUS components and interfaces

  Data quality assurance

  Dashboard creation

  Drill-down and drill-through functionality

  Data profiling

  Crosstabs

  Report distribution

  Data mining

  Data joins

  Guided analytics

  Hierarchical and nested reports

  Big data integration

  Data summarization

  Ad hoc reporting

  Data modeling

  Gauges and meters

  Data refreshing

  Self-service analytics

  Table and grid reports

  Data validation

  Data federation

  KPI monitoring

  Master/detail reports

  Data replication

  Alerts and notifications

  Report templates

  Data classification

  Time-series analysis

• WebFOCUS Developer
• WebFOCUS Consultant
• Senior Progammer WebFOCUS
• WebFocus Architect

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

• Data Validation and Testing: Proficiency in validating and testing data in WebFOCUS applications to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Error Handling: Knowledge of error handling techniques in WebFOCUS, including error logging, exception handling, and error recovery mechanisms.
• Database Connectivity: Understanding of how to connect WebFOCUS to different types of databases, such as Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL.
• Data Transformation: Ability to transform and manipulate data in WebFOCUS, including data cleansing, data enrichment, and data integration.
• Data Warehousing: Proficiency in designing and implementing data warehouse solutions in WebFOCUS, including ETL processes and dimensional modeling.
• Performance Monitoring: Knowledge of performance monitoring and tuning techniques in WebFOCUS, including monitoring system resources and optimizing queries.
• User Interface Design: Understanding of principles and best practices for designing intuitive and user-friendly interfaces in WebFOCUS applications.
• Data Governance: Familiarity with data governance concepts and practices in WebFOCUS, including data quality management and data stewardship.
• Collaboration and Sharing: Ability to facilitate collaboration and sharing of WebFOCUS content among users, including commenting, sharing, and version control.
• Data Security: Understanding of data security measures in WebFOCUS, including encryption, access control, and data anonymization.