XML Web Services & XML Online Test

The XML & XML Web Services 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:

• XML parsing and manipulation
• XML Schema and DTD design
• XML data validation and error handling
• XML transformation using XSLT
• XML namespaces and namespacespaces
• XML encoding and decoding
• XML web services and SOAP protocol
• XML serialization and deserialization
• XML parsing performance optimization
• XML data modeling and design patterns

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.

• XML Compatibility

  XML compatibility refers to the ability of XML documents, schemas, and applications to work together seamlessly without any conflicts or issues. It encompasses aspects like data interchange, document structure, and adherence to XML standards. Measuring XML compatibility in this test allows recruiters to evaluate candidates' understanding of XML's interoperability and their ability to create and manage XML documents that align with established standards.

• Utilities

  XML utilities are software tools or libraries that provide functionality for working with XML data. These utilities can assist in tasks like parsing, manipulating, transforming, and validating XML files. By measuring knowledge of XML utilities in this test, recruiters can assess candidates' proficiency in using commonly used tools and libraries to efficiently work with XML data.

• Comments

  XML comments are annotations added within XML code that provide supplementary information or explanations. They are useful for documenting XML structure, explaining complex elements, or leaving notes for other developers. Including questions on XML comments in this test allows recruiters to evaluate candidates' ability to add, interpret, and utilize XML comments effectively.

• Images

  XML can be used to represent and embed image data within XML documents using formats like Base64 encoding. Understanding how to include images in XML and process them programmatically is a valuable skill for working with data-rich applications. Assessing knowledge of image handling in XML helps recruiters gauge candidates' abilities to work with multimedia content and integrate it seamlessly into XML-based systems.

• Validation

  XML validation refers to the process of checking an XML document against a set of pre-defined rules or schemas to ensure its correctness and conformance. It helps identify errors, inconsistencies, or missing elements within XML documents. Evaluating candidates' understanding of XML validation in this test allows recruiters to measure their ability to create XML documents that adhere to established rules and prevent data quality issues.

• DTD

  DTD (Document Type Definition) is a markup declaration language used to define the structure and permissible elements of an XML document. It provides a set of rules that validate XML content, specify entity references, and define data types. Including questions on DTD in this test enables recruiters to assess candidates' familiarity with this traditional approach to defining and validating XML structure before the introduction of XML Schema.

• Linking

  XML linking allows the establishment of connections between different XML documents or parts within a document. It enables the creation of hyperlinks, cross-references, and navigation paths for locating related content. Evaluating candidates' knowledge of XML linking in this test helps recruiters gauge their understanding of how to create and manage interconnected XML documents that facilitate seamless navigation and content discovery.

• 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 XML & XML Web Services Test to be based on.

  XML Syntax

  XML Elements

  XML Attributes

  XML Namespaces

  XML Encoding

  XML Parsing

  XML Serialization

  XML Transformation

  XML Schemas

  XML Processing Instruction

  XML Conditional Processing

  XML CDATA Section

  XML Entities

  XML Character References

  XML Formatting and Indentation

  XML Comments

  XML Images

  XML Multimedia

  XML Validity

  XML Parser Validation

  XML Schema Validation

  XML DTD Validation

  XML Validation Errors

  XML Linking

  XML Linking Attributes

  XML Linking Elements

  XML Linking Behavior

  XML Utilities

  XML Parsing Utilities

  XML Transformation Utilities

  XML Validation Utilities

  XML Document Type Definitions (DTD)

  DTD Elements

  DTD Attributes

  DTD Entity Declarations

  DTD Element Declarations

  DTD Attribute Declarations

  DTD Notations

  DTD Validation Rules

  DTD External Entities

  DTD Internal Entities

  DTD Elements with Children

  DTD Element Content Model

  DTD Attribute Types

  DTD Attribute Default Values

  DTD Attribute Implied Values

  DTD Attribute Value List

  DTD Attribute Value Enumeration

  DTD Attribute Value Notation

  DTD Attribute Value NMTOKEN

  DTD Attribute Value ID

  DTD Attribute Value IDREF

  DTD Attribute Value ENTITY

• Web Service Integration Developer
• XML Developer
• XML Designer
• Web Developer

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

• XML backward compatibility testing
• XML data transformation using XQuery
• XML data extraction and querying
• XML data storage and retrieval
• XML data synchronization and replication
• XML data security and access control
• XML data archiving and versioning
• XML data compression and decompression
• XML data migration and data conversion
• XML data integration and interoperability