Technical Aptitude Test

The Technical aptitude test uses scenario-based multiple-choice questions to evaluate a candidate's general technical aptitude and problem-solving skills. The test covers topics such as basic computer concepts, programming fundamentals, data structures, time complexity, database management, networking and security, system administration, web development, and software engineering. Candidates are also evaluated on their ability to apply critical thinking, logical reasoning, and analytical skills to solve complex technical problems.

Covered skills:

Programming fundamentals
Data Structures
Algorithm Basics
Technical aptitude

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About the Technical Aptitude Assessment Test

The Technical Aptitude 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 programming fundamentals
Ability to analyze and implement data structures
Strong understanding of algorithm basics
Capable of solving technical aptitude problems
Experience in efficient exception handling and error management
Demonstrated knowledge of ES6 in JavaScript
Familiarity with IIFE (Immediately Invoked Function Expression) in JavaScript
Understanding of arrow functions in JavaScript
Competence in object-oriented programming (OOPs)
Proficiency in using Git for version control
Understanding of agile software development methodologies
Experience in efficient time complexity analysis
Capability of applying recursion and dynamic programming concepts
Ability to optimize code for better performance
Understanding of basic SQL for database interactions

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🧐 Question
Medium Decryptor Strings	Solve
What does the following pseudo code print?
Hard Fibonacci codes Time Complexity Pseudo Code Algorithm Analysis	Solve
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	Solve
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 Concurrency Transaction Management	Solve
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

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill
	Medium Decryptor Strings	2 mins Technical Aptitude	Solve
What does the following pseudo code print?
	Hard Fibonacci codes Time Complexity Pseudo Code Algorithm Analysis	2 mins Technical Aptitude	Solve
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	Solve
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 Concurrency Transaction Management	3 mins Technical Aptitude	Solve
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

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill	💪 Difficulty	⌛ Time
	Decryptor Strings	Technical Aptitude	Medium	2 mins	Solve
What does the following pseudo code print?
	Fibonacci codes Time Complexity Pseudo Code Algorithm Analysis	Technical Aptitude	Hard	2 mins	Solve
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	Solve
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 Concurrency Transaction Management	Technical Aptitude	Medium	3 mins	Solve
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

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Why you should use Pre-employment Technical Aptitude Test?

The Technical Aptitude 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:

Programming fundamentals including variables, data types, and control structures
Understanding and implementing basic data structures such as arrays, linked lists, and stacks
Knowledge of algorithm basics and their time and space complexity analysis
Ability to write clean and efficient code with proper error handling
Working with databases and SQL for data manipulation
Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and principles
Familiarity with version control systems like Git
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, or C++

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 Technical Aptitude Test?

Programming Fundamentals: Programming Fundamentals refers to the basic concepts and principles of writing computer programs. This includes knowledge of programming languages, variables, data types, control structures, and logical thinking. It is important to measure this skill in the test to assess a candidate's ability to write efficient and reliable code.

Data Structures: Data Structures are the arrangements and organizations of data in a computer's memory. It involves understanding concepts like arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs. Measuring this skill in the test helps evaluate a candidate's ability to efficiently store, manipulate, and retrieve data.

Algorithm Basics: Algorithm Basics refer to the fundamental techniques and approaches used to solve computational problems. This includes understanding algorithms, analyzing their time and space complexity, and implementing efficient solutions. Measuring this skill in the test helps assess a candidate's logical and problem-solving abilities.

Technical Aptitude: Technical Aptitude refers to the overall technical knowledge and understanding of various concepts and principles related to computer science. It includes the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problem-solving, familiarity with industry practices, and awareness of current trends. Measuring this skill in the test provides insights into a candidate's overall technical competence.

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 Technical Aptitude Test to be based on.

Variables and data types

Operators and expressions

Control flow and loop structures

Functions and procedures

Arrays and linked lists

Stacks and queues

Trees and graphs

Sorting and searching algorithms

Time and space complexity analysis

Recursion and backtracking

Dynamic programming

Bit manipulation

Recursion

Memory management

Exception handling

Debugging techniques

Version control with Git

Software development life cycle

Agile methodologies

Object-oriented programming

Inheritance and polymorphism

Encapsulation and abstraction

Interfaces and abstract classes

Singleton and factory patterns

Functional programming concepts

Data serialization and deserialization

Handling JSON and XML data

SQL basics and querying

Database normalization

Joins and subqueries

Indexing and optimization

ACID properties in databases

Aggregation and grouping

Transaction management

Concurrency control

RESTful APIs

Web security best practices

Browser developer tools

DOM manipulation

Asynchronous JavaScript

AJAX and fetch API

Event handling

Regular expressions

Error handling and debugging in JavaScript

Promises and async/await

Closures and lexical scope

Prototypes and prototypal inheritance

Higher-order functions and callbacks

JSON Web Tokens (JWT)

Unit testing frameworks

Code refactoring techniques

Code optimization and performance tuning

Continuous integration/delivery

Code documentation and commenting

Software architecture principles

What roles can I use the Technical Aptitude Test for?

Computer Programmer
Software Engineer
Software Developer
Junior Developer
Junior Software Engineer
Software Engineer (Fresher)

How is the Technical Aptitude 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

Understanding of common sorting and searching algorithms
Ability to analyze and optimize code for performance improvements
Knowledge of network protocols and communication principles
Experience in working with APIs and integrating third-party libraries
Understanding of software development life cycle and agile methodologies
Ability to write efficient and optimized SQL queries

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What is the Technical Aptitude Test?

The Technical Aptitude Test helps evaluate candidates' understanding of programming fundamentals, data structures, algorithm basics, and technical aptitude. Recruiters use it to identify candidates with sound technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Can I combine the Technical Aptitude Test with Programming questions?

Yes, recruiters can request a single custom test with multiple skills in the same test. For example, you can include questions from the Backend Engineer Test to also assess backend development skills along with technical aptitude.

What skills are evaluated in the Technical Aptitude Test?

Programming fundamentals
Data Structures
Algorithm Basics
Overall Technical Aptitude

Senior candidates are also assessed for their understanding of sorting/searching algorithms, code optimization, network protocols, and experience with APIs and agile methodologies.

How to use the Technical Aptitude Test in my hiring process?

Use this test as a pre-screening tool early in your recruitment process. Add a link to the assessment in your job post or invite candidates by email. This process helps identify skilled candidates faster.

Can I test Technical Aptitude and JavaScript together?

Yes, you can test both skills together. We recommend the Technical Aptitude & JavaScript Test for assessing candidates on both technical aptitude and JavaScript proficiency.

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:

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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.

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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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