Git Online Test

The Git Online Test uses scenario-based MCQs to evaluate candidates on their understanding of Git, a popular version control system. The test evaluates the candidate's knowledge of basic and advanced Git commands, their ability to resolve conflicts, and their proficiency in using Git to manage source code.

Covered skills:

Git basics
Repository creation
Branching and merging
Committing changes
Conflict resolution
Remote repositories
Rebasing
Git workflows
Git commands and concepts
Git branching models

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About the Git Test

The Git 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 efficiently create and manage git repositories
Ability to understand and implement branching and merging in git
Ability to commit changes and handle conflicts effectively in git
Ability to work with remote repositories in git
Ability to rebase commits in git
Understanding of git workflows
Proficient in using git commands and concepts
Knowledge of different git branching models

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These are just a small sample from our library of 15,000+ questions. The actual questions on this Git Test will be non-googleable.

🧐 Question
Medium git commit without git add	Solve
Suppose a remote repository is cloned in local system and a old file named “modified_file” is modified and now if following command is run, what will "git status" return?
Medium Merge into live branch Git Version Control Branch Management	Solve
Which of the following commands will merge dev-fixes into the master-live branch? a. git checkout master-live and git merge dev-fixes b. git checkout dev-fixes and git merge master-live c. git merge master-live and git checkout dev-fixes d. git merge dev-fixes and git checkout master-live

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill
	Medium git commit without git add	3 mins Git	Solve
Suppose a remote repository is cloned in local system and a old file named “modified_file” is modified and now if following command is run, what will "git status" return?
	Medium Merge into live branch Git Version Control Branch Management	2 mins Git	Solve
Which of the following commands will merge dev-fixes into the master-live branch? a. git checkout master-live and git merge dev-fixes b. git checkout dev-fixes and git merge master-live c. git merge master-live and git checkout dev-fixes d. git merge dev-fixes and git checkout master-live

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill	💪 Difficulty	⌛ Time
	git commit without git add	Git	Medium	3 mins	Solve
Suppose a remote repository is cloned in local system and a old file named “modified_file” is modified and now if following command is run, what will "git status" return?
	Merge into live branch Git Version Control Branch Management	Git	Medium	2 mins	Solve
Which of the following commands will merge dev-fixes into the master-live branch? a. git checkout master-live and git merge dev-fixes b. git checkout dev-fixes and git merge master-live c. git merge master-live and git checkout dev-fixes d. git merge dev-fixes and git checkout master-live

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Why you should use Pre-employment Git Online Test?

The Git 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 Git basics in version control
Creating and managing repositories in Git
Using branching and merging techniques effectively
Committing changes with proper messages and conventions
Resolving conflicts during merging and rebasing
Working with remote repositories in Git
Applying rebasing methods to maintain a clean commit history
Implementing Git workflows for collaboration
Utilizing various Git commands and concepts effectively
Implementing Git branching models for project organization

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 Git Online Test?

Git basics: Understanding the fundamental concepts of version control system and how Git operates. It involves knowledge of initializing a Git repository, staging and committing changes, and basic Git commands.

Repository creation: Creating and setting up repositories to organize and manage different versions of a project. This skill is important as it demonstrates the ability to create a new repository, initialize it with the necessary files, and configure repository settings.

Branching and merging: Crafting multiple branches to work on different features or bug fixes concurrently, and merging the changes back to the main branch. This skill showcases the proficiency in creating, switching, merging, and deleting branches, which is essential for collaborating and managing complex projects.

Committing changes: Recording and tracking modifications made to a repository by creating commits. This skill assesses one's ability to write concise and descriptive commit messages, as well as understanding the workflow of staging changes before committing them.

Conflict resolution: Handling conflicts that arise when merging changes that conflict with each other. This skill demonstrates the proficiency in analyzing conflicts, making necessary adjustments, and resolving them effectively to maintain a clean and functional codebase.

Remote repositories: Working with remote repositories to collaborate with other developers and synchronize code changes. This skill involves knowledge of adding remote repositories, pushing and pulling code, and resolving conflicts that arise during remote synchronization.

Rebasing: Modifying and integrating changes from one branch onto another by applying commits in a linear sequence. This skill showcases the ability to rewrite commit history, resolve conflicts, and keep the repository history organized and coherent.

Git workflows: Understanding and implementing different Git workflows such as central, feature branch, or forking workflows. This skill assesses the knowledge of choosing appropriate workflows based on project requirements, collaborating with teammates, and ensuring a smooth and efficient development process.

Git commands and concepts: Familiarity with essential Git commands and concepts, including but not limited to cloning repositories, checking out branches, fetching and pulling changes, and understanding concepts like HEAD, tags, and remotes. This skill demonstrates a solid foundation in the usage and understanding of Git's core functionalities.

Git branching models: Implementing specific branching models, such as the Gitflow model or the trunk-based development model. This skill showcases the ability to design and follow branching strategies that align with the project's complexity, scalability, and collaboration requirements.

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 Git Test to be based on.

Git basics

Repository creation

Branching and merging

Committing changes

Conflict resolution

Remote repositories

Rebasing

Git workflows

Git commands

Git concepts

Git branching models

Branching strategies

Git logs

Git merge conflicts

Git remote

Git pull

Git push

Git fetch

Git branch

Git checkout

Git commit

Git commit message

Git commit amend

Git commit revert

Git reset

Git stash

Git cherry-pick

Git diff

Git revert

Git rebase

Git tag

Git ignore

GitHub workflows

GitLab workflows

Bitbucket workflows

GitFlow

Forking workflow

Centralized workflow

Feature branch workflow

Release branch workflow

Hotfix branch workflow

Pull request workflow

Git hooks

Git bisect

Git reflog

Git blame

Git submodules

Git subtree

Git LFS

Git GUI

Git alias

Git attributes

Git rebase interactive

Git revert merge

Git squash

Git amend

Git commit signing

Git rebase vs merge

What roles can I use the Git Online Test for?

Software Developer
DevOps Engineer
Web Developer
System Administrator
Quality Assurance Engineer
Technical Project Manager
Software Engineer
Full Stack Developer
Frontend Developer
Backend Developer

How is the Git 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

Applying Git best practices for efficient development
Troubleshooting and debugging Git-related problems
Understanding and utilizing Git hooks for automation
Integrating Git with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Implementing Git submodules for managing dependencies
Utilizing Git tags for versioning and release management
Implementing Git stash for managing temporary changes
Working with Git extensions and GUI tools
Applying Git hooks for enforcing coding standards
Understanding and implementing Git reflogs for recovery and auditing

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Have questions about the Git Hiring Test?

What is the Git Test?

The Git Test evaluates a candidate's proficiency with Git, focusing on various key skills. It is used by recruiters to assess potential hires' ability to work efficiently with version control systems.

Can I combine the Git Test with other questions?

Yes, recruiters can request a custom test with multiple skills. For example, consider the Jira Online Test to evaluate related skills.

What topics are evaluated in the Git Test?

This test covers: Git basics, repository creation, branching and merging, committing changes, conflict resolution, remote repositories, rebasing, Git workflows, Git commands and concepts, and Git branching models.

How to use Git Test in my hiring process?

Use this test as a pre-screening tool at the beginning of your recruitment. Add a link in your job post or invite candidates by email. Adaface helps find skilled candidates earlier.

Can I test Git and CI/CD together in a test?

Yes, you can. Combining Git skills with CI/CD knowledge is recommended for a holistic assessment. Check out the AWS DevOps Test for details.

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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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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