Software Developer / Programmer Test
Make sure you are hiring a computer programming professional who is the best fit for the job with our pre-employment test.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
Need to hire experienced software developers to create products or improve your company’s data performance? How will you really know they have the mental agility needed for YOUR company? Will they be a team player that is cooperative and communicative? The Software Developer / Programmer Test was created to find highly technical employees who can manage and execute projects until completion, and they have to satisfy their main customer – whether or you a client.
About This Test:
This test will take most candidates approximately 40 minutes. It consists of 2 parts:
- An untimed personality assessment
- An untimed General Cognitive Aptitude Test (includes verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning)
What the Report Gives You:
A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, explanation of aptitude results and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process:
- Immediate score report upon completion.
- Proctoring desirable but not required.
- The use of mobile phones is discouraged.
Options:
Contact us to learn how we can customize the test content for your hiring process or the way information is presented in the report to meet your specifications.
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Sample Personality Item:
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| For the statement on the right | |||||
If I am asked to do something at work that I don’t want to do, I usually make some excuse so a coworker will have to do the job instead of me. |
When asked to do something at work that I really dislike, I usually try to cooperate even when I don’t want to. |
| Sample Questions for General Cognitive Aptitude Test | |||
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Sample verbal reasoning item: House is to dwelling as car is to ____________. | (A) transportation | ||
Sample numerical reasoning item: Which number comes next in this series? 3 6 9 19 22 25 | (A) 32 | ||
Sample abstract reasoning item:
Which figure would come next in the series?
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(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Software Developer / Programmer Test Evaluates:
| Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
|---|---|---|
| Slow to learn new tasks, handles limited amount of information at one time | General Cognitive Aptitude | Quick learner, make complex decisions easily |
| Argumentative, contentious | Agreeableness | Easy to get along with, amiable |
| Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness | Reliable, dependable |
| Doesn’t like detailed tasks | Detail-Minded | Like working on detailed tasks |
| Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Resilience | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
| Bends rules to suit self | Integrity | Strong ethical principles |
| Cares mainly about salary and perks | Intrinsic Motivation | Enjoys coming to work |
| Sticks with tried-and-true approaches, resistant to new ideas | Openness to New Experience | Enjoys learning and new ideas, innovative |
| Careless, disorganized | Orderliness | Organized, planful |
| Prefers a socially intensive work setting | Social Intensity Preference | Prefers a lot of quiet time to work on tasks alone |
| Doesn’t want to coordinate with others | Teamwork | Able to coordinate and work cooperatively |
| Does the minimum | Work Drive | Willing to go the extra mile |
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