The Java Jakarta EE Programming (Short) test is designed to evaluate the knowledge and skills of entry-level to mid-level programmers in writing, debugging, deploying, and maintaining business applications using Java Jakarta EE and its standard libraries. The assessment measures proficiency across key areas including Servlets, JSP, and HTTP Request/Response Handling, JAX-RS and RESTful API Development, JPA and Database Persistence, CDI and Dependency Injection, Transaction Management and Data Access Patterns, and Bean Validation and Exception Handling. Questions are presented in multiple formats, including Multiple Choice, Multiple Correct Answer, and Essay Composition, with some questions subject to individual time limits to discourage cheating and enhance predictive accuracy. Questions are drawn from a large pool to further reduce the risk of cheating, and one or more questions are scored using artificial intelligence to ensure consistent and objective evaluation of candidate responses.

The specific attributes measured include:

Following completion, the test produces a Candidate Selection Report that includes an overall score and detailed scores for each attribute.

The Candidate Selection Report also provides expert interview questions that help you probe critical or low-scoring areas, along with a guide for noting your evaluation of the candidate's responses. Consistent use of an interview guide is an important part of gaining better candidate insights and making better hiring decisions.

Note that while the Java Jakarta EE Programming (Short) assessment is a useful and efficient instrument for confirming a base level of skill or knowledge about this important topic, it is not intended to pinpoint the exact level of candidate or skill. We recommend that skills tests, like this one, be used in parallel with other measurements, such as cognitive ability, job fit, and behavioral history. Each different type of test provides a valuable piece of information you can use when evaluating potential job performance.