The C# Programming test is designed to evaluate the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level to mid-level programmers to write, debug, deploy, and maintain business applications in C#. It covers a broad range of skill areas including C# Syntax, Data Types, and Control Flow; Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with Classes and Interfaces; Collections, LINQ, and Data Manipulation; Exception Handling and Debugging; Asynchronous Programming with Async and Await; and Database Access with Entity Framework and ADO.NET. The test uses a variety of question formats, including Essay Composition, Multiple Choice, and Multiple Correct Answer questions, and draws from a large pool of questions to help prevent cheating. One or more questions are subject to individual time limits to further deter cheating and to enhance predictive performance, and artificial intelligence is used in the scoring of one or more questions.

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 C# 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.