The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) assessment is designed to evaluate the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level to mid-level web developers to write and maintain pages for business web applications using elements, styles, and keywords from the standard specification of HTML and CSS available in most modern web browsers. The test measures candidate and employee proficiency across six key areas: Selectors, Specificity, and Inheritance; Box Model, Spacing, and Borders; Layout with Flexbox and Grid; Typography, Colors, and Visual Formatting; Responsive Design and Media Queries; and CSS Variables and Cross-Browser Compatibility.

The assessment uses a variety of question formats, including Multiple Choice, Multiple Correct Answer, and Essay Composition questions, with one or more questions scored using artificial intelligence to ensure accurate evaluation of open-ended responses. Questions are drawn from a large pool to minimize the risk of cheating, and one or more questions are subject to individual time limits to further deter dishonesty and enhance the predictive validity of results. This skills-focused test provides a comprehensive and reliable measure of a candidate's ability to apply CSS concepts in real-world web development scenarios.

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 Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) 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.