The Ruby Programming test is designed to assess candidates' and employees' knowledge of Ruby keywords, syntax, structure, and common design patterns, targeting entry-level to mid-level programmers who write, debug, deploy, and maintain business applications. The assessment covers a broad range of skill areas, including Ruby Syntax, Data Types, and Variables; Control Flow, Loops, and Iterators; Classes, Objects, Modules, and Inheritance; Blocks, Procs, and Lambdas; Exception Handling and Debugging; and Collections and Enumerable Methods. Questions are presented in multiple formats, including Multiple Choice, Multiple Correct Answer, and Essay Composition, and are drawn from a large pool to minimize the risk of cheating. To further ensure integrity and enhance predictive accuracy, one or more questions are individually timed, and artificial intelligence is utilized in the scoring of select 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 Ruby Programming 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.