The GO Programming (Short) assessment is designed to evaluate the knowledge and skills of entry-level to mid-level programmers in writing, debugging, deploying, and maintaining programs in Go, with a focus on syntax, structure, and common design patterns. The test covers a broad range of knowledge areas including Core Syntax, Data Types, and Control Flow; Functions, Methods, and Interfaces; Data Structures such as Structs, Slices, Maps, and Arrays; Error Handling; Concurrency with Goroutines and Channels; and Packages, Modules, and Tooling.

Candidate skills are measured through a variety of question formats, including Multiple Choice, Multiple Correct Answer, and Essay Composition questions, with one or more questions scored using artificial intelligence. 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 value of the assessment.

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 GO 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.