The RUST Programming (Short) test evaluates the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level to mid-level programmers to write, debug, deploy, and maintain business applications in Rust using standard libraries, keywords, packages, and tools. The assessment measures candidate and employee proficiency across six key areas: Ownership, Borrowing, and Lifetimes; Structs, Enums, Traits, and Generics; Error Handling with Result and Option; Pattern Matching, Control Flow, and Iterators; Collections including Vectors, Hash Maps, and Strings; and Cargo, Modules, Crates, and Testing. The test uses a variety of question formats including Multiple Choice, Multiple Correct Answer, and Essay Composition questions to assess skill-based knowledge. Questions are drawn from a large pool to minimize the risk of cheating, and one or more questions include time limits to further deter dishonesty and improve predictive performance. Additionally, one or more questions are scored using artificial intelligence to ensure accurate and consistent 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 RUST 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.