The Swift Programming (Short) test evaluates the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level to mid-level iOS or macOS programmers to write, debug, deploy, and maintain applications using Swift, covering core areas such as Swift Syntax, Data Types, and Control Flow; Optionals and Safe Value Handling; Object-Oriented and Protocol-Oriented Design; Functions, Closures, and Error Handling; UIKit, SwiftUI, and Application Structure; and Networking, Data Persistence, and Concurrency. The assessment measures skill-based competencies including understanding of Swift syntax, data types, control flow, memory management, concurrency patterns, and the use of frameworks such as UIKit and SwiftUI, as well as the ability to work with Xcode for debugging, profiling, and App Store deployment. Questions are presented in Essay Composition, Multiple Choice, and Multiple Correct Answer formats, and are drawn from a large pool to help prevent cheating. Some questions include time limits to further deter cheating and improve predictive performance, and 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 Swift 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.