The Software Requirements Analysis (RA) assessment is designed to measure the knowledge and skills of job candidates and employees in the principles and practices of requirements analysis for software projects, with a primary focus on the ability to extract, refine, and compile requirements specifications. The test evaluates key areas including Requirements Traceability, Functional and Non-Functional Requirements, and Requirements Elicitation, covering topics such as stakeholder engagement, requirements documentation formats, prioritization techniques, change management, and conflict resolution among stakeholders. The assessment uses a variety of question formats, including Essay Composition, Multiple Choice, and Multiple Correct Answer questions, with some questions featuring individual time limits to discourage cheating and improve predictive performance. Questions are drawn from a large pool to further prevent cheating, and one or more questions are scored using artificial intelligence to ensure accurate and consistent evaluation of skill-based 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 Software Requirements Analysis (RA) 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.