The GIT - Usage and Concepts (Short) assessment is designed to measure the knowledge and skills of job candidates and employees in the practical use and understanding of the GIT version control system. The test evaluates a broad range of competencies, including working with repositories and commits, creating and merging branches, collaborating with remotes, viewing history and comparing changes, undoing and reverting changes, and managing Git configuration and file tracking. It assesses understanding of core GIT concepts such as HEAD, the staging area, tracked files, and the distinctions between working directories, staging areas, and repositories, as well as practical skills such as initializing and cloning repositories, staging changes, resolving merge conflicts, using logs and diffs, applying tags, and configuring settings with git config and .gitignore.

The assessment consists of Multiple Choice and Multiple Correct Answer questions drawn from a large question pool to help prevent cheating and ensure a fair evaluation. One or more questions are also subject to time limits, further supporting test integrity and improving the predictive value of results.

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 GIT - Usage and Concepts (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.