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Commands & files
Explore candidates’ understanding.
Find out who really understands Linux.
Assess Linux knowledge with consistent questions. Compare candidates’ understanding, then explore how they apply it in a practical coding task.
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Alex MorganLinux results
CompletedLinux KNOWLEDGE
A clearer picture.
11 of 15 questions correct
73%
Commands & files4 / 5
System administration4 / 5
Permissions & processes3 / 5
Knowledge you can see.
A conversation you can focus.
A conversation you can focus.
WHAT THE TEST EXPLORES
A clearer view of Linux knowledge.
Focus on the areas that matter for the work your candidates will do.
15questions10minutesMultiple choicequestion format
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System administration
Compare knowledge through consistent questions.
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Permissions & processes
Identify an area to explore in the interview.
A RANGE OF DIFFICULTY
One test. Different abilities.
From straightforward questions to more challenging problems.
Our Linux test combines questions of different difficulty, helping you compare candidates across a range of abilities.
The test is labelled intermediate; the questions span a range of difficulty. Use the results alongside interviews and relevant work samples.
TESTS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
English, plus 13 languages.
Assess candidates in the language they work in.
- English
- Chinese (simplified)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Thai
- Vietnamese
- Indonesian
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Dutch
- Arabic
Languages available across our test suite. Options vary by test and level.
TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION
Try a Linux question.
Our Linux questions explore candidates’ understanding through a consistent format. Try an example to see the kind of information they work with.
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using Linux in recruitment.
What does the Linux test assess?
The Linux test checks knowledge of commands & files, system administration and permissions & processes through multiple-choice questions. Candidates answer in their browser, giving you a consistent way to compare their understanding before exploring how they apply it in code.
How can you use the Linux results?
Compare results against the Linux knowledge your role needs. Use them to focus technical interview questions and choose a practical coding task. Explore how candidates explain, test and maintain their work alongside their assessment results.
Which Linux skills matter for your role?
- System administrationUnderstanding commands, files and system concepts.
- Technical operationsReasoning about permissions and processes.
- Support rolesExplaining how to investigate a Linux issue.
Choosing tests for your vacancy
Choose Linux when commands, files and permissions are part of the vacancy. Add Python for Python automation responsibilities, or Amazon Web Services when the role also uses AWS. Assess the actual tools the person will use and explore troubleshooting separately.
SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF
See the person behind the score.
Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.
BEFORE YOU START
Your Linux questions, answered.
Do candidates write code in the Linux test?
This assessment checks Linux knowledge through questions. Add a practical coding task and code review when you need evidence of how candidates build, test and maintain working code.
Which Linux topics should matter for my role?
Start with the work the person will do. This page covers commands & files, system administration, permissions & processes. Decide which of those areas matter for your role before reviewing results, and explore any specialist requirements separately.
Can I combine Linux with other tests?
Yes. Add Linux alongside other relevant tests in one assessment. Choose the combination for your role and review the total time before inviting candidates.
Can I assess real candidates for free?
Yes. Create your account, build an assessment and invite candidates. Your first 5 candidate results are free. No credit card is required.
What happens after my free results?
You pay per candidate result you unlock, rather than per test. There is no subscription or annual commitment. Check the pricing page for current rates.
How should I use the Linux results?
Compare results against the knowledge or ability your role needs. Use them to focus interviews and practical tasks, alongside relevant experience. A test score should not decide who you hire on its own.