How popular is Python?

Python is the most requested programming language skill, and in 2021 was more popular than any other, including JavaScript. In fact, Python was twice as popular as Java.

When should I use a Python test?

You can use the Python test at any point in the recruitment process, but most companies prefer to use it early on as a screener to ensure that candidates have the required knowledge before they are taken through to interview.

What other skills are required for Python?

As Python is a programming language that is based on logic and readability, a Python developer needs to be able to understand the thought processes that create the syntax and the structure of the language. Any developer also needs to have great communication and teamwork skills to be able to work as a valued part of the IT team.

Why is knowledge of Python important?

If you are looking for a software engineer that can provide full-stack development, Python is the most important programming language that they can learn. A competent Python developer will be able to make the most of the architecture of the language to create computer-based systems that work in the way you need them to, whether that is software or a website - or anything in between.

See the Python knowledge behind the experience.

Assess Python knowledge with consistent questions. Compare candidates’ understanding, then explore how they apply it in a practical coding task.

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Python KNOWLEDGE

A clearer picture.

13 of 18 questions correct

72%

Language fundamentals5 / 6

Data structures4 / 6

Functions & objects4 / 6

Knowledge you can see.
A conversation you can focus.

WHAT THE TEST EXPLORES

A clearer view of Python knowledge.

Focus on the areas that matter for the work your candidates will do.

18questions10minutesMultiple choicequestion format

Language fundamentals

Explore candidates’ understanding.

Data structures

Compare knowledge through consistent questions.

Functions & objects

Identify an area to explore in the interview.

A RANGE OF DIFFICULTY

One test. Different abilities.

From straightforward questions to more challenging problems.

Our Python 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 Python question.

Our Python questions explore candidates’ understanding through a consistent format. Try an example to see the kind of information they work with.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using Python in recruitment.

What does the Python test assess?

The Python test checks knowledge of language fundamentals, data structures and functions & objects 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 Python results?

Compare results against the Python 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 Python skills matter for your role?

Software developmentLanguage fundamentals, functions and object-oriented concepts.
Data workUnderstanding data structures and how information is handled.
AutomationReasoning about functions and program behaviour before a practical task.

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.

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BEFORE YOU START

Your Python questions, answered.

Do candidates write code in the Python test?

This assessment checks Python 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 Python topics should matter for my role?

Start with the work the person will do. This page covers language fundamentals, data structures, functions & objects. Decide which of those areas matter for your role before reviewing results, and explore any specialist requirements separately.

Can I combine Python with other tests?

Yes. Add Python 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 Python 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.

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