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Chief Technology Officer assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Strategic Thinking82%
Leadership74%
Decision-Making68%
Problem Solving64%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of software development skills.

The Chief Technology Officer template combines Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision-Making, Problem Solving. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

4tests40minutes32questions in total

01 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Strategic Thinking

Shows whether candidates think past the immediate task to longer term consequences.

  • Long-term priorities
  • Evaluating information
  • Considering wider effects

02 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Leadership

Shows how candidates set direction and handle people problems in a team.

  • Supporting others
  • Setting direction
  • Handling team challenges

03 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Decision-Making

Shows how candidates weigh incomplete information and commit to a course of action.

  • Evaluating options
  • Weighing information
  • Choosing a response

04 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Problem Solving

Shows how candidates break down a workplace problem and choose between options.

  • Understanding problems
  • Considering solutions
  • Choosing a response

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore coding knowledge, problem solving and reliable delivery.

You receive a result for each included test: Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision-Making, Problem Solving. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on reviewing a code change against its acceptance criteria.

Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.

A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE

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 across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try an example question.

Explore an example in the context of reviewing a code change against its acceptance criteria. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Chief Technology Officer assessment results.

Chief Technology Officer: reviewing a code change against its acceptance criteriaWorkplace example

In this Chief Technology Officer example, reviewing a code change against its acceptance criteria is part of the work. A change is ready for review only when the required automated checks pass. The implementation is complete, but a required check is failing.

Which action follows the stated requirement?

An example of the question format, separate from a candidate assessment.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Chief Technology Officer assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines workplace situations in Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision-Making, Problem Solving. It brings together evidence about coding knowledge, problem solving and reliable delivery, giving you areas to explore when reviewing a code change against its acceptance criteria.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on reviewing a code change against its acceptance criteria to explore practical application. Use a small code task. Ask them to explain their design, test edge cases and discuss how they would maintain it.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • Strategic ThinkingAsk how they would connect a proposed action to longer-term goals.
  • LeadershipAsk how they would set direction, support the team and handle a setback.
  • Decision-MakingAsk them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs.
  • Problem SolvingAsk them to break down a problem, compare options and explain their next step.

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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Skills breakdownCandidate comparisonInterview prompts

BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my Chief Technology Officer vacancy?

Yes. Start with Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision-Making, Problem Solving, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Strategic Thinking to explore long-term priorities. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Chief Technology Officer work?

Candidates answer workplace situations in Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision-Making, Problem Solving online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on reviewing a code change against its acceptance criteria to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is Strategic Thinking included?

Shows whether candidates think past the immediate task to longer term consequences. Ask how they would connect a proposed action to longer-term goals. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Chief Technology Officer assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 4 tests and allows 40 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.

Will I see a separate result for each test?

Yes. Review Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision-Making, Problem Solving separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.

Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?

After signup, your Chief Technology Officer selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.

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