01 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Power BI
Checks whether candidates can model data and build a report other people can use.
- Data preparation
- Data models
- Reports & visualisations
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A ready-made selection of tests for Power BI Developer candidates. See how they approach the skills that matter, then focus your interviews on the results.
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Power BI82%
SQL74%
Microsoft Excel68%
Numerical Reasoning64%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
Illustrative results · Fictional candidate
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of data and analytical skills.
The Power BI Developer template combines Power BI, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Numerical Reasoning. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
4tests40minutes63questions in total
02 · 20 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
SQL
Checks whether candidates can write the queries the job needs, not just read them.
- Queries & filtering
- Joins & relationships
- Working with databases
03 · 18 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Microsoft Excel
Checks the spreadsheet work the job actually needs, from formulas and lookups to clean analysis.
- Formulas & functions
- Working with data
- Tables & charts
04 · 10 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Numerical Reasoning
Shows how candidates read figures, tables and percentages, and what they conclude from them.
- Tables & charts
- Percentages & ratios
- Interpreting figures
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore data accuracy, analysis and clear conclusions.
You receive a result for each included test: Power BI, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Numerical Reasoning. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on checking a data extract before sharing an analysis.
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.
Whether the vacancy says Power BI Developer or power bi analyst, the work includes checking a data extract before sharing an analysis. This Numerical Reasoning example reflects that.
Power BI Developer: checking a data extract before sharing an analysisWorkplace example
Of 600 dashboard requests logged this month, 72 have been checked.
| Logged | Checked |
|---|---|
| 600 | 72 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Power BI Developer assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Power BI, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Numerical Reasoning. It brings together evidence about data accuracy, analysis and clear conclusions, giving you areas to explore when checking a data extract before sharing an analysis.
How can you use the results?
Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on checking a data extract before sharing an analysis to explore practical application. Ask them to explain their checks, their method and what the figures do and do not establish.
Which results matter for your vacancy?
- Power BIAsk them to explain a data model, report choice and checks on the underlying figures.
- SQLAsk how they would filter records, join related tables and verify a query result.
- Microsoft ExcelDiscuss formulas, cell references and checks in a small spreadsheet.
- Numerical ReasoningAsk them to interpret a table, calculate a rate and explain what the figures imply.
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 questions, answered.
Can I tailor this assessment to my Power BI Developer vacancy?
Yes. Start with Power BI, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Numerical Reasoning, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Power BI to explore data preparation. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.
Does this assess practical Power BI Developer work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Power BI, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Numerical Reasoning online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on checking a data extract before sharing an analysis to explore application alongside the test results.
Why is Power BI included?
Checks whether candidates can model data and build a report other people can use. Ask them to explain a data model, report choice and checks on the underlying figures. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.
How long does this Power BI Developer 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 Power BI, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Numerical Reasoning 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 Power BI Developer 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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