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QA Engineer assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Error Checking82%
Selenium74%
Software Testing (QA)68%
Logical Reasoning64%
SQL78%
Git70%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of software development skills.

The QA Engineer template combines Error Checking, Selenium, Software Testing (QA), Logical Reasoning, SQL, Git. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

6tests65minutes103questions in total

01 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Error Checking

Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.

  • Comparing records
  • Spotting discrepancies
  • Accuracy with information

02 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Selenium

Checks knowledge of writing and maintaining automated browser tests.

  • Browser automation
  • Element selection
  • Test workflows

03 · 15 QUESTIONS · 15 MINUTES

Software Testing (QA)

Checks how candidates design tests, report defects clearly and judge severity, priority and risk.

  • Test design techniques
  • Test levels and types
  • Defects, severity and priority

04 · 10 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Logical Reasoning

Shows how candidates reason through unfamiliar problems without prior knowledge.

  • Recognising relationships
  • Evaluating information
  • Drawing conclusions

05 · 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

06 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Git

Checks day to day version control, including branching, merging and recovering from mistakes.

  • Commits & branches
  • Merging changes
  • Version control

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore coding knowledge, problem solving and reliable delivery.

You receive a result for each included test: Error Checking, Selenium, Software Testing (QA), Logical Reasoning, SQL, Git. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on checking a test plan against the 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 checking a test plan against the acceptance criteria. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the QA Engineer assessment results.

QA Engineer: checking a test plan against the acceptance criteriaWorkplace example

While checking a test plan against the acceptance criteria, you compare an approved record with a copied entry. All four fields must match exactly.

FieldApproved recordCopied entry
ReferenceAB-2741AB-2741
Quantity3636
Date18 October18 October
Location codeRT-608RT-680
Which field contains the copying error?

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

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the QA Engineer assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in Error Checking, Selenium, Software Testing (QA), Logical Reasoning, SQL, Git. It brings together evidence about coding knowledge, problem solving and reliable delivery, giving you areas to explore when checking a test plan against the acceptance criteria.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on checking a test plan against the acceptance criteria to explore practical application. Ask them to explain test coverage, investigate failures and identify an important edge case.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
  • SeleniumAsk how they would select an element, wait for a state change and diagnose a failing browser check.
  • Software Testing (QA)Use a short Software Testing (QA) work sample to explore how they apply test design techniques and test levels and types.
  • Logical ReasoningAsk them to explain the relationships and assumptions behind a conclusion.
  • SQLAsk how they would filter records, join related tables and verify a query result.
  • GitDiscuss a branching workflow, a merge conflict and how they would recover an unwanted change.

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 QA Engineer vacancy?

Yes. Start with Error Checking, Selenium, Software Testing (QA), Logical Reasoning, SQL, Git, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Error Checking to explore comparing records. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical QA Engineer work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Error Checking, Selenium, Software Testing (QA), Logical Reasoning, SQL, Git online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on checking a test plan against the acceptance criteria to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is Error Checking included?

Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure. Check matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this QA Engineer assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 6 tests and allows 65 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 Error Checking, Selenium, Software Testing (QA), Logical Reasoning, SQL, Git 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 QA Engineer 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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