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Test Types in an Assessment


Test Types


An Equip assessment is a set of tests that candidates attempt in a given order. The tests can be categorized into different types based on different criteria.


In the sections below, we go into more detail on the test types based on the classification.


The demo tests linked to below are not proctored. On an actual assessment, they will be.


1. Use Case


Test Type

Demo Test

Description

Aptitude

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Mostly MCQs testing Cognitive Reasoning, Mathematical Abilities, etc

Technical

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Quiz questions testing knowledge of a wide range of technical (and non-technical!) skills

Programming

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Automated coding tests in languages like C, Python, Javascript

Communication Skills

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Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking Tests

Video Response

Link

Candidate records video of their response to your questions


2. Create Assessment


Test Type

Demo Test

Description

Quiz

Link

Multiple-choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Correct Answer Questions (MCAs), Essay-type questions, etc

Programming Test

Link

Automated coding tests in languages like C, Python, Javascript

CSS Test

Link

Given a target design, write CSS code to reproduce it

SQL Test

Link

Automated testing of SQL queries

Video Response

Link

Candidate records video of their response to your questions


3. Candidate Experience


Test Type

Demo Test

Description

All-at-once Quiz

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MCQs, MCAs, Essay-type questions, etc. The questions are shown all at once, like on Google Forms

One-by-one Quiz

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Same as above, but only one question is shown at once, like on Typeform. Equip's quiz questions are shown like this

Programming Test

Link

Automated coding tests in languages like C, Python, Javascript

CSS Test

Link

Given a target design, write CSS code to reproduce it

SQL Test

Link

Automated testing of SQL queries

Video Response

Link

Candidate records video of their response to your questions


4. Custom Tests


Test Type

How to Create

Description

Quiz

Link

Multiple-choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Correct Answer Questions (MCAs), Essay-type questions, etc

Coding Challenge

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Automated coding tests in languages like C, Python, Javascript

Question Bank

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Large pool of questions, to be used within a Question Bank Quiz

Question Bank Quiz

Link

Choose a random subset of questions from one or more Question Banks

Video Response

Link

Candidate records video of their response to your questions


Updated on: 30/06/2025

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