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.
1. Use Case
Test Type | Demo Test | Description |
|---|---|---|
Aptitude | Mostly MCQs testing Cognitive Reasoning, Mathematical Abilities, etc | |
Technical | Quiz questions testing knowledge of a wide range of technical (and non-technical!) skills | |
Programming | Automated coding tests in languages like C, Python, Javascript | |
Communication Skills | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking Tests | |
Video Response | Candidate records video of their response to your questions |
2. Create Assessment
Test Type | Demo Test | Description |
|---|---|---|
Quiz | Multiple-choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Correct Answer Questions (MCAs), Essay-type questions, etc | |
Programming Test | Automated coding tests in languages like C, Python, Javascript | |
CSS Test | Given a target design, write CSS code to reproduce it | |
SQL Test | Automated testing of SQL queries | |
Video Response | Candidate records video of their response to your questions |
3. Candidate Experience
Test Type | Demo Test | Description |
|---|---|---|
All-at-once Quiz | MCQs, MCAs, Essay-type questions, etc. The questions are shown all at once, like on Google Forms | |
One-by-one Quiz | Same as above, but only one question is shown at once, like on Typeform. Equip's quiz questions are shown like this | |
Programming Test | Automated coding tests in languages like C, Python, Javascript | |
CSS Test | Given a target design, write CSS code to reproduce it | |
SQL Test | Automated testing of SQL queries | |
Video Response | Candidate records video of their response to your questions |
4. Custom Tests
Test Type | How to Create | Description |
|---|---|---|
Quiz | Multiple-choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Correct Answer Questions (MCAs), Essay-type questions, etc | |
Coding Challenge | Automated coding tests in languages like C, Python, Javascript | |
Question Bank | Large pool of questions, to be used within a Question Bank Quiz | |
Question Bank Quiz | Choose a random subset of questions from one or more Question Banks | |
Video Response | Candidate records video of their response to your questions |
Updated on: 30/06/2025
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