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Java (Coding): Entry-Level Algorithms

Java (Coding): Entry-Level Algorithms test

Type: Programming skills

Time: 15 min

Languages: English

Level: Entry level

Summary of the Java (Coding): Entry-Level Algorithms test

Our Java online assessment test measures candidates’ basic programming skills in Java. It uses a straightforward coding task to identify entry-level developers with a clear understanding of the Java programming language and transferable algorithm skills.

Covered skills

Entry-level algorithms
Object-oriented programming
Operators
Interfaces
Multithreaded programming
Error handling

Use the Java online test to hire

Entry-level back-end, embedded systems, front-end, full-stack, Java, and web developers, plus other programmers who use Java in their technology stack.

Want to measure a range of entry-level coding languages in one test?

This Java coding test forms part of our Coding: Entry-Level Algorithms test. Offer your candidates a choice of 19+ programming languages, and let them prove their talent.

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About the Java (Coding): Entry-Level Algorithms test

Java is one of the most popular programming languages for Android app development, desktop applications, and enterprise-grade and embedded systems.

With our Entry-level Java test, it’s easy to evaluate candidates' practical coding skills. It measures candidates' basic knowledge and aptitude in areas such as object-oriented programming, assessing exceptions and errors, and handling typical Java interfaces and operators.

To show their skills in these areas, candidates have 10 minutes to complete a straightforward coding task instead of multiple-choice questions. Their performance is measured against a set of test cases – some of which are made available to the candidate to ensure they’re on the right track.

People who excel in the Java online test are:

Confident Java application builders
Creative thinkers who can solve problems with limited data
Receptive coders who are likely to adapt well to other languages
Flexible, self-starting programmers who need little instruction

Using this test, you can make better-informed hiring decisions without relying solely on resumes and references.

Check out some preview questions before you get started!

The test is made by a subject-matter expert

Alfred W.

Alfred is an experienced software engineer with deep expertise in Python development, data engineering, and cloud solutions architecture. He has built out a cloud native data platform for a $16B hedge fund that systematically ingested TBs/PBs of data to drive quantitative trading strategies.

Alfred is also a certified AWS Solutions Architect and DevOps Engineer at the Professional. In his free time, he enjoys reading about personal psychology and new trends in technology.

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Why are basic Java skills important to employers?

Java is a high-level and general-purpose programming language used across many industries. Many development teams prefer it because it’s easy to write code that accomplishes complicated tasks.

Employers look for candidates with entry-level Java skills to support various programming projects, such as:

Android apps
Chatbots
Web applications
AI (artificial intelligence)
IoT (internet of things) applications
Cloud computing assets

What’s more, employers can upskill recruits with basic coding skills into more advanced projects and support their development in languages such as Python, R, SQL, and CSS.

People who score well in our Entry-level Java online test are innovative thinkers with exceptional attention to detail and a willingness to learn – all assets for any development team.

3 Java competencies to look for

By using our Entry-level Java assessment test online, you can measure the following important competencies:

Java fundamentals: Do candidates understand how to use keywords, variables, identifiers, and operators?
OOPs (object-oriented programming): Do applicants know the main OOP concepts used in Java and how to structure code so it’s easy to read and reuse?
Exception handling: Do candidates know how to spot common Java coding errors and how to fix them?

Measuring coding talent through skills tests helps development teams find top recruits, fast.

LILAB, for example, is a digital agency that switched to recruitment skills testing. After using TestGorilla assessments for a short time, the company soon boosted its hire quality and talent retention rate.

What job roles can you hire with our Java (Coding): Entry-Level Algorithms test?

Thanks to its flexibility and ease of use, basic Java programming skills are important in many roles and industries. We’ve designed our test to be versatile for that reason.

Here are a few technical roles where you could use the online Java Programming test during recruitment:

Back-end developers develop the back end of an application, website, or service, focusing on performance, uptime, updates, and security
Embedded systems developers code and build platforms that help software and hardware communicate and integrate
Front-end developers work on the front end of a website or app, focusing on interface usability and experience (UI and UX)
Full-stack developers oversee the coding and development of services for all users, covering back- and front-end ‌functionality and resources
Java developers create, develop, and maintain applications using the Java language
Software analysts design and modify software by analyzing language use, measuring program performance, and managing large-scale projects
Web developers design, code, and maintain websites and web apps, test code, and monitor performance

Create a multi-measure assessment: 4 tests to pair with the Java Coding test

To hire the best Java developers, you must measure more than beginner skills. Using TestGorilla’s multi-measure assessment builder, you can examine up to five skills to recruit well-rounded programmers and coders.

Here are four skills tests we recommend using alongside the Entry-level Java online test:

Numerical Reasoning test: Assess candidates’ ability to understand patterns and interpret numbers. Numerical reasoning is useful when creating and manipulating code in JavaScript.
Android Development Using Java test: Measure applicants’ specific skills in developing applications for Android mobile devices and operating systems. It’s a valuable stepping stone toward specialized programming.
Java (Coding): Data Structures test: Dive deeper into candidates’ ability to manipulate and implement Java data structures in a timed scenario. Use this alongside our Java (Coding): Debugging test to find more experienced Java programmers.
HTML5 test: Recruit core Java developers with a firm knowledge of HTML coding principles. These skills are important for developing accessible and appealing websites and apps.

Learn more about how to hire a Java developer with our complete guide.

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An assessment is the total package of tests and custom questions that you put together to evaluate your candidates. Each individual test within an assessment is designed to test something specific, such as a job skill or language. An assessment can consist of up to 5 tests and 20 custom questions. You can have candidates respond to your custom questions in several ways, such as with a personalized video.

A video question is a specific type of custom question you can add to your assessment. Video questions let you create a question and have your candidates use their webcam to record a video response. This is an excellent way to see how a candidate would conduct themselves in a live interview, and is especially useful for sales and hospitality roles. Some good examples of things to ask for video questions would be "Why do you want to work for our company?" or "Try to sell me an item you have on your desk right now."

Besides video questions, you can also add the following types of custom questions: multiple-choice, coding, file upload, and essay. Multiple-choice lets your candidates choose from a list of answers that you provide, coding lets you create a coding problem for them to solve, file upload allows your candidates to upload a file that you request (such as a resume or portfolio), and essay allows an open-ended text response to your question. You can learn more about different custom question types here.

An assessment is the total package of tests and custom questions that you put together to evaluate your candidates. Each individual test within an assessment is designed to test something specific, such as a job skill or language. An assessment can consist of up to 5 tests and 20 custom questions. You can have candidates respond to your custom questions in several ways, such as with a personalized video.

A video question is a specific type of custom question you can add to your assessment. Video questions let you create a question and have your candidates use their webcam to record a video response. This is an excellent way to see how a candidate would conduct themselves in a live interview, and is especially useful for sales and hospitality roles. Some good examples of things to ask for video questions would be "Why do you want to work for our company?" or "Try to sell me an item you have on your desk right now."

Besides video questions, you can also add the following types of custom questions: multiple-choice, coding, file upload, and essay. Multiple-choice lets your candidates choose from a list of answers that you provide, coding lets you create a coding problem for them to solve, file upload allows your candidates to upload a file that you request (such as a resume or portfolio), and essay allows an open-ended text response to your question. You can learn more about different custom question types here.

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