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» What do I need to take the
test?
You need the "Company" name/code and the
"Test ID", and a web-browser. The HR manager from
the hiring company has the "Company" code and the
"Test ID".
The "Company" is the name for the hiring
company; it is most likely be an abbreviation (or an
acronym) of the company name.
For example: GTomato, IBM, Intel, NASA, Apple, etc.
The "Test ID" is the open-position
abbreviation (job listing) followed by a dash,
"-", and a number.
For example: CProgrammer-01234, SfwEng-0123, SrProg-0123,
BPITW-0111, etc.
There is no white-space characters in either the
"Company" code or the "Test ID". Both
are case sensitive.
Special Note: As
described by the "SUBSCRIPTION
AGRREMENT", we, GreenTomato Software llc., can not
give out the "Company" name and corresponding
"Test ID" to the users/candidates. Therefore, if
you don't know the "Company" code and the
"Test ID", please contact the HR manager from the
hiring company.
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» How do I prepare for the test? Are there any good
tips?
The pre-hire tests have three (3) distinct sections:
- » The Syntax test tests the basic
understanding of the computer language syntax, such as
PHP, C++, Java, etc. Some of the Syntax tests could have
up to two computer languages.
The HR Manager could choose from 10, 20 or 30 questions,
and he/she also chooses the maximum time limits of 10, 20
or 30 minutes for each test. The timer will be displayed
on the "Title" bar and the "Status"
bar, while you are taking the test.
These questions are thoroughly researched and written by
experienced programmers, and so, here are a few good
tips.
Good Tips: During the
Syntax test, we recommend that you have your favorite
computer reference book(s) nearby. We recommend this
because we are testing your mastery of the computer
language(s) and not your memorization.
There could be more then one correct answer to any
question, so you must remember to select all the correct
choices. There is no partial credit.
Lastly, if you failed this test then you will not be
advanced to the next test level, the Logic test.
[Sample Syntax Test]
- » The Logic test quantifies the
level of experience of the programmer.
Since there is always more then one way to code a feature,
a function, or a method, experienced programmers know
which logic serves best in which context.
These are coding problems that you will encounter in
everyday programming; we did.
The HR Manager could choose from 10, 20 or 30 questions,
and he/she chooses the maximum time limits of 10, 20 or 30
minutes for each test. The timer will be displayed on the
"Title" bar and the "Status" bar,
while you are taking the test.
Good Tips: There is no
syntax error in any of the logic questions.
The logic questions are not trick questions, simply coding
problems that you are likely to encounter in your
day-to-day programming.
Relax and double-check your answers before submitting. We
[programmers] notice that when we are relaxed the
answer(s) to some of the logic questions simply
pop-out.
There could be more then one correct answer, so you must
remember to select all the correct choices. There is no
partial credit.
Lastly, if you failed this test then you will not be
advanced to the next test level, the TG-Factor test.
[Sample Logic Test]
- » The TG-Factor test measures the
effectiveness of the programmer in an organization.
Here is where we separate the men from the boys. To be a
Top Gun programmer, you must see the bigger picture and be
able to articulate technical concepts to top level
Executives as well as to fellow programmers. In other
words, if you want to be the leader of the pack, you must
command respect from the rank-and-file and navigate the
coporate world.
No other application has this TG-Factor Test. It is
conceived and written by our Top Gun Chief Software
Architect.
Good Tips: Put the
team first. What is good for the team - and the project -
is most likely to be the correct answer.
Read each choice carefully because the answer is in
there.
There could be more then one correct answer, so you must
remember to select all the correct choices. There is no
partial credit.
If you passed this final test, you will see the Top Gun
certificate page. Please print this page out, or write
down the certificate number.
[Sample TG-Factor Test]
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» What will happen after I take the
test?
If you fail, take a deep breath and contact the HR
manager to see whether it is OK to take the test again.
Taking the pre-hire test multiple times could disqualify
you.
If you succeed and achieve Top Gun status, then an email
is sent to the HR manager. A big congratulations to you
because very few programmers actually achieve Top Gun
ranking.
However, this alone does not guarantee you will be
hired. It is up to the HR manager to call you in for a
face-to-face interview or not, and it is up to the HR
manager from the hiring company to make the final
decision.
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» What is the "Top Gun"
ranking?
The ranking are as follows:
"Newbie"
ranking is assigned to a candidate/user that took the test
and failed the Syntax test, the first level test.
"Rookie"
ranking is assigned to a candidate/user that passed the
Syntax test but failed the Logic Test.
"Qualified" ranking is
assigned to a candidate/user that passed the Syntax and
Logic tests, but failed the TG-Factor (effectiveness)
test.
"Top Gun"
ranking is assigned to a candidate/user that has passed all
three tests: the Syntax test, the Logic test, and the
TG-Factor (effectiveness) test.
It is the highest ranking. Very few programmers actually
achieve Top Gun ranking. Every Top Gun candidate/user will
received a "Top Gun" certificate number.
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» What is the honor system?
As good programmers, it is in our nature to hack into
applications and see how they tick. Then again, as a good
programmer, that is where it stops.
Even with our best efforts, there might be a way to
cheat our tests. Therefore, rather than spending endless
programming-time blocking every conceivable method of
cheating, we rely on the principle that governs all
science, "Honesty".
That is not to say this program is easily hack. If you
are a good-enough programmer to hack this application, then
please contact us and tell us how you did it. We appreciate
your candor.
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» Why is the test in English? Can I take the test
in my native language?
Most (if not all) of the computer languages (keywords)
are in English, and the majority of the programs are also
written in English. So it is natural that the tests are in
English.
Please contact us if you think the tests should be in
other languages. We would like to hear from you.
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» How is the test graded?
For each test, your answers will be compared with
correct answers. For each question, there could be more
then one correct answer, so you must select all the correct
choices to get a credit for that question. There is no
partial credit.
Your test score will then be compared against the
minimum score (in percentage), set by the HR manager. If
you passed, you will advance to the next test level.
All grades are final as stipulated in the "TERMS OF
USE".
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