Shell Programming Assessment

Topics covered

  • Bash Files: iMocha’s Shell online test helps recruiters and hiring managers to evaluate candidate’s understanding about bash files which is a plain text file that contains a series of commands
  • Commands: Our test assesses candidate’s understanding about commands that interact with the users in the terminal emulation window
  • Bash Scripting: This Shell test evaluates candidate’s knowledge about Bash scripting which is a plain text that contains series of commands
  • SDA and SDB drive: Our test help recruiters to evaluate candidate’s understanding about SDA and SDB drive
  • Test Duration: 20 minutes
  • No. of Questions: 10
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About Shell Programming Assessment

A shell script program is designed to be run on Unix Shell which is a command line interpreter. Shell script allows for program commands in chains and is very useful in allowing command substitution functions. It also allows you to use programming functions such as if/then/else statements, for loops, etc. This test is specially designed to check the application, practical skills of a Shell Script developer – as per Industry Standards. Our Shell Programming skill test is created and validated by Subject Matter Experts.

Shell test enables employers and recruiters to identify potential hires by evaluating working skills and job readiness. For this reason, the emphasis is laid upon evaluating the knowledge of applied skills gained through real work experience, rather than theoretical knowledge. Using powerful reporting, you will have a detailed analysis of test results to help you make better decisions and predict candidate and employee success.

The Shell programming test may contain MCQ's (Multiple Choice Questions), MAQ's (Multiple Answer Questions), Fill in the Blanks, Descriptive, Whiteboard Questions, Audio / Video Questions, LogicBox (AI-based Pseudo-Coding Platform), Coding Simulations, True or False Questions, etc. 

The Shell programming test is designed considering EEOC guidelines, it will help you assess and hire diverse talent without any bias.

This Shell Programming Assessment is useful for hiring

  • Unix Shell Script Developer (0-3 years experience)
  • Software Engineer - Shell Scripting