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HTML & CSS (Basic)

HTML & CSS (Basic)

Evaluates candidates' basic knowledge in HTML and CSS, focusing on comprehension, styling, and layout properties for web development.

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Type
Hard skills
Time
13 min
Level
Basic
Languages
English

HTML & CSS (Basic) test: Crafting the web with skill

Explore the foundational skills of your candidates in web development with our HTML / CSS (Basic) Proficiency Test. This test is designed to gauge essential knowledge in creating visually appealing and structurally sound websites. It is your key to identifying individuals who are well-versed in the basics of web coding practices, layout designs, and cross-browser compatibility. Ensure your team includes developers capable of bringing your brand's online vision to life.

Unique features of the HTML & CSS (Basic) assessment

  • Foundation-focused evaluation: Concentrates on critical basics of HTML and CSS to ensure candidates have a solid groundwork.
  • Real-world code challenges: Challenges candidates with practical code questions to assess genuine skill sets.
  • Comprehensive skill coverage: Evaluates understanding of element selection, text styling, layout properties, and more to provide a well-rounded view of a candidate's abilities.
  • Adaptive to any hiring stage: Perfect for early hiring stages, yet adaptable for evaluating existing team members or candidates later in the process.
  • Expert-designed: Created by specialists in web development, ensuring the assessment meets high standards for accuracy and relevance.

Topics covered in the HTML & CSS (Basic) pre-screening test

Our assessment digs deep into a variety of crucial topics such as:

  • HTML tag and element comprehension: Evaluates the ability to understand and use HTML tags and elements correctly.
  • CSS selectors and properties: Assesses knowledge of CSS for styling HTML elements effectively.
  • Text styling and fonts: Tests skills in enhancing readability and visual appeal of text content.
  • Layout design principles: Explores understanding of CSS layout techniques to structure web pages efficiently.
  • Cross-browser compatibility: Judges knowledge in ensuring websites work consistently across different browsers.

Best use of the HTML & CSS (Basic) knowledge test

Perfect for evaluating the foundational web development skills, this test is ideally suited for roles such as:

  • Junior web developers: Evaluates the essential skills needed for entry-level positions in web development.
  • Front-end developers: Ideal for assessing basic competency in HTML and CSS crucial for creating the visual part of websites.
  • Web design professionals: Offers insights into candidates' ability to apply coding for effective design implementation.
  • Content management system (CMS) users: Suitable for evaluating those who work in systems that involve direct interaction with HTML/CSS coding.
  • Marketing professionals: Helps in identifying individuals with the technical skills to manage and update website content in line with marketing strategies.

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