In this article, we describe the steps of how to create a new assessment in CodeSignal.
1. Log in to CodeSignal and click the Assessments tab.
2. Click + CREATE.
3. You may create a new assessment based on a framework, or you can click SKIP to proceed with creating a new assessment from scratch.
4. Enter an Internal Title for the assessment and select a Duration. This is the amount of time that test-takers will have to complete the assessment once it has begun. We recommend keeping the assessment to 90 minutes or less.
For Duration you have 2 options:
a. SELECT TIME: you can choose from the list.
b. Custom (mins): you can set the time in minutes manually.
5. Click + Add a Question Slot to choose questions from our question library.
By default, we will show you all questions. From here you can filter questions by “Type,” "Coding Format," "Question Format," "Supported Languages," "Testing Tool," “Sort by,” “Created by,” “Labels,” as well as by Min Avg and Max Avg Solve Time. Also, you can filter questions you have previously favorited by toggling on “My Favorites.”
6. Once you have identified a question you would like to include in your assessment, click on the "+" button to select it. To proceed click the arrow toward the bottom right of the screen.
7. To delete the selected question, go to the SELECTED QUESTION tab and click on the "-" button.
Note: for more information about randomizing the questions in each question slot, see the following support article:
8. Limit Solutions By Language
You can limit solutions to your question to a specific language or multiple languages. By default, all languages available for a given question will be selected. To narrow the languages in which developers can write solutions, unselect "Select All" and choose your languages of interest.
9. Assign Slot Score
Additionally, on this page, you can also assign a specific score to your question. By default, coding questions are worth 300 points, but you can increase or decrease this score as you see fit.
Click DONE to save your selections, and add more questions as you see fit.
Best Practice: For the best test-taker experience, we recommend including 2 or 3 coding questions within a 90 minute assessment.
10. Configure Your Assessment
For configuring your assessment you have 3 options:
- Design
- Settings
Learn more about configuring the details of your assessment in this article:
From here you can customize the assessment title as shown to test-takers.
11. When you’ve finished customizing your new assessment, click CREATE. Congratulations! You've just created a new assessment to send to your test-takers. Learn how to send your assessment to developers in this article: