How to Create a Coding Question in Test

TestTrick allows you to create coding questions to assess a candidate’s programming skills using real-world problem statements, multiple languages, and test-case-based evaluation.

Step 1: Open the Coding Question Creator

Go to Step 2: Add Questions while creating or editing a test.

Click the Code question card.

• A modal will appear asking you to choose between:

• Coding
• Database

Select Coding.

The Coding Question Creation page will open.

Add Question Details

• Enter a clear and concise question title.

Question Description

• Add a detailed problem statement describing what the candidate needs to solve.
• Include constraints, examples, or edge cases if required.

Select Programming Languages

Choose one or more programming languages in which the candidate can write the solution.

Available languages:

• JavaScript
• Python
• C++
• TypeScript
• C#
• Java
• PHP
• Ruby
• Kotlin
• Dart
• Go
• Elixir

You can also use Select All to allow all languages.

Define Function Signature

Function Name

• Enter the function name that candidates must implement.

Return Type

• Select the return type of the function.

Parameters

• Add function parameters and select their respective data types.

Can add multiple parameters.

Select Default Language & Generate Initial Code

• If only one language is selected, it will automatically be set as the default language.

If multiple languages are selected:

• Choose the initial code language candidates will see first.
• Click Generate Code to auto-create the function boilerplate for all selected languages.

Add Test Cases

Click Add Test Case.

• A modal will open where you can enter:

• Test Case Name
• Weightage
• Input Values
• Expected Output

Save the test case.

Show or Hide Test Cases

• You can choose whether to show test cases to candidates.

  If hidden:

  • Candidates will only see their output and pass/fail status, not the expected output.

Scoring Configuration

• Coding questions are automatically evaluated based on test cases.

• Scores are calculated according to test case weightage.

  You can:

  • Adjust the total score manually if required.

    Mark the question as unscorable if you prefer manual evaluation.

    • Unscorable questions are not included in the average score.

Candidate Experience

• Candidates write code in the selected language.
• Their solution is evaluated against test cases.
• They see execution results and pass/fail status.
• Hidden test cases ensure fair and secure evaluation.

Summary

Coding questions in TestTrick allow you to:

• Support multiple programming languages
• Define structured function-based problems
• Auto-generate starter code
• Evaluate using weighted test cases
• Choose between automatic or manual scoring