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YAML Skills Test
Test duration:
35
min
No. of questions:
40
Level of experience:
Entry Level/Mid/Senior

YAML Skills Test

This high-quality, customizable test allows recruiters and L&D managers to assess skills like Syntax, Configuration Management, Validation, Parsing, etc. Leverage it to reduce hiring costs by 45% and create targeted learning programs.

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What is YAML?

It is a human-readable data serialization language. It is often used for configuration files, data exchange between languages, and storing structured data. It is designed to be easy to read and write for both humans and machines.

Why use iMocha’s YAML skills test?

Whether you plan to hire or upskill entry-level or senior-level talent, this test enables you to determine the most qualified individuals for a particular role. In fact, with its AI-powered reporting capabilities, you can easily measure individuals' performance and make real-time decisions to improve your hiring and upskilling process.

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How it works

Test Summary

This test helps you assess the following capabilities:

  • Understanding of structure, indentation rules, key-value pairs, lists, and nested structures.
  • Understanding how to serialize and deserialize data format.
  • The ability to work on various validation tools and parsers, such as yamllint or yaml-js, can assist in this process.
  • Knowledge of techniques like variable substitution, conditionals, and loops within YAML files is useful for creating flexible and reusable configurations.

This test also comes with an AI-enabled advanced proctoring feature that flags suspicious activity to avoid any kind of cheating during the assessment.

Useful for hiring
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Configuration Manager
  • Site Reliability Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
  • Cloud Engineer
Test Duration
35
min
No. of Questions
40
Level of Expertise
Entry Level/Mid/Senior
Topics Covered
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Combining multiple skills into one test

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FAQ
How is this skill test customized?
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Our Subject Matter Experts create all questions to ensure full compliance with EEOC regulations. This test can help you evaluate technical and non-technical skills such as configuration management, data manipulation, integration etc. Additionally, you get the option to change the difficulty level to get a better understanding of the candidate's or employees' abilities.

What are the most common interview questions related to YAML?
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Here are some common interview questions related to this field:

  • How does YAML differ from other data serialization formats, such as JSON or XML?
  • Explain the basic structure and syntax rules.
  • What are the different data types supported in YAML?
  • How do you represent arrays/lists and dictionaries/maps?

If you are looking for a custom set of questions, iMocha can help!

What are the required skillsets to work on YAML?
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Here is the list of technical and non-technical skills required for this field:

Technical Skills

  • Syntax
  • Data Manipulation
  • Integration
  • Libraries and Tools
  • Data Serialization

Non-Technical Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Documentation
  • Domain Knowledge