UNIX Fundamentals Online Test to assess UNIX shell fundamentals
The UNIX Fundamentals Test assesses candidates on their understanding of UNIX shell fundamentals and DBMS, along with the potential to design and develop flows.
Available on request
Coding
2-4 years
Intermediate
60 minutes
1 code + 20 MCQs
English India
About the Mercer | Mettl UNIX Shell Test
The Mercer | Mettl UNIX Fundamentals Test evaluates a candidate’s foundational knowledge of working in a UNIX environment. It emphasizes essential command-line skills such as navigating directories, running basic scripts, handling users, managing files and permissions, and performing simple network diagnostics. Mercer | Mettl’s UNIX Fundamentals Test is designed for candidates with two to four years of experience.
The purpose of a UNIX Test
This test aims to assess individuals’ understanding of key UNIX concepts, including file permissions, commands, package managers, and directory management. Since UNIX supports multitasking and is a multi-user operating system, it enables multiple users to access computer resources simultaneously, facilitating a time-sharing system. The test identifies candidates who can help organizations manage UNIX effectively, ensuring they possess the operational skills needed to operate confidently in UNIX environments.
How can hiring managers use this test in hiring?
The Online UNIX Shell Test allows employers to evaluate and select candidates with strong UNIX fundamentals before proceeding to interview rounds. It measures candidates’ knowledge of shell scripting, loop control, and related skills. The test is also suitable for screening early-career candidates capable of demonstrating practical command-line fluency. By validating practical readiness rather than just theoretical knowledge, the test reduces guesswork in hiring. It is also suitable for assessing candidates new to UNIX, such as junior system administrators, support engineers, and IT technicians. It helps ensure new hires can perform basic system tasks like troubleshooting login issues, granting access permissions, and backing up logs, thereby reducing ramp-up time for junior infrastructure or support roles.
Why should you choose Mercer | Mettl for this test?
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UNIX Fundamentals Test competency framework
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UNIX Fundamentals Test competencies under scanner
UNIX Fundamentals skills
Competencies:
This competency includes Coding Question (Bash) skills.
This competency includes UNIX - Job Control, UNIX - Text Processing (grep, awk), UNIX - Process Management, UNIX - Shell Scripting and UNIX Shell Concepts, UNIX - File Permissions, UNIX - Using sed, UNIX - Using man Pages, and UNIX – Directories.
This competency includes UNIX - Advanced Shell Scripting, UNIX - Networking Commands, UNIX - System Administration, UNIX - Backup and Recovery, UNIX - Shell Programming, UNIX - Error Handling in Scripts and UNIX - Scheduling Tasks with cron.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can we benchmark applicants based on our internal sample set?
Yes, it is possible. We can benchmark applicants as per the client’s requirements. Please write to us for assistance.
Can we customize the report to include some specific analyses?
We have previously customized test reports on a client-to-client basis. Please write to Mercer | Mettl with the request, and we will gladly find a solution.