IMHO, tests should be delivered verbally, and the questions should be
written to evoke conversation. I ask questions like "what are the
different variable scopes supported in Cold Fusion?". When the person
answers, I'll follow through with questions like "Why would you use the
request scope?". I try to keep them open ended.
Jeff Beer
Senior Programmer Architect
Hydrogen Media, Inc
(727) 530-5500 x303
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Zac Belado [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 12:49 PM
> To: CF-Talk
> Subject: RE: Questions to ask for CF developer
>
>
>
>
> > Properly written tests do have their worth.
>
> What if the person doesn't test well?
> What if the person is having a bad day?
> What if the person is a very good programmer but, like
> myself, is highly
> dyslexic and has trouble with written tests?
> What if your test covers material that you never use in the
> course of your
> projects at work?
> What if the person suffers from stress induced problems
> triggered by tests?
>
> Isn't it a better solution to get someone who understands the
> material to
> talk to the prospective employee instead?
>
> Standardised tests only prove that the person can take tests
> and memorize
> facts.
>
>
>
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