Question Types in HackerRank Tests
Last updated: November 25, 2025
HackerRank Tests include various question types that assess your technical skills across different roles and domains.
Available question types
The table below lists all question types available in HackerRank Tests.
Question Type | Description |
Approximate Solution | Solve programming problems evaluated by a custom checker for flexible validation. |
Back-End Developer | Develop server-side applications using frameworks such as Node.js, Django, Java Spring Boot, or Ruby on Rails. |
Cloud | Solve cloud computing challenges using temporary access to AWS or Azure UI consoles. |
Code Review | Review code changes and provide inline comments in a simulated code review environment. |
Coding | Write code to generate the required output using an integrated development environment (IDE) and compiler. |
Complete Sentence | Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word or phrase. |
Database | Write SQL queries to manage and retrieve data using systems such as MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or DB2. |
Data Science | Perform data analysis and machine learning tasks in a Jupyter Notebook environment. You can upload external files or datasets. |
DevOps | Complete Linux-based tasks such as package installation, file operations, and command-line execution in a virtual Linux machine. |
Diagram | Create flowcharts or architecture diagrams using the integrated draw.io tool. |
File Upload | Upload a single file as your solution. |
Front-End Developer | Build web applications using frameworks such as Angular, React, or Node.js. Includes an IDE for real-time or offline development. |
Full Stack Developer | Work on both front-end and back-end components with access to dual coding environments. |
HTML, CSS, JavaScript | Develop responsive web pages using core web technologies with real-time browser previews. |
Mobile Developer | Build mobile applications for Android or React Native platforms. |
Multiple Choice | Select one or more correct answers from a list of options. |
Subjective | Write responses to open-ended prompts in plain text. |
Whiteboard | Draw or annotate diagrams on a virtual whiteboard using shapes and text. |