Debugging and Problem-Solving Quiz — Computers and Programming Skills Test

Anyone involved in software development, testing, or technical support can benefit. The quiz is suitable for junior to senior engineers, QA specialists, and interview candidates looking to evaluate their debugging and troubleshooting skills within the Computers and Programming field.

The quiz uses a simple additive scoring model: each selected option has a numeric value and the total score is the sum of those values. Higher scores indicate stronger practical debugging skills, while lower scores identify areas for improvement in troubleshooting, testing, and root-cause analysis.

Yes. Retake the quiz after practicing recommended techniques, such as using debuggers, writing tests, and learning profiling tools. Repeating the quiz periodically helps track progress and validate learning outcomes.

The quiz itself assesses your current approaches and decision-making; it does not provide hands-on instruction. However, the results include actionable recommendations and resources to guide further learning in debugging methodologies, tools, and best practices.

This Debugging and Problem-Solving Quiz contains 10 multiple-choice questions and typically takes 8–15 minutes to complete, depending on how much you reflect on each scenario and your prior experience.

No. Questions are framed to evaluate general debugging and problem-solving skills applicable across languages and frameworks. The principles—reproducing issues, using diagnostics, writing tests, and performing root-cause analysis—apply broadly.

Use the results to identify gaps such as limited use of debuggers, insufficient automated tests, or ad-hoc incident handling. Follow the actionable recommendations—integrate linters and CI checks, adopt systematic incident response, and practice profiling—to make measurable improvements in your workflow.