Hackerrank Exam Structure and Content 3

Question 1

Approximately how many coding challenges are included in the HackerRank Python (Basic) certification exam?

Accepted Answer

3–4 challenges

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1–2 challenges

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8–10 challenges

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15–20 challenges

Question 2

What happens to a candidate's score if their code passes only some of the test cases for a problem?

Accepted Answer

They receive partial credit proportional to test cases passed

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They receive zero credit for that problem

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They receive full credit regardless

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The problem is skipped and not counted

Question 3

Which of the following Python topics falls under the 'Functional Programming' domain of the HackerRank Python Basic certification?

Accepted Answer

Lambda functions and map/filter

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Thread synchronization

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Django view functions

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Socket programming

Question 4

In the HackerRank Python (Basic) certification, which data structure topic is most likely to appear?

Accepted Answer

Lists, dictionaries, and sets

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Red-black trees

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B+ trees

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Bloom filters

Question 5

How long is a HackerRank certification valid after it is earned?

Accepted Answer

Indefinitely (no expiration)

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3 months

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6 months

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1 year

Question 6

Which of the following describes how HackerRank evaluates Python coding submissions for correctness?

Accepted Answer

Automated test case execution against hidden test inputs

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Manual code review by HackerRank engineers

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Static analysis of code style only

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Peer review by other certified candidates

Question 7

What is the significance of the HackerRank Python (Intermediate) certification compared to the Basic level?

Accepted Answer

It tests more advanced topics like decorators, generators, and complex OOP

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It replaces the Basic certificate once earned

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It is exclusively for Python 2.x syntax

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It focuses on web development frameworks like Flask