How-to

Create an assessment

Last updated May 30, 2025 · Administrator

Assessments are used to evaluate candidate skills as part of the interview process. You can design, configure, and manage tests directly within the HRStop Hire portal.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Go to Tools → Assessment
    • Log in and navigate to Tools.
    • Select Assessment.
  2. Click + New Test
    • Start creating a new test by clicking the + New button.
  3. Fill out the basic details
    • Name: Title of the test (e.g., "Technical Aptitude – Java").
    • Test Type: Choose between aptitude, technical, personality, etc.
    • Duration: Time allotted for the test (e.g., 30 minutes).
    • Auto-Submission Time: After this time, the test will automatically be submitted.
    • Description: Optional field to add notes or test instructions.
  4. Enable test integrity options
    • Proctoring: Enable to activate camera monitoring (see Article 8).
    • Tab Switch Restriction: Limit tab changes to prevent cheating.
    • Randomized Questions: Show questions in different orders for each candidate.
  5. Add questions
    • Go to the Manage Questions tab.
    • Choose question types:
      • Single choice
      • Multiple choice
      • Text-based
      • Programming
      • Video response
    • Enter marks, topic, and tags.
    • Optionally, use the Import feature to upload questions in bulk from Excel.
  6. Click Save
    • Once complete, click Save to publish the test.
    • The test can now be linked to interview stages or sent to candidates directly.

Tip: Use the Question Bank to manage reusable questions across multiple assessments.