Content updates: October 2025

This month's update focuses on strengthening foundational programming skills, database proficiency, performance testing expertise, and full-stack development fundamentals.

Question type	Topics	Count
Programming	Arrays, Greedy Algorithms, Mathematics, Binary Search, Number Theory, Data Structures	100
SQL	Common Table Expressions (CTE) Problems	100
Multiple-choice questions (MCQ)	SFMC, Fundamentals of Computer Science, Basic Computer Skills, Logical Reasoning, Data Structures & Algorithms, Cybersecurity, IT Support, Networking, Database Management, CEFR, Splunk	330
Subjective	SFMC, JMeter, Leadership & Management Skills, Engineering Disciplines, Splunk, Professional Skills	190
Full-stack development	HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Spring, Spring Boot, Cypress	46

Detailed breakdown

Programming questions

Topic	Description
Arrays	Testing manipulation, traversal, and optimization techniques
Greedy algorithms	Evaluating problem-solving approaches for optimal solutions
Mathematics	Assessing computational thinking and mathematical reasoning
Binary search	Testing efficient search algorithm implementation
Number theory	Evaluating understanding of mathematical properties and algorithms
Data structures	Testing proficiency in fundamental data structure implementations and applications

SQL questions

Topic	Description
Common Table Expressions (CTE) Problems	Evaluating candidates' ability to write complex, readable queries for recursive operations, data transformation, and multi-step data analysis

Multiple-choice questions

Topic	Description
Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC)	Marketing automation, email studio, journey builder, and campaign management
Fundamentals of Computer Science	Core computing concepts, algorithms, and computational thinking
Basic computer skills	Introductory computer literacy and essential digital skills
Logical reasoning	Linear Arrangements, Ranking Arrangements, Directions, Coding Decoding, Syllogisms, Blood Relations, Comparisons
Data structures & algorithms	Core data structures and algorithmic problem-solving
Cybersecurity	Firewall configuration and Web Security principles
IT support and networking	Technical support fundamentals and network administration
Database management	Database design, optimization, and query management
CEFR	Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking skills based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
Splunk	Log analysis, data visualization, and monitoring

Subjective questions

Topic	Description
Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC)	Campaign strategy, customer journey design, and marketing automation best practices
JMeter	Performance testing strategy, load testing scenarios, and bottleneck analysis
Leadership and management skills	Delegation, Resource Management, Team Motivation, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Team Management, Time Management, Customer Relationship Management
Engineering disciplines	Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Splunk	Log analysis techniques, dashboard creation, and data interpretation

Full-stack development questions

Topic	Description
HTML/CSS/JavaScript	Semantic markup, styling fundamentals, responsive design, DOM manipulation, and modern ES6+ features for front-end development
Spring	Enterprise Java application development using the Spring framework
Spring Boot	Rapid application development with Spring Boot's convention-over-configuration approach
Cypress	Modern end-to-end testing framework for web applications

At HackerEarth, our focus remains on making technical assessments accurate, relevant, and impactful. These new additions further empower organizations to identify top talent while giving candidates an engaging way to showcase their skills.