| Title: | -={ H A C K E R S }=- |
| Notice: | Write locked - see NOTED::HACKERS |
| Moderator: | DIEHRD::MORRIS |
| Created: | Thu Feb 20 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Mon Aug 03 1992 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 680 |
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Are any of you familiar with the Berger Software Aptitude Test?
This is a timed test which uses a hypothetical language which is
very similar to assembler.
Do you think it's an accurate guage of a potential hacker?
Regards,
Denis
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| 564.1 | where can I take the test? | PLDVAX::ZARLENGA | Run Marty! It's the Libyans! | Wed Sep 23 1987 23:39 | 0 |
| 564.2 | Tewksbury | LUDWIG::DESHARNAIS | Thu Sep 24 1987 00:05 | 7 | |
The test is given in Tewksbury. I don't have the number handy,
but if you call them and ask for training, you should find the right
people.
Good luck,
Denis
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| 564.3 | Good for screening, not for measuring potential | PUZZLE::BLUM | Thu Sep 24 1987 14:37 | 21 | |
The Programmer Training Program (PTP), taught at VRO in Concord, MA,
uses a Berger test to screen those interested in entering the program.
I believe it's called the Berger Programming Aptitude Test which
is similar to what you described (timed test... hypothetical langauge),
or is it the one you referred to? Aproximately 20% of the people pass
the test.
My personal opinion is that while it's very useful in screening
entrants into PTP, I'm not sure it's an accurate gauge of POTENTIAL.
After all, (generally) the more experience a person has in programming,
the more developed and sharper their skills become in this area.
I believe that even if a person fails the test, they still can excell
at programming. Also, I think some of the people who made it into
PTP had to take the test 2 or 3 times before passing it, and PTP
has a reputation of turning out excellent programmers.
Regards,
John
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| 564.4 | Not even good for potential | KYOMTS::WHITECOTTON | I wouldn't run for President | Fri Sep 25 1987 21:39 | 2 |
I took the test 10 years ago and passed...I still can't program
worth a darn.
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