Passing a technical test, when under pressure can be difficult. Apply4 Driving Jobs is here to help with a few tips on how to handle a technical test.
Be Prepared
Whatever your field of expertise, be prepared to be tested. There are many careers that require you to pass some form of test. Whether it be verbal, written or as a programming exercise, you need to be prepared. You need to ensure that if you put a skill down on your CV, that you can demonstrate your ability in that skill. No one likes a test, especially when you work in a career that could literally set you one of a thousand things. However, based on the job you've applied for, and what the employer is asking on their job description you can formulate a good idea of the types of questions you will be asked. That gives you time to prepare the answers for some of those questions ahead of time. Don't be afraid to take in pre prepared answers to questions. That shows you are prepared and only human.
Don't Cheat
If you are doing an offline test, and have the ability to look things up, then please do so, but don't just copy and paste someone elses code or answers. It'll be obvious it's not your own work, and that alone may rule you out for the job. Treat every test as experience and a learning exercise. If you don't get the job, it'll put you in a better position for the next interview.
It's OK to say you don't know
In an interview, you will be asked questions you don't know the answer to. Especially when technical questions are concerned. We've had many years of experience of technical interviews and no matter how much you prepare, and how well you know your subject, you won't remember everything, and especially not when you are nervous. It's OK to admit that under pressure you can't remember the answer. It's also OK to explain how you'd find the answer out if you don't know. It shows initiative and a good recruiter will understand.
Practice
If you are able, practice likely scenarios and exercises. There are a number of good resources available online, especially around programming. Don't always focus on the new and difficult exercises. Go back to basics and revisit some of the more beginner subjects. You maybe surprised, but a lot of technical tests look for the basics first and foremost. Whilst you maybe technically brilliant at the most advanced topics, it may have been a while since you've read the basics and that may catch you out on any interview.