WordPress Administrator Test

A WordPress Administrator test can help you hire the right employees, based on their skills and abilities to use the content management system.

  • What is a WordPress Administrator test?

    WordPress is an open-source website-creating software that is widely used. Users can use the software to create their own website because it is designed for people who have no programming knowledge - everything is added in predefined templates and themes.

    Many businesses use WordPress to create their websites, and if you are recruiting for a WordPress Administrator then you want to be sure that the candidate you choose has enough skill and knowledge to be successful.

    A WordPress Administrator needs to understand different programming languages as well as both back-end and front-end design. They need to be confident installing and developing themes and plugins, bearing in mind the importance of user experience. WordPress Administrators must have a good working knowledge of the infrastructure and layout of WordPress, as well as security.

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  1. What is a WordPress Administrator test?
  2. Why is a WordPress Administrator test so important when hiring?
  3. How to assess WordPress Administrator skills using our test
  4. WordPress Administrator Test FAQs

Identify the best candidates and hire faster

Our pre-employment tests let you drill down to the best candidates at the click of a button.

  • Find those candidates who will excel in the role.

    Select the assessments that match the skills or behaviours for the position. You can test for software or coding competency, soft skills like teamwork, or personality traits, to be sure those who pass have high potential.

  • Reduce costs and time.

    No more laborious sifting of resumes or cover letters. Pick your ideal assessment mix, invite your applicants to take them, see the results in your dashboard. Get to the interview stage fast.

  • Eliminate bias.

    All your candidates take the assessments on a level playing field. Only their results determine whether they get shortlisted.

  • Why is a WordPress Administrator test so important when hiring?

    A WordPress Administrator test can be used for a wide number of roles including:

    • WordPress Developer
    • Website Developer
    • Website Administrator

    The test is important to use when hiring because it focuses on proficiency in skills that are not easy to assess in other ways. A candidate might claim that they have WordPress knowledge, but it might not be recent or in-depth enough to be useful for the role you are recruiting for.

    The level of technical skill needed for a WordPress Administrator role cannot easily be quantified through a paper sift or even during an interview. The test provides real-time data about the level of knowledge and skill that a candidate has so that the recruitment team can make the best decision about who to take forward.

    The WordPress Administrator test can also be scaled, which means that it can be delivered to a number of applicants at the same time - which is useful for a job posting that receives hundreds of applications from similarly qualified candidates.

    Armed with the data from the WordPress Administrator test results, the recruitment team can cut the cost of recruitment both financially and in terms of time by ensuring that only the candidates with the right level of knowledge go forward to the interview.

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How to assess WordPress Administrator skills using our test

Our WordPress Administrator test asks a variety of questions that vary in difficulty level. Candidates proficient in using WordPress should be able to answer most of the questions correctly.

The WordPress Administrator test provides valuable data about what a candidate knows and understands. The test is structured using multiple-choice questions: a familiar format for most test-takers, that allows instant and objective scoring.

As well as the correct answer, there are typically 2–4 distractors, representing common misconceptions and mistakes. This helps make the test more challenging, so a candidate's ability can be measured more accurately.

Test scores are provided to the user and can be compared to other test-takers in your talent pool, to see how they perform relative to each other.

Each test has been thoroughly reviewed to ensure accuracy and validity in line with industry standards. It has been written, examined and edited by WordPress experts and psychometric professionals. A diverse sample of job seekers has also reviewed it to check for any issues including sensitivity, face validity, fairness and accessibility.

This test is continually monitored so our team can optimize performance and regularly assess fairness issues.

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  • Assessments

    A full suite of assessments

    Our platform comes with 12 tests across both foundation and advanced levels so they’re suitable for everyone. Including aptitude, behavioural and personality tests, you’ll have a full range of tests to help you find the candidates you’re seeking.

  • Analytics

    An array of candidate metrics

    For each of your candidates, you’ll be given a comprehensive report. Included will be all the metrics you need to build a detailed picture of each candidate and ensure you’re making the right hiring decisions.

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Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd
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Devised by an expert

Developed by our team of I/O psychologists, psychometricians and subject matter experts, our assessments provide reliable, valid and impartial results. They strictly follow industry best practices and stay on the leading edge of innovations to have job seekers’ unique profiles, abilities and knowledge accurately evaluated while minimising bias. They draw on years of research and cutting-edge predictive analytics to create assessments that provide valuable insights into performance, retention, culture fit and more.

WordPress Administrator Test FAQs

What is a WordPress Administrator test?

The WordPress Administrator test is a work-based assessment used to gauge the skill level of a candidate who has applied for a role which requires working knowledge of the software.

Is the WordPress Administrator test difficult?

The WordPress Administrator test should not be challenging for an applicant who knows how to use WordPress, but it is a test and as such can be nerve-wracking. The combination of a time limit and added pressure makes the WordPress Administrator test more difficult.

What other skills are required for WordPress Administration?

Working with websites means that a WordPress Administrator needs to have a good grasp of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and can ensure all uploaded content is SEO friendly. They also need to be able to take the initiative to get things done, and communicate with colleagues and superiors who may not have the same level of expertise.

Why is knowledge of WordPress important?

WordPress could be the most popular website creation software available, so a candidate who has knowledge of using WordPress will have the pick of roles.

Many businesses with an online presence will have created a website using a template or the full capabilities of the software, and a WordPress Developer needs to have more than just basic knowledge to make sure that they can perform well in the role.

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Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA

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