Frontend Developer Assessment Template

A framework-agnostic frontend hiring test covering HTML, CSS, accessibility, and modern JavaScript — with live browser render preview.

Duration
60 minutes
Questions
11
Level
Mid-Level
Passing Score
70%

What this template measures

Every skill needed for a frontend developer hire, covered across MCQ, coding, and essay questions.

Semantic HTML

Correct element choice, forms, accessibility landmarks.

CSS Mastery

Flexbox, grid, specificity, responsive design, modern layout.

Accessibility

ARIA roles, keyboard nav, focus, screen-reader compatibility.

Modern JavaScript

ES2024 features, async, DOM APIs, fetch.

Web Performance

LCP, CLS, bundle size, image optimization.

Testing Intuition

Understanding of unit vs integration vs E2E tests.

Sample questions from this template

A preview of the questions you'll see when you use this template.

Multiple ChoiceEasyQuestion 1

Which HTML element is semantically correct for a site's primary navigation?

  • A.<div>
  • B.<section>
  • C.<nav>
  • D.<menu>
Multiple ChoiceMediumQuestion 2

An element has `position: sticky; top: 10px;` but isn't sticking. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

  • A.Its parent has `overflow: hidden`
  • B.It lacks a height value
  • C.Its parent has `display: grid`
  • D.It uses `transform: translate3d`
CodingMediumHTML + CSSQuestion 3

Build a responsive card grid: - Minimum 3 columns on desktop, 2 on tablet, 1 on mobile - Each card has an image (16:9), title, and description - Cards have equal height within the grid - Use modern CSS (Grid/Flex) — no floats - Image must lazy-load

CodingMediumJavaScriptQuestion 4

Write an accessible modal dialog: - Opens via a button click - Traps keyboard focus while open - Closes on Escape key - Restores focus to the trigger button on close - Uses correct ARIA attributes No frameworks — plain JS + DOM.

EssayMediumQuestion 5

Explain the difference between `display: none`, `visibility: hidden`, `opacity: 0`, and `aria-hidden='true'`. When would you use each?

Scoring rubric

How candidates are evaluated on this template.

Dimension
Description
Weight
Correctness
Produces working, visually correct output.
35%
Accessibility
Correct ARIA, keyboard handling, semantic HTML.
25%
CSS Mastery
Modern layout, specificity, responsive design.
20%
JS Quality
Modern syntax, DOM APIs, no jQuery-era patterns.
10%
Performance Awareness
Image lazy-loading, bundle considerations, perf APIs.
10%

Frequently asked questions

Does this cover React/Vue/Svelte?+

The default is framework-agnostic. Framework-specific templates are available — for React use the React Developer template, for Vue and Svelte variants ask us.

Can I customize this template?+

Yes. Every question, time limit, weighting, and rubric dimension is fully editable. Use the template as a starting point and tailor it to your role and seniority level.

Does this template include AI cheat detection?+

Yes. All ClarityHire assessment templates ship with code coherence AI, keystroke biometrics, and paste detection enabled by default. You can dial integrity level per role.

Can candidates see sample questions before starting?+

Yes. Each template supports unscored practice questions so candidates warm up before the real assessment begins. That way you measure skill, not test anxiety.

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