Frontend Developer Assessment Template
A framework-agnostic frontend hiring test covering HTML, CSS, accessibility, and modern JavaScript — with live browser render preview.
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.
Which HTML element is semantically correct for a site's primary navigation?
- A.<div>
- B.<section>
- C.<nav>
- D.<menu>
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`
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
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.
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.
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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