DevOps Assessment Template for Engineer Hiring
A ready-to-run DevOps engineer test covering Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, and observability - with real scenarios, not theory.
What this template measures
Every skill needed for a devops engineer hire, covered across MCQ, coding, and essay questions.
Kubernetes
Manifests, networking, RBAC, operators, troubleshooting.
Terraform / IaC
Module design, state management, workspace patterns.
CI/CD
Pipeline design, caching, secrets, deployment strategies.
Linux / Networking
Shell scripting, iptables, DNS, TLS.
Observability
Prometheus, Grafana, tracing, log aggregation.
Cloud Platforms
AWS/GCP/Azure IAM, networking, services.
Sample questions from this template
A preview of the questions you'll see when you use this template.
A Kubernetes pod keeps restarting with OOMKilled. Which is the best immediate fix?
- A.Increase the node's memory
- B.Add a memory limit to the container
- C.Remove the memory limit from the container or raise it appropriately
- D.Restart the node
Write a Kubernetes Deployment + Service + Ingress manifest for a stateless web app: - 3 replicas, rolling update strategy - CPU 100m/500m, memory 128Mi/256Mi - Readiness + liveness probes at /healthz - HTTPS Ingress via cert-manager with letsencrypt-prod issuer - Service of type ClusterIP
Write a Terraform module for an AWS RDS Postgres instance: - Multi-AZ, encrypted at rest (KMS), storage autoscaling - Security group allowing only the app SG - Parameter group with log_min_duration_statement = 1000 - Automated backups with 7-day retention - Outputs: endpoint, port, security_group_id
Your deployment pipeline takes 25 minutes. Walk through how you'd investigate and the top 5 interventions to reduce time.
Scoring rubric
How candidates are evaluated on this template.
Frequently asked questions
What should a DevOps assessment cover?+
A good DevOps assessment covers six areas: Kubernetes (manifests, networking, troubleshooting), infrastructure as code with Terraform, CI/CD pipeline design, Linux and networking fundamentals, observability (metrics, logs, tracing), and cloud platform skills across AWS, GCP, or Azure. This template tests all six with scenario-based questions rather than trivia.
How does the DevOps assessment process work?+
Invite candidates by email or bulk CSV; each gets a token-protected link. They work through real K8s manifests, Terraform modules, and pipeline scenarios in an in-browser sandbox with a 75-minute limit. Correctness is auto-graded, the weighted rubric scores production readiness, security, and observability, and results land side-by-side for comparison.
Does this template include AWS-specific or provider-neutral scenarios?+
Default is provider-neutral with AWS examples. Variants for GCP and Azure available — pick the one matching your stack.
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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