Frequently Asked questions

Litmus is an online technical assessment tool that offers real-world challenges for engineers to demonstrate their technical capabilities. It's useful for individuals seeking to validate their skills, teams looking to understand their strengths and weaknesses, and talent teams seeking to differentiate candidates.

Litmus can be used by individual engineers, technical teams in organisations and talent acquisition teams. Whether you're an individual aiming to prove your skills, a team looking to gauge your collective strength, or a talent team trying to find the top talent, Litmus is for you.

To start using Litmus, simply login to our site and navigate to your first Quest.

Quests are structured sets of challenges or tasks on Litmus that are designed to test your practical technical skills. They are categorised by difficulty level and are designed to simulate real-world technical problems.

The requirements for each Quest vary based on their complexity. The Quests may require knowledge of certain tools or systems, as well as an internet connection to access the platform.

After completing a Quest, your solutions will be reviewed and you will receive feedback on your performance. Quests often unlock access to further challenges that accumulate your achievements. Depending on the Quest, you might also receive a certification of completion.

No, can't routinely retake Quests to improve your performance given it would allow the system to become less representative. However, some Quests may allow you to retake them after a certain period of time as they are updated. Also some challenges within a Quest allow a 'practice run' to help you understand the challenge before you attempt it for real.

Litmus provides talent teams with a practical and effective way to assess a candidate's technical abilities beyond just CVs. It allows them to see how candidates solve real-world problems, thereby providing insights into their practical skills.

Yes, Litmus is designed to help team managers identify the strengths and weaknesses of their teams. The practical challenges can aid in understanding the skill levels of the team, guiding training and development efforts.

Litmus provides a platform for engineers to prove their capabilities against real-world challenges. It helps them demonstrate their technical expertise to potential employers and can aid in their personal growth.

Depending on the Quest, Litmus may provide certifications upon successful completion. These certifications can enhance your professional profile and credibility.

Individuals are able to use Litmus for free. For teams and talent teams, we offer a range of pricing plans to give access to enterprise features.

Yes, at Litmus we prioritise data security. We adhere to stringent data security standards to ensure your personal information is kept safe. You should not attempt to share any sensitive information on the platform, however all test envinronments are destroyed after at the end of the Quest or 24 hours from the start.