Question 1

How many years of full stack development experience do you have?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'Below minimum = Knockout'. The question type is MCQ: 0-1 / 1-3 / 3-5 / 5+.

Question 2

Are you proficient in both frontend and backend development?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'No = Hard Knockout'. The question type is Yes / No.

Question 3

Which frontend framework do you primarily use?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'None = Knockout'. The question type is MCQ: React / Vue / Angular / None.

Question 4

Which backend language do you primarily use?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'Mismatch with stack = Knockout'. The question type is MCQ: Node.js / Python / Java / PHP / Ruby.

Question 5

Have you worked with both SQL and NoSQL databases?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'No = Red flag'. The question type is Yes / No.

Question 6

Have you built and consumed REST APIs?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'No = Hard Knockout'. The question type is Yes / No.

Question 7

Have you used Git and worked in a collaborative team environment?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'No = Hard Knockout'. The question type is Yes / No.

Question 8

Have you deployed applications to cloud platforms? (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'No = Red flag'. The question type is Yes / No.

Question 9

Have you worked with Docker or containerization?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'No = Red flag for modern stacks'. The question type is Yes / No.

Question 10

Have you implemented user authentication and authorization?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'No = Knockout'. The question type is Yes / No.

Question 11

Have you worked with CI/CD pipelines?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'No = Red flag'. The question type is Yes / No.

Question 12

Have you written unit or integration tests for both frontend and backend?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'No = Knockout for test-driven teams'. The question type is Yes / No.

Question 13

Have you worked with third-party API integrations? (payment, email, maps)

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'No = Red flag'. The question type is Yes / No.

Question 14

Have you optimized application performance on both frontend and backend?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'No = Red flag for performance-focused roles'. The question type is Yes / No.

Question 15

Have you worked with real-time features? (WebSockets, SSE)

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'No = Knockout for real-time applications'. The question type is Yes / No.

Question 16

Have you managed or contributed to a production database schema?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'No = Knockout for senior roles'. The question type is Yes / No.

Question 17

Do you have a GitHub profile or live projects to share?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'No = Red flag'. The question type is Yes / No.

Question 18

What is your expected salary range?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'Out of budget = Knockout'. The question type is MCQ: Range bands.

Question 19

What is your current notice period?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'Mismatch = Knockout'. The question type is MCQ: Immediate / 2 weeks / 1 month / 2+ months.

Question 20

Are you available for an interview within the next 7 days?

Accepted Answer

This is a knockout question used to screen candidates. The suggested rule for this question is: 'No = Deprioritize'. The question type is Yes / No.

Technical Screening Questions for Full Stack Developers

20 Knockout Questions for Full Stack Developers

Automate Your Full Stack Screening

#	Question	Type	Knockout Rule
1	How many years of full stack development experience do you have?	MCQ: 0-1 / 1-3 / 3-5 / 5+	Below minimum = Knockout
2	Are you proficient in both frontend and backend development?	Yes / No	No = Hard Knockout
3	Which frontend framework do you primarily use?	MCQ: React / Vue / Angular / None	None = Knockout
4	Which backend language do you primarily use?	MCQ: Node.js / Python / Java / PHP / Ruby	Mismatch with stack = Knockout
5	Have you worked with both SQL and NoSQL databases?	Yes / No	No = Red flag
6	Have you built and consumed REST APIs?	Yes / No	No = Hard Knockout
7	Have you used Git and worked in a collaborative team environment?	Yes / No	No = Hard Knockout
8	Have you deployed applications to cloud platforms? (AWS, GCP, Azure)	Yes / No	No = Red flag
9	Have you worked with Docker or containerization?	Yes / No	No = Red flag for modern stacks
10	Have you implemented user authentication and authorization?	Yes / No	No = Knockout
11	Have you worked with CI/CD pipelines?	Yes / No	No = Red flag
12	Have you written unit or integration tests for both frontend and backend?	Yes / No	No = Knockout for test-driven teams
13	Have you worked with third-party API integrations? (payment, email, maps)	Yes / No	No = Red flag
14	Have you optimized application performance on both frontend and backend?	Yes / No	No = Red flag for performance-focused roles
15	Have you worked with real-time features? (WebSockets, SSE)	Yes / No	No = Knockout for real-time applications
16	Have you managed or contributed to a production database schema?	Yes / No	No = Knockout for senior roles
17	Do you have a GitHub profile or live projects to share?	Yes / No	No = Red flag
18	What is your expected salary range?	MCQ: Range bands	Out of budget = Knockout
19	What is your current notice period?	MCQ: Immediate / 2 weeks / 1 month / 2+ months	Mismatch = Knockout
20	Are you available for an interview within the next 7 days?	Yes / No	No = Deprioritize