For those interested, the brainbench exams (including c++) appear to be free until the 15th of the month. See here for details. This test was (is?) used by at least one hedge fund to evaluate C++ compentencey. It's a good chance to take it for free instead of the usual $50. Quote11/1/05 - FREE TEST EVENT - DON'T MISS IT! - From 11/1/2005 until the 15th, Brainbench is opening up its library of 500+ certifications, as a primer for April's 2006 Bench Games. A $49.95 value PER TEST, you can take any of our tests free - beef up your resume - impress your boss - see where you stand! Printed certificates not included. View our test list now, to begin taking advantage of this great offer!

I has been told after a phone interview with a hedge fund that they will have me a C++ test among other tests when I am in the city.I guess, they will use s.t like brainbench even though they didnt tell about specifics

I took the exam. I spent 40 mins instead of 2hr allocated.http://www.brainbench.com/transcript.jsp?pid=5821136I must say even if it can be used for bozo-filtration, you cannot measure one's understading of C++, software design, etc., with these kind of tests. Good for newbies and college kids

I took it---I got a 4.21 score in 30 minutes. But apparently, I'm weak in "C++ class", whatever that means http://www.brainbench.com/transcript.js ... 951çetin's remarks apply---no design questions (although there's a couple of other tests on OO programming and design patterns.)Also, a few questions seemed to boil down to whether one can look up the C++ standard in less than 180 seconds.

QuoteOriginally posted by: lballabioI took it---I got a 4.21 score in 30 minutes. But apparently, I'm weak in "C++ class", whatever that means http://www.brainbench.com/transcript.js ... 951çetin's remarks apply---no design questions (although there's a couple of other tests on OO programming and design patterns.)Also, a few questions seemed to boil down to whether one can look up the C++ standard in less than 180 seconds.I told you you are better than me Apperanlty, I bogged down on the issues I have delegated to the compiler for a long time

Yesterday I also took KLM C++ for a job . Very good test. Far better than brainbench test!

QuoteOriginally posted by: ckarakusYesterday I also took KLM C++ for a job . Very good test. Far better than brainbench test!Is this for the airline, or is it some other KLM?

QuoteOriginally posted by: migalleyQuoteOriginally posted by: ckarakusYesterday I also took KLM C++ for a job . Very good test. Far better than brainbench test!Is this for the airline, or is it some other KLM?Sorry it should be IKM : International Knowledge Management IKMC++ test was good: adaptive as you do good questions get harder.as before no patterns, etc.,

I see!

yea, i applied to a junior trader internship in london that I found on mathfinanceDOTde. after i submitted my resume, my e-mail inbox got hit with a "c++ exam" from the recruiter's client. basically, it was no problem. but I never got a call back. the recruiters c++ exam actually encouraged you to "try not to reference reading material", and asked for "timed" answers. i tried to be honest. in any even, i am here to say, it never hurts having another bullet on your resume from brainbench. i'm investigating the possibility of taking & passing a MatLab cert, if it is offered. - derivativesgeek aka quantphd

Hi every one,I don't find the C++ test in brainbench free tests. Can any one explain me?Thanks

Judging from the opening post in this thread, it was free until the 15th.