PRODESK IT CODING ROUND: CANDIDATE INSTRUCTIONS
Mode: Offline (No Internet/AI) | Duration: 15 Mins/Question | Device: College Desktop
STEP 1: STRICT PROTOCOLS (Zero Tolerance)
1. Submit Phones: Hand over your mobile to the invigilator immediately. Phone should be switched off.
2. Freeze Rule: Do NOT leave your seat while recruiters are in the hall. Movement is allowed only after the
recruiting team has officially left.
3. Silence: Any communication with other candidates results in Immediate Disqualification.
STEP 2: SYSTEM & LIABILITY CHECK (Action Required NOW)
• Verify: Check that your Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, and VS Code are working 100%.
• Liability: You are fully responsible for your system. If your system crashes or malfunctions during the test,
no extra time or re-test will be given.
• Action: If you find a fault, switch to a working terminal BEFORE the round begins.
STEP 3: ROLE-BASED LANGUAGE SELECTION
You must code in the language corresponding to your applied role:
• Java Developer: Java
• Python Developer: Python
• Frontend Developer: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, [Link] (Alternative: Java)
• Fullstack Developer: JavaScript, [Link]
STEP 4: ENVIRONMENT & EXTENSION SETUP (Mandatory)
Prepare your VS Code environment immediately. Open Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X).
1. Clean Up: Disable or Uninstall all non-essential items (Themes, AI tools, Games).
2. Enable ONLY Required Extensions:
o Java: Enable Extension Pack for Java.
o Python: Enable Python (Microsoft).
o [Link]: Enable ES7+ React/Redux/React-Native snippets (or equivalent installed extension).
o Web (HTML/CSS): Use VS Code built-in support.
3. React Setup: If a boilerplate is provided, run npm install immediately (if offline registry is active) to ensure
dependencies are ready.
4. Desk: Write your Applicant Number on your CV and place it visibly on your desk.
STEP 5: THE PROCESS & EVALUATION
1. The Question: Will be displayed on the Projector.
2. Time Limit: Exactly 15 minutes per question.
3. Completion: Once done, STAND UP. Do NOT close your code or terminal output.
4. Evaluation: We will come to your desk to manually review your logic and output.