How Test-Case Scoring Works for Coding Questions

How test-case scoring works

Coding questions in Testlify are scored at the test-case level. Each test case is evaluated independently — candidates earn marks for every test case they pass, even if others fail.

Scoring rules

  • Correct test case: Awards its full allocated marks toward the total score.
  • Incorrect test case: Scores zero — does not reduce marks earned from other test cases.
  • Partial solution: Each passing test case earns its full marks, so candidates can score even without solving the question completely.

Example: partial score calculation

A coding question has 4 test cases, each worth 2 marks (8 marks total). A candidate passes two:

  • Test Case 1: Correct — +2 marks
  • Test Case 2: Incorrect — 0 marks
  • Test Case 3: Correct — +2 marks
  • Test Case 4: Incorrect — 0 marks

Result: 4 out of 8 marks. Only passing test cases contribute to the score — failing ones carry no penalty.

Tip: Encourage candidates to attempt every test case — even a partial solution that passes one test case earns marks.

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