Cerner Online Assessment Questions

We hold only 1 confirmed online assessment report for Cerner so far. Below are its 3 closest coding and technical questions, which is what an OA draws from.

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Cerner Coding & Technical Questions

Cerner Interview Experience | (For Software Engineer)

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On-Campus RecruitmentRound 1 : HireVue RoundThis was a 60 minute online aptitude round consisting of two sections.Section A : Mathematical aptitude, logical reasoning and ...

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#20 Valid Parentheses

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LeetCode #20: Valid Parentheses. Difficulty: Easy. Topics: String, Stack. Asked at Cerner in the last 6 months.

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#215 Kth Largest Element in an Array

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LeetCode #215: Kth Largest Element in an Array. Difficulty: Medium. Topics: Array, Divide and Conquer, Sorting, Heap (Priority Queue), Quickselect. Asked at Cerner in the last 6 months.

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Most Common OA Topics

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Cerner OA Format and Platform

The Cerner online assessment is delivered through a proctored online platform, most commonly HackerRank. Candidates receive the OA link by email after passing an initial resume review. The coding section typically contains 2 to 3 algorithmic problems with a 70 to 110 minute time limit.

Some Cerner teams include an additional work simulation section that tests judgment and decision-making rather than coding ability. This section is not present for all roles. Check the LeakCode question database filtered by role type to see what past candidates for your specific role reported.

FAQ

Does Cerner have an online assessment?

Yes. Cerner uses an OA as the first technical screen for most engineering and technical roles. It is typically sent after a resume review and before any human interviews. The format has remained consistent across recent hiring cycles.

How hard is the Cerner OA?

Based on candidate reports, Cerner OA problems range from LeetCode medium to hard. Expect at least one problem that requires an efficient algorithm (not brute force) to pass all test cases within the time limit.

Where do these OA questions come from?

All questions in the LeakCode database are sourced from actual candidate reports on 1Point3Acres, Blind, Glassdoor, Reddit, and LeetCode. They are not AI-generated. Each question links to its source where the original report is public.

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