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System Design Fundamentals

Ten hard questions on scalability, caching, databases, CAP, queues and real-world architecture trade-offs. Built to pair with the System Design Playbook.

10
Questions
20 min
Time Limit
10
Total Marks
7
To Pass
Certificate of Achievement
Score 70% or above to earn a shareable certificate for this test.
What to Expect
10 Multiple Choice Questions
Each question has 4 options with exactly one correct answer.
20-Minute Timer
Auto-submits when time runs out. You can submit early anytime.
Instant Results & Explanations
See detailed answer review with explanations for each question.
Shareable Certificate
Earned certificates are shareable via a unique public link.
Topics Covered
#system-design #scalability #distributed-systems #architecture
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About the System Design Fundamentals

The System Design Fundamentals is a free advanced-level System Design online test with 10 multiple-choice questions. You have 20 minutes to complete it, and you need 7 out of 10 marks to pass. Get your score instantly@if($isPaid), plus an in-depth explanation for every answer and a verifiable certificate@endif.

Ten hard questions on scalability, caching, databases, CAP, queues and real-world architecture trade-offs. Built to pair with the System Design Playbook.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are in the System Design Fundamentals?

It contains 10 multiple-choice questions with a time limit of 20 minutes.

Is this test free?

Yes — the System Design Fundamentals is completely free to take on The Developer School, and your score is shown instantly.

What score do I need to pass?

You need at least 7 out of 10 marks to pass.

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