Is there an industry standard programming assessment test?

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I am about to conduct some interviews for a new role at our company and would like to know if there is an industry standard assessment test or organisation that provides this. I recall writing an entry test a few years ago that had an acronym as a name, but I cannot remember what it was. Thanks.

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