From the description, the test appears irritating for your taste but valid (if you pass you are able to reason about code in twisted, semi-realistic ways, and s

From the description, the test appears irritating for your taste but valid (if you pass you are able to reason about code in twisted, semi-realistic ways, and smart enough to win at multiple-choice exams). Considering the bigger picture, this kind of coding test signals that the company really cares about you being able to code, to the point of pissing off some candidates in order to be sure about the rest. Moreover, it's a more cost-effective and objective test than a whiteboard interview: the company shows some competence at hiring.