Pretty much. It's a bizarre test that you have to study for. It doesn't really resemble actual programming work in any non-superficial way. As the author not

Pretty much. It's a bizarre test that you have to study for. It doesn't really resemble actual programming work in any non-superficial way. As the author notes, being timed, observed, and periodically interrupted can add major cognitive load. I'd probably prefer a written math test, since usually nobody is looking over your shoulder and interrupting you, and since it would be obvious that it's merely a hoop to jump through that is largely unrelated to actual work tasks. Also you're 22 you may be more used to taking tests than someone who is 32 or 42.