Abstract: The subject of the given research is developing the technology of studying computer science that would promote the best acquisition of knowledge. The author draws our attention to the importance of obtaining feedback regarding the level of knowledge acquisition in the learning process. The test is regarded as such a tool. The object of the research is the development of a set of tests for the protection of laboratory work. Particular attention is paid to the reliability of simulated tests differentiating their ability to assess knowledge. The author also focuses on the training aspect of the test which suggests the possibility of the student's choice of proposed ways to solve test problems. The methodology of the tests involve free response and multiple choice questions offered to students and evaluated in the binary system. The author also offers an algorithm for testing the hypothesis of normal distribution using the Shapiro-Wilk criterion. Gorbunova also offers an assessment scale. The main conclusions of the study are as follows: firstly, it is possible to use special tests for evaluating the level of students' understanding the material, and secondly, the author identifies topics that have a greater and lesser degree of correlation between themselves and affecting the acquisition of sustainable knowledge. The main result is the developed technology of testing with the automation of the development of options and processing of results. The proposed algorithm of tests can be included in the general methodology of studying the discipline.