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IT & Software Skills

IT and software skills drive business efficiency. These tests reveal how confidently candidates can use the tools essential to success.

Why use IT & Software Skills Tests?

Technology sits at the heart of almost every role, and IT and software capability often separates average from outstanding performance. These tests provide clear, objective evidence of digital skills, showing how effectively candidates can navigate the systems your workplace relies on. The result is smarter hiring decisions, sharper development focus, and greater confidence that your people have the tools to succeed.

Introduction to IT Software Skills & Digital Literacy Tests

These tests give a fast, objective view of a candidate’s technical skills, showing whether they exceed role requirements, fall short of the benchmark, or may need training if appointed. This clarity makes recruitment decisions faster, fairer, and more effective.

We offer numerous tests across the world’s most widely used applications and systems. See the most requested options below, or contact us if your preferred software or IT package isn’t listed.

Software Tests | Basic Computing Tests

Microsoft Office Skills Tests

All of our Microsoft Office tests take place in simulated environments, requiring candidates to prove their competency level by carrying out tasks using a simulated version of the actual software.

Most tests are available in basic, /intermediate and advanced levels, enabling clients to suit the requirements of the role to their testing, and all tests are completed online with timed & untimed versions available

Sample Software Test Reports

  • Click here for a MS365 Excel Beginner Level sample report
  • Click here for a MS365 Excel Intermediate Level sample report
  • Click here for a MS365 Word Intermediate Level sample report
  • Click here for a MS365 Outlook Intermediate Level sample report
  • Click here for a MS-365 PowerPoint Intermediate Level sample report

The Complete Microsoft Office Skills Test List

  • Excel – Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
  • Excel – Function Module
  • Excel – Pivot Module
  • Word – Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
  • Word – Table Module
  • Outlook
  • Internet Explorer 6.0 Adaptive
  • PowerPoint – Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
  • Windows 10
  • Windows Vista
  • MS Office Productivity
  • Access – Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced

Microsoft Office Test Content

Outlook Intermediate

35 Questions in 30 Minutes

Includes questions on the most commonly used Microsoft Outlook features such as Calendars, Contacts, Mail, and Tools.

Windows 10 – Intermediate

35 Questions in 35 Minutes

This assessment covers the most important and frequently used features of Microsoft Windows 10 such as:

  • File and disk management
  • Desktop management
  • Networks and internet
  • Running applications and system management
  • Tools
  • MS Office 365

Excel Intermediate

36 Questions in 30 Minutes

Questions on the most commonly used Microsoft Excel features such as:

  • File management
  • Editing
  • Formatting
  • Analysis
  • Tools and automation

Includes end-of-test review feature.

Word Intermediate

37 Questions in 30 Minutes

Questions covering the most important and frequently used features of Microsoft Word such as:

  • File management
  • Editing
  • Formatting
  • Printing
  • Tools and automation

Includes end-of-test review feature.

Basic Computing & Digital Literacy Skills Tests

In a world where remote working has become the new normal, many employers have discovered that their staff and candidates don’t necessarily have the basics in place when it comes to competently operating databases and systems.

These tests identify current skills and knowledge levels and priority IT technical training for candidates’ appointed and an objective measure for rejecting candidates’ who fall short of your technical selection criteria.

Sample Skills Tests & Reports

Basic Computing Test

Can your candidate perform the absolute basics when working in any system? Ideal for entry level roles and for candidates with limited computing experience to date. The test takes place in a simulated database environment where candidates must actually operate the system to answer questions.

Topics covered:

  • Moving, Maximising & Prioritising Windows
  • Typing, including using arrows, Alt & Shift keys & Backspace
  • Navigation, including pages, hyperlinks, dialogue tabs & scrolling
  • Printing
  • Mouse Operation, including right/left clicks, rolling, drag & drop, cursor changes, selecting from dropdown menus & checkboxes
  • Password creation & management
  • Editing, including menu commands, deleting and changing text

Click here for a sample report and then contact us to get started.

Digital Literacy Test

A step up from the Basic Computer Literacy Test, this test is set in a simulated environment where candidates need to navigate the software to answer questions and covers a broad spectrum of computing and software skills including:

  • Web Pages – Opening using links & tabs
  • Desktop – Editing & Administration
  • Files & Disks – Creating folders, copying between disks & renaming files
  • Using Tools & Help
  • Hardware – Identifying & using Printers etc.
  • Software – Word editing & basic Excel formatting. File management
  • Printing – Print preview & printing Word & Excel files
  • Security & Safety – Virus risks
  • Operating System Requirement understanding
  • Email – Opening, writing, sending, forwarding & sorting

Click here for a sample report then contact us to get started

Contact us today to see how computing & software skills tests can help you choose the right candidate for the job and make the most of your existing workforce.

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