IT & Software Skills Tests

Where skill levels in navigating office systems and using software apps are an essential part of a job, testing candidates before deciding whether to interview them saves you time, effort and dollars.

Intro to Software Skills & Digital Literacy Tests

Introduction to using candidate testing of commonly used office software & general digital literacy in New Zealand.

Gaining a fast and accurate picture of whether candidates exceed the technical requirements of the role and should be accelerated through to interview, fall too far short of the benchmark to qualify for an interview, or pinpoint where a candidate would need training if appointed dramatically lifts the efficiency and effectiveness of your recruitment processes.

We have several hundred skills tests covering most of the worlds most popular applications, programming languages and systems.  See the most commonly requested tests below and get in touch if your preferred software or IT package isn’t included:

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.

The full suite of Microsoft Office apps are available in versions 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 and MS365.

Simulated tests require candidates to demonstrate their skills by carrying out tasks using a simulated version of the actual software, a huge advantage over simple multiple-choice tests about the software.

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Many tests are available in basic/intermediate and advanced levels, enabling clients to suit the requirements of the role to their testing, and all tests can be completed online.

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-PowerPoint 2016 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 system management
  • tools

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

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.

 

Over 500 tests available online to assess IT candidates technical skills and knowledge in roles as diverse as Web Developers, Software Engineers, Coders & Programmers, Technical Support Helpdesk, Field IT Support, Repairs & Maintenance Staff & IT Contractors.

it skills tests

Tests identify current skills and knowledge at basic, intermediate and advanced level compared to an international norm group of users of each IT package/system, identifying priority development areas 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.

Ready To Up Your Hiring Game?

The average cost of bad recruitment is 140% of the salary for the role*. That’s a $70,000 mistake on a $50,000 a year job.

Save time, money, stress and your reputation with online IT & software skills testing.

*Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) Study