Pre-employment Test for Computer Literacy (PC) Skills
The Computer Literacy skills assessment helps you to quickly identify candidates with the right skills and knowledge, while highlighting key areas for further development.
Why Measure Computer Literacy Skills?
The Computer Literacy Skills Test evaluates an individual’s proficiency in fundamental computer tasks, including system navigation, file management, internet use, email handling, and basic software applications.
The assessment evaluates real-world abilities across essential areas in 33 minutes, so you know exactly what candidates can do.
Measures:
- Computer Terminology
- Search Engine Skills
- Computer Security Skills
- Browser Skills
- Windows Knowledge
- Mac OS Knowledge
- Networking Knowledge
- Microsoft Outlook Skills
- Microsoft Word Skills
- Microsoft Excel Skills
- Microsoft PowerPoint Skills
Recommended for:
- Ideal for most roles today, where computer knowledge and skills are critical to success and everyday job functions.
Quickly screen and shortlist top talent
Develop a more efficient, objective and accurate screening process for your organisation’s recruitment, and ensure every candidate has the necessary skills for the job.
Identify and develop critical skills gaps
Resumes and interviews rarely reveal the skill gaps that impact individual productivity, team efficiency, and business outcomes every day. By the time those gaps become obvious, you’ve already invested weeks in onboarding.
Reduce time spent onboarding and training
When people lack the basic skills to function in the job, it places unnecessary strain on your leaders and frontline staff, while increasing time before they are productive in the job.
How our assessment process works
Candidates complete the Computer Skills Assessment online in 33 minutes, answering a series of 55 problem solving questions. This assesses both their ability to choose the correct answer, and their ability to achieve this quickly.
You’ll receive a detailed report showing the candidate’s scores in each factor, key strengths or development areas. Our experienced team can also provide deeper feedback sessions.
Our team can work closely with you to embed assessment insights into your everyday people decisions and HR processes, build benchmarks tailored to your specific roles and teams, or equip your team with the skills and confidence to run the process independently.
Measure Computer Skills at Three Levels: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced
Basic
Able to complete everyday tasks with minimal supervision.
- Cloud functions, zip files, and internet security.
- Web browser functions, address bar purpose, and Safari developer tools.
- File explorer, control panel use, and Finder functions.
- Default email setup, recurring calendars, and wireless connections.
Intermediate
Can handle standard Computer tasks efficiently and independently.
- Encrypting files, cookie risks, and URL formats.
- Windows icons, task manager, and accessing storage info.
- Using folders, adding contacts, and managing Bluetooth/Wi-Fi.
- Creating charts, SmartArt, animations, and WordArt functions.
Advanced
Capable of managing complex computer tasks.
- RAM info, router function, and LAN basics.
- Exact phrase search, excluding words, and limiting images.
- Reducing search tracking, URL definition, and notepad use.
- Opening apps at login, rules/alerts, and readability stats.
- Formulas, printing cells, and slide master use.
Reports that respect your time. Clear, practical, actionable.
The Computer Literacy Assessment results report displays an individual’s results with a clear breakdown of what each score means in a practical workplace context.
Overall Score – Know how each candidate performed relative to the role requirements.
Proficiency Level – Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced.
Skills Breakdown: Bowsers, search engines, windows, MS Office Suite and MAC OS.
Strengths & Gaps – Quickly spot where a candidate can contribute immediately and where support may be needed.
We ensure assessments are accurate, reliable and fair
Developed according to international assessment standards
The Computer Literacty Assessment has been developed by subject matter experts with extensive experience in Computer Literacy and workplace productivity. The assessment is designed to evaluate practical computer skills that are directly relevant to real-world job requirements. Questions are carefully structured to measure competency across key areas of computer usage, with a consistent and standardised approach to scoring. The assessment undergoes ongoing review and refinement to ensure content remains accurate, relevant, and aligned with current workplace expectations.
Security & Anticheat
The Computer Literacy Assessment includes built-in integrity checks designed to identify unusual testing behaviour, unusually rapid completion times, and potential AI-assisted responses. This helps provide greater confidence that results accurately reflect a candidate’s true level of computer proficiency.
“The amount of psychometric tests and how much it reveals on people is phenomenal. Blown away the detail and what it has taught me about myself and my team. Highly recommend.”
Edward Chin
CZM Finance
Contact our team today to start using the Computer Literacy Test
Speak with our team of experts to request a quote, free demo, or get assessment advice for your organisation’s unique needs. We have a quick turn around time, and can arrange assessments promptly within the day.