Digital Literacy Test

Digital Literacy Test
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Purpose of Digital Literacy Test

A Digital Literacy Test is a brief assessment designed to evaluate whether an individual has the essential skills to use a computer and navigate online platforms. Its purpose is to measure a person's ability to work with digital tools and determine if they may need extra support or training. This helps confirm their readiness to complete a course or carry out tasks that involve digital technology.

Instructions to the Learner

Please complete this assessment to the best of your ability. It is not a pass/fail test but will help us understand if you require digital support before or during your course. Use a computer or digital device to answer all sections.
Section 1 - Digital Skills Self-Assessment

Please rate your skill level for each task below (Tick the box):

Rows	Outstanding	Satisfactory	Developing	Requires Support
Turn on a computer or device and open programs
Create and save a document (like Word or Google Docs)
Send and reply to emails, including adding attachments
Use a spreadsheet to enter data and do simple calculations
Join and take part in video meetings (like Zoom or Teams)
Search for information on the internet
Upload or download files using email or cloud storage
Use online learning websites or platforms (like Moodle)
Recognize unsafe emails or websites and stay safe online
Fix simple problems on a computer or update software

Section 2 - Digital Literacy Assessment Questions

Select the options
Which of the following is used to access websites?
Which of the following is a shortcut to copy a file?
What is file compression (e.g., ZIP file) used for?
Which of the following tools would best help visualize large datasets?
In Microsoft Teams, what is a “Channel”?
Is it okay to download software from unknown websites if it’s free?
Is multi-factor authentication more secure than using a password alone?
Using a public Wi-Fi network without a VPN is completely safe for online banking.
Scenario: You receive an email from your bank asking you to verify your account details by clicking a link. The email looks official, but you weren’t expecting it. What should you do?
Scenario: You’re organizing files on your computer and want to make sure you don’t lose important documents if your computer breaks. What is the best practice?
Scenario: You want to send a large file to a colleague via email, but the file size exceeds the email attachment limit. What is a good solution?
Scenario: Your internet connection is slow and unstable while working on an important project online. What can you do to troubleshoot the problem?
Digital Literacy Assessment Declaration and Outcome
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I have completed this Digital Literacy Assessment truthfully and to the best of my knowledge and ability. I understand that the purpose of this assessment is to determine my current digital skills and identify if any additional support or training is necessary to successfully undertake my course.

I acknowledge that the results of this assessment will be used by the training provider to tailor support services appropriate to my learning needs.
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Digital Literacy Test

Section 1 - Digital Skills Self-Assessment

Section 2 - Digital Literacy Assessment Questions

Digital Literacy Assessment Declaration and Outcome