Digital Literacy - Diagnostic Assessment

Digital Literacy - Diagnostic Assessment Overview

Background:

This assessment tool evaluates prospective students against the 21 competencies of the DigComp 2.2 Digital Literacy Framework. It is designed as a pass/fail test, where a 100% score is required to demonstrate sufficient digital competence. Students who do not meet this standard may be required to complete further support activities prior to progressing with enrolment.

Instructions:

To complete this assessment, please select the correct answers to the questions in the following sections.

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Category: Area 1: Information and Digital Literacy

Area 1: Information and Digital Literacy

Overview:

This section assesses your ability to search for, evaluate, and organise digital information. It includes competencies related to browsing, filtering, assessing quality, and managing digital content.

Relevant DigiComp 2.2 competencies assessed are:

1.1 Browsing, searching and filtering (Questions 1 - 3)
1.2 Evaluating data, information and digital content (Question 4)
1.3 Managing data, information and digital content (Questions 5 - 6)

You’ll answer six (6) questions that reflect everyday tasks such as locating trusted information, comparing sources, and organising downloaded files effectively.

When looking for a specific resource in a training portal, what is the most effective way to locate it?

Scroll through all pages until you find it

Use the search function with specific keywords

Wait for someone to send it to you

Refresh the page repeatedly

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Category: Area 1: Information and Digital Literacy

Area 1: Information and Digital Literacy

Overview:

This section assesses your ability to search for, evaluate, and organise digital information. It includes competencies related to browsing, filtering, assessing quality, and managing digital content.

Relevant DigiComp 2.2 competencies assessed are:

1.1 Browsing, searching and filtering (Questions 1 - 3)
1.2 Evaluating data, information and digital content (Question 4)
1.3 Managing data, information and digital content (Questions 5 - 6)

You’ll answer six (6) questions that reflect everyday tasks such as locating trusted information, comparing sources, and organising downloaded files effectively.

Your trainer asks you to complete the AIT0015 – Written Assessment. To find this quickly in your Learning Management System, what could you do?

Scroll through all your assessments until you see the assessment

Open each assessment and read the title

Use a filter to search for assessments based on their unit code

Ask another student where to find it

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Category: Area 1: Information and Digital Literacy

Area 1: Information and Digital Literacy

Overview:

This section assesses your ability to search for, evaluate, and organise digital information. It includes competencies related to browsing, filtering, assessing quality, and managing digital content.

Relevant DigiComp 2.2 competencies assessed are:

1.1 Browsing, searching and filtering (Questions 1 - 3)
1.2 Evaluating data, information and digital content (Question 4)
1.3 Managing data, information and digital content (Questions 5 - 6)

You’ll answer six (6) questions that reflect everyday tasks such as locating trusted information, comparing sources, and organising downloaded files effectively.

Which tool is best for finding trusted information about a health topic?

A random blog post

A Government or reputable health website

Wikipedia

A social media post

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Category: Area 1: Information and Digital Literacy

Area 1: Information and Digital Literacy

Overview:

This section assesses your ability to search for, evaluate, and organise digital information. It includes competencies related to browsing, filtering, assessing quality, and managing digital content.

Relevant DigiComp 2.2 competencies assessed are:

1.1 Browsing, searching and filtering (Questions 1 - 3)
1.2 Evaluating data, information and digital content (Question 4)
1.3 Managing data, information and digital content (Questions 5 - 6)

You’ll answer six (6) questions that reflect everyday tasks such as locating trusted information, comparing sources, and organising downloaded files effectively.

What is a good way to decide if an online source is trustworthy?

It has many comments and upvotes

It comes from an official source

The webpage looks nice

It agrees with what I believe

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Category: Area 1: Information and Digital Literacy

Area 1: Information and Digital Literacy

Overview:

This section assesses your ability to search for, evaluate, and organise digital information. It includes competencies related to browsing, filtering, assessing quality, and managing digital content.

Relevant DigiComp 2.2 competencies assessed are:

1.1 Browsing, searching and filtering (Questions 1 - 3)
1.2 Evaluating data, information and digital content (Question 4)
1.3 Managing data, information and digital content (Questions 5 - 6)

You’ll answer six (6) questions that reflect everyday tasks such as locating trusted information, comparing sources, and organising downloaded files effectively.

You downloaded a Learner Guide last week. What’s the best way to ensure you can find it again?

Keep it in your downloads folder

Email it to yourself

Save it in a named folder on your device or cloud storage

Search for and download it again

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Category: Area 1: Information and Digital Literacy

Area 1: Information and Digital Literacy

Overview:

This section assesses your ability to search for, evaluate, and organise digital information. It includes competencies related to browsing, filtering, assessing quality, and managing digital content.

Relevant DigiComp 2.2 competencies assessed are:

1.1 Browsing, searching and filtering (Questions 1 - 3)
1.2 Evaluating data, information and digital content (Question 4)
1.3 Managing data, information and digital content (Questions 5 - 6)

You’ll answer six (6) questions that reflect everyday tasks such as locating trusted information, comparing sources, and organising downloaded files effectively.

What is a good way to back up your assessment files?

Leave them on your computer only

Save them on a USB and then forget about it

Store copies of your assessments in a cloud storage device like Google Drive or OneDrive

Email them to a friend

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Category: Area 2: Communication and Collaboration

Area 2: Communication and Collaboration

Overview:

This section focuses on how you interact with others in digital environments, including appropriate conduct, sharing, and digital identity.

Relevant competencies include:

2.1 Interacting through digital technologies (Questions 7 - 8)
2.2 Sharing through digital technologies (Question 9)
2.3 Engaging in citizenship through digital technologies (Question 10)
2.4 Collaborating through digital technologies (Question 11)
2.5 Netiquette (Questions 12 - 13)
2.6 Managing digital identity (Question 14)

You’ll answer eight (8) questions covering online communication, appropriate sharing, teamwork tools, and managing your personal presence online.

If you need to contact your trainer, what’s the most appropriate digital method?

Post a comment on their social media profile

Send a clear and polite message to the trainer via email or the communication

Ask another student to ask the trainer for you

Wait for the trainer to contact you first

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Category: Area 2: Communication and Collaboration

Area 2: Communication and Collaboration

Overview:

This section focuses on how you interact with others in digital environments, including appropriate conduct, sharing, and digital identity.

Relevant competencies include:

2.1 Interacting through digital technologies (Questions 7 - 8)
2.2 Sharing through digital technologies (Question 9)
2.3 Engaging in citizenship through digital technologies (Question 10)
2.4 Collaborating through digital technologies (Question 11)
2.5 Netiquette (Questions 12 - 13)
2.6 Managing digital identity (Question 14)

You’ll answer eight (8) questions covering online communication, appropriate sharing, teamwork tools, and managing your personal presence online.

You’re part of a class group chat. What’s the best way to ask a question?

Interrupt with multiple messages

Ask your question clearly and respectfully

Wait and hope someone brings it up

Only message the trainer privately

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Category: Area 2: Communication and Collaboration

Area 2: Communication and Collaboration

Overview:

This section focuses on how you interact with others in digital environments, including appropriate conduct, sharing, and digital identity.

Relevant competencies include:

2.1 Interacting through digital technologies (Questions 7 - 8)
2.2 Sharing through digital technologies (Question 9)
2.3 Engaging in citizenship through digital technologies (Question 10)
2.4 Collaborating through digital technologies (Question 11)
2.5 Netiquette (Questions 12 - 13)
2.6 Managing digital identity (Question 14)

You’ll answer eight (8) questions covering online communication, appropriate sharing, teamwork tools, and managing your personal presence online.

As part of your assessment, you are required to upload assessment evidence through the learning management system. What is the best format?

A photo of your handwritten notes

An appropriately named document in an acceptable format as specified within the assessment

A link to a random website

A screenshot

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Category: Area 2: Communication and Collaboration

Area 2: Communication and Collaboration

Overview:

This section focuses on how you interact with others in digital environments, including appropriate conduct, sharing, and digital identity.

Relevant competencies include:

2.1 Interacting through digital technologies (Questions 7 - 8)
2.2 Sharing through digital technologies (Question 9)
2.3 Engaging in citizenship through digital technologies (Question 10)
2.4 Collaborating through digital technologies (Question 11)
2.5 Netiquette (Questions 12 - 13)
2.6 Managing digital identity (Question 14)

You’ll answer eight (8) questions covering online communication, appropriate sharing, teamwork tools, and managing your personal presence online.

What are two (2) ways to act responsibly online?

Share anything that seems important without checking the source

Check the source before sharing content

Be respectful to others

Use fake names and post freely

Avoid responding to anyone

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Category: Area 2: Communication and Collaboration

Area 2: Communication and Collaboration

Overview:

This section focuses on how you interact with others in digital environments, including appropriate conduct, sharing, and digital identity.

Relevant competencies include:

2.1 Interacting through digital technologies (Questions 7 - 8)
2.2 Sharing through digital technologies (Question 9)
2.3 Engaging in citizenship through digital technologies (Question 10)
2.4 Collaborating through digital technologies (Question 11)
2.5 Netiquette (Questions 12 - 13)
2.6 Managing digital identity (Question 14)

You’ll answer eight (8) questions covering online communication, appropriate sharing, teamwork tools, and managing your personal presence online.

When working on a group project, what tool can help everyone work on the same document?

Sending lots of emails

Using a shared only document such as Google Docs

Sending the file back and forth

Making phone calls

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Category: Area 2: Communication and Collaboration

Area 2: Communication and Collaboration

Overview:

This section focuses on how you interact with others in digital environments, including appropriate conduct, sharing, and digital identity.

Relevant competencies include:

2.1 Interacting through digital technologies (Questions 7 - 8)
2.2 Sharing through digital technologies (Question 9)
2.3 Engaging in citizenship through digital technologies (Question 10)
2.4 Collaborating through digital technologies (Question 11)
2.5 Netiquette (Questions 12 - 13)
2.6 Managing digital identity (Question 14)

You’ll answer eight (8) questions covering online communication, appropriate sharing, teamwork tools, and managing your personal presence online.

Which of the following is considered good digital communication practice?

USING ALL CAPS TO SHOW URGENCY

Writing short, unclear messages

Being respectful, clear and using appropriate language

Sending multiple messages until you get a reply

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Category: Area 2: Communication and Collaboration

Area 2: Communication and Collaboration

Overview:

This section focuses on how you interact with others in digital environments, including appropriate conduct, sharing, and digital identity.

Relevant competencies include:

2.1 Interacting through digital technologies (Questions 7 - 8)
2.2 Sharing through digital technologies (Question 9)
2.3 Engaging in citizenship through digital technologies (Question 10)
2.4 Collaborating through digital technologies (Question 11)
2.5 Netiquette (Questions 12 - 13)
2.6 Managing digital identity (Question 14)

You’ll answer eight (8) questions covering online communication, appropriate sharing, teamwork tools, and managing your personal presence online.

What should you do if you’re angry while writing an email?

Type fast and hit send

Take a break, review your words, and stay professional

Use sarcasm to make a point

All of the above

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Category: Area 2: Communication and Collaboration

Area 2: Communication and Collaboration

Overview:

This section focuses on how you interact with others in digital environments, including appropriate conduct, sharing, and digital identity.

Relevant competencies include:

2.1 Interacting through digital technologies (Questions 7 - 8)
2.2 Sharing through digital technologies (Question 9)
2.3 Engaging in citizenship through digital technologies (Question 10)
2.4 Collaborating through digital technologies (Question 11)
2.5 Netiquette (Questions 12 - 13)
2.6 Managing digital identity (Question 14)

You’ll answer eight (8) questions covering online communication, appropriate sharing, teamwork tools, and managing your personal presence online.

Which of the following is a good way to protect your digital identity?

Use the same password for everything

Avoid sharing personal details publicly and use strong passwords

Share your login information with your friends

Save you passwords in a note on your phone

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Category: Area 3: Digital Content Creation

Area 3: Digital Content Creation

Overview:

This section evaluates your ability to create and modify digital content appropriately. It also explores understanding copyright and file organisation.

Relevant competencies:

3.1 Developing digital content (Question 15)
3.2 Integrating and re-elaborating digital content (Question 16)
3.3 Copyright and licences (Question 17)

Note that competency 3.4 Programming is not part of this diagnostic assessment as this competency area is not relevent to your studies with Skills Generation.

These three (3) questions check your understanding of using templates, combining different resources, and respecting usage rights.

You need to write an assignment. What is the best software to use?

A drawing app

A word processing program such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs

A calculator

An online photo editor

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Category: Area 3: Digital Content Creation

Area 3: Digital Content Creation

Overview:

This section evaluates your ability to create and modify digital content appropriately. It also explores understanding copyright and file organisation.

Relevant competencies:

3.1 Developing digital content (Question 15)
3.2 Integrating and re-elaborating digital content (Question 16)
3.3 Copyright and licences (Question 17)

Note that competency 3.4 Programming is not part of this diagnostic assessment as this competency area is not relevent to your studies with Skills Generation.

These three (3) questions check your understanding of using templates, combining different resources, and respecting usage rights.

You want to include a quote in your assignment. What should you do?

Change the words so no one knows

Use quotation marks and reference the source

Copy and paste the quote without credit to the original author

Pretend you wrote it

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Category: Area 3: Digital Content Creation

Area 3: Digital Content Creation

Overview:

This section evaluates your ability to create and modify digital content appropriately. It also explores understanding copyright and file organisation.

Relevant competencies:

3.1 Developing digital content (Question 15)
3.2 Integrating and re-elaborating digital content (Question 16)
3.3 Copyright and licences (Question 17)

Note that competency 3.4 Programming is not part of this diagnostic assessment as this competency area is not relevent to your studies with Skills Generation.

These three (3) questions check your understanding of using templates, combining different resources, and respecting usage rights.

You found an image online that you want to use in your project. What’s the best action?

Copy it and add it to your project

Check if it’s free to use or under Creative Commons

Edit it to make it your own

It doesn't matter - it's online

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Category: Area 4: Safety

Area 4: Safety

Overview:

This section focuses on your ability to stay safe online — including protecting your data, wellbeing, and devices.

Relevant competencies:

4.1 Protecting devices (Question 18)
4.2 Protecting personal data and privacy (Question 19)
4.3 Protecting health and wellbeing (Question 20)
4.4 Protecting the environment (Question 21)

These four (4) questions assess your understanding of online security, privacy best practices, and digital wellbeing.

What's a good way to keep your computer safe?

Ignore updates

Install antivirus software and keep it up to date

Download files from unknown online sources

Click "Allow" on all pop-ups

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Category: Area 4: Safety

Area 4: Safety

Overview:

This section focuses on your ability to stay safe online — including protecting your data, wellbeing, and devices.

Relevant competencies:

4.1 Protecting devices (Question 18)
4.2 Protecting personal data and privacy (Question 19)
4.3 Protecting health and wellbeing (Question 20)
4.4 Protecting the environment (Question 21)

These four (4) questions assess your understanding of online security, privacy best practices, and digital wellbeing.

What's the best way to protect your personal information online?

Share your password(s) only with people you trust

Use strong passwords and don't share them with others

Save your passwords in your email drafts so you don't forget them

Use passwords that are easy to remember such as "password" or "1234"

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Category: Area 4: Safety

Area 4: Safety

Overview:

This section focuses on your ability to stay safe online — including protecting your data, wellbeing, and devices.

Relevant competencies:

4.1 Protecting devices (Question 18)
4.2 Protecting personal data and privacy (Question 19)
4.3 Protecting health and wellbeing (Question 20)
4.4 Protecting the environment (Question 21)

These four (4) questions assess your understanding of online security, privacy best practices, and digital wellbeing.

What is a good habit for protecting your wellbeing when using devices?

Stare at computer screens all day

Sit in the dark for better screen contrast

Take breaks, stretch and use proper posture when using a computer

Keep your screen at an odd angle

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Category: Area 4: Safety

Area 4: Safety

Overview:

This section focuses on your ability to stay safe online — including protecting your data, wellbeing, and devices.

Relevant competencies:

4.1 Protecting devices (Question 18)
4.2 Protecting personal data and privacy (Question 19)
4.3 Protecting health and wellbeing (Question 20)
4.4 Protecting the environment (Question 21)

These four (4) questions assess your understanding of online security, privacy best practices, and digital wellbeing.

Which of the following is a good way to reduce your environmental impact when using digital devices?

Select two (2) from below:

Always print resources to read them

Turn off devices when not using them

Avoid unnecessary printing

Keep all of your old devices plugged in for backups

Use your devices for longer periods without breaks

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Category: Area 5: Problem Solving

Area 5: Problem Solving

Overview:

This section evaluates your ability to solve technical issues and adapt to new digital tools.

Relevant competencies:

5.1 Solving technical problems (Question 22)
5.2 Identifying needs and technological responses (Question 23)
5.3 Creatively using digital technologies (Question 24)
5.4 Identifying digital competence gaps (Question 25)

These four (4) questions explore how you handle common tech issues, try new tools, and reflect on your digital skills.

What’s the best first step when something isn’t working on your device?

Throw it away

Try restarting the device or program/app

Wait for it to fix itself

Call a technician immediately

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Category: Area 5: Problem Solving

Area 5: Problem Solving

Overview:

This section evaluates your ability to solve technical issues and adapt to new digital tools.

Relevant competencies:

5.1 Solving technical problems (Question 22)
5.2 Identifying needs and technological responses (Question 23)
5.3 Creatively using digital technologies (Question 24)
5.4 Identifying digital competence gaps (Question 25)

These four (4) questions explore how you handle common tech issues, try new tools, and reflect on your digital skills.

You need to record yourself for an assessment. What’s a good tool?

A calculator

A voice recording or video program/app

An online store

The school calendar

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Category: Area 5: Problem Solving

Area 5: Problem Solving

Overview:

This section evaluates your ability to solve technical issues and adapt to new digital tools.

Relevant competencies:

5.1 Solving technical problems (Question 22)
5.2 Identifying needs and technological responses (Question 23)
5.3 Creatively using digital technologies (Question 24)
5.4 Identifying digital competence gaps (Question 25)

These four (4) questions explore how you handle common tech issues, try new tools, and reflect on your digital skills.

As part of a project, you are required to make a presentation on a topic of your choosing.

What's a creative approach to effectively and appropriately present your topic to the audience?

Use a word processing program such as Microsoft Word

Use slides, images and voice-over narration

Use handwritten notes only

Provide a .mp3 voice memo with no content

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Category: Area 5: Problem Solving

Area 5: Problem Solving

Overview:

This section evaluates your ability to solve technical issues and adapt to new digital tools.

Relevant competencies:

5.1 Solving technical problems (Question 22)
5.2 Identifying needs and technological responses (Question 23)
5.3 Creatively using digital technologies (Question 24)
5.4 Identifying digital competence gaps (Question 25)

These four (4) questions explore how you handle common tech issues, try new tools, and reflect on your digital skills.

You’re struggling to use the Learning Management System. What should you do?

Do nothing and hope for the best

Skip the task

Ask for help or use a tutorial

Drop out of the course

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Digital Literacy – Diagnostic Assessment