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Microsoft Word Assessment Test for Applicants

A Microsoft Word assessment test for applicants shows you the most skilled applicants.

Microsoft Word can be simple, but if your applicants don’t have intermediate skills, then they will struggle. Here are the Microsoft Word tests:

  • Word Beginner
  • Word Intermediate (most often used)
  • Word Advanced

Why use MS Word tests?

These issues can happen if your new employees can’t use Word well:

Inefficiency: Longer to complete tasks, as they struggle to navigate the software or must use less efficient tools for creating and editing documents.

Formatting: A lack of familiarity can lead to poor formatting, making the final output look unprofessional or difficult to read.

Limited functionality: They may miss advanced features, such as track changes, comments, or templates, which streamline document creation and review.

Increased reliance on others: Need rely on co-workers to do tasks, which hurts everyone’s productivity.

Microsoft Word Test Score Report

The score report is instantly emailed when the test is finished (test taker doesn’t get results). The reports are highly detailed, including:

  • Percent of Correct Answers (80%, 50%, 100%, etc)
  • Skill Level: Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced
  • Correct/Incorrect and time spent per question

 

 

 

Word Test Topics & Reports

  • Formatting – Borders, Columns, Paper Size and more
  • Editing – Insert Symbol, Find/Replace, Undo and more
  • File Management – Protect document, templates and more
  • Tools and Automation – Help, Zoom and more
  • Tables and Graphics – Shapes, Charts, and more
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Microsoft Word test?

This test measures a candidate’s Microsoft Word skills, including formatting, using tables, and working with templates. It helps employers ensure candidates can handle common document tasks in office roles.

What kind of questions are on the Microsoft Word skills assessment test?

The Microsoft Word skills test includes interactive tasks like formatting text, creating tables, inserting images, and using styles or mail merge. It checks a candidate’s proficiency with key Word features.

What specific Microsoft Word skills are covered in the test?

The MS Word skill test covers specific skills such as text formatting, table creation, using styles, and graphics. It also assesses the ability to use features like mail merge and templates, depending on the test.

How much does this cost?

Pricing is simple. One test completed uses one test credit. Click to see pricing for credits.

How it Works

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