More about he TestGorilla Computer Literacy (PC) test

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Available languages:
English, Spanish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Polish, Norwegian

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Administration time:

10 minutes

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Difficulty level:


Entry-level

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Number of questions:


16 questions per test, 100 in the test bank

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Scoring benchmarks

Benchmarks are available for various education levels (ranging from some high school education to Master’s degree or higher), business functions (from administrative to software development), and seniority levels (junior to senior).

Psychometric properties of the Computer Literacy (PC) test

The metrics reported below are based on a sample size (N) of at least 1,000 candidates unless indicated otherwise.

Reliability: Cronbach’s alpha coefficient = .69

Face validity: Candidates rated this test as accurately measuring their skills (average score of 4.01 out of 5.00).

Criterion-related validity: Candidates with higher scores on this test received higher average ratings from the hiring team during the selection process (r = .16).

For an in-depth look at interpreting test results, please take a look at our Science series article: How to interpret test fact sheets (part 1): Reliability.

For an explanation of the various terms, please refer to our Science glossary.

Use these tests with the Computer Literacy (PC) test

We believe that multi-measure testing is essential in a holistic hiring process because it examines the candidate as a whole, including technical skills, soft skills, and personality. Below are some tests we recommend using alongside the Computer Literacy (PC) test.

Understanding Instructions

The understanding instructions test evaluates a candidate’s ability to understand and follow instructions in many different forms, and in a variety of contexts. This test helps you identify candidates who can process and follow instructions correctly.
10 min

Typing Speed (Capitalization and Punctuation)

Assess candidates’ typing speed with our comprehensive Typing Speed (Capitalization and Punctuation) test. Designed to evaluate the skills and aptitude of job applicants for office roles, this test measures the number of words per minute (WPM) accurately. With randomly selected paragraphs featuring capitalization and punctuation challenges, it provides a reliable assessment of candidates’ attention to detail and accuracy.
2 min

16 types

The 16-type personality test is based on the work of Carl Jung. This personality test gives insight into a candidate’s source of energy, the way they process information, how they make decisions, and the kind of lifestyle they prefer.
10 min

Reading Comprehension

This reading comprehension skills test evaluates candidates’ ability to read a portion of text and comprehend its contents. This pre-employment screening test helps you identify candidates who can process written information and draw appropriate conclusions using analytical thinking.
13 min
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