Microsoft Word Assessment

Everything you need to know.

Use our Microsoft Word Test to assess your candidates' aptitude at using Word, the world's most used word processor. As it is used to create documents such as letters, minutes, lists and more, Microsoft Word is a fundamental part of the Microsoft Office Suite and well rounded knowledge of this application can be an asset to any company. Our online test uses interactive questions to assess a candidate's basic ability to operate the software in a corporate setting.

What is the Microsoft Word Test?

The Microsoft Word aptitude test has been created to assess a user's skill at creating and editing Microsoft Word documents. Through establishing a simulated Microsoft Word environment that closely emulates the look, feel and functionality of the original software, it closely assesses a candidate's ability to perform tasks that they would be expected to carry out in a role that requires knowledge of the MS suite, specifically Word.

The testing formula is fair to candidates in that it allows the tasks to be completed in a familiar way; the menus, buttons, left clicks, right clicks and keyboard shortcuts will be just like the real thing that they are accustomed to.

Candidates taking this online Microsoft Word assessment are presented with 15 questions to complete. Each question in this assessment has been allocated a time limit, typically 60-80 seconds, depending on their complexity. The candidate's responses are automatically marked and a point is awarded for each correctly answered question. Skipped questions or those left blank will result in no point being awarded. Practice questions are also available to give candidates an environment in which to warm up, without facing time pressure.

Practice test available
Randomised presentation
20 minutes available

15 minutes average completion time
15 questions presented
80 questions in pool

Who is the Microsoft Word Test aimed at?

Personal assistants, copywriters, editors, content marketers, communications executives, and PR executives are ideal candidates for the Microsoft Word test, as each of these roles involve a great deal of writing and collaboration on documents, but generally speaking, any role which includes an in-depth use of Microsoft Word for creating, editing and reporting will benefit greatly from the MS Word test.

3 Microsoft Word Test Levels Available

Three different levels of the Microsoft Word assessment are available and can be used to test various levels of ability. These exam levels are Basic, Intermediate and Expert. The more challenging levels will assess new skills covering new material, as well as expanding on exam criteria from previous levels.

01 Basic Level

In this Microsoft Word Test, candidates are required to have a basic understanding of the principles of Word. They must be able to demonstrate that they can competently navigate the software, create and save their work, and perform essential, common daily tasks.

The MS Word Questions involved in the test's Basic level are appropriate for a candidate who uses MS Word daily to process simple documents and has access to support and assistance if needed.

02 Intermediate Level

In the Intermediate test format, candidates are required to firmly grasp the concept of Microsoft Word, demonstrating that they can format text and paragraphs as required and perform tasks using Word functions required for more advanced formatting and setting changes.

This MS Word online test level is appropriate for a candidate who will need to regularly write templates and create more complex documents as part of their role.

03 Expert Level

At this test level, candidates are required to be highly proficient in using Word. Test-takers need to demonstrate they can change permission settings, edit large, complex documents, and display an understanding of advanced macro commands. This test builds on the requirements of the lower level exams by increasing the amount of answers needed and the depth of knowledge required to complete the task within the given time.

The Expert MS Word test level is appropriate for a candidate who is expected to use MS Word autonomously and understand the majority of tools and capabilities at their disposal.

Why use a Microsoft Word Test?

If the role you are recruiting for involves a lot of writing and collaborating through word processed documents, it is essential to hire employees with the right Microsoft Word skills.

Speed up the recruitment process

Speed up your recruitment process, as you will narrow down your list of applicants by not interviewing candidates who do not possess the required skills, you will also ultimately improve your company's efficiency, as candidates will be much more likely to hit the ground running.

Insufficient familiarity with Microsoft Word can cause a delay to projects, frustrate team members and negatively impact workflows, which is certainly something you may choose to avoid. However, if you choose to onboard a candidate whose answers to the MS Word test were not sufficient for a particular role, you are still in a better position to accurately assign a position based on skill.

Like the rest of our MS Office tests, and the rest of our skills tests as a whole, assessing a candidate's performance prior to hiring is the perfect way to avoid bias in your recruitment.

Make the process easier

Our Word assessment eases the stress of high volume testing for organisations that need to filter applicants and creates an effective pre-employment screening method.

With the format of this online test you have the option to pick and choose the attributes that best suits your needs and the needs of your team and narrow dow your list of applicants.

Not only will your organisation benefit by deploying an effective pre-employment screening method, your candidates will reap the rewards of the MS Office test also.By taking the mock test your candidate can practice and gain a feel for the test and also what will be expected after they join your team.