The Digital Literacy for Field Jobs (Adaptive) assessment is designed to measure the knowledge and skills necessary for field, trade, and non-office workers to effectively use modern computers and mobile devices to perform job-related tasks. This test is suitable for use in pre-hire selection, employee development, and promotion selection, making it a versatile tool for evaluating candidates and employees at multiple stages of their careers. The assessment evaluates skills across six key areas: Communication Tools (including messaging, email, calendar scheduling, and remote team coordination), Mobile Device Operation (including device settings, connectivity, app management, and basic troubleshooting), Field Documentation and Reporting (including digital forms, photo and video capture, and digital signatures), Navigation and GPS Tools (including directions, map reading, and offline use), File Storage and Document Sharing (including uploading, syncing, organizing, and accessing files across devices), and Data Security and Password Management (including password practices, device protection, security threat awareness, and software updates). The test consists of multiple choice and multiple correct answer questions, with time limits applied to select questions to discourage cheating and enhance predictive accuracy. Additionally, this test employs Computer Adaptive Testing for enhanced security and a better candidate experience via shorter testing times.

Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) represents the state-of-the-art in knowledge, skills, and ability testing. In a CAT test, the next question is selected based on the previous responses during the test to maximize the 'information value' of each question. Additionally, the test will stop once the total information available is enough to generate a reliable score. This approach is more secure, since the questions are selected from a large pool of over 100 questions. Additionally, CAT tests are usually much shorter than traditional tests, which eases the burden on the candidate.

If the overall score is most important for evaluation purposes, and if you wish to maximize the candidate experience, then a CAT test is the right way to go. However, if you want a structured, comprehensive review of key topics for every test, then a traditional format is the best choice, though this will take longer than a CAT test.

Topics covered by this test include:

Following completion, the test produces a Candidate Selection Report that includes an overall score and detailed scores for each attribute.

The Candidate Selection Report also provides expert interview questions that help you probe critical or low-scoring areas, along with a guide for noting your evaluation of the candidate's responses. Consistent use of an interview guide is an important part of gaining better candidate insights and making better hiring decisions.

Note that while the Digital Literacy for Field Jobs assessment is a useful and efficient instrument for confirming a base level of skill or knowledge about this important topic, it is not intended to pinpoint the exact level of candidate or skill. We recommend that skills tests, like this one, be used in parallel with other measurements, such as cognitive ability, job fit, and behavioral history. Each different type of test provides a valuable piece of information you can use when evaluating potential job performance.