These are three sample questions from Bryq’s Computer Literacy assessment, a digital skills test for hiring office, administrative, and support staff. The full assessment covers three levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced, from everyday computer tasks to security and IT concepts. Each question is multiple choice, with one correct answer out of four options.
Beginner
Question
What is the purpose of the Recycle Bin on a Windows computer?
Select your answer
To temporarily store deleted files before they are permanently removed.
To compress files to save storage space.
To back up files automatically to an external drive.
To permanently delete files immediately when you no longer need them.
WHY IS THIS THE CORECT ANSWER
The Recycle Bin holds deleted files so they can be restored if needed. Files are only removed permanently when the bin is emptied or its storage limit is reached.
Intermediate
Question
You are working on an important document and want to make sure you do not lose your progress if the application crashes. What is the best practice?
Select your answer
Enable auto-save and manually save regularly using Ctrl + S throughout your session.
Keep the document open at all times so the application retains the latest version.
Rely on the application’s recovery feature to restore unsaved work after a crash.
Save the document only when you have finished working on it.
WHY IS THIS THE CORECT ANSWER
Auto-save provides a safety net, but it can lag behind or be disabled for local files. Combining it with regular manual saves minimizes what could be lost in a crash.
Advanced
Question
What is the primary purpose of implementing a Zero Trust security model in an organisation’s network?
Select your answer
To assume no user or device is inherently trusted and require continuous verification before granting access.
To restrict all external network traffic while allowing unrestricted access within the internal network.
To replace VPN connections with direct access to cloud-based applications.
To eliminate the need for firewalls by relying entirely on endpoint protection.
