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CompTIA Digital Literacy Pro Competency Assessment Practice Test

Digital literacy involves using common devices, software, and online services to complete work accurately and safely. Practice scenarios cover everyday tasks such as managing files, sharing documents, using spreadsheets and presentations, joining video meetings, and making sensible choices about downloads, updates, and online content.

Exam overview

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About the CompTIA Digital Literacy Pro Competency Assessment Exam

Practical digital work requires choosing appropriate tools and checking how an action affects information. File tasks include identifying downloads, preserving existing versions, and reducing document size for sharing. Spreadsheet work calls for recognizing when values are stored as text and using absolute cell references when formulas are copied. Presentation tasks involve compressing media and designing slides that remain usable for people with color-vision differences. Online decisions include checking image reuse rights, selecting suitable ways to transfer large files, and installing software updates through trusted device settings. Troubleshooting a meeting also means distinguishing a microphone problem from an audio-output problem. These scenarios connect basic application skills with careful handling of files, accessibility, communication, and device security.

Sample Practice Questions

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Question 1

You need to send a large video file, but it exceeds the email attachment limit. Which approach is generally most practical?

  1. ARename the file with a shorter extension
  2. BUpload it to an approved file-sharing service and share access with the recipient
  3. CPaste the video's binary contents into the email message
  4. DSend the file repeatedly in smaller emails without changing it
Show answerCorrect answer: B

An approved file-sharing service can store large files and provide a link with appropriate access controls. Renaming a file does not reduce its size or make it easier to transmit.

Question 2

You are preparing a report and want to reuse a photograph found online. What is the best step before including it?

  1. AAssume it is free to use because it appears in search results
  2. BCheck the image's license or obtain permission from the rights holder
  3. CRemove the image's filename to make it reusable
  4. DUse it only if the report is printed
Show answerCorrect answer: B

Online availability does not automatically grant reuse rights. Checking the license or seeking permission helps ensure the image can be used for the intended purpose.

Question 3

A presentation file is too large to send conveniently. Which change can often reduce its size while keeping the slides usable?

  1. ACompress or resize oversized images within the presentation
  2. BAdd extra copies of each slide
  3. CReplace every image with a higher-resolution version
  4. DConvert all slide text into separate screenshots
Show answerCorrect answer: A

Large images are a common source of presentation file size. Compressing or resizing them to suit their on-screen use can reduce the file size while retaining editable slides and readable content.

Question 4

A software update is available for your phone. Why is installing updates from the device's official update settings generally recommended?

  1. AUpdates can provide security fixes and improve reliability
  2. BUpdates guarantee that every app will use less storage
  3. CUpdates remove the need for a screen lock
  4. DUpdates make all online content trustworthy
Show answerCorrect answer: A

Updates commonly include security patches, bug fixes, and reliability improvements. They do not eliminate other security practices or guarantee that online content is trustworthy.

Question 5

You are entering a formula in a spreadsheet and want the reference to cell C4 to stay fixed when you copy the formula to another cell. Which reference should you use?

  1. AC4
  2. B$C$4
  3. CC$
  4. D$4C
Show answerCorrect answer: B

Dollar signs before both the column and row make an absolute reference, so the reference remains C4 when the formula is copied.

Question 6

A web page displays a list of downloadable files, but the file names are unclear. Which action is a sensible way to identify a file before opening it?

  1. ACheck its file type and the page's description of the download
  2. BAssume every file is a text document
  3. CDisable all security protections before downloading
  4. DRename the file before checking what it is
Show answerCorrect answer: A

The file extension and the site's description can provide clues about a file's format and purpose. If the source is untrusted or the file remains unclear, avoid opening it.

Question 7

A file-saving dialog asks you to choose between saving a new copy and replacing an existing file with the same name. You need to preserve the existing file. What should you do?

  1. AChoose replace, then rename the file afterward
  2. BCancel and save the new file with a different name or in a different location
  3. CClose the application without saving
  4. DChoose replace because the older file will remain in the recycle bin permanently
Show answerCorrect answer: B

Saving under a different name or location preserves the existing file while keeping the new work. Do not assume that a replaced file can always be recovered.

How to use this practice test

Access the free question bank to work through a session of up to 20 randomly selected questions. Use the results shown after the session to identify which tasks need more practice, such as spreadsheet references, file handling, presentation accessibility, or basic device troubleshooting.

Preparation tips

  • In a spreadsheet, compare relative and absolute references by copying formulas across rows and columns; confirm that a fixed reference such as $C$4 stays unchanged.
  • Practice converting text-formatted prices into numeric values, then verify that SUM and other calculations include them correctly.
  • Before sharing files, compare options such as cloud links and compression, and check that the recipient can access the file without replacing an existing copy.
  • Review safe file handling: inspect unclear download names before opening them, and use the device's built-in update settings for software updates.
  • Make a sample slide accessible by pairing color with labels or patterns, and test image compression while keeping text and visuals legible.
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