The EPSO Digital Skills Test, Explained
EPSO's digital-skills component is not about one piece of software — it is built on the EU's own DigComp framework and its five competence areas. Here is what each area covers, how it is tested, and where to practise all five for free.
▶ Practise digital skills free Set 1 is free — no account needed.What the digital-skills test covers
The questions check practical digital competence rather than product trivia: how you would judge whether a source is reliable, collaborate and communicate appropriately online, create and adapt digital content, protect data and devices, and troubleshoot a problem. The reference point is DigComp 2.2, the European Digital Competence Framework for Citizens, so the material maps directly onto an official EU standard.
The five DigComp areas
Information & data literacy Free
Finding, evaluating and managing data and digital content.Communication & collaboration
Interacting, sharing and collaborating through digital tools; netiquette.Digital content creation
Creating and editing content, copyright and licences, basic programming logic.Safety
Protecting devices, personal data, privacy, health and the environment.Problem-solving
Solving technical problems and identifying the right digital tool for a need.
How to prepare
You do not need to memorise the framework document — you need to recognise the best-practice answer in a realistic situation. Practising across all five areas surfaces the recurring logic quickly: the safe choice, the appropriate channel, the reliable source. Start free, one area at a time.
▶ Start free practice All five DigComp areas, with explanations.
Frequently asked questions
What is the EPSO digital skills test?
It is a multiple-choice component that checks practical digital competence, drawing on the EU's own DigComp framework. Rather than testing a specific software product, it asks how you would handle everyday digital situations — verifying information, communicating and collaborating online, creating content, staying safe, and solving problems.
What is the DigComp framework?
DigComp is the European Digital Competence Framework for Citizens. Its 2.2 version defines five competence areas: information and data literacy; communication and collaboration; digital content creation; safety; and problem-solving. The EPSO digital skills questions are organised around these same five areas.
Can I practise EPSO digital skills for free?
Yes. Set 1 on EU Testing is free and includes digital-skills questions across all five DigComp areas, each with an explanation. No account is required to start.