ACSF ACSF Digital Technology Skills 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the ACSF context, 'digital literacy' is best understood as:
- A separate sixth core skill added in 2022
- An extension of existing core skills applied to digital environments (Correct answer)
- Only relevant to the Numeracy core skill
- A replacement for the Reading core skill
Correct answer: An extension of existing core skills applied to digital environments
The ACSF treats digital literacy as an application of the five existing core skills within digital contexts, not as a standalone skill.
Question 2: A Level 2 ACSF learner using email in a workplace setting would be expected to:
- Write complex formal reports via email independently
- Read and respond to simple, familiar emails with some support (Correct answer)
- Compose HTML newsletters without assistance
- Manage bulk email marketing campaigns
Correct answer: Read and respond to simple, familiar emails with some support
At Level 2, learners can handle familiar, routine digital communication tasks like simple email with some support.
Question 3: Which ACSF indicator would be used to assess whether a learner can critically evaluate the reliability of a website?
- Writing — composing texts
- Reading — interpreting and evaluating texts (Correct answer)
- Numeracy — interpreting data
- Oral Communication — listening actively
Correct answer: Reading — interpreting and evaluating texts
Evaluating the credibility of online sources falls under the Reading core skill's higher-level indicators related to interpreting and critically analyzing texts.
Question 4: At ACSF Level 4, a worker demonstrating digital skill in a technical role would be expected to:
- Use basic spell-check features
- Follow step-by-step digital instructions with support
- Independently use complex software and mentor others in digital tasks (Correct answer)
- Identify which computer is switched on
Correct answer: Independently use complex software and mentor others in digital tasks
Level 4 ACSF performance involves high autonomy, complex task management, and often includes supporting or mentoring others.
Question 5: When mapping digital workplace tasks to the ACSF, practitioners should first:
- Assign all tasks to the Numeracy core skill
- Identify which core skill(s) the task requires and at what performance level (Correct answer)
- Apply a standard Level 3 rating to all digital tasks
- Exclude digital tasks from ACSF assessment
Correct answer: Identify which core skill(s) the task requires and at what performance level
Correct ACSF mapping requires identifying the relevant core skill(s) and the level of performance demanded by the specific digital task.
Question 6: Which of the following digital tasks would MOST likely be classified at ACSF Level 3 under the Writing core skill?
- Typing a single-word search into Google
- Copying and pasting text between documents
- Composing a clear, structured workplace email to an unfamiliar recipient (Correct answer)
- Writing a 50-page technical manual independently
Correct answer: Composing a clear, structured workplace email to an unfamiliar recipient
At Level 3, the Writing skill includes producing structured communications for varied audiences without full support, such as a workplace email to an unfamiliar recipient.
ACSF ACSF Digital Technology Skills 2
In the ACSF context, 'digital literacy' is best understood as: