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45-question technical assessment drawn from a 72-question bank to place a learner in Microsoft OneDrive and recommend the most useful training modules.

This assessment measures knowledge and produces a practical diagnostic. Modules are recommended after the test; they are not an offer of paid courses.

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What is assessed

Questions about practical workplace skills

The test covers different areas of the software, including beginner, intermediate and advanced questions. The score and skill-area breakdown help reveal strengths and topics to revisit.

This is not an official certification and should not be the sole factor in an employment decision.

Who can use it

Microsoft 365 users and teams

Employees and applicants.
HR professionals.
Employers, managers and team leads.

Assessment learning framework

Modules that may appear in your recommended plan

The topics below form the recommendation framework associated with this assessment. The system selects priorities using individual answers and proposes a plan to use independently with a provider of your choice. We do not deliver these courses through this website.

Topic M01

Cloud storage and sync

Practical 3-hour module covering Sync app, OneDrive folder, Sync status, and Work account.

sync files between the computer and the cloud
work with cloud files from File Explorer or Finder
understand whether a file is online, local, or syncing
separate organization files from personal files

3 h

Topic M02

Files On-Demand

Practical 3-hour module covering Online-only, Locally available, Always keep on this device, and Free up space.

save local disk space while keeping the file visible
keep a temporary local copy after opening
force a local copy that remains available offline
remove the local copy without deleting the cloud file

3 h

Topic M03

Organization, search and moving

Practical 3-hour module covering Folders, Move, Copy, and OneDrive search.

organize files in a clear structure
change a file s location within OneDrive
duplicate a file to another location without moving the original
find a file by name, content, or available context

3 h

Topic M04

Sharing and access management

Practical 3-hour module covering Sharing link, Manage access, Shared view, and Edit permission.

grant access according to permitted link options
see and change the people or links that grant access to a file
find files shared by you or with you
allow an authorized recipient to edit the content

3 h

Topic M05

Coauthoring and collaboration

Practical 3-hour module covering Office coauthoring, AutoSave, Comments, and Share from Office.

edit a cloud-stored Microsoft 365 document at the same time
automatically save changes in a compatible cloud file
exchange feedback directly in a supported document
invite collaborators without leaving the Microsoft 365 app

3 h

Topic M06

Versions, recycle bin and restore

Practical 3-hour module covering Version history, Recycle bin, Restore OneDrive, and Targeted restore.

restore a previous version of a file
recover a deleted item while it is still retained
roll back to an earlier state for many recent changes
recover only the affected file or folder when that is sufficient

3 h

Topic M07

Sync troubleshooting

Practical 3-hour module covering Pause and resume, Sync conflict, PC folder backup, and Choose folders.

temporarily stop synchronization and then resume it
identify competing versions that require resolution
protect known folders such as Desktop or Documents in OneDrive
limit the folders physically synced to a device

3 h

Topic M08

Security and best practices

Practical 3-hour module covering Least privilege, Expiration date, Sensitivity label, and Recipient verification.

share only with the people and rights that are necessary
time-limit a link when that option is available
apply organization protection policies to content
confirm the audience before sharing sensitive information

3 h

Topic M09

OneDrive, SharePoint and shared work

Practical 3-hour module covering Sync a library, Add shortcut to OneDrive, Personal versus team file, and Ownership transition.

access SharePoint files through the OneDrive client
surface a shared folder inside your OneDrive space
choose OneDrive for individual work and SharePoint or Teams for team content
avoid leaving critical team content only in an employee s personal storage

3 h

Assessment output

Actionable insight, not a sales pitch

The report provides an overall score, category breakdown and recommended modules. Use it to inform development discussions, document progress or complement candidate assessment.

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