Overview
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Objective | To assess your ability to understand, analyse and process written and oral information in a professional context: reading, listening and producing documents in French. |
| Nature | DFP Understanding and Processing Information – Compulsory examination |
| Duration | Between 45 minutes and 2 hours (depending on level) |
| Number of tasks | Activities based on professional scenarios |
Expected skills
- Analysing written and audio documents from the professional world
- Selecting and organising important information
- Interpreting graphs, tables and visual materials
- Drafting a response suited to a professional situation (email, note, report, etc.)
- Completing forms or professional sheets based on the information provided
Assessment criteria
- The examiners will assess your skills in written comprehension and production
- They will analyse your ability to extract and organise essential information
- They will evaluate your aptitude for drafting clear and precise professional documents
The assessment will focus particularly on:
- Understanding of the materials provided (texts, tables, graphs, audio recordings)
- Response structuring (coherence, relevance of information)
- Level of written language (syntax, grammar, precision of vocabulary)
5 tips for succeeding in the "Understanding and Processing Information" examination
- Practise regularly: familiarise yourself with professional documents in French
- Read the instructions carefully: clearly identify the task required before answering
- Manage your time: do not spend too much time on a single exercise
- Prioritise clarity: avoid overly long or off-topic answers
- Write with precision: use appropriate vocabulary and logical structure
Examination format
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Objective | To assess your ability to analyse and process information in a professional context. |
| Content | Activities based on realistic scenarios |
| Duration | Between 45 minutes and 2 hours |
| Format |
Document analysis: identifying key information in texts, tables or graphs Audio document listening: extracting essential information to answer a question or write a text Written production: drafting an email, note or report based on the information provided |
