> Knowing a file type is an "esoteric technical requirement" ?
Yes, when it is outside of the scope of the test. Unless they're testing the students on their knowledge of data storage, or similar, this is out of scope.
Well, I disagree. I think "media competence" is more important than spelling or grammar and should be something expected of someone entering tertiary education.
It's not an explicit category on the test and I never debated that. It might be an implicit requirement though.
Just how when you take your drivers test you should actually be able to operate your vehicle and know the laws around operating a motor vehicle aside from the explicit knowledge required from you in the test. But I understand how this might be a foreign concept for someone from the US.
> But I understand how this might be a foreign concept for someone from the US.
What? In the US, knowing how to operate your vehicle and the laws around operating a motor vehicle IS the drivers test.
Your argument is not reasonable. Knowing the nuances of file formats is irrelevant to AP exams in US History, Calculus, Physics, etc. This is a failure of the administrators to make a proper test. The College Board specializes in tests- that's what they do, and they screwed up.