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      IC3® Internet and Computing Core Certification Computing Fundamentals

      IC Internet and Computing Core Certification Computing Fundamentals

      Study Guide

      Ciprian Adrian Rusen

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      About the Author

      Ciprian Adrian Rusen is a recognized Windows Consumer Expert – Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). He has published several books about Windows and Microsoft Office, and he's also a very active tech blogger at http://www.7tutorials.com.

      On his website you can find many tutorials about Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. He and his team of editors also publish how-to guides about other Microsoft products like Windows Phone and Xbox One. If you would like to keep up to date with the latest Microsoft consumer products, you should subscribe to his blog.

      Introduction

      Welcome to the IC3 Internet and Computing Core Certification Computing Fundamentals Study Guide for the IC3 Digital Literacy Certification. The purpose of this book is to help you prepare for the Computing Fundamentals certification exam, which covers subjects needed for a good basic understanding of computing, including knowledge and use of computer hardware, software, and operating systems.

      The book contains all of the information you need to pass the Computing Fundamentals exam. It also includes notes and warnings from the author to help reduce issues you may be experiencing in your own environment. By studying for and passing this exam, you will gain insight that will make you more valuable in your current position and will make you more likely to be recognized.

      In the remainder of this introduction, we will look at some of the facts about the exam, give some commonsense tips for taking the exam, and review the process for registering for the exam.

Exam Facts

      Individuals seeking IC3 certification are required to take and pass all three IC3 exams: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. Here are some facts about them:

      ■ The IC3 exams are administered by Certiport and are taken at Certiport Authorized Testing Centers.

      ■ The exams are based on Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010.

      ■ There are 45 multiple-choice questions for each exam.

      ■ There is a time limit of 50 minutes for each exam.

      ■ Each exam has a maximum score of 1000.

      ■ The minimum passing score could range from 620 in difficult tests to 720 on easier tests.

      ■ There is a short survey before the exam begins (taking the survey does not use any of the available 50 minutes).

      ■ If you do not СКАЧАТЬ