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Hayworth College and McColl Business School Computer Proficiency Requirement
A student must successfully complete or test out of CIS 110, or transfer comparable course credit.
CIS 110 Course Description
This course introduces the fundamentals the personal computer (PC) with emphasis on the use of the PC to improve personal productivity. Application topics include word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics and communication software. 3 Hrs. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Course Text
GO! with Microsoft Office 2007 Introductory, Gaskin, et. al., Pearson Prentice Hall, ISBN 978-0-13-167999-3
Proficiency Examination
Students may fulfill the computer proficiency requirement by successfully completing an examination which covers the content of the CIS 110 Microsoft Office 2007 course text. Successful completion of the exam waives the CIS 110 course requirement, but does not result in the student receiving academic credit.
The exam consists of (4) sub-tests which can be completed at any time and in any order. Once you have completed the first sub-test, all other sub-tests must be completed within (14) days. In addition, a practice test for MS Word is available to become familiar with the myitlab test environment.
The exam is taken on-line at any computer with an internet connection. The computer does not have to have Microsoft Office installed. Some software installation is required, so you must have administrator rights. An installation wizard is available to install the necessary files on your computer. All computers in the Dickson computing lab on campus (basement of Walker Science Bldg) and DeWitt lab (Dana 312) are set up to run the myitlab testing software.
There is no time limit on the practice exam. The proficiency exam sub-tests do have time limits.
Typical Exam Content
Read this document to see if you're ready to take the exam (these are the skills that are tested): CIS 110 Objectives
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Sub-test
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Avg. Time (hr:min.)
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Time limit (hr:min.)
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Passing percent
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Word
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1:35
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2:00
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70%
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Excel
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1:20
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1:45
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70%
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Access
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1:05
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1:30
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70%
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Powerpoint
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1:05
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1:30
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70%
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Overall
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70%
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Exam Procedure (READ THIS CAREFULLY and print this to have as a reference after you login)
1) Purchase the myitlab testout student access code from either the College bookstore or online from the publisher (http://www.pearsoncustom.com/pcmedia/myitlab_testout).
2) Register yourself (http://www.pearsoncustom.com/pcmedia/myitlab_testout) using the student access code.
3) Login to myitlab. Click on Enroll in Course. Enroll in course CRSABDP-413104.
4) After you login to myitlab, click on Computer Proficiency Exam and then click the Course Content tab. If you are using a computer off campus, run the installation wizard by clicking myitlab installation wizard under the Course Contents
5) Make sure any popup blocking is turned off. If prompted, choose Allow Popups. Begin with the practice exam (MS Word) to become familiar with the testing software. You may repeat this practice exam as many times as you want. Contact repedej@queens.edu if you have questions.
6) Take any of the exam subtests in any order that you prefer. Be patient, since it may take several minutes to download the exam to your computer. The exams may be taken on different dates. Once you have completed the first sub-test, all other sub-tests must be completed within (14) days. Exam subtests may not be repeated. Although it’s recommended to answer the questions in order, you can answer questions in any order or skip questions you can’t answer. You can navigate through the questions by clicking the Next and Previous buttons or selecting the questions from the Question List. Each question consists of several instructions. You must complete all instructions within a question to receive credit for that question. You may click the Save For Later button and then at a later time restart and complete the exam. When you have completed the test, click the Submit button. Your grades can be viewed by clicking the Grades tab.
7) After you have completed the (4) exams, send an email to repedej@queens.edu, stating that you have completed the four exam sub-tests. Include your myitlab username in the email.
8) You will be contacted with the results of your exam.
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