IC3 Global Standard 4

IC3 Global Standard 4 (GS4) exam objectives are aligned with today’s most current technologies and relevant digital literacy requirements, including social media, collaboration, and cloud computing concepts. The GS4 certification is comprised of three individual exams and is designed to validate competency in three key areas: Computing Fundamentals, Living Online, and Key Applications.

 

 COURSE OUTLINE 

 

KEY APPLICATIONS

• Common application features

• Basic text formatting

• Navigating files and folders

• Working with multimedia files

• Word processing activities and methods

• Tables & lists

• Page layout

• Spreadsheet components

• Worksheet layout

• Working with data

• Presentation activities

• Inserting content

• Slide management

• Slide design

• Basic database interactions

• Record managements

• Collaboration

• Sharing files

 

COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS

• What is an OS and what does it do?

• Manage computer files and folders

• PC configuration, control panel, OS drivers

• Common computer terminology

• Types of computers & mobile devices

• Computer performance

• Installing/uninstalling software

• Understanding SW licenses

• Types of software applications & tools

• Troubleshooting basic software problems

• Troubleshooting basic hardware problems

• Devices and peripherals

• Backup and restore

 

LIVING ONLINE

• Internet, browsers, and WWW

• Navigation on the internet using a browser

• Internet connection

• Network types and features, capabilities

• Network connection troubleshooting

• E-mail communication

• Real-time communication

• Digital citizenship /”NETIQUETTE”

• Communication standards

• Legal and responsible use of computers

• Secure online communication or activity

• Ergonomics

• Research fluency

• Using search engines

• Evaluate search results

• Using advanced features of search engines