IC3 Digital Literacy Certification

GLOBAL STANDARD 5

COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS

OVERVIEW
The IC3 Digital Literacy Certification is comprised of three individual examinations:

Computing Fundamentals Key Applications Living Online

Designed to help the user get the most out of technology, the Computing
Fundamentals examination covers a foundational understanding of computer One in 10 millennials
hardware, software, operating systems, peripherals, and troubleshooting. have not applied for
And new to the Global Standard 5 exams (GS5), Computing Fundamentals jobs because they
lack confidence in
will now also include Mobile Device and Cloud Computing concepts.
their skills. Digital
Computer Hardware, Devices, Peripherals, and Troubleshooting literacy isn’t just about
recreational Internet
Computers and devices are a part of our every day lives, yet many people still lack usage. A perceived lack
a basic understanding of the technology they commonly use. This domain tests the of digital literacy skills
is impacting people in
user’s ability to effectively use a computer operating system to perform everyday
very real ways. Around
tasks such as installing software, managing files, and changing system settings. It
10% of millennials said
also explores the hardware and components of modern computers and devices, they didn’t apply for a
including such peripherals as printers, cameras, scanners, and game controllers. job because they felt they
Finally, Computing Fundamentals examines processes for maintaining computer didn’t have adequate
equipment, protecting hardware from theft or damage, and solving common digital literacy skills.
hardware problems. Source: Rasmussen College

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 OBJECTIVES AT A GLANCE
The Computing Fundamentals examination objectives are designed to help the user gain a foundational understanding of
computing, including knowledge and use of computer hardware, software, and operations systems:

• Types of computers, how they process information, and the •

purpose and function of different hardware components
• Computer equipment and common problems relating to • General computer knowledge, including basic hardware,
computer hardware software, networking and troubleshooting

WHAT’S NEW WITH GS5?

Global Standard 5 (GS5) continues to include all of the features and objectives that have made IC3 one of the world’s most
trusted Digital Literacy standards, while adding new and updated content to better align with today’s evolving technologies:

Mobile Devices Cloud Computing

• Cellular phone concepts - Implications of owning a device, • Cloud Concepts - Cloud storage versus cloud access,
carrier and connection plans, and contracts. and sharing and collaboration via the cloud.
• Cellular enabled tablets and devices - Wi-Fi management, • Access and Use of the Cloud - Account management,
functions of a tablet, and cellular data usage versus Wi-Fi connectivity. and uploading content.
• Smartphones - Apps, abilities and limitations, Internet connections, • Web Apps vs. Local Apps - Software as a Service (SaaS)
and user benefits of apps and handheld operating systems. concepts, and understanding Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Instant Messaging - Differentiate between SMS and MMS, mechanics • Web App Types - Online storage apps, online office apps
of instant messaging, and using basic features of chat and Skype. (Google Apps, Office 365), Database driven CRM apps, and
• Configuring Notifications - Appointment and notification difference in app types (browser, tablet, smartphone, desktop).
configuration, alert types and settings, and notification rules.

SAMPLE QUESTION
Ninety-six percent of
working Americans use new
communications technologies
Exams make use of the
as part of their daily life, while
latest testing technologies, sixty-two percent of working
including the integration of Americans use the Internet as
both performance-based and an integral part of their jobs.
knowledge-based testing.
Source: Pew Internet and
American Life Project

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