Computer Proficiency Exam
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Monday, October 12, 2009 Required information MUST be received by Tuesday, October 6th
Monday, December 7, 2009 Required information MUST be received by Tuesday, December 1st |
This information sheet explains the purpose and procedure of the Computer Proficiency Exam and informs students of upcoming exam dates.
Prior to 2008, Contra Costa College required students to complete the Area J breadth requirement to receive an Associate degree. Students still working under this requirement may fulfill it by completing the Computer Proficiency Exam. The Computer Proficiency Exam only fulfills the college requirement for an Associate degree. It cannot be used to challenge a course, it does not grant the student any credit towards any course, and it does not fulfill any computer course requirement needed for a major. Students transferring to a four-year college/university without a CCC degree are not required to take this exam. THE EXAM MAY ONLY BE TAKEN ONCE.
There are three ways to satisfy the Computer Proficiency Requirement.
1) Submit a transcript from an accredited institution listing the successful completion of a course (or courses) equivalent to a CCC course that fulfills the requirement. Successful completion is determined by a letter grade of C or better OR the equivalent.
2) Successfully complete a class that fulfills the requirement. (CIS 110 is one of many courses satisfying the requirement.) Successful completion is determined by a letter grade of C or better OR the equivalent.
3) Successfully complete the Computer Proficiency Exam given by the college. Successful completion is determined by achieving a score of 65% or better on each of the three components of the exam.
The exam covers three different areas of computing.
1) Word Processing. The candidate is expected to know how to use Word for Windows version 2007. The concept list includes (but is not limited to) creating, modifying, saving, printing, margins, indents, formats, tabs, bullets and spell checking.
2) Internet. The candidate is expected to know how to use Internet Explorer version 8 and be able to search for and find information on the World Wide Web.
3) Storage Maintenance. The candidate is expected to be able to manipulate their storage area using Windows Explorer within the Windows XP environment. The concepts list includes (but is not limited to) preparing a diskette, copying a diskette, folders, changing file names, copying files, moving files and removing files.
(NOTE: CIS 110/135 books which cover these materials are on reserve at the college library.)
The college provides the computer materials used in the Computer Proficiency Exam. Students taking the exam should bring the following.
1) A pen or pencil.
2) Any (non-audible) book(s) or notes to assist in the completion of the exam.
3) A valid form of identification
with your name and your picture. This identification must be shown to the
proctor at the beginning of the exam. CCC student identification cards and DMV
licenses are acceptable forms of identification.
Required Information:
You MUST reserve a seat to take the exam. Submit the following information to the person listed below by the deadline for each exam.
1) Your name
2) Your student identification number
3) Your contact telephone number
4) Your email address (if available)
5) The date you wish to take the exam
6) Any special accommodation requests and supporting documentation
For the Fall 2009 semester, the exams are scheduled in the Computer Technology Center, room 131 (CTC-131). The exam will begin promptly at 4:00 p.m. and all exam materials must be submitted by 6:00 p.m.
Deadlines to submit required information for the exam and the exam dates:
Monday, October 12, 2009
Required information MUST be received by Tuesday, October 6th
Monday, December 7, 2009
Required information MUST be received by Tuesday, December 1st
You will receive a confirmation of your reservation by email (if available) or by telephone. Please feel free to contact the person below if there are any questions concerning the exam.
Pamela Rudy
Instructor, Business Office Technologies/Computer Information Systems
Contra Costa College
Email: prudy@contracosta.edu
Telephone: (510) 235-7800 extension 4223
Office: Computer Technology Center, room 117 (CTC-117)