IC³ 2005 Standard   Exam Content Overview
 

Computing Fundamentals
Computer Hardware
•	Identify types of computers, how they process information and how individual computers interact with other computing systems and devices
•	Identify the function of computer hardware components
•	Identify the factors that go into an individual or organizational decision on how to purchase computer equipment
•	Identify how to maintain computer equipment and solve common problems relating to computer hardware

Computer Software
•	Identify how software and hardware work together to perform computing tasks and how software is developed and upgraded
•	Identify different types of software, general concepts relating to software categories, and the tasks to which each type of software is most suited or not suited
•	Identify fundamental concepts relating to database applications
Using an Operating System
•	Identify what an operating system is and how it works, and solve common problems related to operating systems
•	Manipulate and control the Windows desktop, files and disks
•	Identify how to change system settings, install and remove software

 

Key Applications
Common Program Functions
•	Be able to start and exit a Windows application and utilize sources of online help
•	Identify common on-screen elements of Windows applications, change application settings and manage files within an application
•	Perform common editing and formatting functions
•	Perform common printing functions

Word Processing Functions
•	Be able to format text and documents including the ability to use automatic formatting tools
•	Be able to insert, edit and format tables in a document
Spreadsheet Functions
•	Be able to modify worksheet data and structure and format data in a worksheet
•	Be able to sort data, manipulate data using formulas and functions and add and modify charts in a worksheet

Presentation Software
•	Be able to create and format simple presentations

 

Living Online
Networks and the Internet
•	Identify network fundamentals and the benefits and risks of network computing
•	Identify the relationship between computer networks, other communications networks (like the telephone network) and the Internet

Electronic Mail
•	Identify how electronic mail works
•	Identify how to use an electronic mail application
•	Identify the appropriate use of e-mail and e-mail related "netiquette"
Using the Internet
•	Identify different types of information sources on the Internet
•	Be able to use a Web browsing application
•	Be able to search the Internet for information

The Impact of Computing and the Internet on Society
•	Identify how computers are used in different areas of work, school, and home
•	Identify the risks of using computer hardware and software
•	Identify how to use the Internet safely, legally, and responsibly