IC3 Certification

• The official IC3 (Internet and Computing Core Certification) website describes the IC3 programs as a global, validated, standards-based training and certification program for basic computing and Internet literacy..., [which] provides specific guidelines for the knowledge and skills required for basic use of computer hardware, software, networks and the Internet.
   
• By the successful completion of CS/IFSY 101 students will have achieved the following IC3 objectives:
   
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Be able to start and exit a Windows application and utilize sources of online help.
  • Identify common on-screen elements of Windows applications, change applications settings and manage files within an application.
  • Perform common printing functions.
  • Be able to format text and documents including the ability to use automatic formatting tool.
  • Be able to insert, edit and format tables in a document.
  • 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.
  • Be able to create and format simple presentations.
  • Identify network fundamentals and the benefits and risks of network computing.
  • Identify common the relationship between computer networks, other communications networks (like the telephone network) and the network.
  • Identify how electronic mail works.
  • Identify how to use an electronic mail application.
  • Identify the appropriate use of e-mail and e-mail related etiquette.
  • 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.
  • 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 computers and the Internet safely, legally, and responsibly.

© 2007 Bruce Yelovich