IC3 Computer Competency

If you are planning to graduate from a program of 45 credits or more at GCC, you will need to satisfy the computer competency requirement by either passing a computer competency course or by passing the computer competency test.

IC3 Computer Competency requirements

The Computer Competency test is available by appointment only on designated days throughout the week at the Fredericksburg, Locust Grove, and Stafford Testing Centers.  Hours of operation vary at each campus.  

Appointments are handled only by the Testing Center and must be scheduled in advance; no walk-ins. All IC3 scheduling is done through email. We do not accommodate same-day testing requests. Please allow 5 business days (excluding weekends and holidays) for confirmation of your appointment time. If you have not received an email from Testing Services confirming your appointment, then you will not be allowed to test.

Email FACTesting@germanna.edu to set up an appointment for the test. Put ATTN: IC3 in the subject line.

Please allow at least 1 hour to take the test.

If you are unable to arrive at your appointment time, please call (540) 891-3083 (Fredericksburg Area Campus). You may have to leave a voicemail.

If you arrive 15 minutes after your scheduled appointment, then you need to reschedule your test for another day.

Student is required to bring valid identification that contains both a photograph and a signature. Germanna student ID will not be accepted.

You are required to register for account at the Certiport website for test candidates registration, prior to coming to the testing center. You must register in order to obtain a login, but you do not have to pay a fee.

You will need to remember your Certiport username and password in order to take the test. The proctor can not retrieve this information for you.

Student can only take the test once, so you are strongly encouraged to study for this test. You are not allowed to retake if you do not pass the exam on the first attempt. If you do not pass the exam, you will be required to take ITE 152.

Student must receive a score of 700 or higher to pass the exam. Test administrators are not able to interpret section analysis percentages.

Please note taking this exam does not replace a previous grade in an ITE 152 course. If you failed ITE 152, your transcript will still reflect the grade you earned. Please see your faculty advisor or a counselor if you have questions.

Visit IC3 Certiprep to take a practice exam.

Additional information on the IC3 GS5 can be found on the New Practice Test: IC3 Certiprep website.

Student handouts on the test can be found under Information Technology on Academic Center for Excellence helpful handouts webpage.

• Refer to the testing hours and locations page for important information you should know before coming to the Testing Services Center.
• On rare occasions, power outages, server outages, or weather problems can and do close us without warning when we least expect it.
• We recommend that you plan to take your tests well in advance before you need them.
• Allow yourself sufficient time for testing and enough time for us to serve you.