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.
The intended computer competency course is ITE 115.
COURSE INFORMATION
The Computer Competency Course is ITE 115 and is taught using Microsoft Office 2013. The course covers the Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
The course can be taken in a classroom setting or online as a distance learning course.
IMPORTANT FACTS
- The test is given in the academic Testing Center at the Fredericksburg Area Campus, Locust Grove Campus or the Daniel Technology Center
- The test may only be taken once.
- A score of 700 or higher is required to pass the test.
The multiple choice and application questions are based on Microsoft Office 2016 and will gauge your knowledge of hardware and software basics, operating system functionality, as well as word processing, spreadsheet and presentation skills.
The test is intended to allow students who already have computer experience to demonstrate their competency. The test is not intended to take the place of ITE 115, and no credit is received for successful completion of the test.
TEST RESOURCES
- View the Certiprep IC3 exam demo to see what kind of questions may be asked.
- Microsoft has a selection of tutorial videos for Office 2010
- Atomic Learning offers numerous videos on Office 2010 applications. Log into myGCC for information on how to access Atomic Learning for free.
- GCFLearnFree.org also offers free online tutorials, videos, and classes for Office 2010, computer basics, and internet skills.
DEADLINES
Students who are applying for graduation or who are applying to the Nursing program need to take the test at least 10 days before all stated deadlines. Please note that test is administered each semester during a specific timeframe.
Check with Testing Services for the exact dates when appointments may be scheduled.
TEST DATES
Dates that the test is administered vary from semester to semester. Students must schedule an appointment to take the test by sending an email to: factesting@germanna.edu, lgctesting@germanna.edu, or dtctesting@germanna.edu depending on the location where the student wishes to test.
The subject line should include:
Attn: IC3 and indicate the preferred campus (FAC, LGC or DTC) for taking the test.