IC3 Testing

1. To inquire about testing out of the digital literacy requirement, see your advisor to determine the requirements for the degree you are seeking.
2. If your advisor determines you need credit for digital literacy, but it does not require a 3-credit hour course, you can purchase an IC3 Fast Track voucher for $28.57 at the OCTC Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
3. Then, call the TLC at (270) 686-4535 to schedule an appointment. Bring a picture ID and your voucher number on the day of the exam.
4. After the exam, passing test scores will be emailed to Student Records for appropriate documentation.

IC3 Competencies

I. Computing Fundamentals

1. Computer Hardware
   1. Identify types of computers, how they process information, and how individual computers interact with other computing systems and devices
   2. Identify the function of computer hardware components
   3. Identify the factors that go into an individual or organizational decision about how to purchase computer equipment
   4. Identify how to maintain computer equipment and to solve common problems relating to computer hardware
2. Computer Software
   1. Identify how software and hardware work together to perform computing tasks and how software is developed and upgraded
   2. 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
3. Using an Operating System
   1. Identify what an operating system is, how it works, and how to solve common problems related to operating systems.
   2. Manipulate and control the Windows desktop, files, and disks
   3. Identify how to change system settings, install, and remove software

II. Key Applications

1. Common Program Functions
   1. Start and exit a Windows application and utilize sources of online help
   2. Identify common on-screen elements of Windows applications, change application settings, and manage files within an application
   3. Perform common editing and formatting functions
   4. Perform common printing functions
2. Word Processing Functions
   1. Format text and documents, including the ability to use automatic formatting tools
   2. Insert, edit, and format tables in a document
3. Spreadsheet Functions
   1. Modify worksheet data and structure and format data in a worksheet
   2. Sort data, manipulate data using formulas and functions, and add and modify charts in a worksheet
4. Presentation Software
   1. Create and format simple presentations
   2. Produce printed materials from presentations
5. Databases
   1. Create, maintain, and print reports from simple relational databases
   2. Creating and modifying forms and reports
   3. Querying the database using and, or, not, etc.

III. Living Online

1. Networks and the Internet
   1. Identify network fundamentals, the benefits, and risks of network computing
   2. Identify the relationship between computer networks, other communications networks (like the telephone network), and the Internet
2. Electronic Mail
   1. Identify how electronic mail works
   2. Identify how to use an electronic mail application
   3. Identify the appropriate use of e-mail and e-mail related netiquette
3. Using the Internet
   1. Identify different types of information sources on the Internet
   2. Use a web browsing application
   3. Be able to search the Internet for information
4. The Impact of Computing and the Internet on Society
   1. Identify how computers are used in different areas of work, school, and home
   2. Identify the risks of using computer hardware and software
   3. Identify how to use computers and the Internet safely, legally, and responsibly