Certiport IC3 GS4 Exam

HotSauce6226 · February 2013

Hello All, my name is Lee and I work in the technology field for a public school system. I have my Associates degree in Computer Networking. I just registered to take the IC3 GS4 certification. Also know as "The Internet and Computing Core Certification".

Ive been studying with LearnKey and just passed Session 1 yesterday with an 889 out of 1000. There are 3 sessions to get the certification. Has anyone else taken this or thinking about it?

Thanks for your time.

networker050184 · February 2013

I've never even heard of this before. It seems to be pretty low level technical wise. Is this something required by your job or something you are looking to get for career advancement?

Good luck on the remaining portions!

HotSauce6226 · February 2013

The test is through Certiport so I figured Id give them a try. I got the test voucher for working for the school system. The test is more terminology than anything. Session 2 gets into alot of different stuff like access, photoshop, audacity and video editing.
Here are the different sessions:

Session 1
Section A: Introduction

IC3 Overview

Section B: Getting Started

Software vs. Hardware
Types of Devices
Terminology Basics

Section C: Hardware Basics

Internal Hardware
I/O Ports
Input Devices
Output Devices
Storage Devices

Section Ergonomics

Computer Position
Keyboards and Mice
Chairs, Lighting, and Posture
Introduction to Keyboarding
Proper Keyboarding Techniques
Keyboard Tour
Portable Devices

Section E: Operating Systems

OS Basics
Common Desktop Operating Systems
Common Mobile Operating Systems
Common Operating System Features

Section F: File Management and Manipulation

Directories and Folders
File Managment Tasks
File Management Basics
Formatting Data within Files
File Naming Conventions
Common File Extensions
Desktop Customization
Print Basics

Section G: Software Concepts

Software Basics
Licensing
Software Considerations
User Acounts and Rights

Section H: Troubleshooting

Software and Operating Systems
Backup/Restore
Hardware
Devices and Peripherals

Session 2
Section A: Word Processing

Page Layout
Formatting Paragraphs
Headers and Footers
Formatting Text
Styles
Editing Text
Outlines and Lists
Working with Objects
Document Extras
Editing
Printing Options

Section B: Spreadsheets

Spreadsheet Basics
Formatting
Rows and Columns
Cells
Formulas
Tables
Charts and Graphs
Additional Features

Section C: Databases

Database Basics
Working with Databases
Datasheet View
Sorting and Deleting Records
Running Queries and Reports
Exporting Data

Section Presentation Software

Presentation Basics
Working with Slides
Formatting Content
Adding Slide Content

Section E: Graphics Software

Graphics Software Basics
Image Formats
Graphics Terminology
Creating Images
Working with Premade Images
Legalities
Saving and Exporting

Section F: Video Software

Video Basics
Video Equipment
Editing Video
Exporting Video

Section G: Audio Software

Audio Basics
Working with Audio

Session 3
Section A: Web Basics

Web Page Construction
Internet vs. Intranet
GUI Authoring Tools
Web Authoring Tools
Basic HTML Tags
Web Considerations
Advanced Web Design

Section B: Collaborating Projects

Comments
Sharing Files

Section C: Understanding Networks

Network Basics
Network Devices
IP Addressing

Section The OSI Model

TCP/IP Basics
Network Protocols
The Transport Layer
The Network Layer
The Data-Link Layer
The Physical Layer
Network Connectivity
Troubleshooting Networks

Section E: Connections and Security

Terminology and Types
Internet Connection
Internet Security

Section F: Browsers

Browser Protocols
Navigation Tools
File Transfer Tools

Section G: Digital Citizenship

Communication Standard
Digital Communities
Social Networking Safe Practices

Section H: Digital Responsibilities

Cyberbullying
Sexting
Online Gaming
Digital Piracy
Spamming, Flaming, and Libel
Acceptable Use and Copyright

Section I: Digital Communication

E-mail
E-mail Components
Managing E-mail
Real-Time Communications
Audiovisual Communications
Telepresence

Section J: Internet Research

Using the Internet for Research
Searching
Evaluating Results
Standards for Evaluation

Section K: Online Security

Identity Protection
Data Protection
Viruses vs. Malware

Avoiding Risks

HotSauce6226 · March 2013

Update: So I took all 3 test (Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online) and passed, so now im IC3 GS4 certified.
I think ill try for the MTA Windows OS Fundamentals (98-349) next.

filkenjitsu · March 2013

Congrats! How valuable do you feel the training and certification will be for you?

HotSauce6226 · March 2013

Training.....Helped me out with the terminology...Thats about it
This being my first cert, i feel pretty happy about it. Possible promotion to a Level 1 specialist, so I would save very valuable.

gabypr · March 2013

Hi, glad you pass the 3 exams. I heard about this certification a time ago. Its one of the most popular low entry certs regarding to computer literacy. Its designed for high school students mostly if im not wrong. Another good entry certification are the MTA certifications from Microsoft. They are low entry but more specialized compared to Certiport IC3. These are more towards general knowledge in different aspects of computers with some emphasis on Microsoft technologies. Other certifications that could help you towards your career are the CompTIA ones such as A+, Network +, Security +, Project +, Linux +, Storage +, among others. These can help you start your specialization or gather general knowledge on different aspects of computing.

Good luck!!!

crashdump · March 2013

How old are you?

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charlemagne · March 2013

gabypr wrote: »

Hi, glad you pass the 3 exams. I heard about this certification a time ago. Its one of the most popular low entry certs regarding to computer literacy. Its designed for high school students mostly if im not wrong. Another good entry certification are the MTA certifications from Microsoft. They are low entry but more specialized compared to Certiport IC3. These are more towards general knowledge in different aspects of computers with some emphasis on Microsoft technologies. Other certifications that could help you towards your career are the CompTIA ones such as A+, Network +, Security +, Project +, Linux +, Storage +, among others. These can help you start your specialization or gather general knowledge on different aspects of computing.

Good luck!!!

Exams such as IC3 and I'll throw in CompTIA's Strata certificate are designed not merely for high school students but the huge number of people that are transitioning from a completely non-technical field to another field and this level of knowledge is a good boost for anyone. It isn't about "certification" but knowledge of the basics (not all here have any plans nor inclination to be a "tech." This is an assumption on your part and what you consider "low level" is actually what many people need.
I know many physicians in their late '40's and beyond that couldn't define a router nor do they have what in 2013 is considered "basic computer literacy." Yet, if you need them due to their medical specialty, you wouldn't care if they knew what a router was as it doesn't matter for them.
My point is: IC3 has a specific audience and it goes beyond high school students and there exists many professionals (non-IT obviously) that gain much from learning what these Certificates offer.

Certiport IC3 GS4 Exam

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