IC³
GLOBAL STANDARD 3 Frequently Asked Questions |
Q: How do
I access the new IC³ Microsoft Windows
7 / Office 2010 exams? |
Answer
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| Whether using a voucher,
inventory or site license, these exams will
automatically appear in the usual manner (same
as other exams). |
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Q: Are supporting
IC³ Microsoft Windows 7 / Office 2010 courseware
offerings available to support these new exams?
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Answer
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Yes, contact your Certiport
salesperson for more information. |
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Q: When
will the IC³ Microsoft Windows 7 / Office
2010 practice tests be available? |
Answer
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| Practice tests are under
development and will be available later in 2011. |
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Q: Why did
Certiport create the IC³ GS3 standard? |
Answer
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| The IC³ Global Standard
3(GS3) standard was created to ensure that the
standard is always current and relevant to today's
digital literacy requirements. We recognize
that technology is always changing, so it's
critical that our program measures technology
and skills that are relevant today. |
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Q: Which
operating system and Microsoft Office product
versions are covered with each IC³ exam?
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Answer
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| The new exams are based
on Microsoft Windows 7 / Office 2010. The original
IC³ GS3 and 2007 exams are based on Microsoft
Windows Vista / Office 2007. The IC³ 2005
exams are based on Microsoft Windows XP / Office
2003. |
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Q: I'm already
IC³ certified. Can I take the new exams
again? |
Answer
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Absolutely. We encourage
people to stay up to date on their technology
skills by taking the new exams. We especially
encourage teachers or IC³ instructors to
take the new exams to ensure that they are aware
of changes that have occurred within the standard. |
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Q: I've
already taken an IC³ GS3 exam. Will I need
to retake the exams in order to receive my IC³
certificate? |
Answer
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| Candidates who take and
pass the IC³ Computing Fundamentals, Key
Applications, and Living Online exams will receive
their IC³ certification regardless of what
standard those exams are in. For example, a
candidate that has taken and passed IC³
2005 Computing Fundamentals, IC³ 2007 Key
Applications, and IC³ GS3 Living Online
will receive an IC³ certificate. |
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Q:
In what languages are the IC³ exams for
Microsoft Windows 7 / Office 2010 available? |
Answer
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The new IC³
exams are currently available in English |
