This examination is one of three Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) Global Standard 3 examinations required for IC3 certification. This exam measures basic skills in using networks, electronic mail, the Internet, and Web browsing software as well as an understanding of how computers and the Internet affect society. The 50-minute exam consists of 45 questions that include standard selected response test items (multiple-choice, multiple-response and matching) and performance-based test items (using interactive simulation test items).
Approximate percentage of examination by content area:11% Communication Networks and the Internet: 1.1 Identify network fundamentals and the benefits and risks of network computing.40% Electronic Communication and Collaboration: 2.1 Identify different types of electronic communication/collaboration and how they work; 2.2 Identify how to use an electronic mail application; 2.3 Identify the appropriate use of different types of communication/collaboration tools and the 'rules of the road' regarding online communication ('netiquette').25% Using the Internet and the World Wide Web: 3.1 Identity information about the Internet, the World Wide Web and Web sites and be able to use a Web browsing application; 3.2 Understand how content is created, located and evaluated on the World Wide Web.24% The Impact of Computing and the Internet on Society: 4.1 Identify how computers are used in different areas of work, school and home; 4.2 Identify the risks of using computer hardware and software and how to use computers and the Internet safely, ethically and legally.