|
|
| (5 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) |
| Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| | [[Main Page]] | | [[Main Page]] |
| − | =====Who Needs to take the FOCA Exam===== | + | =====FOCA Exam no longer offered===== |
| | | | |
| − | As of May 2009, Students are NO LONGER required to pass the FOCA Exam in order to graduate. The FOCA Foundation of Computing Application test is NO LONGER being held. Please contact your advisor to check on the status of your graduation requirements. | + | As of May 2009, Students are NO LONGER required to pass the FOCA Exam in order to graduate. The FOCA - Foundation of Computing Applications test is NO LONGER being held. Please contact your advisor to check on the status of your graduation requirements. |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | Fluency in Technology (FIT) test is still being given as a placement test. Please contact New Student Programs and Orientation to register for FIT(312-369-8675). They are located in 618 S. Michigan Ave. Ground floor. | | Fluency in Technology (FIT) test is still being given as a placement test. Please contact New Student Programs and Orientation to register for FIT(312-369-8675). They are located in 618 S. Michigan Ave. Ground floor. |
| − |
| |
| − | =====Test Dates SUMMER 2009=====
| |
| − |
| |
| − | FOCA tests are no longer given.
| |
| − |
| |
| − | ====About the FOCA Test====
| |
| − |
| |
| − | The Exam consist of the following three modules:
| |
| − | *1. Word Processing- hands on
| |
| − | *2. Spreadsheets- hands on
| |
| − | *3. Basic computer and internet concepts (multiple choice)
| |
| − |
| |
| − | To pass the exam and waive the 35-1100 Foundations of Computer Applications requirement, a student must receive an overall score of 70% or better in each of the three sections.
| |
| − |
| |
| − | If you do not pass one section you will need to just repeat testing on that one section.
| |
| − |
| |
| − | You are allotted three hours to take the exam. Many students complete the exam in one hour.
| |
| − |
| |
| − | You can take the test twice. If you have failed twice, you MUST take the FOCA class (35-1100).
| |
| − |
| |
| − |
| |
| − | =====TEST Fees=====
| |
| − | FOCA Exam Fee is $10
| |
| − |
| |
| − | FOCA Training CD + two Test dates is $25
| |
| − | Training CD only works on older Windows computers - it does not work on the Vista operating system or on Macs.
| |
| − |
| |
| − |
| |
| − | =====Proficiency Exam Study Guide=====
| |
| − | The FOCA test covers the following terms, procedures, and information:
| |
| − |
| |
| − | '''Basic Computer/Internet Terms'''
| |
| − | Bit, BIOS, Boolean operators, Bookmark, Browser, Byte,
| |
| − | Chat,Computer functions, Cooke, DOS, Fields, File,
| |
| − | Gigabyte,GUI,HTML, Hyperlink, Icon, Internet,ISP,
| |
| − | Kilobyte,Linux,Memory,Modem, Multitasking,
| |
| − | Operating system functions, Ports,RAM, Record,
| |
| − | ROM,Search engine, TCP/IP, URL, Thumbnail, WWW
| |
| − |
| |
| − | '''Microsoft Excel'''
| |
| − | Apply cell borders and shading, Apply font styles,
| |
| − | Apply number formats,Change page orientation and scaling,
| |
| − | Clear cell formats, Cut, copy, paste,paste special cells,
| |
| − | Edit cell content, Enter formulas in a cell, Enter text,
| |
| − | Enter dates and numbers, Insert and delete rows and columns,
| |
| − | Insert and delete selected cells,Locate and open an existing workbook,
| |
| − | Modify alignment of cell content, Modify charts,
| |
| − | Modify size of rows and columns, Move between worksheets,
| |
| − | Perform sorts, Rename a worksheet,Set Cell Formatting,
| |
| − | Set page margins and centering, Set Print Options, Set print,
| |
| − | and clear a print area, Set up headers and footers,
| |
| − | Use AutoSum, Use chart wizard, Use functions (AVERAGE, MIN, etc),
| |
| − | Use references (absolute and relative)
| |
| − |
| |
| − | '''Microsoft Word Processing'''
| |
| − | Add bullets and numbering,Align text in paragraphs,
| |
| − | Apply borders and shading
| |
| − | Apply character effects, Apply font formats, Insert Tables,
| |
| − | Create and modify headers and footers, Find and replace text,
| |
| − | Highlight text in a document, Insert graphics into a document,
| |
| − | Print a document, Select and change font and font size,
| |
| − | Set graphics layout properties, Set margins, Set page options,
| |
| − | Set spacing options, Use TABS command,
| |
| − | Use Spelling and Thesaurus feature, Web Page Preview
| |
| | | | |
| | =====Contact Information===== | | =====Contact Information===== |
As of May 2009, Students are NO LONGER required to pass the FOCA Exam in order to graduate. The FOCA - Foundation of Computing Applications test is NO LONGER being held. Please contact your advisor to check on the status of your graduation requirements.
For more information visit 916 S. Wabash, Room 101, Chicago, IL 60605
Interactive Arts and Media Department, Department Assistant Margo Dumelle : (312) 369-7750
