FOCA Exam Info
FOCA Test Dates for Fall 2007
Exams are held In Room 418 - 623 S. Wabash
- August 30, 2007 – Thursday – 5:00pm-8:00pm
- August 31, 2007 – Friday – 1:00pm- 4:00pm
- September 5, 2007 – Wednesday – 5:00pm-8:00pm
- September 8, 2007 – Saturday – 10:00am-1:00pm
- October 5, 2007 – Friday – 5:00pm-8:00pm
- October 20, 2007 – Saturday – 10:00am-1:00pm
- November 5, 2007 – Monday – 5:00pm-8:00pm
- November 10, 2007 – Saturday – 10:00am-1:00pm
- December 5, 2007 - Wednesday – 5:00pm-8:00pm
- December 8, 2007 - Saturday – 10:00am-1:00pm
How to Register for FOCA
Foundations Of Computer Applications Proficiency Exam
A Proficiency Exam enabling students to test out of the Foundations of Computer Applications class (35-1100) will be offered once a week during the fall and spring semesters. During the Summer semester the exam is offered on a flexible schedule to be announced.
The Exam consist of the following five modules: 1. Word Processing- hands on 2. Spreadsheets- hands on 3. Using the Internet for research/validating internet resources-hands on 4. Basic concepts written
To pass the exam and waive the 35-1100 Foundations of Computer Applications requirement, A student must receive an overall score of 80%, or better, and at least 75% in each of the five sections to pass the exam.
Student must pay a non-refundable $35.00 fee to take the exam.
Students may attempt the exam only once a semester.
Stepping through the Proficiency Exam
1. Pay the $ 35.00 processing fee at the cashier’s office on the fifth floor of the Michigan building. This must be done before registering for the exam. The Proficiency Exam code number is 702.
2. Bring your paid receipt to the Academic Computing department office to register for the exam.
3. On the day of your exam, arrive in the computer lab room 407 on the 4th floor of the Wabash building approximately 15 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin. Please bring your paid receipt and your Columbia College student photo ID.
4. When you complete the exam, return your disk and all paper work to the proctor.
5. You will be notified by letter, the results of your exam, approximately 2 weeks after you take the exam. If you pass the exam, a copy of this letter will also be sent to the record office and the academic advising department.
