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However, it is not
necessary to do all
seven modules: you
can obtain a
partial ICDL by
selecting only those
modules most
relevant to your
interests – those
which you think will
be most useful for
your future
career-development.
What are the ICDL
Tests?
The basic package
($40 each) allows
you to do tests in
any four modules of
your choice (e.g.
modules 1, 2, 3 and
7; or modules 3, 4,
5, and 6; or …).
This package comprises:
ü
four practice, mock assessment tests, one for each module you
have selected; and
ü
five real tests, one for each of the modules you picked,
together with a
fifth, 'free' one –
-
the free
test can be
used to
re-take a
failed test,
or
-
it can be
used for
another
module,
without the
benefit of
taking a
practice
test.
If you want to go on to do further modules (or if you don't want to do as
many as four
modules), you can do
so at a cost of
$12/module.
How do I apply for
each of the ICDL
Tests?
This is simple. All
you have to do is:
Ø
register with the University of Cambodia; then
Ø
pay for the basic package, or for a single module; then
Ø
arrange a date and time to do the practice test and the real
test for each of the
modules for which
you have registered.
How do I prepare for
the ICDL Tests?
You may feel that
you already know
enough to pass a
particular module
(doing the practice
test will confirm
whether you are
competent enough to
pass). However, many
candidates will need
at least some
coaching before
doing the test for a
one or more modules.
The University of Cambodia will be offering short
practice-based
courses for each of
the modules. These
training courses
are being prepared
at the moment, and
full information
will be announced in
the near future.
What do I get when I
pass each of the
ICDL Tests? A hard-copy certificate once the student has completed the four modules.
Module 1 (Concepts
of Information
Technology)
tests a candidate's
basic understanding
of the main concepts
in IT (so that it is
theory-based, rather
than practical
oriented):
·
what a personal
computer is, in
terms of hardware
and software, and
some of its
functions (data
storage and memory);
·
the everyday uses of
computer-based
software
applications and the
functions of
information
networks;
·
health and safety,
together with some
environmental,
issues involved in
using computers;
·
security and legal
issues associated
with using
computers.
Module 2 (Using the
Computer and
Managing Files)
tests a candidate's
capabilities in:
·
the basic use of a
personal computer
and its operating
system, including
the adjustment of
the main settings,
using help resources
and dealing with
non-responding
systems;
·
working using the
desktop with icons
and windows;
·
managing and
organising files and
folders by copying,
moving and deleting
these;
·
compressing and
extracting files;
·
appreciating the
nature and dangers
of computer viruses,
and using
virus-scanning
software;
·
using the operating
system's basic
editing tools and
print management
facilities.
Module 3 (Word
Processing)
tests a candidate's
capability to use a
word processing
application for
everyday tasks
associated with –
·
creating, formatting
and putting the
finishing touches to
a basic document;
·
duplicating and
moving text within
and between
documents;
·
using some of
routine features to
create tables, or to
insert pictures and
images; and
·
using Mail-Merge
tools.
Module 4
(Spreadsheets)
tests a candidate's
understanding of the
fundamentals of
these, and their
ability to use a
spreadsheet
application to –
·
create, format and
modify a basic
spreadsheet;
·
generate and apply
standard operations
using standard
formulae and
functions; and
·
create and format
basic graphs and
charts.
Module 5 (Database)
tests a candidate's
understanding of the
fundamentals of
these, and their
ability to use a
database application
to –
·
design and plan a
simple database;
Module 6
(Presentation)
tests a candidate's
competence in the
use of presentation
tools to –
·
create, format and
modify presentations
using various slide
layouts for display
and for preparing
hard copies
·
do basic
manipulations of
images, charts and
drawn objects;
·
duplicate and move
text, images and
charts within and
between
presentations; and
·
use various slide
show effects.
Module 7
(Information and
Communication)
tests a candidate's
familiarity with
·
the basic concepts
and terms associated
with use of the
Internet; the use a
browser (including
navigating,
bookmarking,
printing and
completing forms)
and search engine
tools; and their
understanding of
basic security
considerations; and
·
the basic concepts
of electronic mail;
their ability to use
e-mail software to
send and receive
messages, to attach
files, and to
organize and manage
message folders; and
their understanding
of basic security
considerations.
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