Technology Proficiency Exam - Explanation
Students who first registered at Adams State College Fall Semester 2000 or later, must demonstrate a baseline proficiency with technology by either: (1) passing the ASC Technology Proficiency Examination with a grade of 70% or higher in each of the four major content areas, or (2) passing an approved technology course (currently CSci 100 or Bus 120) with a grade of "C" or better. This proficiency must be met by the end of the sophomore year.
The Technology Proficiency Examination is offered four times a year; toward the beginning and the end of each semester, in August and November, and again in January and April. Please check the Academic Calendar for exact dates and times. You may access the calendar by CLICKING HERE.
Students must reserve a specific time to take the examination by registering in Porter Hall, Office 144, by Friday prior to the exams.
Students must bring their ASC student ID and key code card (previously issued if this is a second/third exam attempt). Without the ID, students will not be permitted to take the exam. The examination will begin at the schedule time; do not come late! Fifteen (15) students may take the exam at the same time, and the reservation is first-come, first-served. The exam will be given either in the Babbage Computer Lab, Room 232 or the Ada Computer lab, Room 235 of Porter Hall (Science and Mathematics Building, second floor) and signs will be posted.
The examination consists of four individual tests covering Computer Literacy, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. A score of 70% or higher in each content area is required to fulfill the technology proficiency. If a student passes three of the four content areas, the student need only retake the exam for the one area he/she did not pass. However, if a student fails two or more of the content areas, he/she must take (and pass) all four content area exams to fulfill the technology proficiency requirement. Specific topics under each category are mentioned in a document prepared by the ASC Technology Proficiency Committee entitled Technology Proficiency Expectations, available on ASC Portal. The committee strongly recommends that students review this document prior to registering to take the Technology Proficiency examination. Other suggested websites include:
- For PowerPoint, Word, Access & Excel:
http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/ - For Windows & Information Technology:
http://www.jegsworks.com/lessons/index.html
Students may take the examination three times, but may register for only one time during an examination period (i.e. September exams). If the results of the first two attempts at the examination are unsuccessful (score of less than 70%), students may study on their own or enroll in an approved course and earn a grade of "C" or better. If the third attempt at the exam results in an unsatisfactory score, students are required to enroll (and remain enrolled) in an approved course until a grade of "C" or better is attained. Please be aware that if a student reserves a time to take the examination, but does not show up, the student will be charged with one failed attempt at the exam.
