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FAQ's
1. What is the purpose of a Computer Certificate?
2. The questions are different each time, why is this?
3. How are the tests graded?
4. What is a test based on?
5. I am an instructor, what can I do with these tests?
6. How can I open and print my Computer Certificate?
1. What is the purpose of a Computer Certificate?
The tests are designed:
• to assess your computer knowledge
• to enhance motivation and build confidence using the computer
• to make you feel proud of yourself and your newly developed computer proficiency
2. The questions are different each time, why is this?
Our knowledge base has over 300 questions and answers, some questions are asked with each test and others are chosen randomly. When you start a test, your questions are assembled on the spot from the knowledge base. If you repeat a test twice in a row, then some of the questions will be different.
All of the questions will be weighted equally and will be graded as follows.
Less than 60% correctly answered -> Unsatisfactory
You will not receive the Computer Certificate.
60 - 74 % correctly answered -> Satisfactory
75 - 89% correctly answered -> Good
90 - 100 % correctly answered -> Excellent
If your test results are above 60% you can obtain the Computer Certificate by e-mail.
The questions are based on the content of the books Windows XP for Seniors, Internet and E-mail for Seniors with Windows XP, More Windows XP for Seniors, Digital Photo Editing for Seniors, and Microsoft Word 2003 for Seniors. These books are written by Addo Stuur, and are the perfect beginner's books for senior citizens who want to get started using computers. The questions embrace the knowledge and skills acquired by those who have worked through these books. For more information about these books, please visit the website www.visualsteps.com .
5. I am an instructor, what can I do with these tests?
You may:
• Use a test individually as a concluding exercise for your computer course.
• Use a test in a group during the course.
• Obtain the test scores from your students by e-mail.
• Use the printable version of the test (see Instructors ).
6. How can I open and print my Computer Certificate?
The file type used for the Computer Certificate is PDF. You can easily open, view and print your Computer Certificate with the free program Adobe Reader .
Click here if you would like more information about Adobe Reader.