Introduction
The Fox School Computer Literacy Test (FCLT) is designed to assess your knowledge of basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office 2007 and Windows XP. If you regularly use the internet or software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint you should do just fine. These are skills that students ideally should possess before they enter the Fox School core.
The Fox School’s Technology Committee has specified computer literacy skills for incoming freshman and transfer students. The topics below are what you will be tested on. If after reviewing them you feel you need some additional practice we recommend reading over a basic computer book or MS Office Tutorials. If you pass the FCLT, you will have satisfied the FSBM computer requirement.
Please follow the category that best describes your student status:
Freshman:
If you are a new student entering the Fox School in the
fall 2008 semester or after, you are required to take
the FCLT test during your first semester at Temple. Passing
the test will satisfy the Fox School’s computer
literacy requirement and you will be permitted to register
for FSBM core classes.
Transfer:
If you are a transfer student entering the Fox School prior
to Fall 2010 and fall into the category of core-to-core
or 45+ transfer credit hours and have not yet satisfied
the FSBM computer requirement, you are strongly encouraged
to take the FCLT. To be certain, all transfer students
should first verify this information with their FSBM
Undergraduate Advisor.
If you pass the FCLT, you will have satisfied the FSBM computer requirement and will be waived from taking CIS 1055, formerly (CIS 55). However, you still may need to take a ‘Science B’ required course if you are not a core to core or 45+ transfer core student; you should check the UG bulletin, your DARS, or with your FSBM advisor.
If you pass the FCLT you will not be permitted to take the CIS 1055 or 1095 course. The University does not allow students who pass higher level Math or Language to go back and take lower level courses. (The same occurs if a student places higher due to exams/placements test).
About the Application:
Myitlab is an online assessment and training
software product that is being used to assess your computer
application skill level. You will use myitlab
to test your computer proficiency by allowing you to demonstrate
your skills in Microsoft Office 2007 applications including
Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, as well as Windows
XP. The test is interactive and you will be asked
to complete task-oriented, true/false and multiple choice
questions, you have 50 minutes to complete the
FCLT.
Once you begin a FCLT, you can complete the tasks in any order, skip tasks, revisit tasks, and re-attempt tasks that you have attempts remaining for. For security reasons, once you start the test, you must continue as you will be scored on your performance. You cannot back out, pause, or start over for any reason.
How to register to take the FCLT:
To confirm a spot for the FCLT, please register using the
Fox School’s registration system. Testing
sessions will be held throughout the semester and at
various times. The date and times for the testing sessions
can be viewed once you log into the Fox
School's Registration System.
Prior to the test you will need to purchase a myitlab
COMPUTER LITERACY TEST ACCESS CODE which can be obtained
from the Temple University Bookstore (13th & Montgomery)
or Zavelle’s Bookstore (1520 N Broad Street). If
you purchase the access codes from the Temple bookstore,
the access codes are located behind the main front registers.
If you purchase the access code from Zavelle’s Bookstore,
the access codes are located behind Register 5.
The myitlab COMPUTER LITERACY TEST ACCESS CODE (# 055834741X)
will cost you $19.25 at Zavelle’s Bookstore and $20.00
from the Temple University Bookstore. You MUST bring the
myitlab Access Code with you on the day of the test as
well as your Temple University ID. Your results will be
displayed after completion of the FCLT and you can also
log back into the registration system to view your results.
Please allow 24 hours for you results to be uploaded.
What happens if I don’t pass the FOXCLT?
If you fail the Fox Computer Literacy Test you must choose
one of the options below:
OPTION 1:
Purchase the @ MYITLAB COMPUTER LITERACY TRAINING AND RE-TEST
ACCESS CODE. Once you purchase this access code you will
need to review the concepts and work through each module.
When you feel that you have mastered each skill you will
be permitted to re-take the FOX Computer Literacy Test
which is built into the application. The myitlab
COMPUTER LITERACY TRAINING AND RE-TEST will cost you
approximately $72.00.
OPTION 2:
For students under Core Curriculum requirements:
Register for CIS 1055, Computers & Applications, or
CIS 0835, Cyberspace & Society, in the next semester
available (course will satisfy Science B).
For students under GEN ED requirements:
Register for CIS 0835, Cyberspace & Society, in the
next semester (course will satisfy one of the GS requirements).
If you have additional questions, please contact the FOX
Computer Literacy Test Administrator (foxclt@temple.edu).
YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO TAKE THE TEST WITHOUT YOUR MYITLAB ACCESS CODE OR YOUR TEMPLE ID!
Fox School Computer Literacy Test Topics
Word Processing (e.g., Word)
- typing, highlighting, and editing text
- cut, copy, paste
- formatting: margins, fonts, spacing, pagination, bullets, footnotes, headers and footers
- checking spelling and grammar
- print preview and printing
- using standard templates
- finding and replacing
- using word count
- using undo and help
Spreadsheets (e.g., Excel)
- creating small data files with variable headings
- cut, copy, paste
- inserting and formatting cells, rows, and columns
- creating formulas (e.g., to average or sum) and applying them to ranges of cells
- using simple built-in functions (average, sum)
- organizing, deleting, moving, and copying sheets
- formatting: margins, font style and size, line spacing, pagination, headers and footers
- sorting data
- previewing and printing options, including border options
- using undo and help
Presentations (e.g., PowerPoint)
- creating and formatting slide layout
- inserting and printing notes
- formatting header and footer
- entering, editing, deleting and formatting text
- cut, copy, paste
- formatting: font style and size, backgrounds
- organizing: copying, deleting, and rearranging slides, slide sorter feature
- previewing and printing
- using undo and help
Internet
- browsing
- downloading
- searching
OS/File Management/General
- creating and organizing folders to manage files
- opening, saving, copying, moving, and deleting files
- managing multiple windows
- detecting, preventing, and removing viruses
