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Test Previews
Portions of the CL-USA test have already been "put to the test" by several organizations. To view these tests, click on the links below.
The
University of Phoenix (Houston campus).
The U. of Phoenix invited CL-USA to survey and test a sample of their
on-campus students. Click on the link above to see the survey and the
test and learn the suprising results.
CertiPort.
The exclusive, global distributor of MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist)
testing and certification, used portions of the CL-USA test to attract
interest for "IC3," their attempt at setting standards for Computer
Literacy at the Texas Computer Education Association in Austin, TX.
The
Virtual Bill test.
The CL-USA test and its variations are derived in large part from Director
Bill Stewart's test which can be found at his personal site www.virtualbill.net.
Many people from all over the world have taken this test.
The comprehensive Computer Literacy USA test is currently under development. To get a feel for the coming test, see "Test Previews" in the column to the right.
Each test will be randomized so that no two tests will be alike and specific questions will be asked in different ways. This will make it difficult to prepare for by trying to look for all the test questions (it would be much easier to learn the material properly than to cheat). The questions will fall into six major categories:
- General concept and theory
- Hardware
- Software
- Basic procedures
- Operating system
- Internet and networking
The questions will be very basic, only covering that knowledge considered essential for self-sufficient computer use according to CL-USA standards (see "Setting Standards").
There will be no charge to take the test, and there is no limit to the number of times an individual can take the test.
To become certified computer literate, the test can be taken at an Authorized Testing Location for a small fee. A CL-USA card will be issued that will be recognized by CL-USA partners and sponsors who will offer discounts and other incentives for their products and services.
