TENTATIVE 2009 EXAMINATION SCHEDULE FOR TESTING OUT OF CS 1000

 

Dates	Locations	Time
Friday, March 20, 2009	Kohrman Hall, Room 2213	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday, May 15, 2009	Kohrman Hall, Room 2213	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday, October 23, 2009	Kohrman Hall, Room 2213	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

 

To Register:

Interested students should contact the Computer Science Department (B237 Parkview Engineering Building: 269/276-3101) to obtain a Grade/Credit Authorization Form for the exam and information regarding payment procedures.

The above information is also available on Department of Computer Science web site

Requirements:

$50 Fee; Pre-Registration, Valid WMU Unified Computer Account, WMU ID

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EXAM CONTENT

Part I:

1 1/2-hour written examination consisting of 125 multiple-choice questions covering fundamental computer concepts and terminology concerning software, utilities, operating systems, hardware, inputs, outputs, secondary storage, communications; connectivity, Internet browsers, multimedia, and computer privacy, security, ethics and environment.

Recommended Text:

Evans, Alan; Martin, Kendall; Poatsy, Mary Anne; GO! Technology In Action: Fifth Edition (Introductory; Prentice Hall-Pearson Education, Inc.; Upper Saddle River, NJ; 2009.

  (The ISBN for this textbook is 0-13-513766-7)

 

Study all 9 chapters and the 6 Technology in Focus sections.

Part II:

2-1/2 hour "hands-on" proficiency examination covering working knowledge of the computer systems, including WMU WebMail, WestCat, Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2007 programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Integration).

Recommended Texts:

Gaskin, Shelly; Ferrett, Robert L.; Vargus, Alicia; Marks, Suzanne; GO! With Microsoft Office 2007 (Introductory); Prentice Hall-Pearson Education, Inc.; Upper Saddle River, NJ; 2008.  (The ISBN for this textbook is 0-13-1679996-7)

 (Project files can be downloaded from CD-ROM included with the textbook or from the website http://www.prenhall.com/go.  Follow the download instructions on the site.)

Study and practice the projects for Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Integration.  Also, study and practice how to use WMU WebMail and WestCat, both of which can be accessed from the WMU homepage: http://www.wmich.edu/ by clicking the Online Services link.

Please look on the other side of the page for PASS/FAIL CRITERIA and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

PASS/FAIL CRITERIA

Students must score an average grade of 70 % for both parts of the examination to receive credit for CS1050. The individual scores on each of each (Part I and II) must be 60 % or higher in order to qualify for a passing grade of 70%.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. 1. Students should contact the Computer Science Department (B237 of the Parkview Engineering Building: 269/276-3101) to obtain an application form for the exam and information regarding payment procedures.
2. Students will be allowed one chance to pass this examination. It may not be retaken.  Students registered in CS 1000 at the time of taking the exam or students who have previously attempted CS1000 and received a failing grade may not take this examination.
3. Passing this examination will satisfy the WMU computer literacy requirement. Three hours of credit will be awarded for passing the CS 1050 exam, but these credits do not satisfy a General Education Area VII requirement.
4. Students should bring number 2 pencils and an eraser for the examination. Other materials (CDs and paper) will be provided.
5. This examination will be limited to the first twenty (20) students who register for the exam and return the stamped PAID application form to the Department of Computer Science.
6. Students must bring a valid WMU picture ID to the exam. Also, be sure your WMU Unified student email account is active for use when you come to take the exam.
7. Examinees will be asked to sign a form agreeing to accept the results of the exam, regardless of whether they have or have not studied the above suggested text materials.