Introduction

produced by
Andrew Hill
November 2002

• the test lasts for one hour
• the test consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, each worth one mark
• candidates are supervised while taking the test.
• The test is designed to have a pass mark in the range 22–30 marks out of 40. The
• awarding bodies are jointly responsible for setting the final pass mark.

What are the Questions about?

Topic area 1 Identify sources and find information

Topic area 2 Interpret and explore information

Topic area 3 Enter, develop and derive information

Topic area 4 Layout and present information

Topic area 5 Standard ways of working with IT

When will I be taking the exam?

The dates have not been finally settled, but it it likely to be in March or April 2003. If you fail the test you will be able to re-sit the exam in June. You will not be allowed to take your exam for this course into next year. So you have only one year to pass this course.

Skills I will need for the exam

Take a look at this document. In it a review of the skills required for Word Processing, databases, Internet, Spreadsheet and Graphics has been put together. The Knowledge required does vary by level but don't be alarmed by it, most of it is simple stuff. In addition you will be doing mock exam practice and you will see that once you have taken and revised questions on databases, for example, that there are obvious ones that will come up in future.