Computing and Information Technology — Information & Free Practice
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Computing and Information Technology
- Provider
- Prometric
- Format
- Multiple-choice with one correct answer and three incorrect options; remote or test-center delivery subject to registration conditions.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 100.
- Time limit
- 2 hours
- Passing score
- Fact-sheet credit recommendation: minimum score 400; receiving institutions determine credit acceptance.
Examination outline
Computer Organization and Hardware (17%)
- Processing components
- Primary storage
- Peripherals
- Platforms
- Data representation
- Units of measurement
Systems Software (10%)
- Operating systems
- Features and functionalities
- Utilities
- User interfaces
Application Software (22%)
- Word processing and desktop publishing
- Spreadsheets
- Presentation software
- Electronic communications
- Graphics
- Business application software
Data Communications and Networks (19%)
- The Internet
- Network architectures
- Protocol
- Safety and security
- Mobile networks
Software Development (21%)
- Software development life cycle
- Programming paradigms
- Software development tools
- Database
- Artificial Intelligence
Social Impact and History (11%)
- History
- Ethical/legal issues
- Safety and security
- Social issues
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- Computing and Information Technology
Exam Information, Download Fact Sheet link to submitted PDF
- Computing and Information Technology fact sheet
page 2, Exam Content Outline introduction
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page 2, section I heading
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page 2, section II heading
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page 2, section III heading
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page 2, section IV heading
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page 2, section V heading
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page 2, section VI heading, continued page 3
- Computing and Information Technology fact sheet
page 4, Sample Questions introduction
- Computing and Information Technology fact sheet
page 1, question count and duration
- Computing and Information Technology fact sheet
page 1, Credit Recommendations, minimum score
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