This badge holder passed an assessment of the standards listed below by scoring at least 85% on a proctored exam at a Northstar Digital Literacy location.
Learners taking proctored exams are asked for identification and take the assessment in a supervised setting.
Basic Computer Skills Standards
Distinguish between different types of devices (tablets, desktop and laptop computers)
Identify specific computer hardware (system unit, monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse or touchpad, ports, touchscreen)
Log on to and shut down a computer
Demonstrate knowledge of keys on keyboard (Enter, Shift, Control, Backspace, Delete, Arrow Keys, Tab, Caps Lock, Number Lock)
Identify types of mice: mouse and touchpad
Identify mouse pointer shapes and the functions they represent (spinning wheel (loading), iBeam (text), arrow (basic clicking), hand pointer (clickable links))
Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of mouse clicks (right-click, left-click, and double click)
Drag and drop
Utilize common controls for screen interaction (selecting check boxes, using drop-down menus, scrolling)
Access and control audio output features (volume, mute, speakers and headphones)
Identify icons on desktop
Demonstrate ability to trash and retrieve items using the trash or recycle bin
Demonstrate understanding that it is possible to customize a computer for increased accessibility (customizing a mouse for left-handed use and sensitivity, and changing screen resolution on a monitor)
Demonstrate understanding that software programs are upgraded periodically to fix bugs and increase utility, and that different versions may be installed on different computers
Identify mechanisms for storing files (flash drives, hard drives, cloud-based storage)
Identify whether or not a computer is connected to the internet
Identify and locate camera and mic on laptops, tablets