IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Global Standard 4 Study Guide

Hands-on IC3 prep, with expert instruction and loads of tools

IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Global Standard 4 Study Guide is the ideal all-in-one resource for those preparing to take the exam for the internationally-recognized IT computing fundamentals credential. Designed to help candidates pinpoint weak areas while there’s still time to brush up, this book provides one hundred percent coverage of the exam objectives for all three modules of the IC3-GS4 exam. Readers will find clear, concise information, hands-on examples, and self-paced exercises that demonstrate how to perform critical tasks. This useful guide includes access to a robust set of learning tools, including chapter review questions, a practice test environment, electronic flashcards, and author videos that explain complex topics.

The certification consists of three separate exams: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. Candidates are given fifty minutes to answer forty-five questions, so rapid recall and deep understanding are critical to success. IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Global Standard 4 Study Guide provides expert instruction on everything candidates need to know, including hardware, software, networking, and more.

• Review operating system basics and common application features
• Understand troubleshooting and safe computing
• Learn basic word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database activities
• Study networking concepts, digital communication, and research fluency

The exam includes both multiple choice and performance-based questions, and this guide provides plenty of both so candidates can get comfortable with both material and format. More than just a memorization tool, this book helps exam candidates understand the material on a fundamental level, giving them a greater chance of success than just going it alone. For the IC3 candidate who’s serious about certification, IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Global Standard 4 Study Guide is the complete, hands-on exam prep guide.

Table of Contents

Part I Computing Fundamentals
Chapter 1 Understanding Operating Systems
Chapter 2 Understanding Hardware
Chapter 3 Understanding Software
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Problems with Your Computer

Part II Key Applications
Chapter 5 Exploring Common Application Features in Microsoft Office
Chapter 6 Using Microsoft Word
Chapter 7 Using Microsoft Excel
Chapter 8 Using Microsoft PowerPoint
Chapter 9 Using Microsoft Access
Chapter 10 Collaborating with Others When Working in Microsoft Office

Part III Living Online
Chapter 11 Using the Internet
Chapter 12 Understanding Networking and Its Most Important Concepts
Chapter 13 Communicating Online with Others
Chapter 14 Being a Responsible Digital Citizen
Chapter 15 Maintaining Your Health and Safety While Using Computers
Chapter 16 Searching the World Wide Web