For version GS6, Level 1 measures knowledge of fundamental concepts and essential components.

 

For versions GS5 and GS6 (all exam levels), please expect  45-50 questions to complete within 50 minutes.

 

Level 1 General Exam Objectives:

1. Technology Basics

• Identify digital devices and connections

• Explain fundamental software concepts

• Explain fundamental hardware concepts

• Explain fundamental operating system concepts

• Explain fundamental networking concepts

2.Digital Citizenship

• Create and manage a digital identity

• Cultivate, manage, and protect your digital reputation

• Respond to inappropriate digital behavior and content

3. Information Management

Use and refine criteria for online searches

Understand methods for searching within digital content

Understand copyright and licensing restrictions for digital content

4. Content Creation

• Create basic documents and presentations

• Understand accepted referencing and attribution practices

• Save and back up work

• Understand fundamental printing concepts

5.Communication

• Express yourself through digital means

• Interact with others in a digital environment

6.Collaboration

• Identify digital collaboration concepts

• Identify digital etiquette standards for collaborative processes

7.Safety and Security

• Describe digital security threats

• Protect devices and digital content

• Be aware of data-collection technologies

• Identify health risks associated with the use of digital technology

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Level 2 requires a working knowledge of the seven skill groups listed below. 

 

Level 2 General Exam Objectives:

1. Technology Basics

• Customize digital environments

• Use a personal digital calendar

• Define higher-level technology concepts

• Identify and explain common hardware adjustments

• Explain core printer concepts

• Identify digital devices and connections

2. Digital Citizenship

• Create and manage multiple digital identities

• Apply digital etiquette standards

• Seek opportunities to increase your digital competence

3. Information Management

• Determine digital information needs and requirements

• Determine the veracity of an individual search result or digital artifact

• Manage online data collection, storage, and retrieval

4. Content Creation

• Create and edit digital content

• Manage digital information and files

• Publish or present content for a specific audience

5. Communication

• Interact with others in a digital environment

• Choose appropriate communication platforms and tools

• Compose email messages

• Interact with members of a digital community

• Use online resources to determine availability of community services

5.2 Understand Internet commerce basics

• Describe goods and services

• Explain how digital payments work

• Describe in-app purchases and their security concerns

• Identify examples of media streaming services

 

6. Collaboration

• Use digital tools and technologies to collaborate on the creation of content

• Apply digital etiquette standards for collaborative processes

7. Safety and Security

• Avoid health risks and physical harm while using digital technologies

• Avoid mental health threats while using digital technologies

• Understand device security

• Understand file security

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For version GS6 Level 3 validates an advanced understanding of digital literacy and indicates that the candidate has the technical foundation needed to advance successfully along their educational and employment paths and support the development of more specialized technological skills.

 

Lesson 3 General Exam Objectives:

1. Technology Basics

• Evaluate software and hardware devices

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical problems with assistance

• Understand selected software concepts

2. Digital Citizenship

• Understand how to protect others’ personally identifiable information

• Explain best practices for digital citizenship

3. Information Management

• Construct an effective information search

• Evaluate digital information sources and multiple search results

4.Content Creation

• Create, edit, and publish or present original digital media content

• Represent data visually

• Manage digital information and files

• Be aware of challenges and solutions for accessibility

• Apply intellectual property standards

• Plan and manage a cyclical design process for digital projects

5. Communication

• Manage interpersonal digital communications

• Communicate with others to identify and understand issues

6. Collaboration

• Collaborate with others to resolve issues

• Contribute constructively to project teams

7. Safety and Security

• Manage device security

• Be aware of the physical and environmental impact of digital tools and

• technologies

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The IC3 Digital Literacy program is the launch pad for all Certiport certifications. It covers the foundational concepts and knowledge derived from multiple, international digital literacy standards and frameworks. It validates a learner’s competencies across beginner, intermediate and advanced levels within Digital Literacy and is the foundational skillset required by nearly every single employer in the workplace. Global Standard Six, the newest version of IC3 Digital Literacy, was designed to help your progress from knowing to doing, then on to leading. 

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1. IC3 Digital Literacy Global Standard Six Master​

   • Certificates in Level 1, 2 and 3 (version GS6 of IC3 only)

2.  Workforce Ready

   • The above Global Standard Six certification and Microsoft 365 certifications in Word Associate, Excel Associate, and PowerPoint Associate. Lastly, a certificate in Professional Communication Skills​

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For more details on pathways visit: My Pathway :: IC3 Digital Literacy Certification :: Certiport