IC3 Global Standard 4 FAQ

QUESTIONS:

  1. Q1. What is the IC3 Global Standard 4?
  2. Q2. Why did Certiport create the IC3 GS4 standard?
  3. Q3. What changes can I anticipate with the IC3 GS4 exams?
  4. Q4. Which operating system and Microsoft Office product versions are used with the IC3 GS4 exams?
  5. Q5. How can I take the IC3 GS4 exams?
  6. Q6. I'm already IC3 certified. Can I also take the IC3 GS4 exams?
  7. Q7. I've already taken an IC3 GS3 exam. Will I need to retake the IC3 GS4 exams in order to receive my IC3 certificate?
  8. Q8. What languages are the IC3 GS4 exams available in?
  9. Q9. Where can I get more information on the IC3 GS4 standard?

Q1. What is the IC3 Global Standard 4?

The IC3 Global Standard 4, GS4, is the most recent IC3 digital literacy standard.

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Q2. Why did Certiport create the IC3 GS4 standard?

Technology is always changing, therefore it is critical that world's fastest growing digital literacy program, IC3, keep up-to-date. The IC3 GS4 was developed to align the IC3 standard to the most current and relevant digital literacy requirements. With IC3 GS4, teachers and students can have confidence that their IC3 certification measures the technology and skills that are relevant today.

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Q3. What changes can I anticipate with the IC3 GS4 exams?

IC3 GS4 also addresses the newest concepts in digital literacy, such as social media, collaboration, digital devices, research fluency, cloud computing, and critical thinking to the certification. Like previous IC3 standards, IC3 GS4 aligns to the ISTE NETS-S standard and is also approved by the American Council on Education (ACE).

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Q4. Which operating system and Microsoft Office product versions are used with the IC3 GS4 exams?

The IC3 GS4 exams align to Microsoft Office 2010 and Windows 7.

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Q5. How can I take the IC3 GS4 exams?

The IC3 GS4 exams are delivered though Certiport's iQsystem at a Certiport Authorized Testing Center. Any IC3 exam inventory and/or vouchers can be used for the IC3 GS4 exams.

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Q6. I'm already IC3 certified. Can I also take the IC3 GS4 exams?

Absolutely. We encourage everyone who wants to stay up-to-date on their technology skills to become IC3 GS4 certified. We especially encourage teachers and IC3 instructors to take the IC3 GS4 exams to ensure that they are aware of changes that have occurred within the standard.

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Q7. I've already taken an IC3 GS3 exam. Will I need to retake the IC3 GS4 exams in order to receive my IC3 certificate?

Candidates who take and pass the IC3 Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online exams will receive their IC3 certification regardless of what standard those exams are in. For example, a candidate that has taken and passed IC3 2007 Computing Fundamentals, IC3 GS3 Key Applications, and IC3 GS4 Living Online will receive an IC3 certificate.

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Q8. What languages are the IC3 GS4 exams available in?

The IC3 GS4 exams are currently available in English. IC3 GS4 will also be available in other languages, such as Arabic, Spanish, Chinese Traditional and Simplified, Japanese, and others will soon be available.

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Q9. Where can I get more information on the IC3 GS4 standard?

Visit www.certitrain.com.

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