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<h2>CMIS 108 Proficiency Exam</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">What is the CMIS 108 “Proficiency Exam”?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left:.4in;text-indent:-.2in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .3in" class="MsoNormal"><span style='font-family:"Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New"'><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o</span></span>The purpose of a proficiency exam is to provide college credit for subject material that you have mastered outside of a particular class.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span> The CMIS 108 Proficiency Exam is specifically designed to assess proficiency in basic computer terminology and skills.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.4in;text-indent:-.2in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .3in" class="MsoNormal"><span style='font-family:"Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New"'><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o</span></span>The exam consists of two parts that are administered during a four-hour exam period. The first portion of the exam is an online test administered through Blackboard.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span> This test has 50 questions covering all materials, skills and terms covered in the CMIS 108 book.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span> You must successfully complete the first portion of the exam with a score of at least <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">70%</strong> before being allowed to proceed to the second portion of the exam.</p>
<p style="margin-left:.4in;text-indent:-.2in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .3in" class="MsoNormal"><span style='font-family:"Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New"'><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o</span></span>The second portion of the exam requires creation/modification of files to demonstrate practical knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office 2010 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</p>
<p style="margin-left:.4in;text-indent:-.2in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .3in" class="MsoNormal"><span style='font-family:"Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New"'><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o</span></span>You may only sit for the CMIS 108 Proficiency exam once.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span> If you do not successfully pass the Proficiency Exam then you must enroll in the course in another semester.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">How do I sign up for the CMIS 108 Proficiency Exam?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left:.4in;text-indent:-.2in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .3in" class="MsoNormal"><span style='font-family:"Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o</span></span>The CMIS 108 Proficiency Exam is considered an OUT-OF-CLASS PROFICIENCY, which means that you may not be enrolled in a section of the CMIS 108 course.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span> If you are currently enrolled in a CMIS 108 course then you must withdraw from the course by Friday of the second week in order to be eligible to register for the CMIS 108 Proficiency Exam.</p>
<p style="margin-left:.4in;text-indent:-.2in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .3in" class="MsoNormal"><span style='font-family:"Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o</span></span>You must register to take the CMIS 108 Proficiency a<span style="color:black">t Testing Services and obtain a form that will be used by the exam administrator to submit the grade earned. Testing Services is located in the Instructional Services offices, Student Success Center, Room 1246. The phone number is 650.2295.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.4in;text-indent:-.2in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .3in" class="MsoNormal"><span style='font-family:"Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New"'><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o</span></span><span style="color:black">After obtaining the Registration Form from Testing Services, you must also obtain a seat for the exam by contacting the CMIS Department located in Founders Hall, Room 2310. The phone number is 650.2504.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span> You <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">must register for and obtain a seat for the exam by Friday of Week 2</strong>.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span> You will receive a follow-up e-mail to remind you of the upcoming exam date and time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">When is the CMIS 108 Proficiency Exam offered, and what may I bring to the CMIS 108 Proficiency Exam?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left:.4in;text-indent:-.2in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .3in" class="MsoNormal"><span style='font-family:"Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New"'><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o</span></span>The Proficiency Exam is offered on <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Friday afternoon of Week 3</strong> from <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</strong><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span> The Proficiency Exam is held in Founders Hall, Room 3207.</p>
<p style="margin-left:.4in;text-indent:-.2in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .3in" class="MsoNormal"><span style='font-family:"Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New"'><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o</span></span>You must bring the grade form from Testing Services and your SIUE ID to the exam.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span> Students will not be allowed to take the exam without both the form and ID card.</p>
<p style="margin-left:.4in;text-indent:-.2in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .3in" class="MsoNormal"><span style='font-family:"Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New"'><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o</span></span>A copy of the previous, printed CMIS 108 textbook is on reserve at Lovejoy Library. In addition, you may purchase access to the current electronic textbook from the publisher for $50.25 through <a href="http://www.cengagebrain.com/shop/isbn/978-1-111-95842-8" target="_blank">Cengage Brain</a>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">How do I know if I can successfully pass the CMIS 108 Proficiency Exam?</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You should review the key words of each chapter of the CMIS 108 textbook to determine if you are proficient in basic computer terminology and skills.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span> The online book also contains practice exercises that you can use to review the Microsoft Office 2010 skills covered on the second portion of the exam. You will be allowed to use the book, notes, and Internet resources as a reference on the <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><em style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">second</em></strong> portion of the CMIS 108 Proficiency Exam only. In general, you will be expected to be proficient in the concept and skill areas included on the <a href="/id0904f67a80597f51" target="_blank">attached list</a>.</p>
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