A credit for prior college-level learning test on the fundamentals of computer technology and information management. Successfully passing CLT-101 provides credit for CIS-100 and satisfies HFC's General Education Computer Technology requirement. Note: Before deciding to take CLT-101, a student is responsible for checking their program to see what computer-related course(s) must be taken to meet specific program requirements.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- The HFC Network
- The Internet and the World Wide Web, Search Engines, Research, Information Literacy
- Application Software
- Computer Hardware: Input, Output, Processing, Storage
- Operating Systems and Utility Programs
- Communications and Networks
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Common Databases
- E-Commerce
- Computers Security, Privacy, Netiquette, and Ethics
- Log into and out of a computer network.
- Setup, send, and open e-mail, including attachments.
- Operate basic PC hardware, including common input, output, and storage devices.
- Perform file management tasks, including finding, organizing, saving, copying, and printing files.
- Use basic word processing functions to prepare a document that incorporates a variety of formatting options.
- Locate information on the Internet, identify appropriate search terms, download files, and use a search engine effectively.
- Prepare a spreadsheet that incorporates basic formulas and a variety of formatting options.
- Create and view a slideshow using basic presentation software functions.
- Identify issues and recommendations related to computer ethics and netiquette.
- Recognize common threats to computer security and privacy, such as viruses, phishing, and identity theft; and identify methods of prevention.
- Describe job types in the Information Technology field.
- Explain how electronic commerce operates.
- Develop an appreciation for how technology can help in educational and vocational endeavors.
Students enroll for CLT-101 like any other course, but it meets only once for two hours for the testing process. To enroll, students should search WebAdvisor for the most current test dates.
- Cost: CLT-101 has no tuition charge, but does have a lab fee of $110. In addition, a credit for prior learning fee (see the CLT-101 credit for prior learning form) will also be charged for processing passing scores that earn CIS-100 credit.
- Details: The CLT 101 test is an approximately 120 question test that is taken on a computer. The questions consist of multiple choice, true/false, matching and performance-based scenario questions.
- Time: Students will have 120 minutes to complete the test, and have the opportunity to skip questions and return to those questions later in the testing period.
- Assessment: The test is graded based on evaluation rubric with topics and objectives located in School of BEPD Office. Students will receive immediate feedback on their test score. Students must achieve an 80% overall on the test to receive a passing score.
- Retakes: Students who do not pass are allowed only one exam retake at least 4 months later.
Assessment and Requirements
OJM = Objectives Met / ONM = Objectives Not Met
Outcomes
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
The CLT-101 test is an approximately 120 question test that is taken on a computer, in a proctored environment. The questions consist of multiple choice, true/false, matching and performance-based scenario questions. Students must achieve an 80% overall on the test to receive a passing score. Students who do not pass are allowed only one exam retake at least 4 months later.