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2005 -2006 NC TEST OF COMPUTER SKILLS

The NC Test of Computer Skills is a high school graduation requirement that can be fulfulled during middle school. The test is based on the skills learned through the Computer Skills curriculum. The curriculum is integrated into all fields of study beginning in elementary school and continuing through high school. All current 8th Grade students will be tested during the testing window that ends in January 2006.

A new online version of the test is being used this year. This gives students an opportunity to work on and off campus with the software to be used during testing. The state has provided a flash demonstration, a test simulation and sample files that can be downloaded. It is necessary to download the software to take advantage of these opportunities.

INSTALLATION OF NCDESK

  1. Must have the correct version of Java installed: http://java.sun.com/products/archive/j2se/5.0_03/index.html
  2. Download the software application at: http://cuacs8.mck.ncsu.edu/ncdesk/current.asp
  3. Problems with multiple versions of Java can be resolved at: http://cuacs8.mck.ncsu.edu/ncdesk/install.asp

    The TEST SIMULATION and the TEST SIMULATION DEMONSTRATION MOVIE are available within NCDESK


STUDENT STUDY AIDS

  • Student Study Guide ....WORD.........PDF
  • Vocabulary ..................WORD........PDF...... HTML
  • Test Review Brochure.......................PDF
  • Test Simulation Answers...................PDF


STUDENT STUDY AIDS ONLINE:

STATE CURRICULUM

NC COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY