Hayworth College and McColl Business School Computer Proficiency Requirement

A student must successfully complete or test out of ISYS 110, or transfer comparable course credit.

ISYS 110 Course Description

This course introduces the fundamentals the personal computer (PC) with emphasis on the use of the PC to improve personal productivity. Application topics include word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics and communication software. 3 Hrs. (Fall, Spring, Summer) 

Course Text

Microsoft Office 2003 Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Shelly/Cashman/Vermaat, Course Technology, 2006, ISBN 0-619-25477-7 

Proficiency Examination

Students may fulfill the computer proficiency requirement by successfully completing an examination which covers the content of the ISYS 110 course text. Successful completion of the exam waives the ISYS 110 course requirement, but does not result in the student receiving academic credit. 

The exam consists of (4) sub-tests which can be completed at any time and in any order. In addition, a practice test for MS Word is available to become familiar with the SAM 2003 test environment.

The exam is taken on-line at one of the designated PCs in the Dickson Computer lab (Walker Science Bldg) or can be taken at your personal PC (if you have an internet connection) by installing the SAM 2003 software from the student CD. During the proficiency exam, students may use books, notes or online help, but may not receive assistance from any other person. 

There is no time limit on the practice exam. The proficiency exam sub-tests do have time limits.  

Typical Exam Content 

Exam Procedure

1) Purchase the SAM 2003 student keycode and CD from the College bookstore (approx. $30.00, located in the reference section).

2) Read the student manual (pdf format) to become familiar with the testing software. (You can download it here before purchasing the CD if you want to preview it).

3) Start the SAM 2003 software at one of the designated PCs in the Dickson Computer Lab (basement of Walker Science building - no installation necessary) by opening Internet Explorer and navigating to http://sam2003.course.com  or install the software on your PC.

4) Follow the instructions in the student guide (included with the student CD and keycode) to create a user account. The Institution Key is S3486024. Join the Computer Proficiency Exam section.

5) Begin with the practice exam (MS Word) to become familiar with the testing software, or take any of the exam subtests in the Computer Proficiency Exam section.

6) After you have completed the (4) exams, send an email to repedej@queens.edu, stating that you have completed the four exam sub-tests. Include your username in the email.

7) You will be contacted with the results of your exam.