Computer Skills Exam

Exam Eligibility 

If you are a NIU education or pre-education major who believes you have already mastered the topics covered in ETT 229, Computers in Education, and would like the opportunity to waive the ETT 229 prerequisite for ETT 401A or ETT402.

Covered Topics

This examination includes both concept and application exercises regarding the following topics:

  • Basic computing concepts (including file management).
  • Word processing (Microsoft Word).
  • Presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint).
  • Spreadsheet applications (Microsoft Excel).
  • Internet skills and basic web page creation.

Registration

Early registration is strongly recommended as seating is limited to the number of available computers at the testing facility. If you wish to take the exam, you will be registered on a "first come, first served" basis.

To register please email us at etra@niu.edu and be sure to include the required information below:

  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Student Z-ID number
  • Current e-mail 
  • Mailing address
  • Exam date preference

You may also email us at ETRA@niu.edu, be sure to include the required information. 

Exam Schedule

This exam is administered several times each semester. You will have three hours to complete the exam. 

Contact Us

Educational Technology, Research and Assessment
Gabel Hall 208
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-9339
815-753-9388 (fax)
etra@niu.edu

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