The Basic Technology Literacy Exam (BTLE) administered by the University of Southern Mississippi tests candidates' basic computer literacy skills in five modules: word processing, spreadsheets, telecommunications, presentations, and digital citizenship. Passing the BTLE ensures candidates have a minimum level of technological proficiency before entering professional education programs. It assesses skills like creating and formatting documents, using formulas in spreadsheets, sending emails, designing presentations with graphics and sound, and understanding elements of digital citizenship.
2. About the Basic Technology Literacy Exam
Candidates seeking admission into the Professional Education Program at The University
of Southern Mississippi must demonstrate their knowledge of basic technology literacy by
passing the Basic Technology Literacy Exam. Completing this exam insures entering
candidates will share a basic level of computer literacy on which to build more
sophisticated applications throughout their program. The exam is composed of five
modules: Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Telecommunications, Presentation Software, and
Digital Citizenship.
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3. Module 1: Word Processing
Student should know how to:
Create
a word processed document
Format
Edit
a word processed document
a word processed document
Student should read the test instruction carefully and pay special
attention to details.
4. Module 2: Spreadsheet
Create an Excel document in this module
Create a table in Excel
Insert formulas to get Total, Minimum, Maximum and Average
Show the formulas
5. Module 3: Telecommunication
Search and find document on the Internet
Insert active hyperlink
Send and receive e-mail
Maintain designated space quota (delete e-mail)
Enclose and recover e-mail attachments
Forward an e-mail message
Reply to an e-mail message
Print an e-mail message
6. Module 4:Presentation
Select a presentation scheme
Create an outline with text
Modify a presentation
Enhance a presentation
Add clipart and graphics
Add sound clips
7. Module 5: Digital Citizenship
Know the nine elements of digital citizenship
Digital
access
Digital
Commerce
Digital
Communication
Digital
Literacy
Digital
Etiquette
Digital
Law
Digital
Rights & Responsibilities
Digital
Health & Wellness
Digital
Security
