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.

1. BTLE
Basic Technology Literacy Exam
USM
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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