This book, titled "The IC3 Certificate – The Study Guide," is the key certification for internet and computer proficiency. It is authored by Ron Gilster, a holder of CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, and CCNA certifications, whose books on networking, computer hardware, and IT certifications have achieved bestseller status. The book aims to prepare computer users for the three IC3 certification exams by familiarizing them with the technology and knowledge tested, ensuring success in the examinations.

The book covers all major and minor topics mentioned in the official objectives for the IC3 exams, along with additional information on related technologies. It will continue to serve as a valuable professional resource even after you have successfully passed the exams and earned your IC3 certification.

The book covers all exam topics, including: computer hardware and peripherals, internal hardware systems, protection from power and environmental issues, computer maintenance and troubleshooting, software operation, application software, special-purpose software, operating system fundamentals, user interfaces, working with common features across program workspaces, common application features and functions, word processing features, document formatting and review, basic spreadsheet functions, modifying data in spreadsheets, and creating presentations with slideshow software.

Benefits:

• 100% complete coverage of every official objective in the three IC3 certification exams.
• A review checklist at the beginning of each section to ensure you are prepared.
• Notes that highlight important exam information and common student mistakes.
• A quick review at the end of each chapter.
• Exam-like questions that match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the actual exams.

The accompanying CD-ROM contains:

• The Master Exam test engine, featuring:
• A complete practice exam covering each of the three IC3 courses.
• Detailed answers with explanations.
• A tool to assess your exam performance.

Author: Ron Gilster

Publishing house: Arab Scientific Publishers/Lebanon

Year of publication: 2010

Number of Pages: 643