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Certiport Updates Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC
Certiport Updates Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³) with Next Global Standard for Digital Literacy
(PRWEB) June 26, 2012
Certiport (http://www.certiport.com), the official test delivery solution provider for the global workforce and academic markets, today announced Global Standard 4, the newest release of the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³®). Ratified by more than 400 educators, industry experts and government officials on the Global Digital Literacy Council, IC³ provides the most relevant foundational computing skills for today’s academic and business environments.
Details about the IC³ Exams: http://www.certiport.com/ic3
The IC³ Certification program provides students and job seekers with the foundation of knowledge they need to succeed in environments that require the use of computers and the Internet. The IC³ Certification is comprised of three individual examinations: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. Some of the new topics addressed in the IC³ GS4 include:
Social media
Collaboration
Digital devices
Research fluency
Cloud computing
Critical thinking
Approved by the American Council on Education (ACE) for college credit and endorsed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), IC³ is the fastest growing digital literacy program in the world. Today more than one million students are certified.
“Individuals have a hard time proving their critical entry-level computer skills, which can hinder their ability to advance in school, hold government jobs, or be productive in the workplace,” said Gary Fluitt, Vice President and IC³ Credential Manager, Certiport. “IC³ provides a clear and measureable standard to validate those skills by demonstrating they can perform basic computing functions. With IC³ certification, individuals are instantly recognized as someone with the critical entry-level skills needed to achieve business objectives and expand productivity immediately in the workplace.”
IC³ exams are delivered in 152 countries and 27 languages exclusively by Certiport and Certiport Authorized Partners. With a full pathway of supporting materials including instructor guides, lesson plans and practice exams, the IC³ credential provides schools and learning organizations with the necessary tools to support students in their goal to get certified. The updated IC³ GS4 exams will be available in late August.
“Computer technology and key applications change rapidly, which is why Certiport has once again updated the Global Standard to ensure IC³ is validating the most relevant skills for students and workers,” said Ray Kelly, CEO, Certiport. “Cloud computing, for instance, has gone from an abstract concept a few years ago to one of the most in-demand job skills in the technology industry today. We added cloud computing to the new Global Standard so employers know anyone who has earned IC³ certification has learned the fundamentals important for today’s workforce.”
Certiport offers flexible pricing plans that include classroom vouchers, site licenses, and individual exam vouchers. Academic institutions can find more information on becoming a Certiport Authorized Testing Center to deliver the IC³ program at http://www.certiport.com/go.
About Certiport
Certiport is the leading provider of certification exam development, delivery and program management services which include practice tests via MeasureUp® delivered through an expansive network of over 12,000 Certiport Authorized Testing Centers worldwide. Certiport manages a sophisticated portfolio of leading certification programs including: the official Microsoft Office certification program, the Microsoft Technology Associate certification program, the Adobe® Certified Associate certification program, the CompTIA Strata™ IT Fundamentals, the Autodesk Certified User certification program, the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User certification program and the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³®). Certiport reliably delivers over two million tests each year throughout the secondary, post-secondary, workforce and corporate technology markets in more than 152 countries and 27 languages worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.certiport.com or follow Certiport on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/certiport.
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Dual core computer processors: luxury or necessity?
Post by Peter Stewart
Most of the speak going on in the personal computer processor business is revolving about dual core processors. But what benefits do they truly give and is it worth it in terms of cost?
All processors have a core. A processor consists of some memory, frequently referred to as cache, either L1, L2 or L3, based on how close it is to the core, and the core itself, as nicely as a handful of other essentials. The core is the “brain” component, it performs all the large calculations that are required for the a variety of factors a personal computer does.
Computer cores have been growing in speed, and increasingly swiftly. Producers were in a race to have the chip with the fastest speed, measured in GHz. One surprise is that regardless of these increases in clock speed, the actual speed of programs did not increase proportionately.
As modern day programs make considerably heavier use of other laptop or computer parts like memory, and there are usually numerous running at the exact same time, yet another strategy was necessary.
Dual core processors were the answer.
By putting two “brain” parts into the processor, you can run two programs on two cores, without having having to share it in between them. The effect of this is that when operating two or a lot more programs, the processor can now deal with a lot much more as a entire.
The portion about them that may possibly disappoint is gaming.
Unlike the multitasking environment that is usual for a pc either at home or at the office, games rely on the brute force of a powerful processor to help them along. So far there is no technology to take advantage of the two processors, like the capacity to split its tasks more than two cores. Most gaming has not enhanced with this new technologies.
As with processors in the past the mainstream of dual core processors is dominated by the two big guys, Intel and AMD.
Intel gives two processors in its range, very same processor, just various speeds. The lower priced of the Pentium D processors comes in at around . This cost is affordable considering how significantly you would pay for the top rated of the line single core processor.
The Pentium D is based on the very same core as it’s single core counterparts, just two of them inside. Its increase in performance is rather notable, and tends to make it presence felt in the multitasking environment.
The AMD Athlon X2 is AMD’s providing in the dual core marketplace. As opposed to the Pentium D its lowest priced model comes in at a staggering . It is not expensive compared to processors like its FX series, which are over 00, but in comparison to Intel it really is costly.
It too is based on the very same core as its single core cousins and also offers the identical performance increases.
The price of the AMD is surprising. From a organization that became renowned for it really is low expense, high performance processors this is fairly a blow. Even the upper model of the Pentium Ds comes in at much less that AMD’s least expensive model.
The value might be justified if the AMD really gave a important performance enhance, but it does not.
For the first time in a long time, I assume I would be prepared to switch back to an Intel processor. Although my preference is not for dual core, if I had or necessary to switch I would surely go straight for the Pentium D.
And finally, how do they compare to their now out of date traditional processors?
Considering how powerful processors have grow to be I would nevertheless not make the switch. Dual core has not been about long adequate to create low expense, slightly out of date models. The power of the AMD Athlon 64 3000+ much more than does it for my computing wants, and that is exactly where I would stay for now.
So for these who are searching for the subsequent cool factor for their desktop computer and value is not a enormous concern, this would be your very best option, but go for the lower finish Pentium D.
About the Author
Peter Stewart is a laptop or computer enthusiast, his interest in computers and focus on practicle down to earth advice inspired his two websites. http://www.laptop or computer-acquiring-guide.com – Practical purchasing suggestions http://www.pc-evaluations.net – Fair and honest evaluations and opinions
August 2007 Understanding the Components: Processors Technical Sales Assistants at UC Berkeley’s Campus Computer Store, The Scholar’s Workstation explain the processor. Confused about the newest terminology? What is Dual Core? Multi-core? Listen in and understand! Pay a visit to your Campus Personal computer Shop: The Scholar’s Workstation tsw.berkeley.edu Operating Time 3’18″ (c) 2007 UC Regents
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