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Living Online (IC3 GS5 Exam 3)

Learn essential computer skills and develop a strong understanding of online safety and privacy with our IC3 GS5 Living Online course.

(IC3-GS5-Exam-3) / ISBN : 978-1-61691-878-1
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Our Living Online (IC3 GS5 Exam 3) training course helps you achieve your goals by providing bite-sized lessons on essential concepts and hands-on labs for skill development. You’ll learn how to use the internet effectively, communicate online with others, stay safe and secure in the digital world, and master web search techniques. Our course aligns closely with the IC3 GS5 exam objectives, ensuring that you’re well-prepared to demonstrate your proficiency in areas such as internet fundamentals, networking concepts, online communication, digital citizenship, computer security, and web research.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Learn internet navigation and discover a world of possibilities online 
  • Gain a solid foundation in networking principles to understand how computers connect and communicate 
  • Build strong communication skills in the digital age, fostering connections and collaboration
  • Become a responsible digital citizen, contributing positively to online communities and protecting your privacy 
  • Safeguard your digital assets and protect your personal information from cyber threats
  • Develop effective web search strategies to find reliable information and stay informed

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1

Using the Internet

  • Understanding the Terminology About the Internet and the WWW
  • Understanding the World Wide Web
  • Browsing the Web with a Web Browser
  • Summary
2

Understanding Networking and Its Most Important Concepts

  • Understanding Networks
  • Understanding Network Addressing
  • Using and Securing Wireless Networks
  • Security Networks with Firewalls and Gateways
  • Measuring the Speed of Your Internet Connection
  • Understanding the Different Types of Internet Connections
  • Virtual Private Networks
  • Principles for Troubleshooting Networking Problems
  • Troubleshooting Network Problems with the Help of Windows Troubleshooting Tools
  • Troubleshooting Network Problems from the Command Prompt
  • Summary
3

Communicating Online with Others

  • Creating and Securing Email Accounts
  • Sending Email Messages
  • Replying to and Forwarding Email Messages
  • Automating Your Email Account
  • Organizing and Archiving Your Inbox
  • Managing Your Calendar
  • Communicating through Text Messages
  • Communicating through Multimedia
  • Using Social Media and Social Networks
  • Increasing the Privacy of Your Social Networking Activity
  • Summary
4

Being a Responsible Digital Citizen

  • Personal vs. Professional Communication
  • Verbal vs. Written Communication
  • Inappropriate Ways of Communicating Online
  • Censorship and Filters in the Digital World
  • Legal and Responsible Use of Computers
  • Summary
5

Maintaining Your Health and Safety While Using Computers

  • Internet Security Concerns
  • Protecting Your Identity and Your Data
  • Removing Data from Your Computer
  • Keeping Your Computer Safe from Threats and Malware
  • The Ergonomics of Using the Computer in a Healthy Way
  • Common Problems That Are Generated by Incorrect Computer Use and Posture
  • Summary
6

Searching the World Wide Web

  • Using Search Engines to Find Information Online
  • Performing Advanced Searches Using Symbols and Search Operators
  • Searching for Files Online
  • Dealing with Online Advertisements
  • Finding Valuable Information on Internet Forums and Knowledge Bases
  • Evaluating the Information That You Find on the Web
  • Summary
A

Appendix A: Objective Mapping

1

Using the Internet

  • Identifying your computer's IP address
  • Browsing web using functionalities in IE
  • Browsing web using functionalities in Firefox
  • Deleting the browsing history
  • Viewing cookies and temporary files in IE
  • Saving a web page as a favorite in IE
  • Searching for a text on a web page using the menu bar
  • Adding google hangouts plugin
  • Setting the homepage in IE
  • Accessing the browsing history in IE
2

Understanding Networking and Its Most Important Concepts

  • Configuring IPv4 address
  • Understanding ipconfig commands
  • Configuring the SSID
  • Configuring Windows firewall settings
  • Creating a dial-up connection
  • Creating a remote access VPN connection
  • Diagnosing Networking Issues
  • Testing the existence of other hosts
  • Analyzing network paths with tracert
  • Releasing and renewing an IP address
  • Understanding the arp command
  • Using the netsh command
3

Communicating Online with Others

  • Creating a Gmail account
  • Forwarding an email message in MS Outlook
  • Setting up automatic replies
  • Archiving Outlook items
  • Testing sound service on Skype
4

Maintaining Your Health and Safety While Using Computers

  • Cleaning system using the CCleaner application
  • Running the MBSA tool
5

Searching the World Wide Web

  • Searching the web using Bing
  • Opening the online MS Word help file

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Living Online is the third exam in the IC3 Global Standard 5 certification series. It validates your important digital literacy skills like internet usage, networking concepts, online communication, digital citizenship, computer security, and web search.

You can prepare for the certification by enrolling in our IC3 GS5 Exam 3 Living Online course. Our course includes: 

  • Gamified test preps for knowledge retention
  • Interactive items to reinforce your understanding
  • Hands-on Labs for skill development

Passing the Living Online exam can: 

  • Demonstrate your digital literacy 
  • Improve your job prospects 
  • Boost your confidence

The difficulty of the Living Online exam depends on your background and preparation. However, with adequate study and practice, it is considered to be achievable for individuals with a basic understanding of computers and the Internet.

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