General Information

Register for Exams, Courses, or a Combination of Both:

Computer & Information Literacy courses and exams are part of Weber State University's Computer and Information Literacy requirement and are included in the core requirements for all students. See the Online Page for information about taking the exams online.

CIL Exams:

Remember that you must register to take the CIL exams.  Register just like any other course at WSU.  Check the class schedule, choose the TBE exams you need, and register. 

There are no classes to attend - study for the tests and come in to the lab to take them. 

Lab hours vary each semester.  Check with the lab the first week of school for current hours.  Lab is located in Room 311 in Elizabeth Hall.

• The exams are listed as courses in the class schedule because one half credit is given for each exam. 

• The exams are tests not a lecture course.  Each exam is taken during regular lab hours (usually 8 to 5:00 Monday through Thursday and 8 to 3:00 on Fridays).  The lab is open late one night a week.  See flyer on lab door or call lab for late hours 801-626-6113.  Exams may be taken on Saturdays.  Check lab for Saturday time schedule.

• Register for exams the same as any other class at WSU. 

• Exams will show as credit or no credit on your transcripts and as a grade on the http://online.weber.edu Blackboard system.

• 70% or above is a passing score.

• The credit or no credit grade will not affect your GPA. 

• You can take the exams three times during the semester in which you are registered (first try and two retakes - $5 fee for each retake) 

• No book is required as the exams are meant for those who have the computer knowledge to pass the tests.

• If you need a refresher for some of the application programs - there are inexpensive study guides available in the bookstore.

• Register for the TBE exams at your regular registration time.

• The TBE lab will test in Microsoft 2010 and Windows 7.  Macs and PCs are available for testing.

• Information for registered students is located at: http://online.weber.edu

• Cutoff dates for exam registration are:

Grades:

• GRADES  

• http://online.weber.edu Grades for exams are posted within seven school days from the testing date. 

• Students access grades by typing in their Wildcat username and password, choosing the class, and grades option on the lower left side of the screen. 

• Online System (the Blackboard system) Grades will be recorded for you to view then placed on your transcripts when school is out each semester. 

• Grades will show as a percentage grade in Blackboard but as credit or no credit on your transcripts. 

Exams are given in Elizabeth Hall, room 311 during scheduled times. 
See Schedule an Exam Time page for times and dates.

Exams:

• Exam A.    Word Processing (TA 1501 on-campus students)

• Exam B.    Windows, E-mail, Presentations (TB 1502 on-campus students)

• Exam C.    Spreadsheets (TC 1503 on-campus students)

• Exam D.    Information Literacy (TD 1504 on-campus students)

• Exam ID numbers are available from this link

• Online exams are available for those who live over 50 miles from the main campus (out-of-state, out-of-area students). 

  • The online exams are listed as 0 enrollment in the course schedule to allow for those who meet the online criteria to be able to register for the exams.  

  • If you feel you meet the criteria for online exams fill out the online approval form located at this web site.  When you receive an approval from the exam administrator call the continuing education department and register for the online exams. 

  • Online exams are explained on the Online web page.

• One half credit (.5) for each TBE TA1501, TB1502, TC1503, TD1504, exam taken

• Exams may be taken in any order.  

• Exams A, B, and C are production exams.  

  • Production exams show computer knowledge by formatting, correcting, and/or creating a project on the computer such as: designing a presentation, spreadsheet, and editing a text document.

• Exam D is currently an Internet-based exam.  The test is multiple choice/true false.  The test requires you to choose from various academic research topics and then know how to find, document, and evaluate information on that topic using online library and Internet resources.

• Sample questions and hints:

  • Use a search engine to find a high quality information source on an academic topic. 

  • What is the title and the URL of the source?

  • Why is it a high quality source?
    Hints:

  • Know how to determine if a document is scholarly.

  • Be familiar with the APA or MLA style guides (a copy of each will be given to you during the test).

  • There is an online tutorial available.  See the Info Lit Practice Problem page.

Retakes for CIL Exams:

• Two retakes are allowed

• A $5 retake testing fee for each of the four exams must be paid at the Cashier's Office in the Student Services Building prior to retaking the exam.   (If both retakes of an exam are failed during the semester in which the student is registered, the student should not register to take the exam(s) a second semester.  Classes are offered that will fill the requirement).

• Bring cashier's receipt to retake the exam. 

Courses:

TBE TE 1700 (3 cr.) teaches Windows, Internet, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations in a classroom setting

TBE TA 1701 (1 cr.) teaches word processing via online or self-paced lab classes

TBE TB 1702 (1 cr.) teaches Windows, Internet, e-mail, and presentations via online or self-paced lab classes

TBE TC 1703 (1 cr.) teaches spreadsheets via online or self-paced lab classes

LIBSCI TD 1704 (1 cr.) teaches library skills, resources and research via online classes or in a classroom setting.

LIBSCI TD 2704 (1 cr.) is designed for business majors and others with a strong interest in business information

LIBSCI TD 2804 (1 cr.) is designed for students with an interest in the social sciences

Other library science classes may be available.  Please contact WSU Library for information.

NOTE: Course ID numbers vary as there are many sections of the above courses.  See the Catalog for course ID numbers.

Course ID numbers are available from this link

Information about Online Courses may be accessed from this link

Special Accommodations

Out of Area/State Students

Out of area/state students need to fill out the online approval form before contact Continuing Education to register to take the online proctored exams. APPROVAL FORM  

Information can be found on this link ONLINE REGISTRATION.

Wildcat E-mail Accounts

E-mail accounts must be activated prior to taking an exam. Click here to activate your e-mail account.