Competency Exams

• Keyboarding Competency – Type 30 good words a minute with three or less errors. Demonstrate proficiency in proofreading, grammar and language skills. You must receive a 70 percent or better to receive a credit waiver in OADM 137. This is a one-hour, timed test.
• Formatting Competency – Type 40 good words a minute with five or less errors. Demonstrate proficiency in business letter, memos, reports, tables and basic word processing competencies. Apply basic clip art, drawing tools, WordArt, charts and diagrams to newsletters and announcements. Create Web pages and use email. You must receive at 70 percent or better to receive a credit waiver in OADM 138. This is a two-hour, timed test.