Computer Information Systems - Certification Questionaire - March 2014

This is an anonymous survey designed to get a general idea of what you may or may not know about Microsoft Office Specialist certification.


  1. Please select the following Business and Information Technology classes you have had, are presently enrolled in and future classes you have signed up for next year. Select all that apply.
    Information Technology Fundamentals (ITF)
    Keyboarding
    Desktop MultiMedia Web Technologies
    Business Law
    Economics
    Finance
    Computer Information Systems
    Advanced Computer Information Systems
    Accounting
    Advanced Accounting
    Other


  1. What are your intentions after high school? 


  1. Are you aware that there is an industry recognized Microsoft Office Specialist certification that you can earn in this class?
    Yes
    No


  1. Are you aware that you can earn an exemption from the final exam for this course IF you pass the exam?
    Yes
    No


  1. Are you aware that IF you pass the MOS certification exam you will receive a verified credit towards graduation?
    Yes
    No


  1. Did you know that if you pursue furthering your education after high school, that most colleges/universities require you to take a course very similar to Computer Information Systems that you are currently enrolled in?
    Yes
    No


  1. Did you know that the same colleges will in most cases give you an entrance exam covering MOS as a freshman, and if you pass, you will not need to take the aforementioned course?
    Yes
    No


  1. How do you think an industry certification might benefit you?
    Select all that apply.
    Looks good on resume, thus affects job employability.
    Looks good on a job application.
    Will help in college.
    Will help in a job.
    Will help in general with everyday life.


  1. Did you know that in some cases a certification could result in higher pay?
    Yes
    No


  1. Are you going to give a hard push to earn your certification and in doing so will be willing to receive some tutoring if necessary?
    Yes
    No





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