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Introduction The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) manages the ECDL in Cyprus successfully since 1999. After an extensive market research, the CCS developed its own In-Application Automated Testing and Evaluation System (ATES), coupled with its own Administration System. “In-Application” indicates that the actual software application, located on the candidate’s PC, is being launched and used during the test process. This system has undergone the approval process of the ECDL Foundation and has been approved under the name GI3 ATES (Global, Intelligent, Innovative & Integrated Automated Testing & Evaluation System). GI3 ATES is now available to all ECDL Licensees around the globe.
Cyprus
GI3 ATES Flexible Adaptable & Current
ECDL Modules Supported Module
In Application
BASE MODULES Computer Essentials Online Essentials Word Processing Spreadsheets STANDARD MODULES Presentation Using Databases IT Security Online Collaboration Image Editing* Web Editing* Project Planning 2D CAD Health Information Systems Usage
Theory only
Manual Test Only Under Development
ADVANCED MODULES Advanced Word Processing Advanced Spreadsheets Advanced Databases Advanced Presentations Full In-Application Testing Combination of In-Application and Simulation Testing * Both commercial and open source platforms supported For ALL modules, demo tests are available to the Test Centers and Candidates
Test Process CANDIDATE REGISTRATION
SET UP TEST
RUN TEST
PUBLISH RESULTS
CANDIDATE FEEDBACK REPORT
ISSUE CERTIFICATE [UPON COMPLETION]
GI3 ATES
Main Characteristics LIVE TEST CONTROL The test process is administered via a web-based Test Manager that can be activated by authorized personnel from any location globally! ROBUST If the test process is interrupted, the test can be recovered and no work done is lost. The candidate can be moved to another PC and complete the test. FLEXIBLE The candidates can: • Customize location of question window • Start test from any question • Show questions in a list or one by one • Answer a question as many times as required • Color questions differently depending on question status • Switch between the test languages available • Show or hide the test timer Question options: • Submit the question for evaluation • Reload the question and relevant files and start it again • Ignore the question and attempt it later • Finish the test (reconfirmation required) MULTILINGUAL The system supports two languages (or more) during the test process and can be developed to any language. The system currently it is available in English, Greek and Russian languages.
Robust Secure & Reliable
SUPPORT for People with Special Needs Visually impaired candidates can magnify the question’s text. Voice-recorded questions functionality is supported upon request. Powerful TTS (Text To Speech) engines are available. The Tester can add extra time to eligible candidates as per national guidelines.
Administration System General • Web-based • GI3 ATES Interface • Complete testing cycle management • Different system user categories • Single login for TC Managers and Testers • Supports manual testing procedures and marking • e-Mail notifications to TC Managers & Testers
Candidates • Unique National Candidate Identification Number for all certificates • Flexible transfer among Test Centers • Detailed feedback after test process • Full testing history • Online payment • Self online registration
Testers • Managed either by Licensee centrally or the TC locally • Multiple Testers per TC & test session • Tester can work with multiple TCs • With or without capability to set up tests
Certificates • Automatic printing for all certficates • Capability for unique certificate printing per module • Printing history
Test Centers (TCs) Multiple: • TC Branches • TC Managers • Testers • Test Labs • Flexible control co trol
(under development)
Test Sessions • Test process approval: either by Licensee or Test Center • Booking/Cancellation • Multiple selection of candidates • Multiple assignment of modules • Flexible mixture of test modules in a test session
GI3 ATES
Reporting & Statistics • • • •
For the Test Center To the ECDL Foundation Statistics Module Export to MS Excel
Accounting • Online payment system interface with Paypal • Support for manual/offline payments • Invoices and receipts for Testers & TCs • Product orders by TCs
Interfaces • GI3 ATES • Web-based Test Manager • Οther Administration Systems
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CYPRUS COMPUTER SOCIETY
Cyprus
11 Florinis Str, City Forum, 3rd Floor, No 303 1065 Nicosia, Cyprus P.O.Box 27038, 1641 Nicosia, Cyprus T: +357 22460680 F: +357 22767349 W: www.ccs.org.cy www.ecdl.com.cy E: info@ccs.org.cy info@ecdl.com.cy