Module No	Module Name	Assessment Format
Module 1	Basic concepts of IT	36 multiple choice questions
Module 2	Using the computer and managing files	Three skills based exercises
Module 3	Word processing	Three skills based exercises
Module 4	Spreadsheets	Three skills based exercises
Module 5	Database	Three skills based exercises
Module 6	Presentation	Three skills based exercises
Module 7	Information and communication	Two skills based exercises, one for Internet and one for e-mail

* The START Certificate requires passes in any four of the above Modules.

	These assessments are task based tested within the appropriate application.
	Each test has a duration of one hour and a pass mark of 75%.
	The completed assessment is submitted for marking to the BCS. The marks are usually returned within four weeks.