Cluster Area: Information Technology

Assessment Information Sheet

Cluster Area: Information Technology

Career Pathway:
Information Support and Services / Students must successfully pass the following three courses in order to sit for the End-of-Pathway Assessment:
·  11.41500 Introduction to Digital Technology
·  11.41400 Information Technology (IT) Essentials
·  11.42000 Information Technology (IT) Support
Credentialing Exam: / Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): Security Fundamentals
Testing Agency: / Dispensed by Certiport
http://www.certiport.com/Portal/desktopdefault.aspx?tabid=665&roleid=101
Developed by Microsoft
Exam Blueprint: / To view the competencies that will be tested on this exam, go to the following link:
http://www.certiport.com/Portal/Common/DocumentLibrary/MTA_OD_367_External.pdf
EOPA Resources / For the Microsoft MTA Security Fundamentals study guide, go to the following link:
https://downloads.certiport.com/Marketing/MTA/docs/MTA_SSG_SecurityFund_individual_without_crop.pdf
Exam Cost: / Available through the Microsoft IT Academy
Duration of Exam: / 45-50 minutes
Number of Questions: / 35 questions
Exam Cut-Score: / 70%
Test Ordering Information: / To register your school as a Certiport testing center, go to the following link:
http://www.certiport.com/PORTAL/desktopdefault.aspx?tabid=682&roleid=101
Once at the above link, follow the six steps listed to become a Certiport Testing Center.
Proctoring Guidelines: / Go to the following link for proctoring guidelines:
http://www.certiport.com/portal/common/documentlibrary/Administration_Policies_Guide.pdf
Testing Format: / On-line
Required Computer Software Specifications: / To see the software requirements to dispense this exam, go to the following link and click on the specific exam name:
http://www.certiport.com/Portal/desktopdefault.aspx?page=common/pagelibrary/techRequirements.htm
Test Availability: / Year round availability
Testing Agency Contact: / Certiport Administrative Assistance:
Name: Andy Baggs
Title: Southeastern Territory Manager
Telephone Number: 801-847-3138 OR 1-888-222-7890 ext. 138
Email:
Certiport Technical Support: 1-888-999-9830 ext. 450
Customer Service: 1-888-999-9830 Option 9
GaDOE Contact for Credentialing: / Name: Mamie Hanson
Telephone Number: (404) 657-6279
Email:
GaDOE Contact for Curriculum Area: / Name: Delda Hagin
Telephone Number: (404) 657-8307
Email:

Revised 7-1-2017