Internet Basics Criteria

Badge for Internet Basics

This badge holder passed an assessment of the standards listed below by scoring at least 85% on a proctored exam at a Northstar Digital Literacy location.

Learners taking proctored exams are asked for identification and take the assessment in a supervised setting.

Internet Basics Standards

  1. Identify an Internet Service Provider and ways to connect to the Internet.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of browsers and identify commonly used browsers.
  3. Identify a website.
  4. Identify a homepage.
  5. Identify common domain types.
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of ways to increase Internet safety for children.
  7. Demonstrate knowledge of antivirus software.
  8. Avoid providing financial information unless on a secured website.
  9. Correctly enter a security code.
  10. Fill out an online form.
  11. Identify the address bar and enter a URL address.
  12. Identify browser toolbar buttons and use them correctly.
  13. Identify search engines and enter search terms into the search engine.
  14. Use scroll bars.
  15. Use a hyperlink to access other webpages.
  16. Create a new tab, open a webpage in a tab, and move between tabs.
  17. Identify a pop-up window and close it.
  18. Enable an individual pop up window.