Windows Criteria

Badge for Windows

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.

Windows Standards

  1. Identify the operating system used by a computer.
  2. Identify the parts of the Windows 10 interface (desktop, taskbar, etc.).
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of the Windows Start Menu, including Get Help.
  4. Demonstrate ability to search for a file, program, or document.
  5. Identify icons, functions, and any file extensions related to basic office software (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and default Windows programs (Microsoft Edge, Windows Defender, etc.).
  6. Start and exit programs.
  7. Minimize and maximize windows.
  8. Open, close and switch between windows.
  9. Demonstrate knowledge of Windows File Explorer and identify drives on the computer, as well as cloud storage services (e.g., OneDrive).
  10. Move documents and files, including to and from Recycle Bin.
  11. Shut down, restart, and log off a computer.
  12. Use Settings to uninstall or modify apps.