GMetrix MCAS Practice Tests Quick Start Guide
System Requirements
CPU: 500 megahertz (MHz) processor or higher
RAM: minimum of 512 MB
FREE DISK SPACE: up to 80 MB
DISPLAY: 1024x768 or higher resolution monitor
OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, or
Windows Vista
MS OFFICE SOFTWARE: For Office 2007 Practice Tests: Full installation of any version of Office 2007.
Installation Instructions
1.
Go to www.gmetrix.net/download and click on the “DOWNLOAD THIS FIRST” button to download the
GMetrix Practice Test .zip file to your desktop. This file contains the testing engine and the Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Access practice tests. Note: There are two other optional download files on this page.
These contain the installation files for the Outlook and Windows Vista practice tests and should be
installed only after the main installation is complete.
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After downloading this file, double-click on the on the .zip folder to open it. The .zip folder contains a
file named Setup_GMetrix_Office2007_English. This is the Practice Test installation file.
3.
Double-click on Setup_GMetrix_Office2007_English to start the installation process. The first window
that appears will look like this (If a dialog box appears with the warning “The publisher could not be
verified. Are you sure you want to run this software?,” click the Run button):
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Figure 1:
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Follow the prompts to complete the installation process.
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Once the installation is complete you can launch the practice test.
6.
The first screen you see will ask for your user name and password. All practice test users must create a
GMetrixSMS account. You can do this by clicking on the Register Here link. This will take you through
the account registration process. Important Note: You will need the username and password you
create during the registration process to access the practice tests and to login to your online GMetrix
account at www.gmetrix.net.
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After creating your account you will be prompted to enter an Access Code or resume a pending test.
You may also click the Trial Test button to view a demo version of the GMetrix practice tests. Please
contact your instructor to receive an access code.
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Enter the access code to launch a new practice test or click Resume Test to launch a previously saved
practice test.
9.
Validating the access code: After you enter an access code and hit “Next,” the code will be validated
over the web against a secure GMetrix database. If the code is invalid you will receive an error message
and should contact your instructor for a new access code.
10. Entering an access code to start a new test will present you with a number of options. Select the
appropriate practice test option and you are ready to begin using the GMetrixSMS Practice Test.
Taking the Practice Test
When you start the GMetrix practice test, the corresponding MS Office 2007 application will launch. The first question
will appear on the bottom portion of your computer screen as shown in Figures 3 and 4 below.
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Important note:
If the question box does not appear on your screen it is being blocked by your Windows Vista security settings. In order
to fix this problem please turn your User Account Control to OFF. User Account Control can be found in your Windows
Security Center.
Exit the Practice Test: You can exit a practice test at any time by clicking on the X in the top right corner of the question
box. You will then be asked if you want to Save the test for later, Skip to the end, or Resume at this point. If you save the
test, you can log in later and resume the test at the point where you saved it.
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Upon completing a practice test, your test will immediately be scored and the results will be presented. You can print
these results for later reference. You can also view your results online by logging in at www.gmetrix.net with your
Username and Password.
Special instructions for Proxy Server environments
If your organization allows internet access only through a proxy server, the GMetrix Practice Tests may be blocked from
verifying your login information or synchronizing your test results with the GMetrix Administrator. If this situation occurs,
please consult with your network system administrator and have him complete the following steps.
1. With Windows Notepad, open the file proxy.txt located in the folder: C:\Program Files\GMetrix
2. Activate the proxy
3. Configure your IP proxy
4. Configure your Port proxy
5. Save the file
6. Start the GMetrix Practice Test
Customer Support
For additional questions regarding the GMetrix practice test software please contact us at [email protected].
Software Updates
The GMetrix Practice software searches for updates from the server whenever it is executed. Two types of updates exist:
Important and Optional.
Important updates must be installed before the testing can proceed. Optional updates can be skipped and installed
during a subsequent login.
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