The National Computer Rank Examination (NCRE) is a proficiency test sponsored by the Examination Center of the Ministry of Education, which is used to test candidates' computer application knowledge and ability.

[Edit this paragraph] Second, the purpose of the exam

With the popularization of computer technology in various fields in China, more and more people begin to learn computer knowledge, and many employing departments have taken computer knowledge and ability as one of the criteria for assessing and hiring employees. Therefore, with the approval of the Ministry of Education, it is decided to hold the National Computer Rank Examination, the purpose of which is to promote the popularization of computer knowledge and promote the popularization and application of computer technology, so as to meet the needs of socialist economic construction and serve the employing departments in recruiting and assessing staff.

Examinations are geared to social needs and serve the labor market. To provide proof of computer application knowledge and ability for personnel's job selection and talent flow, user departments have a unified, objective and fair standard when recruiting and assessing staff.

[Edit this paragraph] III. examining body

The Examination Center of the Ministry of Education employs famous computer experts from all over the country to form the "National Computer Rank Examination Committee", which is responsible for designing the examination, examining and approving the examination outline, examination questions and grading standards. The examination center of the Ministry of Education organizes the implementation of examinations, organizes the preparation of examination outlines and corresponding guidance materials, orders examination papers, develops computer examinations and examination management software, and conducts examination research. The examination center of the Ministry of Education shall set up provincial-level contractors in all provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government), and the contractors of all provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government) shall set up examination centers and organize examinations in accordance with the provisions of the examination center of the Ministry of Education. Candidates register at the test center, take the test, and receive the result notice and certificate of conformity.

[Edit this paragraph] 4. Examination grades and requirements

According to the different requirements of each post for computer use, this exam is divided into four grades:

Level a

It is divided into four categories: MS Office, WPS Office, Yongzhong, and Class B, to assess the basic knowledge of computers and the initial ability to use microcomputer systems.

The Examination Center of the Ministry of Education offers Class B examinations in Beijing, Fujian and Hebei for local provincial and municipal (system) cadres and managers. The level of Class B examination is equivalent to Class I, and the content of the examination is more in line with the needs of government officials and managers of enterprises and institutions, and paperless examination is adopted. Those who pass the exam get a first-class certificate marked "B".

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It is divided into seven categories: C language, C++ language, Visual Basic language, Java language, Delphi language, Visual Foxpro database and Access database. It is used to test the basic knowledge of software and hardware, and the ability to program and debug on a computer using advanced computer languages or databases.

Three levels

It is divided into PC technology, information management technology, database technology and network technology. "PC Technology" examines the hardware composition of PC, the basic knowledge of Windows operating system and the basic skills of PC use, management, maintenance and application development;

"Information Management Technology" examines the basic knowledge of computer information management application and the basic skills of development and maintenance of management information system projects and office automation system projects;

"Database Technology" examines the basic knowledge of database system and the basic functions of project development and maintenance of database application system;

"Network Technology" examines the basic knowledge of computer network and the basic skills of computer network application system development and management.

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It is divided into three subjects: software testing engineer, database engineer and network engineer. "Software Testing Engineer" examines basic concepts, structural coverage testing, functional testing, unit testing, integration testing, system testing, software performance testing, reliability testing, object-oriented software testing, Web application software testing, compatibility testing, component testing, limit testing and document testing. Candidates should be able to combine software testing process management platform and software analysis and testing tools, increase practical experience in software testing engineering, and be competent for software testing job requirements.

Database Engineer examines database application system analysis and planning, database design and implementation, database storage technology, concurrency control technology, database management and maintenance, database technology development and new technology. Obtaining this certificate shows that candidates have mastered the basic theory and technology of database system, can use SQL language to realize the establishment, maintenance and management of database, have the ability to develop basic database application system with tools and software, and are competent for the maintenance, management and application development of small and medium-sized databases.

Network Engineer examines network planning and design, LAN networking technology, establishment of computer network information service system, computer network security and management. Candidates should understand the planning and management methods of large computer network systems, have the basic ability of planning and designing small and medium-sized network systems, master the basic technology of establishing small and medium-sized network systems and debugging equipment, and master the basic technology of maintaining and managing small and medium-sized computer network systems in enterprises and institutions.

[Edit this paragraph] V. Examination methods, written test questions and computer environment

1, examination method

Take the form of national unified proposition, unified examination, written examination and computer operation examination. At present, all the first-level subjects are paperless and all are tested on the computer; Grade four and three subjects will not take the computer test for the time being. The written test time is 90 minutes for Level 2, and 0/20 minutes for Level 3 and Level 4/kloc. The computer test takes 90 minutes for Level 1 and Level 2, and 60 minutes for Level 3.

2. Written test questions

All subjects in the second and third grades include 60 multiple-choice questions (60%) and 10 fill-in-the-blank questions (20%);

Level 4 network engineers include 40 multiple-choice questions (40%), 4 comprehensive questions (40%) and 1 application questions (20%).

Level 4 database engineers include 30 multiple-choice questions (40%), 3 short-answer questions (30%) and 2 design questions (30%).

Level 4 software testing engineers include 25 multiple-choice questions (50%) and 3 essay questions (50%);

3. Computer test environment

All computer test subjects are conducted in Windows XP environment (tester).

First-class Microsoft Office Software: Microsoft Office2003 Simplified Chinese Version

First-class WPS Office: WPS 2007 Special Edition for Examination of Ministry of Education

Level 1 B: Microsoft Office 2003 Simplified Chinese Version

Level I Yongzhong Office: Yongzhong Office 2007 Education Examination Edition

Secondary C language: Microsoft Visual C++6.0

Secondary C++ language: Microsoft Visual C++6.0

Secondary Delphi language: Delphi7.0

Intermediate Java Language: Net Bean China Education Examination Edition 2007

Secondary Visual Basic Language: Microsoft Visual Basic6.0 Simplified Chinese Version

Secondary Visual FoxPro Database: Microsoft Visual FoxPro 6.0 Simplified Chinese Version

Secondary Access Database: Microsoft Access2003 Simplified Chinese Version

Three-level PC technology: MASM4.0/LINK (or TASM/TLINK)

Other subjects in the third level: Microsoft Visual C++6.0.

[Edit this paragraph] VI. Examination level and specific examination date

The National Computer Rank Examination is taken twice a year. The written test time in the first half of the year is 9:00 am on the last Saturday in March, and the written test time in the second half of the year is 9:00 am on the penultimate Saturday in September. The computer test begins in the afternoon of the written test day (the first-level computer test begins in the morning), and the duration is set at 5 days (until Wednesday), which will be arranged by the test center.

[Edit this paragraph] VII. Examination registration

The specific registration time for each examination shall be stipulated by the provincial organizer of each province (autonomous region or municipality directly under the Central Government). Candidates do not have to pass Level 1 (Level 2 and Level 3) to enter Level 2 (Level 3 and Level 4) exams, but they can enter any level 1 exam. If a level has different categories, candidates must choose one of them. If a candidate only passed one subject in the written test or computer in the previous exam, he/she can be exempted from the exam with the single subject transcript at the time of registration, and the reserved score will be kept only once.

Generally, Grade One and Grade Two can sign up for the exam at all test sites, while Grade Three and Grade Four can only sign up for the exam at some test sites. Please pay attention to the general rules of computer grade examination issued by the local education examination department.

Candidates bring a copy of their ID card and two one-inch bareheaded photos with a light blue background to register at the nearest test center. Minors can register with household registration books without ID cards, and servicemen can register with military ID cards.

The registration examination fee is paid at the time of registration, and the charging standard is stipulated by the local price department.

[Edit this paragraph] VIII. certificate of competency

The national computer grade examination certificate is written in both Chinese and English, which is common throughout the country. It is a proof of the holder's computer application knowledge and ability, and can be used as a reference for the employing department to recruit and assess staff.

Those who pass the examination will be awarded certificates by the examination center of the Ministry of Education. Those who have achieved excellent results shall be marked with the word "excellent" on the certificate of conformity.

The grade examination certificate is valid for life, and the grade examination outline is updated every 2 to 3 years, but the update does not affect the validity of the previous certificate, so some people say that "the grade examination certificate expires in about 2 years" is incorrect.

[Edit this paragraph] 9. others

Those who have written C language programming test and computer certificate can be exempted from advanced language programming course.

Those who pass the three-level PC technology written test and obtain the computer qualification certificate can be exempted from taking courses such as microcomputer and its welding interface technology, microcomputer principle, etc., including theoretical and computer-based examinations.

[Edit this paragraph] X. About NCRE Professional English

In order to meet the demand of IT industry for practical talents and improve the English application ability of IT industry employees and quasi-employees, NCRE occupational English test has been added to the NCRE examination system. The examination is divided into three levels, and the first level examination was started in the first half of 2008.

NCRE Professional English Level 1 Examination requires candidates to have basic computer knowledge and be able to communicate in English in daily life and information technology-related working environment. The examination is mainly aimed at computer operators, computer maintenance personnel, general computer sales personnel, network editors, customer service personnel, office secretaries and other positions, and is suitable for students majoring in computer and related majors in secondary vocational schools, as well as other students in need and on-the-job personnel.

NCRE Professional English (Level 1) is currently only available in Beijing, Tianjin, Liaoning, Anhui, Hubei, Hunan and other provinces and cities. The examination time is 90 minutes, and the full mark is 100. Its examination form is written examination, including listening, vocabulary, reading and writing.

Part 1 Listening

This part consists of three paragraphs: A, B and C, and examines the examinee's ability to understand spoken English in daily life and work scenes.

Section a (5 questions): examine the ability of candidates to identify keywords and grasp the overall information. This section consists of 5 sentences or short dialogues, and there are 1 questions after each sentence or short dialogue. Ask candidates to choose the best answer from the three options given according to the recorded content. Play each recording once.

Section B (10): Test the examinee's ability to understand specific information. This section consists of five monologues or dialogues, each of which is followed by two multiple-choice questions. Ask candidates to choose the best answer from the three options given according to the recorded content. Each recording is played twice.

Section C (5 questions): Examine the candidates' reaction ability in interpersonal communication. This section consists of five sentences, and each sentence is followed by 1 multiple choice questions. Candidates are required to choose the best response plan from the three options given according to the recorded content. Play each recording once.

Part II Vocabulary

This part consists of two sections, A and B, to examine candidates' ability to understand and understand basic computer terms and concepts.

Part A (10 question): This part consists of 10 question, which requires candidates to identify pictures, Chinese translations or definitions corresponding to basic computer terms.

Part B (Question 5): This part leaves five spaces in a short paragraph, and requires candidates to choose the best word or phrase from the seven words or phrases provided on the test paper according to the content of the paragraph and fill in the spaces in the paragraph.

Part III Reading Comprehension

This part consists of three sections, A, B and C, to examine the examinee's understanding ability of simple English materials common in the working environment.

Part A (5 questions): This part consists of/kloc-0 reading materials, and there are 5 multiple-choice questions, ranking questions or collocation questions after the materials. Candidates are required to choose the correct answer from multiple options according to the content of the materials they read.

Part B (10 question): This part consists of three reading materials, each of which is followed by three or four multiple-choice questions or collocation questions. Candidates are required to read the article quickly and choose the correct answer from multiple options according to what they read.

Part C: This part consists of 1 reading materials, and candidates are required to fill in forms, letters or abstracts according to what they read.

The fourth part is writing.

This part examines the ability of candidates to write practical writing in their daily life and working environment. Ask candidates to write a note, a short message, etc. According to the scenarios and requirements provided by the test questions.

[Edit this paragraph] XI. Examination bibliography

At present, most subjects use the 2008 edition textbook, and some subjects use the 2009 edition textbook. Among them, the first-level teaching materials of MS Office are published by Nankai University Press, and the teaching materials of other subjects are published by Higher Education Press. The teaching materials are accompanied by the examination outline of this subject.

This series of teaching materials includes:

National Computer Rank Examination Level 1 MS Office Course (2009 Edition)

National Computer Rank Examination Level 1 WPS Office Course (2008 Edition)

National Computer Rank Examination Level 1 B Course (2009 Edition)

National Computer Rank Examination Level 2 Course-Basic Knowledge of Public Safety (2008 Edition)

C Language Programming (2008 Edition) —— Level 2 Course of National Computer Rank Examination

C++ Language Programming (2008 Edition) —— Lecture 2 of National Computer Rank Examination

——Delphi Language Programming (2008 Edition) —— Level 2 Course of National Computer Rank Examination

——Java Programming (2008 Edition) —— Level 2 Course of National Computer Rank Examination

-Visual Basic Language Programming (2008 Edition)-Lecture 2 of National Computer Rank Examination

-Visual FoxPro Database Programming (2008 Edition)-Lecture 2 of National Computer Rank Examination

-Access Database Programming (2009 Edition)-Lecture 2 of National Computer Rank Examination

Computer Technology (2009 Edition) —— Level 3 Course of National Computer Rank Examination

Information Management Technology (2009 Edition) —— Level 3 Course of National Computer Rank Examination

Network Technology —— Level 3 Course of National Computer Rank Examination (2009 Edition)

Database Technology —— Level 3 Course of National Computer Rank Examination (2009 Edition)

Network Engineer (2008 Edition) —— CET-4 Course

Database Engineer (2008 Edition) —— CET-4 Course

Software Testing Engineer (2008 Edition) —— CET-4 Course

The first-level course of computer professional English in National Computer Rank Examination (2008 edition)

Candidates are requested to choose the corresponding teaching materials according to the subjects they apply for. In addition, in order to successfully pass the computer test, we must prepare a computer test question bank, which is called "Nankai Hundred Questions" by netizens. The full name of the book is "Computer Test Collection of National Computer Rank Examination". The computer question bank of three-level information management technology, database technology and network technology is named "Computer Examination Problem Set of National Computer Rank Examination-Three-level C Language Programming", which is published by Nankai University Press.

I wish the candidates who take the computer grade exam pass the exam smoothly!

[Edit this paragraph ]NCRE and higher education self-study exam curriculum convergence

With the continuous development of National Computer Rank Examination (NCRE), NCRE certificates are widely recognized by various industries. Some provincial self-study examination offices have begun to consider the connection between NCRE and higher education self-study examination courses and the expansion of examination efficacy. In order to standardize the management and ensure the scientific connection of the courses, the National Examination Office decided to study and make the following notice on the connection between NCRE and the higher education self-study examination courses after the relevant expert argumentation organized by the Electronic and Electrical Information Professional Committee of the National Examination Committee:

First, NCRE courses are temporarily connected with some professional courses of higher education self-study exam;

2. Anyone who has obtained the NCRE first-class certificate may be exempted from taking the course of Computer Application Foundation (00 18) or Computer Application Technology (23 16) in the self-study examination of higher education (including theoretical examination and computer examination);

3. Anyone who has obtained NCRE Level II C language programming certificate (written test and computer operation) may be exempted from taking the course Advanced Language Programming (0342) in the self-study examination of higher education (including theoretical examination and practical examination);

4. Anyone who has obtained the NCRE Level 3 certificate of computer technology (written test and computer operation) can take the course of microcomputer and its interface technology (23 19) and microcomputer principle and application (2277) in the self-study examination of higher education (including theoretical examination and practical examination) without examination.

Five, the specific measures for exemption and achievement determination by the candidates' provincial self-study office according to the actual situation, and reported to the national examination office for the record.