The GMetrix software is utilized twice during the duration of the course. This is the first step towards readiness for the Microsoft Office Specialist Excel 2016: Core Data Analysis, Manipulation, and Presentation exam (77-727), which provides professional certification of data analysis skills. This course requires the use of a computer that utilizes a Windows operating system. If utilizing the GMetrix system within an undergraduate course, Office 2016 is required to take a test in the system. If you are a Mac user, you will need to obtain a Windows operating system environment (such as Parallels or a similar system). If using an emulator, you may find you need to go into Systems Preferences to change your screen resolution so all portions of the GMetrix screen are visible. While Macs aren't officially supported for GMetrix, we will do our best to help if you run into trouble. Be sure to send screenshots on anything you need help with. Once you begin the test, it can be saved and resumed at any time without having to reenter the access code. It also does not have to be finished on the same computer you started on. Additionally, you can take other tests without having to enter a new access code. GMetrix Quirks: First, you have to log in to Gmetrix and enter some of the same information twice. Second, once you start the test, you may have to click on the Excel icon on the taskbar after each question. If you notice any other quirks, please inform colsupport@seu.edu. Visit the GMetrix Error Fix article for additional assistance on how to fix common errors. Note: GMetrix is available on all SEU Windows Library & Lab computers.
Step 1. Navigate to the GMetrix Download page. Step 2. Select download under ‘GMetrix SMS for Windows’. Note: At this time, the ‘GMetrix SMSe for Mac’ does not support the Microsoft Office exams. Step 3. Then the software file will be added to your downloads folder. Locate the file on your desktop or in your downloads folder. Step 4. Open and run the software.
Step 5. Once the software setup wizard opens, select next. Step 6. Accept the end-user license agreement by selecting the checkbox at the bottom of the pop-up window. Step 7. Then select next. Step 8. Choose the setup type by selecting the typical option.
Step 9. Then select install at the bottom of the pop-up window. Step 10. The pop-up window will refresh to show an install status bar. During the download process, the computer will ask if you want to allow changes to the computer. Select yes. Note: You will need to have administrative rights to the computer you are utilizing to successfully download the software.
Step 11. The software will continue to install. Step 12. Once the install process has completed, select finish. Then the pop-up window will disappear. Note: If you would like to open the Skills Management System right away, select the checkbox for Launch Skills Management System before selecting finish.
Step 13. Once ready to use the Gmetrix software, locate the GMextrix shortcut icon on your desktop. Step 14. Double click the GMetrix desktop icon to open the system. Step 15. Sign up for an account by selecting sign-up here in blue font or by selecting one of the existing provider options: Clever, Google, or Microsoft account. Follow the prompts to login.
Step 16. If asked, enter a username and select create account. Step 17. When the GMetrix Student portal opens, enter the access code that is provided by your instructor. Step 18. Then select redeem.
Step 19. Select the appropriate Office software that is being utilized in the course. If unsure which one to select, ask your professor. Step 20. When the page refreshes in the student portal, select Excel. Do not select Excel Expert.
Step 21. When the page refreshes, scroll down the page and locate BBUS 1333. Step 22. Hover over BBUS 1333 and select testing mode.
Step 23. Select OK, if you receive the message that resources need to be downloaded to take the test. Step 24. The resources will download. Select OK once the download is finished.
Step 25. Your GMetrix test will launch by opening an Excel spreadsheet. Step 26. While taking a test: A. Ensure that each page fully loads before proceeding. When selecting next, the spreadsheet may seem like it will disappear. However, it will reappear when it is done processing to the next question. B. At the bottom of the page, the testing console will be visible to assist with navigation during the test.
i. Dock Window - This option allows you to choose if you would like to dock the testing console at the top or bottom of the page. ii. Question Number - the question number will appear in a fraction with the current question as the numerator and the total amount of questions in the test as the denominator. iii. ID - the ID number will show your session ID number to reference if needed. iv. Quiz Question - the quiz question will appear in the center of the testing console. v. Countdown timer - will appear in the bottom right of the testing console. vi. Send Feedback - send feedback to Gmetrix.
vii. Mark it icon - this option allows you to mark a question for later. viii. Skip - this option allows you to skip the current question. ix. Reset - this option allows you to reset the current question to reattempt the question again. x. Next - this option allows you to navigate to the next question. xi. LightBulb icon - this icon will light up if there is a hint available. xii. Question List - this icon will allow you to jump between questions as desired.
xiii. Save & Exit - this icon will allow you to save your progress in the test and allow you to exit the test when you are ready. Once you have saved and submitted the test, the test score will appear to you. Take a screenshot of the final score and save it to your computer for each attempt on the test. Step 27. Then in MyFIRE, submit the score that you are most satisfied with to the corresponding assignment. The score will then be submitted to your instructor. Step 28. Once you login a second time, the initial GMetrix screen that will appear will be the screen below. From this screen, you can start a test, review study guides, view completed tests, or redeem an additional code if needed. Please note, if you choose to start a test, please refer to steps 19-26.