Introduction This Guide will provide the information a student needs to know before attempting the Assessment of Fundamental Competencies (Objective Type) examinations which will be computer based. Papers to be examined in computer based environment are: 1) AFC 1 : Functional English 2) AFC 2 : Business Communication 3) AFC 3 : Quantitative Methods 4) AFC 4 : Introduction to Information Technology Summary Information Papers Marks Duration No.ofQuestions Functional English 50 Ihour30 minutes 50questionsof 1markeach Business Communication 30 45minutes 30questionsof1mark each Quantitative Methods 100 3hours 70questions. Breakupofmarks wouldbeasfollows: 50questionsof1markeach 10questionsof2markseach 10questionsof3markseach Introduction to Information Technology 50 1hour30 minutes 50questionsof1mark each Examination Schedule AFC (objective type) examinations would be held from September 20, 2014 to October 20, 2014 at ICAP approved testing centers. Exact dates and examination venue(s) will be mentioned on the admit card to be issued to the students. Important Instructions (1 of 3) Access to Computer Based Examination Application would be allowed by using Seven Digit Roll No. and Password as mentioned on the Admit Card. All questions would be compulsory. Marks will not be deducted for incorrect answers. Questions may be attempted in any sequence. Important Instructions (2 of 3) Plain paper sheet would be provided for rough work. You should write your Roll No. and Name on the paper sheet immediately on receipt thereof. This paper sheet must be handed over to the invigilator on completion of the examination. In the paper of Quantitative Methods, Only calculators specified in the ICAPs list of permissible calculators would be allowed during the examination. Mathematical and Statistical Tables would be provided on request. Use of MS Excel or any other software application would not be allowed. Important Instructions (3 of 3) In the paper of Introduction to Information Technology, students would be allowed to use: MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint applications and their help files. windows help and support file. You may view the CBE demonstration video at the following link: http://www.icap.org.pk/students/examination/cbe/ You may also download the demonstration video of the CBE by clicking the following link: http://icap.edu.pk/ib/icap.mp4 Demonstration Video of Computer Based Examination (CBE) The End