Republic of the Philippines

JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY

The Premier University in Zamboanga del Norte
Main Campus, Dapitan City

March 15, 2024

MICHAEL C. DIPUTADO, MBA

College of Business Administration

Subject: Research Instrument Validity Testing

Dear Sir,

Research Title Assessing the ICT Literacy of Accounting Students

Research Design & Purpose Quantitative Research

Data gathering Strategy Survey
Research Respondents Accounting students in Jose Rizal Memorial State
University, Main Campus, Dapitan City
The undersigned are the student enrolled in the program Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Information System, requesting your expertise in assessing our research instrument for the
validity test for our Accounting Information System Research subject under MS. NESSAN
JANE M. SELLOTE. The Details of our research are as follows:

Hoping for your favorable response.

Respectfully yours,

CATHERINE BALWIT APRIL ROSE S. ELUMBARING

Researcher Researcher

JUDIEMAR TABAL DIANA ROSE L. VILLAMEL

Researcher Researcher

RUEL JHON C. VILLAMIL

Researcher

Noted:

NESSAN JANE M. SELLOTE, DBA

Research Instructor
JRMSU – CBA Main Campus
Republic of the Philippines
 JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
The Premier University in Zamboanga del Norte
Main Campus, Dapitan City

March 15, 2024

ARNELLE ROSE D. MANUEL, CPA, MBA

College of Business Administration

Subject: Research Instrument Validity Testing

Dear Ma’am,

Research Title Assessing the ICT Literacy of Accounting Students

Research Design & Purpose Quantitative Research

Data gathering Strategy Survey
Research Respondents Accounting students in Jose Rizal Memorial State
University, Main Campus, Dapitan City
The undersigned are the student enrolled in the program Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Information System, requesting your expertise in assessing our research instrument for the
validity test for our Accounting Information System Research subject under MS. NESSAN
JANE M. SELLOTE. The Details of our research are as follows:

Hoping for your favorable response.

Respectfully yours,

CATHERINE BALWIT APRIL ROSE S. ELUMBARING

Researcher Researcher

JUDIEMAR TABAL DIANA ROSE L. VILLAMEL

Researcher Researcher

RUEL JHON C. VILLAMIL

Researcher

Noted:

NESSAN JANE M. SELLOTE, DBA

Research Instructor
JRMSU – CBA Main Campus
Republic of the Philippines
 JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
The Premier University in Zamboanga del Norte
Main Campus, Dapitan City

March 15, 2024

JOHN PHILIP S. RACAZA, MBA

College of Business Administration

Subject: Research Instrument Validity Testing

Dear Sir,

Research Title Assessing the ICT Literacy of Accounting Students

Research Design & Purpose Quantitative Research

Data gathering Strategy Survey
Research Respondents Accounting students in Jose Rizal Memorial State
University, Main Campus, Dapitan City
The undersigned are the student enrolled in the program Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Information System, requesting your expertise in assessing our research instrument for the
validity test for our Accounting Information System Research subject under MS. NESSAN
JANE M. SELLOTE. The Details of our research are as follows:

Hoping for your favorable response.

Respectfully yours,

CATHERINE BALWIT APRIL ROSE S. ELUMBARING

Researcher Researcher

JUDIEMAR TABAL DIANA ROSE L. VILLAMEL

Researcher Researcher

RUEL JHON C. VILLAMIL

Researcher

Noted:

NESSAN JANE M. SELLOTE, DBA

Research Instructor
JRMSU – CBA Main Campus
Section 1: Respondent Profile
Name: (Optional) ____________________________________________
Sex: Male Female
A A
Program: BS Accountancy
A
BS Accounting Information System
A
BS Management Accounting
A
BS Internal Auditing
S
Year level: First Year
S
Second Year
S
Third Year
S
Fourth Year
S
Section 2: ICT Literacy
General Instruction: Please check the column that appropriately describes your agreement
or disagreement with each statement.
Instruction: This part of the research questionnaire assesses the perceived level of ICT literacy of
the accounting students terms of; Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Basics,
Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Information and Communication, Computer
Ethics and Security.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Useful but Not
Essential
Basics not essential essential
Define Information Technology, Communications
Technology and other ICT-
related terms
• Identify the different types of computers
• Discuss the uses, characteristics, and advantages
of a computer
Define Information Technology, Communications
Technology and other ICT-
related terms
• Identify the different types of computers
• Discuss the uses, characteristics, and advantages
of a computer
I can easily define Information Technology,
Communications Technology, and other ICT-related
terms.
I can easily identify the different types of computers.
I can easily Discuss the uses, characteristics, and
advantages of a computer.
• Identify the different parts of a computer system
• Identify the different parts associated with input,
process, output
• Know the different capacity of storage,
processing, resolution, etc.
• Identify the different kinds of optional
peripherals for specific use
I can easily identify the different parts of a computer
system.
I can easily identify the different parts associated with
input, process, output.
I can easily know the different capacity of storage,
processing, resolution, etc.
I can easily identify the different kinds of optional
peripherals for specific use.
I can easily identify the most used software.
I can easily identify the appropriate software.
I can easily differentiate the types of communication
technology.
I can easily define and identify the different
communication devices.
I can easily differentiate and categorize the different
networking media.
I can easily discuss the steps for connecting to the
internet.
I can easily identify and differentiate the parts of a
computer.
I can easily identify the functionalities of the operating
system.
I can easily Boot-up and shut-down a computer.
I can easily arrange desktop icons by name, size and
type.
I can easily add and removing desktop icons.
I can easily change desktop properties.
I can easily install/uninstall an application.
I can easily locate an application.
I can easily start an application.
I can easily close an application.
I can easily switch between open applications.
Identify and differentiate the types of files/documents
and associated
program
• Create and delete folders
• Move, delete, restore, copy, paste files
• Share folders
• Apply appropriate file and disk management
techniques
• Use appropriate directory and file names
• Backup data periodically to a storage media
I can easily identify and differentiate the types of
files/documents and associated program.
I can easily create and delete folders.
I can easily move, delete, restore, copy, paste files.
I can easily share folders.
I can easily apply appropriate file and disk management
techniques.
I can easily use appropriate directory and file names.
I can easily back up data periodically to a storage
media.
Setup a printer
• Connect to a network printer
• Cancel a file for printing
• Arrange print queues
• Print a test page
I can easily set up a printer.
I can easily connect to a network printer.
I can easily cancel a file for printing.
I can easily arrange print queues.
I can easily print a test page.
I can easily test computer using standard diagnostic
tools/software.
I can easily reinstall software as needed.
I can easily recover data and/or files.
I can easily restore system to normal operating
standards.
I can easily prepare failure/trouble reports.
I can easily access in-house or external support as
needed.
I can easily use the Control Panel for basic PC
configuration.

Word Processing Useful but Not

Essential
not essential essential
I can easily create a new document.
I can easily save the newly created document.
I can easily open, edit, save, and close existing
document.
I can easily change font face, style, size, color.
I can easily change character spacing.
I can easily use text effects.
I can easily align/justify text.
I can easily align text.
I can easily change paragraph spacing.
I can easily indent paragraphs.
I can easily apply numbering and bulleting.
I can easily insert line and page breaks.
I can easily specify pagination.
I can easily change margins.
I can easily specify paper size and orientation.
I can easily specify paper source.
I can easily add headers, footers, line numbers,
footnotes, and table of contents.
I can easily move data within the document.
I can easily copy data to duplicate text within the
document.
I can easily select text.
I can easily select group of text.
I can easily select a paragraph.
I can easily select an entire document.
I can easily insert a character, word, sentence, or small
amount of text.
I can easily insert a new paragraph.
I can easily insert special characters/symbols.
I can easily delete a character, word, or sentence.
I can easily delete an entire paragraph.
I can easily insert standard table.
I can easily specify number of columns and rows.
I can easily change cell attributes.
I can easily add borders and shading.
I can easily apply automatic formatting.
I can easily insert pictures and images from the gallery.
I can easily insert pictures and images from a saved file.
I can easily re-size pictures or images.

Spreadsheet Useful but Not

Essential
not essential essential
I can easily open and close a workbook.
I can easily open multiple workbooks.
I can easily create a new workbook.
I can easily save a workbook using a different name.
I can easily switch between workbooks.
I can easily select a cell, a range of cells, range of non-
adjacent cells, entire worksheet, entire row, entire
column.
I can easily enter data in a cell.
I can easily enter data in multiple cells.
I can easily insert rows or columns.
Delete rows or columns

I can easily delete rows or columns.

I can easily insert worksheets.
I can easily delete worksheets.
I can easily copy a worksheet.
I can easily move a worksheet.
I can easily rename a worksheet.
I can easily format numbers using different number
style.
I can easily apply font formatting options.
I can easily apply alignment formatting options.
I can easily sort data.
I can easily filter data.
I can easily add border effects to a range of cells.
I can easily adjust cell content orientation.
I can easily change worksheet margins.
I can easily change worksheet orientation.
I can easily adjust page scaling to fit worksheet contents
on one page or on a specific number of pages.
I can easily add, modify headers and footers.
I can easily insert page numbers, date, time, etc.
I can easily generate formulas using cell references.
I can easily use relative and absolute cell referencing.
I can easily generate formulas using arithmetic and
logical functions.
I can easily create different types of charts/graphs based
on given data.
I can easily add a title, label to the chart/graph.
I can easily format the chart/graph by applying colors.
I can easily change the chart type.
I can easily resize, delete charts/graphs.
I can easily preview a worksheet.
I can easily print a cell, a range of cells, or an entire
worksheet.

Presentation Useful but Not

Essential
not essential essential
I can easily choose a presentation technique.
I can easily set objectives.
I can easily analyze the subject matter.
I can easily present with your audience in mind.
I can easily decide on structure.
I can easily ensure that the design is simple, clear, and
bold.
I can easily apply appropriate font, font style, color, and
font size.
I can easily apply appropriate slide rules.
I can easily open and close a presentation.
I can easily open multiple presentation.
I can easily create a new presentation.
I can easily save a presentation using a different name.
I can easily switch between presentations.
I can easily insert a new slide.
I can easily rearrange slides using Slide Sorter View.
I can easily switch from one view to another.
I can easily add new slide with a specific layout.
I can easily change between built-in slide layouts.
I can easily apply a design template.
I can easily add text to the presentation.
I can easily apply text formatting.
I can easily apply text alignment.
I can easily apply bulleting.
I can easily insert a picture or an image into a slide.
I can easily resize pictures or images.
I can easily delete pictures or images in a slide.
I can easily add different types of drawn objects to a
slide.
I can easily format a drawn object.
I can easily rotate or flip a drawn object.
I can easily resize a drawn object.
I can easily input data to create a built-in chart/graph.
I can easily change the chart/graph type.
I can easily format a chart/graph.
I can easily add present text, image animation effects to
slides.
I can easily change preset animation effects.
I can easily add transition effects between slides.
I can easily create speaker’s notes.
I can easily create handouts.
I can easily change slide setup.
I can easily hide or show slides.
I can easily start a slide show.
I can easily print entire presentation.
I can easily print selected slides.

Information and Communication Useful but Not

Essential
not essential essential
I can easily define and understand the terms: Internet,
WWW, HTTP, URL, home page, web page.
I can easily understand the format of a web address.
I can easily know what a browser is and what it is used
for.
I can easily understand the terms cookie, cache, and
proxy.
I can easily open and closing a browser.
I can easily change the browser home page.
I can easily go to a URL.
I can easily activate a hyperlink.
I can easily refresh a web page.
I can easily delete the cache.
I can easily bookmark a web page.
I can easily display a bookmarked web page.
I can easily select a specific search engine.
I can easily type a search criterion.
I can easily combine selection criteria in a search.
I can easily download text file, image file, sound file,
video file, software, from a web page.
I can easily save a web page to a location on a drive.
I can easily print a web page.
I can easily create and secure a personal email account
through the Web.
I can easily open and close an email application.
I can easily open a mail inbox.
I can easily open one or several mail messages.
I can easily close a mail message.
I can easily open and save a file attachment to a
location.
I can easily reply to a message.
I can easily create a new message.
I can easily attach a file to a message.
I can easily insert a mail address in the To, cc, bcc field.
I can easily insert a title in the Subject field.
I can easily send a message using groups.
I can easily create a new address book.
I can easily add a mail address to an address book.
I can easily delete a mail address from an address book.
I can easily update an address book.
I can easily create groups.
I can easily create a new folder for mail.
I can easily move messages to a new folder.
I can easily sort messages.
I can easily delete messages.
I can easily preview a message.
I can easily print a message or selected contents of a
message.

Computer Ethics and Security Useful but Not

Essential
not essential essential
I can easily recognize that when an individual creates
something on a computer, the created work is that
person’s property.
I can easily recognize that when an individual creates
something on a computer, only that person has the right
to change it.
I can easily explain the concept of software piracy.
I can easily recognize that software piracy is illegally
copying software.
I can easily recognize that piracy is a violation of
copyright laws.
I can easily identify examples of copyright violations.
I can easily identify examples of computer fraud.
I can easily identify possible penalties of copyright
violations and computer fraud.
I can easily recognize that computer hacking is an
example of computer fraud.
I can easily recognize that intentional virus setting is an
example of computer fraud.
I can easily recognize that invasion of privacy is an
example of computer fraud.
I can easily use common courtesies associated with
telecomputing.
I can easily define Security.
I can easily identify the different security threats.
I can easily identify the different security techniques.
I can easily explain the use anti-virus software.
I can easily recognize the privacy issues associated with
computers, such as password, user ID, and access
rights.
I can easily recognize the purpose and value of backing
up data, software to a removable storage device.
I can easily discuss the possible implications of theft,
misuse of confidential files, and loss of files.
I can easily take responsibility to secure own computer.
I can easily scann computer for viruses.
I can easily recognize that when an individual creates
something on a computer, the created work is that
person’s property.
I can easily recognize that when an individual creates
something on a computer, only that person has the right
to change it.
I can easily explain the concept of software piracy.
I can easily recognize that software piracy is illegally
copying software.
I can easily recognize that piracy is a violation of
copyright laws.
I can easily identify examples of copyright violations.
I can easily identify examples of computer fraud.
I can easily identify possible penalties of copyright
violations and computer fraud.
I can easily recognize that computer hacking is an
example of computer fraud.
I can easily recognize that intentional virus setting is an
example of computer fraud.
I can easily recognize that invasion of privacy is an
example of computer fraud.
I can easily use common courtesies associated with
telecomputing.
I can easily define Security.
I can easily identify the different security threats.
I can easily identify the different security techniques.
I can easily explain the use anti-virus software.
I can easily recognize the privacy issues associated with
computers, such as password, user ID, and access
rights.
 JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
The Premier University in Zamboanga del Norte
Main Campus, Dapitan City

DR. WILFREDO D. CARREON, JR.

CBA System Dean
Jose Rizal Memorial State University
I can easily recognize the purpose and value of backing
Sir,
up data, software to a removable storage device.
I can easily discuss the possible implications of theft,
Greetings!
misuse of confidential files, and loss of files.
The undersigned are the students of Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Main Campus,
IDapitan
can easily
Citytake responsibility
currently to secure
conducting own computer.
as research study Entitled “Assessing the ICT Literacy of
IAccounting
can easily scann computer for viruses.
Students” in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of
Science in Accounting Information System.

In line with this, we would like to ask your permission to allow us to conduct a survey for
compliance of the said subject. Rest assured that the data/results of this study will remain
confidential and for educational purposes only.

Your approval to conduct this study will be highly appreciated. Thank you so much and God
bless.

Signature over
Respectfully Printed name of The Evaluator
yours,
Date signed: __________________
Republic of the Philippines

CATHERINE BALWIT APRIL ROSE S. ELUMBARING

Researcher Researcher

JUDIEMAR TABAL DIANA ROSE L. VILLAMEL

Researcher Researcher

RUEL JHON C. VILLAMIL

Researcher
Noted:

NESSAN JANE M. SELLOTE, DBA NICHOLAS KITCH JAMES GAJETELA

Research Instructor Research Adviser
JRMSU – CBA Main Campus JRMSU – CBA Main Campus

Approved/Disapproved:

WILFREDO D. CARREON, JR., DM

CBA SYSTEM DEAN
Jose Rizal Memorial State University

Republic of the Philippines

JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
The Premier University in Zamboanga del Norte
Main Campus, Dapitan City

March 15, 2024

Dear Respondents,

Good Day! We, the students from Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU), Main
Campus Taking up Bachelor of Science in Accounting Information System (BSAIS) are
currently working on our research study entitled “ASSESSING THE ICT LITERACY OF
ACCOUNTING STUDENTS”. In line with this, we would like to ask for your approval to
grant our modest request by responding to the questionnaire. This will allow us to collect
valuable information in fulfilling our study.

Rest assured that any information received will be used solely for research purposes and will
be treated with utmost confidentiality. Your cooperation will be highly appreciated.

Respectfully yours,

CATHERINE BALWIT APRIL ROSE S. ELUMBARING

Researcher Researcher

JUDIEMAR TABAL DIANA ROSE L. VILLAMEL

Researcher Researcher

RUEL JHON C. VILLAMIL

Researcher
Noted:

NESSAN JANE M. SELLOTE, DBA NICHOLAS KITCH JAMES GAJETELA

Research Instructor Research Adviser
JRMSU – CBA Main Campus JRMSU – CBA Main Campus

Approved/Disapproved:

WILFREDO D. CARREON, JR., DM

CBA SYSTEM DEAN
Jose Rizal Memorial State University