Q: Why do I need a government-issued ID to get a certificate?

A: EdX requires that anyone trying to earn a certificate on its platform must present a government-issued ID to prevent cheating. The ID must be of the examinee and not from a parent, relative, guardian or school official. Verification is done by a third-party and is included in the price of the exam. We understand that it may be difficult for some middle-schoolers to obtain a picture ID, but we cannot allow exceptions and apologize for any inconvenience!

Q: I just started learning MIT App Inventor this term. Am I ready for this Level 1 exam?

A: This exam will cover only the basic elements of coding using the platform. Before you take this exam, you should understand and be able to use the following components to build an app: Button, Image, Label, TextBox, Player, Sound and you should also know the following blocks: When (Button) Clicked, if-then-else, Get, Set, true, false, join (strings), basic math (+, - , *, /), equals and not equals, is number, contains, is empty, initialize global variable, random integer, etc. You should also know how to transfer the app to your Android device using the AI Companion and/or the built-in emulator.

Q: If I take the Level 1 exam, can I get a discount on the Level 2 or Level 3 once they are released?

A: You will need to sign up for a pay for the Level 2 or Level 3 exams separately and no discounts are currently planned. At the moment, we do not yet know the release date for the Level 2 or Level 3 exams.

Q: How long will it take to get my certificate if I pass?

A: The certificate is generated automatically by EdX and will usually be ready within 48 hours after you pass the exam.

Q: Can I change the name on my certificate?

A: No, the name on your certificate must match the name you use when you create your EdX account, so please register carefully!

Q: Do I get any academic credit by passing this exam?

A: No, this certificate does not give you any academic credit at MIT or any other university. However, it is certified by MITx, which is a part of MIT’s Office of Open Learning. The certificate is signed by MIT Professor Hal Abelson and Krishna Rajogopal, Dean for Open Learning.

Q: What does this certificate do for me?

A: It shows that you are certifiably a skilled user of MIT App Inventor. We hope that earning this certificate will help you demonstrate to your classmates, teachers, parents, etc., your commitment to learning a world-class mobile app development platform and distinguish yourself as an active creator of mobile digital technology!