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The internet content filter test is designed to push the limits of any content filter. The exact methods used in the test will not be revealed except to the filter company if they fail the test. A successful breach is achieved if any content that advertised to be blocked is accessed.

Why does it matter? These methods can be learned by either an advanced knowledge of relevant technology or a internet search into the topic. This is not rocket science, and many teenagers could learn how do it.

The test has 9 different methods to attempt to breach the filter. There are 3 different ways a method gets graded. If the method bypasses the filter, the filter will be graded as "weak" in this area. If we are able to find out how to use the method through the filtered connection it will be graded as "fail". We use a scale from 1 - 10, representing ease of bypass for each method. This system will contribute to the final grade of the filter.

Ease of use of each method.
Note: All can be learned with enough time and the ability to follow instructions.

1. Very easy and fast, knowledge of how to type and visit a website is all that is required
2. Easy and fast, and understanding of secure websites is required
3. Moderate and slow, Understanding of secure websites and search engine required. Takes a bit longer than previous methods.
4. Easy and fast, basic use of 2nd language may be required.
5. Moderate and fast, intermediate understanding of the internet and websites required.
6. Difficult and slow the first time, advanced understanding of internet and mathematics required.
7. Easy and fast, basic internet use required
8. Difficult and slow, moderate computer knowledge required.
9. Difficult and very slow the first time, advanced computer knowledge required.