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Davenport University Equivalents for CLEP, DSST, and Competency Tests
Course TopicsComposition And Literature
Foreign LanguagesHistory And Social SciencesSciences And Mathematics
BusinessInformation Technology And Systems
January 2008
Composition And LiteratureCOMM120 Presentation TechniquesA course that introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication to a variety of interpersonal, social, and business.
Exam Type Exam name Minimum Score
Credit Hours
DSST Principles of Public Speaking 47 3
General Humanities CreditCredits that can be applied to a number of different HUMN course credits. CLEP American Literature 50 6
CLEP Analyzing & Interpreting Literature 50 6CLEP English Composition 50 6CLEP English Composition with Essay 50 6CLEP English Literature 50 6CLEP Freshman College Composition 50 6CLEP Humanities 50 6DSST Technical Writing 46 3
ENGL109 CompositionStudents are introduced to expository, persuasive and professional writing and write a variety of documents, including responses to class readings and to case studies.
CLEP English Composition 50 6CLEP English Composition with Essay 50 6CLEP Freshman College Composition 50 6
Compass Reading and Writing 99 3
ENGL110 Advanced CompositionThis course further develops the skills in expository, persuasive and professional writing that were introduced in ENGL109 Composition.
Competency Advanced Composition Pass/Fail 3
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Foreign LanguagesFREN111 & FREN121 Introduction to French & Intermediate FrenchBasic to intermediate language courses in French for non-native speakers with a focus on workplace and social conversation.
Exam Type Exam name Minimum Score
Credit Hours
CLEP French Language - two semester s 50 6
FREN111, FREN121 & FREN131
Introduction to French, Intermediate French & Advanced French
Basic to advanced language courses in French for non-native speakers with a focus on workplace and social conversation.
CLEP French Language – four semesters 62 12
GRMN111 & GRMN121 Introduction to German & Intermediate GermanBasic to intermediate language courses in German for non-native speakers with a focus on workplace and social conversation.
CLEP German Language – two semesters
50 6
GRMN111, GRMN121 & GRMN131
Introduction to German, Intermediate German & Advanced German
Basic to advanced language courses in German for non-native speakers with a focus on workplace and social conversation.
CLEP German Language – four semesters
63 12
SPAN111 & SPAN 121 Introduction to Spanish & Intermediate SpanishBasic to intermediate language courses in Spanish for non-native speakers with a focus on workplace and social conversation.
CLEP Spanish Language – two semesters 50 6
SPAN11, SPAN121 & SPAN131
Introduction to Spanish, Intermediate Spanish & Advanced Spanish
Basic to advanced language courses in German for non-native speakers with a focus on workplace and social conversation.
CLEP Spanish Language – four semesters
63 12
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History and Social SciencesJanuary 2008
General CreditCredits that can be applied to a number of different course credits. Exam Type Exam name Minimum
ScoreCredit Hours
DSST Introduction to Law Enforcement 45 3
ECON 200 MicroeconomicsA course in which students learn the basics of supply and demand; the market economy; elasticity; the foundation of consumer demand; the theory of the business firm and costs of production; the market structures of perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition; Theories of labor unions and wages; antitrust policy; and the microeconomic view of international business.
CLEP Principles of Microeconomics 50 3
ECON201 MacroeconomicsA course that introduces students to economics, the schools of economic thought, and international economics.
CLEP Principles of Macroeconomics 50 3
HIST211 Early United States HistoryA course that teaches a survey of the history of the United States from prehistory through the Reconstruction period.
CLEP History of the United States I:Early Colonization to 1877
50 3
HIST212 Modern United States HistoryA course that teaches essential concepts of U.S. history from the end of Reconstruction through the growth of modern America.
CLEP History of the united States II:1865 to the Present
50 3
General Humanities CreditCredits that can be applied to a number of different HUMN course credits. CLEP Western Civilization I:
Ancient Near East to 164850 3
CLEP Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present
50 3
DSST Ethics in America 46 3
HUMN101 Arts and CultureA course that uses an interdisciplinary approach to explore the fine arts, philosophy, and historical perspectives within and among various Western and non-Western cultural traditions.
DSST Art of the Western World 48 3
POLS111 American GovernmentA course that introduces students to American politics, the political process, and the CLEP American Government 50 3
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evolution of American government at the national, state, and local levels.
PSMG102 Criminal Justice FoundationsA course that provides an introduction and career orientation to the field of law enforcement and criminal justice.
DSST Criminal Justice 49 3
PSYC101 Introductory PsychologyA course that provides an overview of psychological principles including basic theories and concepts.
CLEP Introductory Psychology 50 3
SOCY101 Introductory SociologyA course that provides an overview of sociological theory. Students learn sociological models of society; basic units of social life and social institutions; and fundamental social processes.
CLEP Introductory Sociology 50 3
General Social Science CreditCredits that can be applied to a number of different SOSC course credits. CLEP Human Growth and Development 50 3
CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology
50 3
CLEP Social Sciences and History 50 6DSST Western Europe Since 1945 45 3DSST An Introduction to the Modern
Middle East47 3
DSST Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union 45 3DSST A History of the Vietnam War 44 3DSST The Civil War and Reconstruction 47 3DSST Foundations of Education 46 3DSST Lifespan Development Psychology 46 3DSST General Anthropology 47 3DSST Drug and Alcohol Abuse 49 3DSST Fundamentals of Counseling 45 3
SOSC221 Comparative ReligionA course that provides an overview of various world religions, both ancient and modern, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
DSST Introduction to World Religions 48 3
SOSC241 World Regional GeographyA course that teaches concepts and principles of world geography with particular emphasis on regions and places.
DSST Human/Cultural Geography 48 3
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Sciences and MathematicsBIOL105 Health Concepts
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A course that provides students with the foundations in biology and chemistry necessary for more advanced studies in the field of health care.
Exam Type Exam name Minimum Score
Credit Hours
Competency Health Concepts 80% 3
BIOL 110 (+ General Natural SCIE credit)
Foundation of Cell Biology
A course that provides a comprehensive introduction to cellular structure, function, metabolism, and reproduction for the health professions student.
CLEP Biology 50 6
BIOL125 AnatomyA course that provides an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. Competency Anatomy 80% 3
BIOL131 Introduction to Human DiseaseA course that introduces concepts of pathophysiology in a systemic manner by comparing the functioning of the human body in normal and diseased states.
Competency Introduction to Human Disease 80% 3
CHEM150 (+ General Natural SCIE Credit)
Foundations in Chemistry
A course that emphasizes general chemistry principles, including introductory topics in organic chemistry and biochemistry for the health professions student.
CLEP Chemistry 50 6
GEOL120 AstronomyThe general concepts of modern astronomy and cosmology are introduced in this class. Students learn about the general structure of the Solar System.
DSST Astronomy 48 3
GEOL125 Environmental StudiesThe relationship between humanity and the environment is introduced in this class. Students learn about the ecological issues of population growth, depletion of natural resources, global warming, biodiversity, and pollution.
DSST Environment and Humanity:Race to Save the Planet
46 3
GEOL140 Physical GeologyStudents are introduced to the scientific field of geology. Students also apply the scientific study of geology in a lab setting.
DSST Physical Geology 46 3
HLTH110 Medical TerminologyA course that introduces the concept of a system-based approach to learning the professional language of those who are directly or indirectly engaged in the healing arts.
Competency Medical Terminology 80% 3
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HLTH120 PharmacologyA course that focuses on the principles of understanding basic Pharmacology and the effects medications have on the body and disease.
Competency Pharmacology 80% 3
HLTH127 Healthy LivingA course that explores the most recent, scientifically based personal health information relevant to the entire lifespan. Students critically review health information from various sources and gain skill in analyzing their own health-related behaviors and attitudes.
DSST Here’s To Your Health 48 3
Math120 College MathematicsA course in which students are introduced to the basic concepts of set theory, probability, and statistics to enhance their ability to organize, summarize, and interpret data.
Compass College Algebra Domain 0 - 59 3
Math120 & General Math CreditCredits that can be applied to a number of different MATH course credits. CLEP College Mathematics 50 6
Math120 & Math310 College Mathematics & College AlgebraCourses Math120 & Math310 Compass College Algebra Domain 60 – 100 6
MATH310 College AlgebraA course that focuses heavily on the necessary knowledge of mathematical concepts needed to solve a diverse and complex array of scenarios. These include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their properties.
CLEP College Algebra 50 3CLEP Precalculus 50 3DSST Fundamentals of College Algebra 47 3
MATH320 Introduction to StatisticsA course that introduces to statistical methods common to professional careers. DSST Psrinciples of Statistics 48 3
MATH410 Business CalculusA course that introduces students to calculus within the context of business applications. Particular focus is given to questions involving optimization, marginal analysis, point of diminishing returns, and elasticity of demand.
CLEP Calculus 50 3
General Natural Science CreditCredits that can be applied to a number of different natural science course credits. CLEP Biology 50 6
CLEP Chemistry 50 6CLEP Natural Sciences 50 6
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DSST Principles of Physical Science I 47 3
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BusinessACCT201 Accounting FoundationsAn introductory course for accounting principles emphasizing the operation of a business Exam Type Exam name Minimum
ScoreCredit Hours
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as a sole proprietorship and covers the complete accounting cycle for merchandising and service entities.
CLEP Financial Accounting 50 3DSST Principles of Financial Accounting 49 3
General Business Credit Credits that can be applied to a number of different BUSN course credits. DSST Business Law II 52 3
DSST Business Mathematics 48 3DSST Money and Banking 48 3DSST Personal Finance 46 3DSST Principles of Supervision 46 3
BUSN120 Introduction to BusinessA course that provides a broad study and analysis of the philosophy, environment and language of business. It introduces students to contemporary business principles, practices and terminology
DSST Introduction to Business 46 3
FINC211 Corporate FinanceA course that covers the fundamental principles of corporate finance including various methods of company analysis, the term structure of interest rates, the relationship between risk and return, time value of money principles, security analysis, cost of capital and capital structure, and capital budgeting techniques.
DSST Principles of Finance 46 3
HRMG213 Human Resource ManagementThis course is an overview of responsibilities of a human resource management department in a business setting.
DSST Human Resource Management 46 3
LEGL210 Business Law FoundationsA survey course that covers the fundamental principles of business law, including the legal system, dispute resolution, government regulation torts, and crimes affecting business, contracts, sales, and agency.
CLEP Introductory Business Law 50 3
MGMT211 Management FoundationsA course that provides a foundation in basic management principles with special application and focus on the supervisory level of management. The five universal functions of management are explored.
CLEP Principles of Management 50 3
MGMT321 Organizational BehaviorA course designed to provide students with an understanding of organizations, by combining theory with application relating to motivation, group behaviors, power, politics, conflict, leadership, decision-making, communications, organizational design,
DSST Organizational Behavior 48 3
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and change
MKTG211 Marketing FoundationsA course that uses critical thinking exercises and case analysis to make student familiar with the primary tool of marketing, including market segmentation, product, pricing, marketing communication, and marketing channel strategies.
CLEP Principles of Marketing 50 3
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Information Technology and SystemsBITS210 Microcomputer Applications: Word ProcessingA course that expands on prior word processing knowledge. Some areas of study include macros, mail merge, sharing data, compiling specialized tabs, collaborative tools, and forms.
Exam Type Exam name Minimum Score
Credit Hours
Competency Microcomputer Applications: 80% 4January 2008
Word Processing
BITS211 Microcomputer Applications: SpreadsheetA course in which students learn to solve business applications with MS Excel using data validation, linked workbooks, pivot tables, lookup functions, solve, and scenario manager.
Competency Microcomputer Applications: Spreadsheet
80% 3
BITS212 Microcomputer Applications: DatabaseA course in which students learn to create databases to solve business applications. The course begins with the basic structure and configuration of tables, queries, forms, and reports. It then advances to more complex queries.
Competency Microcomputer Applications:Database
80% 3
CISP101 Computer FoundationsA course that introduces students to computer hardware, software, and terminology. Topics include microcomputer software (word processing, spreadsheet, database), PC operation, computer hardware, computers in society, and the Internet.
CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications
50 3
Competency Computer Foundations 75% 3DSST Introduction to Computing 45 3
CISP111 System FoundationsA course that surveys the main components of the business systems cycle. The five phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (systems planning, systems analysis, systems design, systems implementation, and systems operation and support) are investigated.
DSST Management Information Systems 46 3
HINT221 ICD-9-CM CodingA course that introduces students to the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) clinical classification system, volumes 1, 2, and 3. Students gain a detailed understanding of the Official ICD-9-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Competency ICD-9-CM Coding 80% 4
HINT222 Procedural CPT/HCPS CodingA course that introduces students to the Current Procedural Terminology, 4 th Edition (CPT-4) and Health Care Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS), Level II coding systems.
Competency Procedural CPT/HCPS Coding 80% 3
NETW101 PC Operating Systems
January 2008
This course is a general overview of microcomputer operating systems. Emphasis is placed on mastering both the command line interface and the GUI interface of current microcomputer operating systems.
Competency PC Operating Systems 75% 3
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Competency Exams Offered by Davenport University
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BIOL105 Health Concepts
This exam evaluates basic knowledge of cell biology, general chemistry, genetics and clinical calculations.
1. This a timed test. Students have 90 minutes to complete this exam. 2. Students may have a programmable calculator and a pencil.3. The use of textbooks, notes, dictionary or any other means of information is not allowed.4. This Credit by Exam may not be taken if you have attempted this class or this Credit by Exam before.
Minimum Passing Score: 80% Return to List
BIOL125 Anatomy
This exam is designed to assess knowledge of the basic structure of the human body. Questions relating to anatomical terms, as well as the location, basic function, structure, and organization of bodily components are covered. This is a timed test. Students have 120 minutes to take this exam. Students need only a pencil; no
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scrap paper is necessary. The use of textbooks, notes, dictionary, or any other means of information is not allowed. This competency exam may not be taken if you have attempted the class or this exam before.
Minimum Passing Score: 80% Return to List
BIOL131 Introduction to Human Disease
This exam is designed to assess knowledge of basic human pathophysiological mechanisms, including infection, inflammation, neoplasia, malnutrition, genetic defects and aging. Questions relating to the etiology, presentation, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of common human diseases are covered in this exam.
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This is a timed test. Students have 90 minutes to take this exam. Students need only a pencil; no scrap paper is necessary. The use of textbooks, notes, dictionary, or any other means of information is not allowed. This exam may not be taken if you have attempted the class or this exam before.
Minimum Passing Score: 80% Return to List
BITS 210 Microcomputer Applications – Word Processing
Time Limit – 2 ½ hours (after keyboarding test)
Required Testing Equipment and Materials
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Microsoft Word 2007 The current application used to assess keyboarding skills (see the appropriate technology Department Coordinator to verify the keyboarding software). The current BITS210 text for keyboarding skills. A computer with the above software and a printer A USB storage device (supplied by DU LINC) with the following two files on it:
o BITS210 CBE Report Draft.docxo BITS210 CBE Assessment Scores Working File.docx
No other files should be on the USB device prior to the beginning of the exam.
This exam is designed to test students in word processing concepts and proficiency using Microsoft Word 2007, as well as keyboarding proficiency.
Students must be able to demonstrate a keyboarding proficiency of 40 or more correct words per minute with five or fewer errors using a five-minute timed keyboarding assessment.
Students taking the written and hands-on sections of the test should have knowledge of the following using Microsoft Word 2007:
business document fundamentals (letters, reports, forms, memos, etc.) formatting controls headers and footers page numbering tables and calculations mail merging incorporating graphic elements in documents Word 2007 commands, features, and ribbon bars document collaboration/sharing
No textbooks, notes, or portable electronic devices may be used during the exam.
Minimum Passing Score is 80% Return to List
BITS 211 Microcomputer Applications – Spreadsheets
2 ¾ hour time limit (3/4 hour on multiple choice; 2 hours on application)
Required Testing Equipment and Materials
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Computer with MS Excel 2007 software Portable storage device (supplied by DU/LINC)
This exam is designed to test students in spreadsheet management concepts and proficiency using Microsoft Excel 2007. Students taking this hands-on and written test should have knowledge of the following: basic spreadsheet concepts, functions, relative and absolute referencing, formatting, pivot tables, worksheet navigation, data validation, linked workbooks, solver, scenario manager, lookup functions, graphing, and macros. The hands-on application will include use of PMT function, IF function, charts, math functions, range and cell naming, worksheet formatting, conditional formatting, data validation, sorting, filtering, and pivot table features. The written section is a series of 50 multiple choice questions and the hands-on application section consists of a single Microsoft Excel 2007 exercise. No textbooks, notes, or portable electronic devices may be used during the exam.
Minimum Passing Score is 80% Return to List
BITS 212 Microcomputer Applications – Database
2 ¾ total hours time limit (45 minutes on written section / 2 hours on application section)
Required Testing Equipment and Materials Computer with printer access
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MS Access 2007 software Storage area: USB drive or shared hard drive (provided by DU)
This exam covers tables, queries, forms, and reports in Microsoft® Access. Students will need to be able to answer questions and perform hands-on applications in each of these Access objects. Students will create two tables, create a relationship, add table data, sort data, use basic and advanced query options, create a form with subform using the form wizard, and generate a report.
The passing grade for this exam is 80% (72 of 90 total points). Written section 30 points Application section 60 points Return to List
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CISP101 Computer Foundations
Required Testing Equipment and Materials Computer with printer access MS Office 2007 USB storage device (provided by testing center)
Time Limit – 3 hours
This exam has four main sections: a written test on computer terminology and three hands-on applications in Office 2007. Students should be prepared to answer multiple choice questions on computer terminology, hardware and software devices, and telecommunications technology. The hands-on sections include, but are not limited to, the following components:
MS Word - general formatting of a document, inserting and formatting Word Art/Text Art, and formatting columns. MS Excel – entering data, entering basic formulas, and formatting a worksheet MS PowerPoint – create a presentation with clip art, animation, transitions, and general formatting
Minimum Passing Score is 75% Return to List
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ENGL110 Advanced Composition
Eligibility: Students must have received credit for ENGL 109.
This exam requires students to spend three hours in a monitored computer lab with a proctor. During the exam, students may use a dictionary, a thesaurus, and the APA Manual or English handbook.
Students will be asked to choose a question from a list and write a persuasive essay using at least three sources. The essay, including documentation, must follow APA guidelines. The essay should be a minimum of 750 words (about 3 double-spaced pages). Other requirements include the following:
Essay structure, with an introduction, thesis statement, body and conclusion. Minimum of 2 arguments supporting thesis. Minimum use of 3 sources referenced via APA style. Word-processed, double-spaced with APA format. Relatively free of grammatical, spelling and mechanical errors.
Minimum Passing Score: PassStudents only receive a passing or failing evaluation. Students may not retake the exam. There is no appeal of the final score. Return to List
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HLTH110 Medical Terminology
This exam for HLTH110, Medical Terminology evaluates knowledge of the prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms utilized in the word building system of medical terminology. Application of the this word building system to discern the meanings of medical terms is necessary including the ability to apply the appropriate medical terminology to the different organ systems of the human body. Topics included are correct spelling of the medical terms and word parts and correct medical abbreviations and symbols.
Minimum Passing Score: 80% Return to List
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HLTH120 Pharmacology
The credit by exam for HLTH120, Pharmacology evaluates the understanding of basic pharmacology and its effects on the human body’s systems and the diseases of the human body. An understanding of the different drug classifications with the possible side effects and the principles of the different drug actions are necessary. Topics included in the exam are the legal constraints of medication administration, the safety “rights” of medication administration, and the appropriate medication dosage calculations.
Minimum Passing Score: 80% Return to List
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HINT221 Credit by Exam (CBE)
This HINT221 Credit By Exam consists of four Parts, multiple choice, short answer, defining terms pertaining to ICD-9-CM coding and assigning ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure codes to short scenarios. Parts I and II are to be completed without any reference material. Parts III and IV may be completed using a current ICD-9-CM code manual (hospital edition with volumes 1 through 3) and a medical dictionary.
The content of this exam covers the learning outcomes of Davenport University course HINT221, ICD-9-CM Coding, which introduces students to the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) clinical classification system, volumes 1, 2 and 3. Students gain a detailed understanding of the Official ICD-9-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and apply these guidelines in a structured context for accurate ICD-9-CM code assignment. Emphasis is also placed on knowledge and content of coding compliance. Students gain understanding of data quality. Students are introduced to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS and compare and contrast ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM and –PCS code assignments and conventions at an introductory level. Students are introduced to other classification systems, such as DSM-IV, ICD-O. Within this course students have hands-on exposure to computerized encoding systems.
Students are allowed up to 1 hour to complete the first two parts and up to 4 hours to complete the final two parts of this exam.
If needed, the student may complete parts III and IV in more than one sitting. (It is OK for the student to have notes written in the ICD-9-CM code manual.) The student may not take notes, books, or the test out of the testing area until the test is 100% complete.
Minimum passing score = 73% Return to List
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HINT222 Procedural (CPT) Coding
This exam measures knowledge of the CPT (Physician’s Current Procedural Coding System) codes. It includes basic coding guidelines for services by physicians; hospital outpatient/ancillary departments; hospital emergency departments; and ambulatory care facilities. Topics included on the exam are coding guidelines and format, selecting correct Level I (CPT) codes and modifiers from written documents, selecting correct Level II (HCPCS) codes and modifiers from written documents, assigning E/M (Evaluation and Management) codes, and the correct sequencing of ICD codes.
Minimum Passing Score: 80% Return to List
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NETW101 PC Operating Systems
Required Testing Equipment and Materials (for Hands-on section--last 10 items) Computer with printer access MS Windows XP software Storage media provided (floppy disk, CD-RW, DVD-RW, USB “flash”)
This competency exam will test the student’s knowledge on microcomputer operating systems and the windows environment. Topics covered include efficient disk and file management, manipulating folders/directories, support and troubleshooting, and creation and execution of batch files. Emphasis is placed on Windows 2000 and Windows XP, with some references to other versions and operating systems’ skills in determining the answers to the examination questions.
Minimum Passing Score: 75%(105 points minimum out of 140 possible points) Return to List
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