Hello All,

This forum has been of extreme value in my effort to get my diploma. As a lurker I have found the advice offered to be thoroughly accurate and prudent. Therefore I've decided to break my silence and come forward with a question.

I recently discovered that I'm shy three credits of graduation. All I need to do is to fulfill a computer proficiency elective. I noticed that DSST offers an exam titled, Introduction to Computing. Unfortunately InstantCert does not offer flash cards for this exam. They do however offer assistance with the CLEP and DSST for exams pertaining to Information Systems and Computer Applications. My questions are:

1. Has anyone taken any of the above mentioned exams, and if so how would they describe the level of difficulty for each? My knowledge of computers is about the equivalent of the average office worker.

2. Would anyone recommend preparing for the CLEP or DSST in Information Systems and Computer Applications in lieu of Introduction to Computing?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Jason

I took both tests, and found the DSST Intro to Computing to be the easiest BY FAR. I used the IC flashcards for the CLEP test, and they were great preparation (I got an "A"). I also had average to below-average comprehension of computers, despite the fact that I spend the better part of my time using them. Use the search function on this website for more feedback on these two tests.

The DSST version: easy
The CLEP version: medium

But I consider myself an above-average person as far as computer skills/knowledge is concerned. I hope you can use this info to guage your undertaking.

-MailDog

Another thing to consider is how your school accepts the credits. It's doubtful that it will make a huge difference but you could get a slight GPA bump. On the border for latin honours? Every little bit helps.

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Thanks TCC, maildog, and dhlvrsn. I'm now looking into obtaining the IC flash cards. I knew this site would be of great help!!

I am an average office worker (and police recruit). I took Information Systems & Computer Applications and used only Instantcert to prepare. I thought that I had tanked to be honest but ended up with a B. I cannot speak to the other exam.