CLEP Info System & Computer App Test

[Lobos10]

Hey All - I just took the CLEP "Info System & Comp App" test. I needed a 50 and I got a 49! Bummers! I studied for it but the test had some questions in it with regard to spreedsheets and such (Excel). I am a CJ major not an IT major so to me it was a foriegn language. The test asked a lot of questions about the different systems (Operating System, Mgmt Info System, Comp Based Info System, Decision Support System) it also asked about specific project phases and the responsabilities of the individuals involved (ie:System analyst, database admin, project leader).....yeah a lot of info and I thought Humanities was bad! It also asked about different phases of a project (planning phase, program design).Like I said if I used excel or was into IT than I would have been ok but hey I will be taking a DSST on Wednesday. This is my LAST 3 units so I am trying to get it done!!! Hope the info helps!!
-Felicia

[ShotoJuku]

[SIZE="2"]Sorry for the "bummer" score. What options do you have?[/SIZE]

[Matymus]

Sorry you didn't pass. This is definitely one of those tests that can be a big pain...especially if you don't have much of an IT background. What's Plan B??

[skwiggey]

I have an IT background, and it was pretty rough. Most of the stuff on the test is so outdated, it made it difficult. IC definitely helped a lot.

[Lobos10]

Hey everyone! Thanks for the concern. Plan B is to take the "Mngmt Info System" DANTES test. I have it scheduled for Wednesday (06/06) worst case scenerio Plan C is "Intro to Computing". I would rather try all the science/technology classes I can as opposed to a basic science (which I really am bad at) I thought since I use computers everyday that it would be easier for me to relate to some of the questions. Problem is as someone stated either the test is too old and/or the IC flashcards are too new. I also studied Petersons 3 practice tests and had 80 of 100 on 2 of them and 75 on the other. So I thought I was prepared but as I said the test itself had questions that were not in my practice tests or IC. I also had already studied the MIS test and the CLEP and at the last minute decided to take CLEP instead. But hey I just think of it as practice and now I am better prepared for the next one!! Will keep you all updated!!

[Matymus]

I took both DSST Manag. Info. Systems & CLEP's Info Systems & Computer Apps. I don't have a huge IT background at all, but I definitely have a solid understanding over the years...simply by the fact of the different types of systems that I've used for work. Personally, I found both exams fairly easy. I think I got less than a 60 on both of them, but...really, I didn't have to spend hardly any time studying for them.

[Lobos10]

I took both DSST Manag. Info. Systems & CLEP's Info Systems & Computer Apps. I don't have a huge IT background at all, but I definitely have a solid understanding over the years...simply by the fact of the different types of systems that I've used for work. Personally, I found both exams fairly easy. I think I got less than a 60 on both of them, but...really, I didn't have to spend hardly any time studying for them.

Glad it was easy for you. Don't know where you work but I deal with inmates and the public all day....sooooo I use 2 computer systems and worry about other things.... besides I only have these 3 units to go and I am done....good luck on the 30+ units you have to gohilarious

[Matymus]

It definitely sounds like you have alot more to worry about than I do. I'll enjoy obtaining my remaining 30+ credits. I hope it's an exciting adventure getting your last 3.

[Matymus]

Glad it was easy for you.

I was actually making a point of how doable this exam is. I didn't want other people without any IT background to be freaked out by this exam. I was actually trying to encourage some who need it.

[Timcoinc]

Lobos.

I took both the Clep and DSST MIS on Thurs(5/31/07) I took the MIS first and felt good about the test(Not CBT, the paper version, so I have to wait for score). 5 hours latter I took the Clep and felt like I was going to fail but when I hit the submit I got a score of 60, so I passed. At this point, without knowing what my score is on the DSST MIS test, I felt the Clep was harder than the DSST MIS test. There was a lot of overlap on these two test.

So you should pass DSST MIS using IC flashcards. Use both sets (CLEP INFO SYS and COMP APP and DSST MIS).

Good Luck on MIS. Hopefully you will not have to take DSST Intro to Computing. I took this one last year and scored a 65 using IC only and felt it was easy.