CLEP Info System & Computer App Test

[ShotoJuku]

[SIZE="3"]Good Luck on your exam Lobos10!![/SIZE]

[AGS]

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

that happened to me too.....

someone in this thread expressed my thoughts about this exam....which is the usage of outdated terminologies.....


review the different types of databases.... that was the biggest problem for me in this exam ....

[barcotta]

I inadvertently dealt with the outdated info on the CLEP and DSST computer tests by using an outdated textbook. I was worried as I was going through it that the age would hurt me (I think it was about five years old--which is 25 in computer years) but it didn't. I studied quite a bit for the computer trio of tests and I have fairly extensive experience as well. Still, if you look below--I didn't set any records with my scores. I did feel they were pretty tough tests and a good 20% of my answers came from my experience working in general and going through an MIS conversion. Without that, I probably would have scored five or more points lower I suspect.

[Basket Weaver]

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!!

I took this test using IC as my main study guide, coupled with Peterson's practice tests which just made me feel like an idiot; still, I was able to earn a "B". I am an aircraft mechanic/supervisor so the IT world is as foreign to me as Humanities. If I can do it, SO CAN YOU!!! Good Luck, Lee

[Lobos10]

Thank you to all for the support and different view points. Perception is different for everyone and hearing different perspectives has been helpful. Thanks again!!