took dsst ethics

[rome]

Hey everybody,

I took dsst's Ethics in America yesterday and I feel pretty good about it, but I wont know for 2-4 weeks.

The test had 110 questions with an essay which I didn't have to take, so skipped it. I spent just over an hour on this test which isn't too bad for me, considering the length of this test.

I spent about a week with the study materials, which were IC flashcards and wikipedia articles (John Lock, Immanuel Kant, etc.). I now have enough papers on philosophers to make a decent sized book. I went through the flashcards once, figured what I needed to look up and understand, started on a second run through but didn't finish. Oh, I also studied from the dsst eight test guide book.

The only questions that I felt frustrated over, were the yes/no type. Some of those questions had names and methods that I recognized, but because of the wordiness I could not figure out what they wanted me to prove! Err, I hate it when I feel like I'm being tricked! :mad:

I would advise to know what the philosophers felt positive about and negative about, and then be able to compare between the men (and women) themselves, and not just their doctrine. Know the terms of course, and how to apply them to scenarios. Keep religion in mind, modern and ancient. And keep those Greek people apart (Epicurus-Epictetus, Socrates-Plato-Aristotle) their theories are very similar--even their lives are hard to tell apart.

Well in time we'll see if this advice is worth anything. I have my fingers crossed!:o

[cederic824]

"The only questions that I felt frustrated over, were the yes/no type. Some of those questions had names and methods that I recognized, but because of the wordiness I could not figure out what they wanted me to prove! Err, I hate it when I feel like I'm being tricked! "


I agree 100%. Some of those questions were very confusing! Good luck on it, though. I took this one last week as well.

[kitanis]

I took this one a few years back.. to me was very very easy. But from what I can see of the new study guides for it.. they have changed the format for it..

[fiveninerzero]

I took this one today, I also found the yes/no questions quite confusing.

I did maybe an hour of wiki study last night, we shall see if I pass or not.

[rome]

Good luck to you all too! I'm sure we'll all ace!

[GRAD06?]

I received my results from my Ethics exam today, 59 - passing score required 46. It is passing and I now have enough credits to graduate. Instantcert helped me pass this test as well as the practice tests. Prior to this test, I underestimated Here's to your Health and failed it by 2 points.

My advice to all, study! Just because you read that a test is easy does not mean that it will be for you.

Good luck to everyone.

[yutzyj]

I received my results from my Ethics exam today, 59 - passing score required 46. It is passing and I now have enough credits to graduate. Instantcert helped me pass this test as well as the practice tests. Prior to this test, I underestimated Here's to your Health and failed it by 2 points.

My advice to all, study! Just because you read that a test is easy does not mean that it will be for you.

Good luck to everyone.

CONGRATULATIONS GRAD06!

[wannabeit]

Congratulations! I will definetly take your advice.

[rome]

congratulations Grad06? !!hilarious You're finally there! What's next? More school or will you take a break?

[GRAD06?]

Since I started school I changed jobs, got married and had a son. I am going to spend some time with my family and enjoy life.

Thanks. Good luck to you.