Anyone Taken New On-Line DSST Test Principles of Finance?

[snazzlefrag]

Hi,

My testing center has just started giving DSST tests on-line starting Oct. 2. They are no longer offering the paper tests. So I was wondering if anyone has taken the DSST Principles of Finance test on-line yet and what are your thoughts? I'm scheduled for the Finance test next week, and I feel like I'm a guinea pig.

Are the tests timed? If so, how long is allowed to take the test?
Can we use our own calculator, or must we use an on-line calculator?
Are the financial charts provided on-line?

This is one test that I would rather take via paper and pencil, because I like to point at and underline problems while I am working them and punching numbers into my calculater. I think I might make more errors when looking up at a screen and down at my calculatore and scratch paper.

Thanks,
Connie

Hi Connie,

Welcome to the board!

Since you are one of the first people to take this particular exam on a computer, you might want to contact either DANTES or your test center, and make sure that ALL your questions get answered. There is nothing worse than not knowing what to expect. Since this is a new thing, there just isn't very much feedback to be found from those who may have taken it before you.

As far as I can tell, the computer-based DSSTs are two hours long. Other than that, I can't provide you with any helpful information.

I wish you all the best of luck.

Please let us know how it goes,
Snazzlefrag