CIS Exempt Exam

Trader · 09-30-03, 10:02 AM

I need to have CIS out of the way and I would like to take the exam.
Known as the Computer Proficiency test.

Did anyone take it yet at the Testing Center?
I know all the functions and features of Microsoft Word but haven't got into Excel, Access, and Powerpoint.

How can I study for the exam without spending $100~ on the textbooks?

***Admin*** · 10-02-03, 11:02 PM

I am taking the CIS course this quarter and haven't bought the books yet.

I would help you only if I knew how to use Access and Excel and Powerpoint.

***Admin*** · 10-02-03, 11:51 PM

Trader, I grabbed a "Microcomputer Proficiency Test Guide and Information Bulletin (MPT)" booklet.

Here is a part of what the booklet explains:

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

The following lists of test subjects are drawn from the actual tests. These are examles of the sbuject areas on which a student will be tested. A student should be familiar with the multiple ways that tasks from these subjects areas can be executed (i.e. mouse, toolbar, menu, or keyboard), before attempting the module tests.

WORD EXAM:

open a document
use the document view buttons
maximize the Word window
maximize the document window
view two documents
manage multiple document windows
display the ruler
display the formatting toolbar
close a document
save a document with a new name
save a document with the same name

The list goes on. There is another list for EXCEL EXAM.

Comment: The Computing Resource Center supports the two applications covered in teh Microcomputer Proficiency Test. These products are available for use through the University microcomputer laboratory network. There is no charge for this service. Additionally, many excellent books are available to help you prepare for the MPT. The Cal Poly Bronco Bookstock stocks many of these texts ($100+

) The Word and Excel applications include interactive tutorials, which are also an excellent source to prepare yourself for the test.

You can pick up "Microcomputer Proficiency Test Guide and Information Bulletin (MPT)" booklet on the Testing Center (pointy building).

Trader · 10-06-03, 11:08 AM

Thanks KayCee.
I picked up the brochure myself. I didn't even know where the Testing center was.

lamboi · 10-14-03, 08:10 PM

the test was easy... the only part i had to retake was the excel portion... word is easy as hell. U should study the pamphlet... everything on the test practically.

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Trader Enthusiast Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Pomona Posts: 227	CIS Exempt Exam I need to have CIS out of the way and I would like to take the exam. Known as the Computer Proficiency test. Did anyone take it yet at the Testing Center? I know all the functions and features of Microsoft Word but haven't got into Excel, Access, and Powerpoint. How can I study for the exam without spending $100~ on the textbooks?

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*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,946	I am taking the CIS course this quarter and haven't bought the books yet. I would help you only if I knew how to use Access and Excel and Powerpoint. __________________ Cal Poly Forums

10-02-03, 11:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,946	Trader, I grabbed a "Microcomputer Proficiency Test Guide and Information Bulletin (MPT)" booklet. Here is a part of what the booklet explains: SAMPLE QUESTIONS The following lists of test subjects are drawn from the actual tests. These are examles of the sbuject areas on which a student will be tested. A student should be familiar with the multiple ways that tasks from these subjects areas can be executed (i.e. mouse, toolbar, menu, or keyboard), before attempting the module tests. WORD EXAM: open a document use the document view buttons maximize the Word window maximize the document window view two documents manage multiple document windows display the ruler display the formatting toolbar close a document save a document with a new name save a document with the same name The list goes on. There is another list for EXCEL EXAM. Comment: The Computing Resource Center supports the two applications covered in teh Microcomputer Proficiency Test. These products are available for use through the University microcomputer laboratory network. There is no charge for this service. Additionally, many excellent books are available to help you prepare for the MPT. The Cal Poly Bronco Bookstock stocks many of these texts ($100+ ) The Word and Excel applications include interactive tutorials, which are also an excellent source to prepare yourself for the test. You can pick up "Microcomputer Proficiency Test Guide and Information Bulletin (MPT)" booklet on the Testing Center (pointy building). __________________ Cal Poly Forums

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Trader Enthusiast Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Pomona Posts: 227	Thanks KayCee. I picked up the brochure myself. I didn't even know where the Testing center was.

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lamboi Newcomer Joined: Oct 2003 Location: the heights! Posts: 42	the test was easy... the only part i had to retake was the excel portion... word is easy as hell. U should study the pamphlet... everything on the test practically.