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St. Charles Community College
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Cottleville, MO 63376 | 636-922-8000
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Testing Out of a Class

It is possible to "test out" of the computer classes listed below. To receive credit for the class(es), or to waive a pre-requisite a student must pay $30 per test.

Consult an academic counselor to determine whether your program of study requires you to take the test or class for credit.

Important to know about these tests:

  • You may only take these exams once.
  • The tests are available during normal Assessment Center hours.
  • It is the responsibility of the student to determine if credit by exam will be accepted at their transfer institution.
  • Picture ID is required before a student is allowed to take a departmental exam.
  • Study guides can be viewed in the Student Development Office, ADM 1204.

Please stop by the Assessment Center (SC 133) to pick up a Departmental Exam Application and for further information.

CPT 106 -- PC Operating Systems
untimed
approx. 1-2 hours
walk-in
$30

Description:
This is a pencil-and-paper test consisting of multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions on both windows operating system and DOS. A passing score of 79% is required.

How to sign up:
Sign up in the Admissions Office (Room 1113 of the Admin Building) before coming to test in the Assessment Center during regular hours.

CPT 115 -- Introduction to Data Processing
untimed
approx. 1-2 hours
walk-in
$30

Description:
This is a computerized test of your knowledge of the principles of data processing. A passing score of 79% is required.

How to sign up:
Sign up in the Admissions Office (Room 1113 of the Administration Building) before coming to test in the Assessment Center during regular hours.

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