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COMPUTER COMPETENCY EXAM

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The Computer Competency exam is used to determine placement into CS courses, and to meet the computer literacy requirement for some programs. (Other prerequisites may apply.) The assessment is a computer-based test with questions that cover a wide variety of computer knowedge skills. Scores are available immediately after students finish the test. Students do not receive any credit for taking this exam, and it is not reflected on transcripts.

What to expect on the test...

  • 80 multiple choice questions
  • Questions on general hardware and software knowledge, including the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suite, and general computer terminology and fundamentals.

Score Conversion Chart

Score Placement
0-44 Enroll in CS 090
45-71 AND WR 121 Placement CS 120
72-80 AND MTH 65 Placement CS 121