Davenport University Equivalents for CLEP, DSST, and Competency Tests
Course Topics
Composition And Literature
Foreign Languages
History And Social Sciences
Sciences And Mathematics
Business
Information Technology And Systems
January 2008
Composition And Literature
COMM120
Presentation Techniques
A course that introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective
communication to a variety of interpersonal, social, and business.
Exam Type
Exam name
Minimum
Score
Credit
Hours
DSST
Principles of Public Speaking
47
3
CLEP
CLEP
CLEP
CLEP
CLEP
CLEP
CLEP
DSST
American Literature
Analyzing & Interpreting Literature
English Composition
English Composition with Essay
English Literature
Freshman College Composition
Humanities
Technical Writing
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
46
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
3
CLEP
CLEP
CLEP
Compass
English Composition
English Composition with Essay
Freshman College Composition
Reading and Writing
50
50
50
99
6
6
6
3
Competency
Advanced Composition
Pass/Fail
3
General Humanities Credit
Credits that can be applied to a number of different HUMN course credits.
ENGL109
Composition
Students are introduced to expository, persuasive and professional writing and write a
variety of documents, including responses to class readings and to case studies.
ENGL110
Advanced Composition
This course further develops the skills in expository, persuasive and professional writing
that were introduced in ENGL109 Composition.
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January 2008
Foreign Languages
FREN111 & FREN121
Introduction to French & Intermediate French
Basic to intermediate language courses in French for non-native speakers with a focus on
workplace and social conversation.
FREN111, FREN121 &
FREN131
Exam name
Minimum
Score
Credit
Hours
CLEP
French Language - two semesters
50
6
Introduction to French, Intermediate French & Advanced French
Basic to advanced language courses in French for non-native speakers with a focus on
workplace and social conversation.
GRMN111 & GRMN121
Exam Type
CLEP
French Language – four semesters
62
12
CLEP
German Language – two
semesters
50
6
German Language – four
semesters
63
12
CLEP Spanish Language – two semesters
50
6
63
12
Introduction to German & Intermediate German
Basic to intermediate language courses in German for non-native speakers with a focus
on workplace and social conversation.
GRMN111, GRMN121 & Introduction to German, Intermediate German & Advanced German
GRMN131
Basic to advanced language courses in German for non-native speakers with a focus on
workplace and social conversation.
SPAN111 & SPAN 121
Introduction to Spanish & Intermediate Spanish
Basic to intermediate language courses in Spanish for non-native speakers with a focus
on workplace and social conversation.
SPAN11, SPAN121 &
SPAN131
CLEP
Introduction to Spanish, Intermediate Spanish & Advanced Spanish
Basic to advanced language courses in German for non-native speakers with a focus on
workplace and social conversation.
CLEP
Spanish Language – four
semesters
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January 2008
History and Social Sciences
General Credit
Credits that can be applied to a number of different course credits.
ECON 200
Credit
Hours
DSST
Introduction to Law Enforcement
45
3
CLEP
Principles of Microeconomics
50
3
CLEP
Principles of Macroeconomics
50
3
CLEP
History of the United States I:
Early Colonization to 1877
50
3
CLEP
History of the united States II:
1865 to the Present
50
3
CLEP
50
3
50
3
DSST
Western Civilization I:
Ancient Near East to 1648
Western Civilization II:
1648 to Present
Ethics in America
46
3
DSST
Art of the Western World
48
3
Early United States History
A course that teaches a survey of the history of the United States from prehistory
through the Reconstruction period.
HIST212
Minimum
Score
Macroeconomics
A course that introduces students to economics, the schools of economic thought, and
international economics.
HIST211
Exam name
Microeconomics
A course in which students learn the basics of supply and demand; the market economy;
elasticity; the foundation of consumer demand; the theory of the business firm and costs
of production; the market structures of perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and
monopolistic competition; Theories of labor unions and wages; antitrust policy; and the
microeconomic view of international business.
ECON201
Exam Type
Modern United States History
A course that teaches essential concepts of U.S. history from the end of Reconstruction
through the growth of modern America.
General Humanities Credit
Credits that can be applied to a number of different HUMN course credits.
CLEP
HUMN101
Arts and Culture
A course that uses an interdisciplinary approach to explore the fine arts, philosophy, and
historical perspectives within and among various Western and non-Western cultural
traditions.
January 2008
POLS111
American Government
A course that introduces students to American politics, the political process, and the
evolution of American government at the national, state, and local levels.
PSMG102
50
3
DSST
Criminal Justice
49
3
CLEP
Introductory Psychology
50
3
CLEP
Introductory Sociology
50
3
CLEP
CLEP
50
50
3
3
50
45
47
6
3
3
DSST
DSST
DSST
DSST
DSST
DSST
DSST
DSST
Human Growth and Development
Introduction to Educational
Psychology
Social Sciences and History
Western Europe Since 1945
An Introduction to the Modern
Middle East
Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union
A History of the Vietnam War
The Civil War and Reconstruction
Foundations of Education
Lifespan Development Psychology
General Anthropology
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Fundamentals of Counseling
45
44
47
46
46
47
49
45
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
DSST
Introduction to World Religions
48
3
Introductory Psychology
A course that provides an overview of psychological principles including basic theories
and concepts.
SOCY101
American Government
Criminal Justice Foundations
A course that provides an introduction and career orientation to the field of law
enforcement and criminal justice.
PSYC101
CLEP
Introductory Sociology
A course that provides an overview of sociological theory. Students learn sociological
models of society; basic units of social life and social institutions; and fundamental social
processes.
General Social Science Credit
Credits that can be applied to a number of different SOSC course credits.
CLEP
DSST
DSST
SOSC221
Comparative Religion
A course that provides an overview of various world religions, both ancient and modern,
including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
January 2008
SOSC241
World Regional Geography
A course that teaches concepts and principles of world geography with particular
emphasis on regions and places.
DSST
Human/Cultural Geography
48
3
Top
January 2008
Sciences and Mathematics
BIOL105
Health Concepts
A course that provides students with the foundations in biology and chemistry necessary
for more advanced studies in the field of health care.
BIOL 110 (+ General
Natural SCIE credit)
80%
3
CLEP
Biology
50
6
Competency
Anatomy
80%
3
Competency
Introduction to Human Disease
80%
3
CLEP
Chemistry
50
6
DSST
Astronomy
48
3
DSST
Environment and Humanity:
Race to Save the Planet
46
3
DSST
Physical Geology
46
3
Environmental Studies
The relationship between humanity and the environment is introduced in this class.
Students learn about the ecological issues of population growth, depletion of natural
resources, global warming, biodiversity, and pollution.
GEOL140
Health Concepts
Astronomy
The general concepts of modern astronomy and cosmology are introduced in this class.
Students learn about the general structure of the Solar System.
GEOL125
Competency
Foundations in Chemistry
A course that emphasizes general chemistry principles, including introductory topics in
organic chemistry and biochemistry for the health professions student.
GEOL120
Credit
Hours
Introduction to Human Disease
A course that introduces concepts of pathophysiology in a systemic manner by
comparing the functioning of the human body in normal and diseased states.
CHEM150 (+ General
Natural SCIE Credit)
Minimum
Score
Anatomy
A course that provides an introduction to the structure and function of the human body.
BIOL131
Exam name
Foundation of Cell Biology
A course that provides a comprehensive introduction to cellular structure, function,
metabolism, and reproduction for the health professions student.
BIOL125
Exam Type
Physical Geology
Students are introduced to the scientific field of geology. Students also apply the
scientific study of geology in a lab setting.
January 2008
HLTH110
Medical Terminology
A course that introduces the concept of a system-based approach to learning the
professional language of those who are directly or indirectly engaged in the healing arts.
HLTH120
80%
3
Competency
Pharmacology
80%
3
DSST
Here’s To Your Health
48
3
Compass
College Algebra Domain
0 - 59
3
CLEP
College Mathematics
50
6
Compass
College Algebra Domain
60 – 100
6
CLEP
CLEP
DSST
College Algebra
Precalculus
Fundamentals of College Algebra
50
50
47
3
3
3
DSST
Psrinciples of Statistics
48
3
CLEP
Calculus
50
3
Healthy Living
A course that explores the most recent, scientifically based personal health information
relevant to the entire lifespan. Students critically review health information from various
sources and gain skill in analyzing their own health-related behaviors and attitudes.
Math120
Medical Terminology
Pharmacology
A course that focuses on the principles of understanding basic Pharmacology and the
effects medications have on the body and disease.
HLTH127
Competency
College Mathematics
A course in which students are introduced to the basic concepts of set theory,
probability, and statistics to enhance their ability to organize, summarize, and interpret
data.
Math120 & General Math Credit
Credits that can be applied to a number of different MATH course credits.
Math120 & Math310
College Mathematics & College Algebra
Courses Math120 & Math310
MATH310
College Algebra
A course that focuses heavily on the necessary knowledge of mathematical concepts
needed to solve a diverse and complex array of scenarios. These include polynomial,
rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their properties.
MATH320
Introduction to Statistics
A course that introduces to statistical methods common to professional careers.
MATH410
Business Calculus
A course that introduces students to calculus within the context of business applications.
Particular focus is given to questions involving optimization, marginal analysis, point of
diminishing returns, and elasticity of demand.
January 2008
General Natural Science Credit
Credits that can be applied to a number of different natural science course credits.
CLEP
CLEP
CLEP
DSST
Biology
Chemistry
Natural Sciences
Principles of Physical Science I
50
50
50
47
6
6
6
3
Top
January 2008
Business
ACCT201
Accounting Foundations
An introductory course for accounting principles emphasizing the operation of a business
as a sole proprietorship and covers the complete accounting cycle for merchandising and
service entities.
Exam Type
Exam name
Minimum
Score
Credit
Hours
CLEP
DSST
Financial Accounting
Principles of Financial Accounting
50
49
3
3
DSST
DSST
DSST
DSST
DSST
Business Law II
Business Mathematics
Money and Banking
Personal Finance
Principles of Supervision
52
48
48
46
46
3
3
3
3
3
DSST
Introduction to Business
46
3
DSST
Principles of Finance
46
3
DSST
Human Resource Management
46
3
CLEP
Introductory Business Law
50
3
CLEP
Principles of Management
50
3
General Business Credit
Credits that can be applied to a number of different BUSN course credits.
BUSN120
Introduction to Business
A course that provides a broad study and analysis of the philosophy, environment and
language of business. It introduces students to contemporary business principles,
practices and terminology
FINC211
Corporate Finance
A course that covers the fundamental principles of corporate finance including various
methods of company analysis, the term structure of interest rates, the relationship
between risk and return, time value of money principles, security analysis, cost of capital
and capital structure, and capital budgeting techniques.
HRMG213
Human Resource Management
This course is an overview of responsibilities of a human resource management
department in a business setting.
LEGL210
Business Law Foundations
A survey course that covers the fundamental principles of business law, including the
legal system, dispute resolution, government regulation torts, and crimes affecting
business, contracts, sales, and agency.
MGMT211
Management Foundations
A course that provides a foundation in basic management principles with special
application and focus on the supervisory level of management. The five universal
functions of management are explored.
January 2008
MGMT321
Organizational Behavior
A course designed to provide students with an understanding of organizations, by
combining theory with application relating to motivation, group behaviors, power,
politics, conflict, leadership, decision-making, communications, organizational design,
and change
MKTG211
DSST
Organizational Behavior
48
3
CLEP
Principles of Marketing
50
3
Marketing Foundations
A course that uses critical thinking exercises and case analysis to make student familiar
with the primary tool of marketing, including market segmentation, product, pricing,
marketing communication, and marketing channel strategies.
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January 2008
Information Technology and Systems
BITS210
Microcomputer Applications: Word Processing
A course that expands on prior word processing knowledge. Some areas of study include
macros, mail merge, sharing data, compiling specialized tabs, collaborative tools, and
forms.
BITS211
Competency
Microcomputer Applications:
Word Processing
80%
4
Competency
Microcomputer Applications:
Spreadsheet
80%
3
Competency
Microcomputer Applications:
Database
80%
3
CLEP
50
3
Competency
DSST
Information Systems and
Computer Applications
Computer Foundations
Introduction to Computing
75%
45
3
3
DSST
Management Information Systems
46
3
Competency
ICD-9-CM Coding
80%
4
System Foundations
A course that surveys the main components of the business systems cycle. The five
phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (systems planning, systems analysis,
systems design, systems implementation, and systems operation and support) are
investigated.
HINT221
Credit
Hours
Computer Foundations
A course that introduces students to computer hardware, software, and terminology.
Topics include microcomputer software (word processing, spreadsheet, database), PC
operation, computer hardware, computers in society, and the Internet.
CISP111
Minimum
Score
Microcomputer Applications: Database
A course in which students learn to create databases to solve business applications. The
course begins with the basic structure and configuration of tables, queries, forms, and
reports. It then advances to more complex queries.
CISP101
Exam name
Microcomputer Applications: Spreadsheet
A course in which students learn to solve business applications with MS Excel using data
validation, linked workbooks, pivot tables, lookup functions, solve, and scenario
manager.
BITS212
Exam Type
ICD-9-CM Coding
A course that introduces students to the International Classification of Diseases, 9th
Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) clinical classification system, volumes 1, 2, and
3. Students gain a detailed understanding of the Official ICD-9-CM Guidelines for Coding
and Reporting.
January 2008
HINT222
Procedural CPT/HCPS Coding
A course that introduces students to the Current Procedural Terminology, 4th Edition
(CPT-4) and Health Care Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS), Level II coding
systems.
NETW101
Competency
Procedural CPT/HCPS Coding
80%
3
Competency
PC Operating Systems
75%
3
PC Operating Systems
This course is a general overview of microcomputer operating systems. Emphasis is
placed on mastering both the command line interface and the GUI interface of current
microcomputer operating systems.
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January 2008
Competency Exams Offered by Davenport University
BIOL105 Health Concepts
This exam evaluates basic knowledge of cell biology, general chemistry, genetics and clinical calculations.
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This a timed test. Students have 90 minutes to complete this exam.
Students may have a programmable calculator and a pencil.
The use of textbooks, notes, dictionary or any other means of information is not allowed.
This Credit by Exam may not be taken if you have attempted this class or this Credit by Exam before.
Minimum Passing Score: 80%
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January 2008
BIOL125 Anatomy
This exam is designed to assess knowledge of the basic structure of the human body. Questions relating to anatomical terms, as well as the location, basic function,
structure, and organization of bodily components are covered. This is a timed test. Students have 120 minutes to take this exam. Students need only a pencil; no
scrap paper is necessary. The use of textbooks, notes, dictionary, or any other means of information is not allowed. This competency exam may not be taken if you
have attempted the class or this exam before.
Minimum Passing Score: 80%
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January 2008
BIOL131 Introduction to Human Disease
This exam is designed to assess knowledge of basic human pathophysiological mechanisms, including infection, inflammation, neoplasia, malnutrition, genetic
defects and aging. Questions relating to the etiology, presentation, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of common human diseases are covered in this exam.
This is a timed test. Students have 90 minutes to take this exam. Students need only a pencil; no scrap paper is necessary. The use of textbooks, notes, dictionary,
or any other means of information is not allowed. This exam may not be taken if you have attempted the class or this exam before.
Minimum Passing Score: 80%
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January 2008
BITS 210 Microcomputer Applications – Word Processing
Time Limit – 2 ½ hours (after keyboarding test)
Required Testing Equipment and Materials
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Microsoft Word 2007
The current application used to assess keyboarding skills (see the appropriate technology Department Coordinator to verify the keyboarding software).
The current BITS210 text for keyboarding skills.
A computer with the above software and a printer
A USB storage device (supplied by DU LINC) with the following two files on it:
o BITS210 CBE Report Draft.docx
o BITS210 CBE Assessment Scores Working File.docx
No other files should be on the USB device prior to the beginning of the exam.
This exam is designed to test students in word processing concepts and proficiency using Microsoft Word 2007, as well as keyboarding proficiency.
Students must be able to demonstrate a keyboarding proficiency of 40 or more correct words per minute with five or fewer errors using a five-minute timed
keyboarding assessment.
Students taking the written and hands-on sections of the test should have knowledge of the following using Microsoft Word 2007:
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business document fundamentals (letters, reports, forms, memos, etc.)
formatting controls
headers and footers
page numbering
tables and calculations
mail merging
incorporating graphic elements in documents
Word 2007 commands, features, and ribbon bars
document collaboration/sharing
No textbooks, notes, or portable electronic devices may be used during the exam.
Minimum Passing Score is 80%
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January 2008
BITS 211 Microcomputer Applications – Spreadsheets
2 ¾ hour time limit (3/4 hour on multiple choice; 2 hours on application)
Required Testing Equipment and Materials
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Computer with MS Excel 2007 software
Portable storage device (supplied by DU/LINC)
This exam is designed to test students in spreadsheet management concepts and proficiency using Microsoft Excel 2007. Students taking this hands-on and written
test should have knowledge of the following: basic spreadsheet concepts, functions, relative and absolute referencing, formatting, pivot tables, worksheet
navigation, data validation, linked workbooks, solver, scenario manager, lookup functions, graphing, and macros. The hands-on application will include use of PMT
function, IF function, charts, math functions, range and cell naming, worksheet formatting, conditional formatting, data validation, sorting, filtering, and pivot table
features. The written section is a series of 50 multiple choice questions and the hands-on application section consists of a single Microsoft Excel 2007 exercise. No
textbooks, notes, or portable electronic devices may be used during the exam.
Minimum Passing Score is 80%
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January 2008
BITS 212 Microcomputer Applications – Database
2 ¾ total hours time limit (45 minutes on written section / 2 hours on application section)
Required Testing Equipment and Materials
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Computer with printer access
MS Access 2007 software
Storage area: USB drive or shared hard drive (provided by DU)
This exam covers tables, queries, forms, and reports in Microsoft® Access. Students will need to be able to answer questions and perform hands-on applications in
each of these Access objects. Students will create two tables, create a relationship, add table data, sort data, use basic and advanced query options, create a form
with subform using the form wizard, and generate a report.
The passing grade for this exam is 80% (72 of 90 total points).
 Written section
30 points
 Application section 60 points
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January 2008
CISP101 Computer Foundations
Required Testing Equipment and Materials
 Computer with printer access
 MS Office 2007
 USB storage device (provided by testing center)
Time Limit – 3 hours
This exam has four main sections: a written test on computer terminology and three hands-on applications in Office 2007. Students should be prepared to answer
multiple choice questions on computer terminology, hardware and software devices, and telecommunications technology. The hands-on sections include, but are
not limited to, the following components:
 MS Word - general formatting of a document, inserting and formatting Word Art/Text Art, and formatting columns.
 MS Excel – entering data, entering basic formulas, and formatting a worksheet
 MS PowerPoint – create a presentation with clip art, animation, transitions, and general formatting
Minimum Passing Score is 75%
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January 2008
ENGL110 Advanced Composition
Eligibility: Students must have received credit for ENGL 109.
This exam requires students to spend three hours in a monitored computer lab with a proctor. During the exam, students may use a dictionary, a thesaurus, and
the APA Manual or English handbook.
Students will be asked to choose a question from a list and write a persuasive essay using at least three sources. The essay, including documentation, must follow
APA guidelines. The essay should be a minimum of 750 words (about 3 double-spaced pages). Other requirements include the following:
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Essay structure, with an introduction, thesis statement, body and conclusion.
Minimum of 2 arguments supporting thesis.
Minimum use of 3 sources referenced via APA style.
Word-processed, double-spaced with APA format.
Relatively free of grammatical, spelling and mechanical errors.
Minimum Passing Score: Pass
Students only receive a passing or failing evaluation. Students may not retake the exam. There is no appeal of the final score.
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January 2008
HLTH110 Medical Terminology
This exam for HLTH110, Medical Terminology evaluates knowledge of the prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms utilized in the word building system of
medical terminology. Application of the this word building system to discern the meanings of medical terms is necessary including the ability to apply the
appropriate medical terminology to the different organ systems of the human body. Topics included are correct spelling of the medical terms and word parts and
correct medical abbreviations and symbols.
Minimum Passing Score: 80%
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January 2008
HLTH120 Pharmacology
The credit by exam for HLTH120, Pharmacology evaluates the understanding of basic pharmacology and its effects on the human body’s systems and the diseases of
the human body. An understanding of the different drug classifications with the possible side effects and the principles of the different drug actions are necessary.
Topics included in the exam are the legal constraints of medication administration, the safety “rights” of medication administration, and the appropriate medication
dosage calculations.
Minimum Passing Score: 80%
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January 2008
HINT221 Credit by Exam (CBE)
This HINT221 Credit By Exam consists of four Parts, multiple choice, short answer, defining terms pertaining to ICD-9-CM coding and assigning ICD-9-CM diagnosis
and procedure codes to short scenarios. Parts I and II are to be completed without any reference material. Parts III and IV may be completed using a current ICD-9CM code manual (hospital edition with volumes 1 through 3) and a medical dictionary.
The content of this exam covers the learning outcomes of Davenport University course HINT221, ICD-9-CM Coding, which introduces students to the International
Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) clinical classification system, volumes 1, 2 and 3. Students gain a detailed understanding of
the Official ICD-9-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and apply these guidelines in a structured context for accurate ICD-9-CM code assignment. Emphasis is
also placed on knowledge and content of coding compliance. Students gain understanding of data quality. Students are introduced to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
and compare and contrast ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM and –PCS code assignments and conventions at an introductory level. Students are introduced to other
classification systems, such as DSM-IV, ICD-O. Within this course students have hands-on exposure to computerized encoding systems.
Students are allowed up to 1 hour to complete the first two parts and up to 4 hours to complete the final two parts of this exam.
If needed, the student may complete parts III and IV in more than one sitting. (It is OK for the student to have notes written in the ICD-9-CM code manual.) The
student may not take notes, books, or the test out of the testing area until the test is 100% complete.
Minimum passing score = 73%
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January 2008
HINT222 Procedural (CPT) Coding
This exam measures knowledge of the CPT (Physician’s Current Procedural Coding System) codes. It includes basic coding guidelines for services by physicians;
hospital outpatient/ancillary departments; hospital emergency departments; and ambulatory care facilities. Topics included on the exam are coding guidelines and
format, selecting correct Level I (CPT) codes and modifiers from written documents, selecting correct Level II (HCPCS) codes and modifiers from written documents,
assigning E/M (Evaluation and Management) codes, and the correct sequencing of ICD codes.
Minimum Passing Score: 80%
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January 2008
NETW101 PC Operating Systems
Required Testing Equipment and Materials (for Hands-on section--last 10 items)
 Computer with printer access
 MS Windows XP software
 Storage media provided (floppy disk, CD-RW, DVD-RW, USB “flash”)
This competency exam will test the student’s knowledge on microcomputer operating systems and the windows environment. Topics covered include efficient disk
and file management, manipulating folders/directories, support and troubleshooting, and creation and execution of batch files. Emphasis is placed on Windows
2000 and Windows XP, with some references to other versions and operating systems’ skills in determining the answers to the examination questions.
Minimum Passing Score: 75%
(105 points minimum out of 140 possible points)
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January 2008