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Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP Test
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CLEP (College Level Examination Program) There are 297 multiple-choice practice questions and detailed explanations contained in the Practice Tests and Study Guides below. The ACE (American Council on Education) recommends 3 lower level college credits for this exam. Studying, and passing, the practice tests below will allow you to confidently take and pass your Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP test. The overall key concepts, and specific individual points, that will allow you to pass your test are within the practice questions and detailed explanations.
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Course Information and Overview
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Information Systems and Computer Applications Test consists of material typically taught in an introductory-level college course. The actual CLEP Test is 100 questions and allows 90 minutes to complete.
According to the official College Board site the Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP test contains questions from the following topics:
- Information Systems and Office Application
Software in Organizations (25%)
Office Suite tools such as word processors, spreadsheet software, presentation software, and database software
Basic functions of standard desktop computers
Office computer systems including email systems, and shared work environment systems
Internet (web) browsers
Internet services to include definitions of www, ftp, and understanding of search engines
Specialized systems including definitions of DSS (Decision Support Center), GIS (Geographical Information System), and BI (Business Intelligence) - Hardware and Systems Technology
(20%)
Computer drives and storage devices, and displays, printers, and networking devices
Performed functions of computer and related devices
Understanding of storage devices and devices for rendering images, audio, video, text
LAN and WAN architecture
Mainframes
Client/server architecture
Operating systems including Linux, Unix, Windows, and others and their function and architecture
Wireless devices including PDA's, smart phones, and other wireless computing and communication devices - Information Systems Software Development (15%)
Methods and tools of software development
SDLC (System Development Life Cycle)
Roles and functions of project management
Information processing methods including batch, transaction, and real time
UI and UI design (User Interface)
Standards development and purposes - Programming Concepts and Data Management (25%)
Structures and syntax of programming languages
Logic of programming
OO (Object Oriented) methods
Concepts, types, and structure of data
File structure and types
DBMS (Database Management Systems)
Internet related language and technologies (HTML, CSS, PHP, XML, HTTP, HTTPS)
Web page creation and techniques -
Business, Social, and Ethical Implications and Issues
(15%)
Privacy and economic concerns
Open source products and information
IT (Information Technology) and careers
Globalization of technology and its impacts
Information and knowledge management
Business strategies including competition, ecommerce, and TQM (Total Quality Management)
CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications information is available at The College Board.
