The Excel practice test is now available on myItLab. Please remember from the last test that the testing software is very particular and you must follow instructions exactly in order to receive full credit. As an example, if the testing software requests that you select
100% Stacked Column
and you select
Stacked Column
as your chart type, the software will mark it as incorrect and you will lose points.
You will also be taking the practice test in class on the dates specified below. During that time, I will be able to assist you with any questions or problems you may encounter. Please be aware that I will not be able to answer your questions during the actual exam.
Taking the practice test in class with your instructor able to assist you with problems is not the same as you sitting down at your computer (or in the lab) and taking the test as if it were the real thing. When you are taking your exams, you only have three tries on each step/question. When you are taking your exams, you cannot ask how to do a task.
You are on your own.
Again, I strongly urge all students to take the practice test on your own as preparation for your exam in addition to taking them in class when I am available to show you how to do tasks you might not remember how to do.
You should be taking the practice test more than once. Historically speaking, most students who can score 100% on the practice tests on their own receive As on their exams and also as their final grades.
Conversely, students who take the test one time only and do not score well on it, tend to receive very poor grades both on their exams and on their report cards. There were several students who fell into this category for the Word/PowerPoint exam; you should strive to do better on the Excel exam - it is definitely more challenging.
Practice Test Date:
Tuesday, November 8th
Exam Date:
Tuesday, November 15th
