Computer Test-out Options

 Only accepted Alexandria Technical & Community College (ATCC) students can attempt to test-out
of the courses listed below.
 Each exam may only be attempted once.
 Test-out exams must be taken on the Alexandria campus and are administered in the Testing
Center.
 Exams must be scheduled in advance by contacting the Testing Center at 320-762-4487.
 Required items to bring when taking the exam:
 ATCC student ID
 $30 exam administration fee (must be paid in advance)
 Exams are computerized and timed.
 There are two portions to the test-out exam: a true/false and multiple choice theory exam and an
application exam.
 Theory exam may consist of general computer hardware & software, operating system,
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, & Outlook questions
 Theory exam must be passed with 70% or greater to be eligible to attempt the application
exam.
 The application exam covers Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
 The Application exam must be completed with a score of 70% or greater.
 Utilizing other resources during the exam session constitutes cheating and is an automatic fail.
 A successful test-out will be transcripted as "CR" and will reflect successful credits but will not affect
GPA.

Microsoft Office 2016

ITEC 1430 ITEC 1440 ITEC 1445
Introduction to Computers Beginning Personal Computers I Personal Computer Skills
3 credits ($40/credit) 2 credits ($40/credit) 1 credit ($40/credit)

$30 test administration fee $30 test administration fee $30 test administration fee
$120 transcript fee $80 transcript fee $40 transcript fee
$150 total fee $110 total fee $70 total fee

Theory: 60 questions, 60 minutes Theory: 50 questions, 50 minutes Theory: 40 questions, 40 minutes

Application: 60 questions, no time limit Application: 25 questions, no time limit Application: 40 questions, no time limit
Word – 25 questions Word - 25 questions Word - 15 questions
Excel – 20 questions Excel – 15 questions Excel – 15 questions
PowerPoint – 15 questions PowerPoint – 10 questions PowerPoint – 10 questions
Minimum percent for a successful test-out: Theory - 70% or greater and Application - 70% or greater

Please contact the Testing Center for more information at 320-762-4487.

www.alextech.edu • info@alextech.edu • 320-762-0221 • 888-234-1222

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1601 Jefferson Street • Alexandria, MN 56308 • An Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator
This document is available in alternative formats by calling
888-234-1222 ext. 4673 or 320-762-4673.