Programs

Challenge Exam

The Business Technology Department administers an exam for courses related to many MATC programs for students to gain advanced standing. Challenge Exam Request Form

Schedule of Exams for Summer 2008

Thursday, June 26 - 3:00 pm, Room 358
Thursday, June 26 - 5:00 pm, Room 358
Tuesday, August 19 - 3:00 pm, Room 358
Tuesday, August 19 - 5:00 pm, Room 358
Thursday, August 21 - 8:30 am, Room 358

During the academic year (September-May), challenge exams are also offered in Room 358

• During the first week of classes anytime that the Business Open Lab is open.
• Please arrive at least two hours prior to closing time to allow ample time to complete the exam.
• Every Tuesday evening at 5:00 during the semester EXCEPT Tuesday, October 30 (there will be no exam that day). Exams are not available during finals week or winter/spring break.
  

Challenge Exams are Available for the Following Courses:

All Microsoft Office challenge exams will be given using version 2003 of the software.

10-103-137 Beginning Word*
10-103-143 PowerPoint*
10-103-133 Beginning Excel*
10-103-145 Beginning Access*
10-103-136 Intermediate Word*
10-103-139 Intermediate Excel*
10-103-125 Intermediate Access*
10-103-126 Advanced Word*
10-103-132 Advanced Excel*  
10-103-127 Advanced Access*  
10-103-135 Windows XP
10-103-146 Introduction to Internet
10-103-150 FrontPage
10-106-101 Introduction to Keyboarding
10-106-139 Keyboard Skillbuilding
10-106-165 Medical Office Procedures
10-106-182 Information Technology Concepts
10-106-103 Records Management
10-106-108 Proofreading and Editing
10-106-133 Word Processing Applications
10-103-168 Dreamweaver
10-106-178 Medical Language for Business Professionals 1
10-106-179 Medical Language for Business Professionals 2

* SAM Card required. See SAM Card instructions.

Procedures

1. The student completes the Challenge Exam Request Form. It gets submitted to Chris Yero in the Business Open Lab, Truax, Room 358. The deadline to submit a request form is the Friday before the scheduled exam date.
   
   
2. Students will need to purchase a SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) card from the MATC Bookstore for the Microsoft software challenge exams; approximate cost is $32. A separate SAM card must be purchased for each student; however, the card can be used for additional Microsoft challenge exams and may also be required for these software courses.
   
   
3. Two hours have been allotted to complete the exam. Therefore, if the exam requires a SAM card, please purchase it before the scheduled test date and set it up on your own following the SAM card instructions or arrive ten minutes early for the exam to get it set up.
   
   
4. A computer disk will be provided for exams which do not require the SAM card. The exam must be saved on the disk. The disk must be turned in to the proctor along with the printed copy of the completed exam. All other materials, except the SAM card, must also be turned in to the proctor before leaving the exam room.
   
   
5. Arrive at the room at the start time of the challenge exam.
   
   
6. Exam results will be sent to the student, and their respective divisional office, by the Business Technology office. Advanced standing (credit) will be granted as appropriate.
   
   
7. If you registered for a challenge exam session but can't attend, please contact the Chris Yero (608) 243-4019 at least 24 hours in advance so that your spot may be offered to another student.
   
   
8. The student cannot be enrolled in the course during the semester/quarter in which the challenge exam is taken.
   
   
9. A challenge exam is for a specific course and may be taken one time only. If a passing score is not achieved, the student will need to complete the course if it is required for his/her program.
   
   
10. The Business Technology office reserves the right to deny Challenge Exam requests if guidelines and/or procedures are not met. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Yero at Truax, Room 358 or by phone at (608) 243-4019.

SAM Card Registration Instructions
Required for Challenge Exams in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Before taking the challenge exam complete ALL of the following:

1. Purchase a SAM card at the MATC bookstore.
   
   
2. Register your preliminary information. This can be done on a computer in one of the following rooms at Truax: 351, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 364, 368 or the library (2nd floor).
   
   
3. Open the SAM card.
   
   
4. Follow the directions printed inside the pamphlet:

   LAUNCH the SAM program
   
   LOG IN to SAM as a new user--The Institution Key for MATC is S3801057. You will find your SAM System Key printed on the SAM card on the back cover of the inside of the pamphlet; it must be keyed in EXACTLY as printed.
   
   BUILD your SAM Profile--Enter you first name, last name, a 6-10 character password of your choice, and email address. Your UserID will also be your email address. The alias and ID# entries are optional.
   
   Write down your user name and password on the SAM card located in the lower right corner of the inside of the pamphlet before exiting the SAM program.
   
   At this point your SAM account is ready for the challenge exam. The test proctor will add you to the correct course at the testing site.
   
   If you have questions/problems setting up the SAM profile or joining the proper section, come about 15 minutes early to the exam so that the test administrator can assist you. If you fail to set up the profile or join the proper section before the exam time, you will have less time available to complete the exam during the testing session.
   

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