Information Technology & Communication Systems Enrollment Assessment Information

There are five (5) sections on the Information Technology & Communication Systems assessment:

You will have up to four (4) attempts to pass the Mechanical, Reading Comprehension, and Color Identification sections of the assessment.

You will have up to two (2) attempts to pass the Algebra section of the assessment.

Assessment Study Guides and Links

Printable Practice Packet ITCS- This includes all sections of the assessment

Algebra

Fractions                  Decimals                 Percentages

Algebra Basics - This is an introduction to the basics of Algebra

Khan Academy - This is a Pre-Algebra resource

Reading Comprehension (Accuplacer)

The reading section of the Next-Generation Accuplacer is designed to assess your current reading comprehension skills. This test has no time limit. You can read as slowly as you wish or read the passage multiple times. The difficulty of each question goes up with each correct answer so if you are doing well, you might find yourself encountering more challenging questions.

What to Expect with Accuplacer - This video explains how the Accuplacer portion of the exam works (reading) and what to expect.

Accuplacer Official Practice Test and Guide - This is a free guide that offers a sample test and a learn as you go option. You will need to create a login but the service is free. After your login is created, click on the Next Generation option, then choose Reading.

Accuplacer Study Guide - This packet covers the reading portion of Accuplacer with definitions, examples, and key tips.

Accuplacer Video Study Guide (Reading) - This video is a study guide to the basics of reading comprehension.

Color Identification

Being able to identify colors is important when working with electricity. Wires are color coded so that workers can identify them safely, quickly, and accurately. This exam section measures your ability to identify the colors used in electrical wiring.