Clep College Algebra
The client test for college algebra covers tutorial is usually taught from one semester of college and graduate level classes. A large majority of the questions are basic algebraic questions and test taker must demonstrate their ability and understanding by answering 60 questions over a 90 minute period of time
Some areas that you will be tested on are;
Linear and quadratic equations
Inequalities
graphs
Equations
Logarithmic functions
Algebraic expressions
Those who are considering taking this test should have the ability to either quickly refresh themselves with math and algebra or have a natural strength towards math or experience using algebraic formations. Those who do not find math as one of their strengths would be better off taking this test over the semester.
I personally found that this test was not for me, there are so many other click tests that I was able to test out of and earn sufficient credit to skip an entire year of college without having to worry about any math tests. Since math is not my strong point I found it easier to get through the class by working and learning with someone there to help me, walked me through each problem, and refresh my memory of things I learned years ago.
However, if you can grasp math and simply need a refresher in order to get back to college-level algebra you should definitely consider taking this test.
25% of the test will be around algebraic operations, such as, factoring in expanding polynomials, algebraic expressions and their operations, exponents with their operations, and properties of logarithms.
Another 25% will be based around equations in any qualities, items that you should be familiar with are linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations and inequalities, absolute value any qualities in equations, systems of any qualities in equations and exponential equations.
30% of the test will be based around functions and their properties such as definitions and interpretations, domain and range, algebra of functions, graphs and their properties, inverse functions.
The remaining 20% of the test will be based around operations and number systems. Be sure to be familiar with complex numbers, series sequence, real numbers, binomial theorem and factorials, determinants of 2 x 2 matrices.
As a mentioned before I did not personally take this test however in each of the bands I took I found itBest to use the official study guideAnd not rely on other sites were practice tests because the study guide tells you exactly what you need to know and gives you 3 practice test that you can use to determine if you’re ready.
Sample Test Questions
The following sample questions do not appear on an actual CLEP
examination. They are intended to give potential test-takers an
indication of the format and difficulty level of the examination
and to provide content for practice and review. For more sample
questions and information about the test, see the CLEP Official
Study Guide.
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1. Which of the following is equal to a for all values of
a, b, and c ?
c
(A) ab
(b 1 c)
(B) a
bc
(C) aa
bc
(D) (a)
b
(E) ac
y
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2. If a 0 and b 0, which of the following could be an
equation of the line graphed in the xy-plane above?
(A) y = 2ax 2 b
(B) y = ax 2 b
(C) y = ax 1 b
(D) y = 2ax 1 b
(E) y = abx
3. The functions f and g are defined above. What is the
value of f (g(23)) ?
(A) 26
(B) 23
(C) 0
(D) 3
(E) 9
Credit Recommendations
The American Council on Education has recommended that
colleges grant 3 credits for a score of 50, which is equivalent to
a course grade of C, on the CLEP College Algebra exam. Each
college, however, is responsible for setting its own policy. For
candidates with satisfactory scores on the CLEP College Algebra
examination, colleges may grant credit toward fulfillment of a
distribution requirement, or for a particular course that matches
the exam in content. Check with your school to find out the score
it requires for granting credit, the number of credit hours granted
and the course that can be bypassed with a passing score.
Answers to Sample Questions:
(1) D; (2) B; (3) E; (4) C; (5) 12; (6) A.
4. In the xy-plane, the graph of the function
2
f(x) 5 x
1 bx 1 4 does not intersect the x-axis. Which of
the following must be true about b ?
(A) 28 b , 24
(B) b 5 24
(C) 24 , b , 4
(D) b 5 4
(E) 4 , b 8
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5. If x 5 2 is a root of the equation 3x 2 x 2 2t 1 4 5 0,
what is the value of t ?
6. Which of the following products is a real number?
(A) (1 1 i) (1 2 i)
(B) (1 1 i) (1 1 i)
(C) (21 2 i) ( 21 2 i)
(D) (21 1 i) ( 21 1 i)
(E) (21 1 i) (1 2 i)