Description

Completing Your Challenge Examination

When you enrolled, the admissions committee reviewed the materials you submitted and determined that

based on your experience, you are eligible to challenge this course.

Challenge Examination Components

The Examination

The challenge examination is comparable to the final examination for

the course. Questions may be multiple choice or true/false

statements.

The Answer Sheet

The answer sheet for this challenge examination contains a bar code

with your name, identification number and course number. The

answer sheet may only be used for this examination. You may also

complete your examination online using the Coast Connection student

portal.

The Textbook

The examination is based on the contents of the textbook listed on the

cover of this booklet. Although you are being given an

opportunity to challenge this course based on academic

competencies identified in your occupational or life experiences, we

suggest you review the textbook prior to attempting the examination.

Before Beginning Your Examination

In order to successfully complete this course, we recommend that you

do the following before beginning:

 Be sure that you have the correct edition of the course textbook.

Become familiar with the contents of the textbook, beginning

with the table of contents. Authors often include supplementary

the material at the end of the text, such as a glossary and/or

reference section, that will help you as you complete your

examination.

Many textbook publishers have developed excellent websites to

accompany their textbooks. The site’s address is generally printed on

the introductory pages of the textbook or is sometimes found on the

back cover. We recommend that you visit the website for your text.

These sites can enrich your understanding of the course material.

Instructions

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Submitting Your Examination by Mail

You may send your completed challenge examination to the following

mailing address:

California Coast University

Testing Department

925 N. Spurgeon Street

Santa Ana, California 92701

Submitting Your Examination Online

Students may access the online testing features via the Coast

Connection student portal and complete and submit their examinations

online.

After logging in to your online account, click on My Academic Plan and

select the course you are working on to complete the challenge

examination. It is recommended that you keep a copy of your

examination answers for your own personal records.

Submitting Your Examination by Fax

You can also fax multiple-choice examinations to the Grading

Department at (714) 547-1451. When faxing exams, please do not

resize your fax.

Examination Grading

Your grade in the course will be determined by the percentage of

correct answers.

A = 90% – 100% correct

B = 80% – 90% correct

C = 70% – 79% correct

D = 60% – 69% correct

F = 59% and below correct

Undergraduate students who receive a letter grade of “F” on their

challenge examination will need to complete the study guide for the

course. Graduate students who receive a letter grade of “D” or “F” will

also, be sent to the study guide.

There is no additional charge for completing the study guide for the

course if you do not pass the challenge examination.