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- Welcome to The Interactive Learning System. The system includes
- books, videos, tests, on-line systems, interactive multi-media
- and other techniques to help you learn. To find out more about
- the new exciting ways to learn call 510-254-7283. The Clarke Tests
- are part of the Complete On-Line CNE and CNA Training Program of
- Cyber State University, 510-253-TREK.
-
- The Clarke Tests.
- The Interactive Learning System.
-
- BEFORE YOU START:
-
- This is a Microsoft Windows based program. That runs off your hard
- drive. Evaluate your remaining disk space and allow
- 4-8 MB for each test you install. You may consider installing a few tests
- at a time.
-
- INSTALLATION:
-
- To install The Clarke Tests, insert the CD-ROM into the optical drive
- (E: for example).
-
- 1. Begin Microsoft Windows and choose File-Run.
- 2. Type "E:\CLARKE\SETUP" in the input window and click OK. (Note: E: is CD-ROM)
- 3. The Clarke Tests Setup will install the Delivery Module and ALL
- tests.
- 4. To save disk space, install selected tests only.
-
- CHOOSING THE TESTS:
-
- Open The Clarke Tests by double clicking on the icon. A dialog box
- will appear with the choice of tests in your current directory.
- All the tests will be listed in the Tests portion of the screen.
-
- To select a test, point to and highlight the desired test. Click
- the Open Button or double click on the test name. You can also use
- the keyboard to select the desired test. Press the Tab key until
- the Tests box is selected. Use the up and down arrows to select
- and highlight the desired test. Press enter.
-
- RECORDING YOUR NAME:
-
- Once a test is selected you will be asked to enter your name.
- The name entered will be used in the Tracker module to keep track
- of your scores. After you enter your name you will be presented
- with the first question.
-
- TAKING THE TEST:
-
- Indicate your desired response by clicking on the appropriate
- radio button or by entering text into the fill-in and matching
- spaces provided. The radio button is the white circle or square
- to the left of a selection. Another question type is "hot spots".
- These are answered by clicking the appropriate area in the graphic.
-
- Answer using the keyboard by pressing the first letter of the desired
- choice. Press the tab to move to a fill-in response box. If there are
- multiple responses just tab to the next one.
-
- You can leave the test by pressing the "X" in the corner of the
- question page or by pressing the Ctrl and Esc keys simultaneously.
- Choose Clarke!! and end the task.
-
- SCORING:
-
- On the study tests you may change your answer at any time before
- you click the Score it! button in the lower right hand corner of
- the screen. If you do not score each question after answering
- you can go back and check your work. The form, performance, and
- adaptive tests do not allow for this navigation.
-
- Pressing Enter will score the question if the Score It! button
- is highlighted.
-
- NAVIGATION:
-
- You may move around between the list of numbers at the bottom
- of the screen. Just click on the desired question number.
-
- Once the Score It button has been pressed, you can not return to
- the Show Info or Show Help Screens.
-
- There are also two arrow buttons on the bottom right hand corner of
- the screen which allow you to move forward and backward through The
- Clarke Tests.
-
- SHOW HELP:
-
- The Help button provides clues to help you in answering the
- questions correctly. When you have finished viewing the Clue
- press the Done button.
-
- SHOW INFO:
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- The Info button provides a detailed answer for each question
- including references. This is the Interactive Answer. When you
- have finished viewing the study material press the Done button.
-
- ANALYZING THE TEST RESULTS:
-
- Open the Tracker Module by double clicking the Tracker Icon in
- the Windows Program manager. You will see a blank screen with
- menu choices across the top. Choose the File menu. Select Open.
- A dialog box will appear. The tcsans.mdb file is a database
- containing all your test results. Select the tcsans.mdb file
- and select Open. When you open the database you will see a
- detailed summary report.
-
- NOTES:
-
- 1. The interactive test screen will fill your monitor if
- the Windows driver is set to 640x480. It will not fill the
- screen if it is set to 800x600 or above.
-
- 2. Optimal color contrast occurs at 256 colors and above.
-
- 3. Remember you can use <Ctrl><Esc> and "End Task" to end the
- program.
-
- 4. If you are using a high-quality video driver (Viper VLB, for
- example), it may support a "large font" mode for high-quality
- text and graphics. This can cause very unpredictable results
- with The Clarke Tests. Please avoid using "large fonts" mode
- whenever possible.
-