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DSST Technical Writing Exam Practice Tests
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DSST Technical Writing FAQs
- DSST Technical Writing exam is equivalent to what you would learn in one lower-level college course. DSST Technical writing covers the following topics: theory and practice of technical writing; purpose, content, and organizational patterns of common technical documents; information design; and technical editing.
- By taking DSST exams, you can apply prior or current knowledge to get a head start on your higher education pathway, enhance your degree, and save time and money on courses. If you are already familiar with technical writing, taking the DSST Technical Writing test and passing it will allow you to earn college credit without taking the course in school.
- The minimum passing score for the DSST Technical Writing exam is 400.
- The DSST Technical Writing study guide provides video instructions on the topics covered in the exam: Common Types of Technical Writing, Information Design, and Technical Editing.
- Peterson offers five full-length DSST Technical Writing practice tests and a study guide that reviews the concepts presented on the exam and offers tips for preparing for it.
- DSST exams assess you on the equivalent of an entire college semester’s worth of curriculum in approximately 2 hours. Peterson’s DSST Technical Writing prep prepares you for the questions you can expect on the exam with five full-length practice tests, interactive study materials, and flashcards to test your knowledge of key terms. While the idea is to test you on material with which you have prior learning, reviewing the content and test format is in order as a satisfactory score earns you the college credit you’re after. While everyone is different, we recommend at least 6 weeks of studying before test day.
- The DSST Technical Writing exam is based on a scaled score calculated from multiple-choice questions and essay scores. Scores range from 200 to 500. A passing score for the DSST Technical Writing exam is 400, with 434 considered a B-equivalent. As individual institutions may require specific scores to award credit, checking with your college or university about their policy is always advisable.
- Students can only register and pay for the DSST Technical Writing exam at an authorized DSST testing center. The GetCollegeCredit website is a great resource to find information on locating testing centers as well as institutions that award credit for the DSST.