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Entrance or Certification Exams
Are you preparing for a certification or entry test, such as the NCLEX, TOEFL, COMPTIA, etc.? Are you looking for practice exams/tests, tips, strategies, etc.? The library has materials that can help you practice and improve your chances of passing. The sections below contain selected materials; if you need more, go to the library's home page and search under "Find Books."
ASVAB
1,001 ASVAB AFQT practice questions for dummies by If the thought of preparing for the four ASVAB AFQT subtests is having you see stars and stripes, this no-nonsense guide is here to help you stay sharp on test day. From vocabulary and reading comprehension questions to algebra and geometry questions to math word problems, it includes all the practice questions you need to score your best and join the military. -- From publisher's description.
ASVAB Study Guide by Anyone planning to take the ASVAB test should take advantage of the review material, practice test questions, and test-taking strategies contained in this study guide. -- From publisher's description.
ASVAB Full Study Guide by Complete subject review with online videos, 5 full practice tests, and realistic questions.--From publisher's description.
2021 / 2022 ASVAB for Dummies by This book provides in-depth reviews of all nine test subjects. Don't worry if you slept through some of this material in school; you’ll find a complete refresher on everything you'll be expected to know―plus full explanations for every answer, drill exercises, and strategy cheat sheets for verbal, math, and general sciences. You'll also get tips on how to pinpoint areas where you need to develop mental muscle and to strengthen your test-taking skills. -- From publisher's description.
COMPTIA
CompTIA Security+ All-In-One Exam Guide, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601)) by Get complete coverage of all objectives included on the CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-601 from this comprehensive resource. Written by a team of leading information security experts, this authoritative guide fully addresses the skills required to perform essential security functions and to secure hardware, systems, and software. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.--From publisher's description.
Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide, Third Edition (Exam SY0-601) by In Mike Meyers’ CompTIA Security+™ Certification Guide, Third Edition (Exam SY0-601), the leading expert on CompTIA certification and training brings his highly effective methodology to IT security. Within each chapter, modules drill down on specific exam objectives, providing a clear learning path. All official exam objectives are covered, and chapter-ending practice exam questions reinforce the concepts presented. This practical resource goes beyond knowledge application and teaches you the skills you need to anticipate security risks and guard against them.--From publisher's description.
CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) by This is the perfect study guide to help you pass CompTIA's new A+ Core (200-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) exams. It provides coverage and practice questions for every exam topic, including substantial new coverage of Windows 10, as well as new PC hardware, tablets, smartphones, macOS, Linux, cloud computing, and professional-level networking and security. Extensive prep tools include quizzes, Exam Alerts, two full practice exams in the print book and an additional two exams in the test engine, plus complete real-time practice and feedback through Pearson's state-of-the-art test engine. -- From publisher's description.
GRE
GRE for Dummies with Online Practice Tests by The GRE measures your proficiency in verbal reasoning, analytical writing, and critical thinking -- and basically challenges your ability to conjure up everything you've forgotten since high school. If you're a bit rusty, don't worry! You just need a refresher course, and this book provides it, plus all-important strategies and tips geared specifically to the GRE. With examples, hundreds of practice questions, and vocab assistance, it's the study partner that gets you through content and test-taking strategy. -- From publisher's description.
Cracking the GRE Premium Edition with 6 Practice Tests 2018 by Get all the prep you need for your best score on the GRE with The Princeton Review, including 6 full-length practice tests, thorough topic reviews, and exclusive access to our online Premium Portal with tons of extra practice and resources. -- From publisher's description.
GRE Math Workbook by ISBN: 9781506235271A study guide to the math portion of the Graduate Record Examination, or GRE, featuring subject reviews, practice exercises and questions, strategies for quantitative question types, and explained answers. -- From publisher's description.
LSAT
Master the LSAT by The LSAT is an aptitude test. Like all aptitude tests, it must choose a medium in which to measure intellectual ability. The LSAT has chosen logic. Although this makes the LSAT hard, it also makes the test predictable--it is based on fundamental principles of logic. MASTER THE LSAT analyzes and codifies these basic principles: the contrapositive, the if-then, pivotal words, etc. Armed with this knowledge, you will have the ability to greatly increase your score. --From publisher's description.
smarTest Prep: Guide to LSAT Logic Games by smarTEST Prep: Guide to LSAT Logic Games presents a standardized and methodical approach to conquering the Logic Games section of the LSAT. This book helps readers to understand the fundamentals of logic games and how to properly diagram their solutions. smarTEST Prep will prepare every reader for test day. -- From publisher's description.
LSAT for Dummies by Publication Date: 2021The Law School Admissions Test examines your skills in reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, and logical reasoning. To achieve your best score, you'll need to be familiar with both the LSAT content and the testing format. This comprehensive test-prep guide provides both, along with five full-length practice tests (three in the book, plus two more online), so you can assess your readiness and see where you need more study. You'll be able to review the foundational concepts for every section, see complete explanations, get test-taking tips, and much more. -From the publisher.
NCLEX
NCLEX-RN Prep Plus 2019 by The NCLEX-RN exam is not just about what you know -- it's about how you think. Kaplan's "NCLEX-RN Prep Plus 2019" uses expert critical thinking strategies and targeted sample questions to help you put your expertise into practice and ace the exam! The NCLEX-RN exam tests how you'll apply the medical knowledge you've gained in real-life situations. In "NCLEX-RN Prep Plus 2019", Kaplan's all-star nursing faculty teaches you 10 critical thinking pathways to help you break down what exam questions are asking. Eight chapters end with practice sets to help you put these critical thinking principles into action. -- From publisher's description.
Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination by Includes 5,200 NCLEX examination-style questions in the book and online. A companion Evolve website includes thousands of questions that allow you to decide how you want to practice! Don't make the mistake of assuming the quality of the questions is the same in all NCLEX exam review books, because only Silvestri includes the kinds of questions that consistently test the clinical judgment skills necessary to pass today's NCLEX exam. All answers include detailed rationales to help you learn from your answer choices and test-taking strategies with tips on how to best approach each question. --From publisher's description.
NCLEX-PN Content Review Guide by Kaplans "NCLEX-PN Content Review Guide" provides comprehensive review of the essential content you need to ace the NCLEX-PN exam. -- From publisher's description.
Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam by A concise, fun review, this study guide uses colorful drawings and mnemonic cartoons to clarify the nursing concepts and content found on the NCLEX-RN examination -- ideal for visual learners. An Evolve companion website includes 2,500 NCLEX review questions allowing you to create practice exams, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and review answers and rationales. -- From publisher's description.
Saunders Q and A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination by Updated to reflect the most current clinical updates and test plan, "Saunders Q&A Review for the NCLEX-PN Examination, 5th Edition" delivers all the practice you need to pass this all-important exam and so much more! -- From publisher's description.
TEAS
ATI TEAS Crash Course® Book + Online by ATI TEAS Crash Course® features easy-to-read review chapters that cover every exam objective in reading, mathematics, science, and English and language usage. A full-length online practice exam comes with automatic scoring and detailed explanations of answers. Helpful diagnostics pinpoint where test candidates are strongest and where they need to focus their study. -- From publisher's description.
ATI TEAS 6 Full Study Guide in Color 3rd Edition 2020-2021 by Full study guide in color; complete subject review, 100 video lessons, 5 full practice tests both online and in the book, 850 realistic questions, and 400 online flashcards. -- From publisher's description.
ATI TEAS Mathematics Flashcard Study System by ATI TEAS Mathematics Flashcard Study System relies on the well established and highly effective repetition method of study to help aspiring nurses break down and easily master tough test questions on the Test of Essential Academic Skills.
One study after another has proven again and again that spaced repetition is the most effective form of mastering difficult material, and nothing compares to flashcards when it comes to making repetition easy, enjoyable and effective.--From publisher's description.
TOEFL
Cracking the TOEFL IBT with Audio CD, 2019 Edition by ISBN: 9780525567882Get all the prep you need to ace the Test of English as a Foreign Language with a full-length simulated TOEFL iBT test, an MP3 CD with accompanying audio sections, thorough reviews of core topics, and proven strategies for tackling tough questions. -- From publisher's description.
TOEFL IBT Prep Plus 2020-2021 by Kaplan's "TOEFL iBT Prep Plus 2020-2021" provides the most important language skills and strategies you need to succeed on the test, which is required worldwide for international students who want to study abroad. Master your English abilities in reading, writing, listening, and speaking so you can face the TOEFL with confidence. -- From publisher's description.
The Official Guide to the TOEFL Test with DVD-ROM, Fifth Edition by If you are looking for the best, most authoritative guide to the TOEFL iBT test, you have found it! "The Official Guide to the TOEFL Test" is the one and only TOEFL guide specially created by ETS -- the maker of the test. It is packed with everything you need to prepare for the TOEFL test. Only ETS can show you exactly what to expect on the test, tell you precisely how the test is scored, and give you hundreds of authentic test questions to study for practice. That makes this guide your most reliable source for everything you need to know about the TOEFL test. -- From publisher's description.
TOEFL Ibt Preparation Book by Each section of the test has a comprehensive review that goes into detail to cover all of the content likely to appear on the TOEFL test. The practice test questions are each followed by detailed answer explanations. If you miss a question, it's important that you are able to understand the nature of your mistake and how to avoid making it again in the future. The answer explanations will help you to learn from your mistakes and overcome them. Anyone planning to take the TOEFL test should take advantage of the review material, practice test questions, and test-taking strategies contained in this study guide. -- From publisher's description.
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