Information Systems CLEP Difficulty

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I have a similar background -- web and graphic design. I passed with a 76, but I studied quite a bit over the course of about a week. (I'd say about 20 hours total, maybe up to 30.) Your background will help with maybe 10-20% of the questions. The test focuses a lot on IT subjects that I didn't know much about, such as network configurations, GPS tech, database types, different software production theories, and IT managerial roles. My exam was really heavy on understanding IT roles in the workplace, and the subtle differences between them (CTO vs Information Systems Manager, etc.).

If you can get your hands on a copy of the CLEP official study guide -- I found those questions to be closest to what appeared on the exam. The free Modern States course was also really helpful.