Public Speaking DSST

[chasey11442]

Hi all,

I am debating on whether or not I should take the Public Speaking exam. A few questions for anyone who has taken and passed the exam:

1. Is the exam "hard" meaning it requires weeks of study?
   
2. What type of questions are asked during the exam portion?
   
3. Is the speech more or less difficult then the exam?
   
4. Is the speech portion and exam a combined grade or separate?
   
5. Is the speech graded by the computer or a specialist?
   
6. Is the grading for DSST the same as CLEP, less or more "harsh"?
   

I was involved in speech and debate in HS and received several awards so I think I should be fine (depending on the topic) but just wanted to see what everyone has to say.