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DSST Fundamentals of College Algebra is a Prometric math credit exam with 100 questions in 2 hours, a permitted nonprogrammable calculator, and ACE-recommended 3 lower-level baccalaureate semester hours.
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DSST Fundamentals of College Algebra is a Prometric math credit exam with 100 questions in 2 hours, a permitted nonprogrammable calculator, and ACE-recommended 3 lower-level baccalaureate semester hours.
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DSST Fundamentals of College Algebra is part of Prometric's DSST credit-by-exam program and is designed for credit comparable to a college algebra course. GetCollegeCredit lists form codes SS424, ST424, SY424, and SZ424; level 3 baccalaureate; 3 semester hours; and a minimum score of 400, while the official fact sheet identifies the ACE recommendation as lower-level baccalaureate credit. The exam contains 100 questions to be answered in 2 hours, and a nonprogrammable calculator is permitted. The current content outline weights Fundamental Algebraic Operations at 16%, Complex Numbers at 5%, Equations and Inequalities at 47%, and Properties of Functions and their Graphs at 32%. Preparation should prioritize solving linear, quadratic, absolute value, radical, exponential, and logarithmic equations and inequalities; systems; rational expressions; exponents and roots; function operations; graph interpretation; and speed with calculator-allowed but algebra-first work. Candidates should confirm institutional DSST credit acceptance, record the 4-digit score recipient code, and choose the correct Prometric, ProProctor, or National Testing Center registration path before scheduling.
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