Updated:08/09/2004


Changes in Testing

New interactive tests on all the modules are now in place. There are links at the bottom of the modules to the appropriate tests. Below is a full index of the tests.

Module 1 Modules 2-3
Modules 4-5 Modules 6-7
Modules 8-12 Modules 13-14
Modules 15-16 Modules 17-18
Modules 19-22 Modules 23-25
Module 26 Modules 27-28
Modules 29-30 Modules 31-32
Modules 33-35 Modules 36-39
Modules 40-Web II Web III-IV

Newspapers 1-2

Newspapers 3 Through Magazines

Book Publishing

Answer Form

The new tests have several security features, plus some safeguards against a trial and error approach to getting a good score. For example -

  • A security code can be entered in the blank provided. This code can be anything that the instructor can associate with the specific student or class when the test is given.
  • Students are now penalized for guessing and skipping questions. Three points are given for each right answer. However, two points are subtracted from the final score for every wrong answer or skipped question.
  • Several things are included in the printout of the final results: the final score, the date and time the test was taken, and the chapters covered. There is a new "Print" button for this page, which should work with all browsers. (If there is a problem with this, the standard print command for the browser can be used.)
  • We initially included a maximum time function (generally set at 15 minutes), after which each test would go directly to "Evaluate" and not let the student continue. The idea was not to give students time to check back on the text for answers. However, we reconsidered this when it was brought to our attention that some special students might need more time. We'll await feedback from users on this. In the meantime, the instructor has the option of setting a time limit in a classroom or lab.

Instructors can get specific information by sending e-mail to Be sure to specify the Mass Media tests.

These materials are now available on four independent and geographically separated servers. Although all four of these servers are extremely reliable, if there is ever a problem with a single source, another address can be used. All four of these were expanded in 2003 to handle the increased demands we were experiencing.