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In partnership with the Home Builders Institute (HBI), the educational arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Delmar Cengage Learning has created a set of practice tests and final exams for each of the six Residential Construction Academy (RCA) books and learning materials packages: Basic Principles for Construction, Carpentry, Electrical Principles, House Wiring, HVAC, and Plumbing. Practice Tests track student knowledge of the material as it is presented in the course as well as providing instructors with important information for curriculum planning. The Final Exams provide a venue for final evaluation at the conclusion of the program. This online testing series provides many features that will help students successfully complete their trade program:
Practice Tests are available at any time, and provide students with the review and practice needed to track comprehension of the material throughout the course and to help prepare for the final test, as well as provide instructors with the information they need to tailor their curriculum to meet student needs.
Study Tips provide valuable information for studying and preparing to take the final test.
Final Test is offered in three separate question banks, allowing for three opportunities to successfully pass the test with a grade of at least 70%. Each exam attempt pulls a randomized set of exam questions developed to correlate directly to the RCA book and the National Skill Standards for that specific trade.
Flexible Testing Options allows instructors to tailor tests to cover only the chapters that were covered in the course. All chapters are available, and content is directly correlated to the National Skill Standards developed for that specific trade.
Automatic Grading results are immediate upon completion of the test. Correct answers, page references to accompanying book, and references to specific Skill Standard provide the necessary information for review and self-study.
Student Certificate of Achievement is available upon successful completion of the test, allowing students the opportunity to provide copies of certificates to prospective employers to prove their skill level.
Related Links provide additional information on topics within each craft-skill area. Find out more information on a particular topic to further knowledge of the content.
We recognize the challenges and rewards of succeeding in the building trades. This outstanding online testing series maintains high standards both in content and in presentation in order to encourage student mastery of the National Skill Standards. We wish all our students luck as they embark upon the beginnings of an exciting and rewarding profession!
To find out more about the RCA system, please click here.
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