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ACT/CLEP/TEAS

GED/TABE/Praxis

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CMA

NBDHE

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HVAC

NEC/CompTIA A+/CISSP

CDL/ASE

NCE

Baking

To find test preparation materials available through CPCC libraries, a good strategy is to search for the name of the test you are interested in along with a term like "examination" or "study guide" in the library catalog and databases. For example, a keyword search for NCLEX + examination will find many useful results.

Research Databases

Not sure which database to use? These are generally useful for most topics:

Learning Express Library Complete and PrepStep Academic This link opens in a new window
Practice tests, interactive tutorials, and ebooks for students adult learners. Includes practices tests such as GED, GRE, SAT, TEAS, and supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.
Khan Academy This link opens in a new window
Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.
Stat!Ref This link opens in a new window
Online access to textbooks and reference guides in the medical, nursing and dental fields. Includes access to Board Vitals tests and Pharmacology World.
Anatomy.TV This link opens in a new window
Anatomy.TV works best in the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox and Safari.
Anatomy.TV features an interactive 3D skeleton with bones, ligaments, muscles and vessels, including a collection of interactive 3D animations.
Central Piedmont has access to the following areas of Anatomy.TV: functional anatomy, hand therapy, sports injuries, thorax, dental hygiene, and cardiovascular system.
AWS Academic This link opens in a new window
AWS Academic, from the American Welding Society, provides access to all AWS electronic standards, specifications, methods and guidelines.
eBook Central This link opens in a new window
Scholarly titles supporting student and faculty research, and general nonfiction on topics such as school & studying, career development, arts & leisure, and practical life skills.
eBook Collection from EBSCOHost This link opens in a new window
Nearly 25,000 fiction, reference, scholarly, and professional books online.
LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new window
LinkedIn Learning provides video-based training for beginners and experts on a variety of subjects. Topics covered include Microsoft Office Suite, basic computer skills, audio, video, photography, graphic design, web and interactive design, business, and software development.
NC Driver Education This link opens in a new window
The NC Driver Education program contains the following state-specific information:
- 11 car practice tests
- 8 motorcycle practice tests
- 3 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) practice tests
- 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL)
- FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions

On Campus Resources

Testing & Assessment Centers
The Central Piedmont Testing and Assessment Center provides comprehensive testing services to Central Piedmont students and faculty, local businesses and industries, as well as to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community and surrounding areas.
Tutoring (Academic Learning Centers)
The Ruth G. Shaw Academic Learning Center (ALC) is committed to helping you overcome difficulties with academic coursework, promoting your independent learning, and to proactively helping you develop the skills necessary for academic and life-long learning success.

Print Books

Cracking the ACT with 6 Practice Tests, 2017 Edition

Cracking the SAT Math 1 and 2 Subject Tests, 2013-2014 Edition

Cracking the AP Calculus AB and BC Exams, 2011 Edition

Reading and Vocabulary Workbook for the TOEFL Exam

GED Test Premier 2017 with 2 Practice Tests

NEC Exam

HVAC Licensing Study Guide, Third Edition

National Certified Medical Assistant Exam Secrets Study Guide

CMA Exam Preparation Study Guide 2019 And 2020

CompTIA a+ Certification All-In-One Exam Guide, Tenth Edition (Exams 220-1001 & 220-1002)

Occupational Therapy Examination Review Guide

Nursing School Entrance Exams Prep 2019-2020

CISSP All-In-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition

Websites

AAA Math
AA Math features a comprehensive set of thousands of interactive arithmetic lessons.
AplusMath
This web site was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively. Site includes: games, flashcards and worksheets.
Math Goodies
Math Goodies is your free math help portal featuring interactive lessons, worksheets, and homework help.
PurpleMath
Helping students gain understanding and self-confidence in algebra
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions includes worksheets, generators, games and fun activities to teach students how to work with and understand fractions.
WEbMath
Webmath is a math-help web site that generates answers to specific math questions and problems, as entered by a user, at any particular moment.
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In addition to the answers, Webmath also shows the student how to arrive at the answer.

Prep Step - Basic Computer Skills
Typing Web
TypingWeb is a free online typing tutor & keyboarding tutorial for typists of all skill levels.

High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®),
Test Assessing Secondary Completion
GED Testing Service
Learning Express Library - High School Equivalency Center
Practice Exams
Preparation Courses and Guides
Skills Improvement
Spanish-language Preparation

Additional Help