SimNet practice tests

I recently spoke to Christian Keck, the Director of Student Computing at Baruch, about the change last fall in the way that students take SimNet practice tests. If a student asks at the desk about where to take a SimNet test, please say to the student something along these lines:

If you want to take the SimNet practice test, the only way to do so is to purchase the SimNet CD-ROM from the college bookstore. Once you have that CD-ROM, you can then access the practice tests in two ways. First, you can go to the computer lab on the 6th floor of this building and click the SimNet icon on the desktop of the PCs there. You'll be prompted to type the login information, which you should find on the packaging of the CD-ROM you bought from the bookstore. Once you enter that info, you'll be able to do the practice tests. If you have any problems, stop by the BCTC Help Desk or call them (646-312-1010).

The other way to do the tests is to install the CD-ROM on your own computer (laptop or desktop). After you do that, you'll need to go to the web address printed on the front of the CD-ROM (http://baruch.simnetenterprise.com) and login there to access the practice tests. At some point, you'll be prompted to enter "Baruch" as the server name. If you need help installing the software, contact the BCTC Help Desk (646-312-1010). You will not be able to install the CD-ROM on any computers in the library (including the laptops we loan).

There is a separate book that is recommended as a study guide, too. That book is kept in the library in the course reserves collection. The title is Microsoft Excel 2002: Introductory, the authors are Haag and Perry, and the call number is HF5548.4.M523 H3 2002.

I've put this information into the wiki on the SimNet page.