CIS2010 Placement Test

The Office of Testing Services administers the CIS 2010 Placement Test. Students must present a valid photo ID at the time of the test.

Testing on campus in Tivoli Room 347:

This is the fastest way to access the CIS2010 placement exam. No appointment is necessary to take the exam during regular business hours, Monday through Friday between 9am and 3pm.

Testing at home using a virtual proctor:

The CIS2010 exam is also available to complete online at home using a virtual proctoring service. Access to the service requires Microsoft Teams, a high-speed internet connection and a webcam. Expect to set an online test appointment in 5-10 days from initial request.

To request a test at home please send an email from your @es-one.com mailbox to: [email protected]

• Include your MSU Denver student ID number.
• Specify which exam you need to take (CIS2010 Placement Test, to be completed at home)
• Include full name and contact information.

Prepare for the CIS2010 Placement Test:

For study and preparation materials as well as general information on the CIS2010 Placement Test please see the CIS website.

(Note before study: The current 2022 version of the CIS Placement Test does not include MS Access questions or content.)

General exam information:

• The exam has 100 computer concepts questions and Excel questions worth one point each. All 100 questions must be answered within 120 minutes.
• Scores are available within two business days of taking the test.
• Students scoring 75% or higher will be able to register for CIS2010.
• Students scoring below 75% may register for CIS/CSS1010
• Students may take the test twice in a five year period. Students may not test twice on the same day.