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1 Peterson s Master theDsst exaMs , VoluMe IIthe ultIMate GuIDe to MasterInG the dsst exaMs About Peterson sPeterson s has been your trusted educational publisher for over 50 years. It s a milestone we re quite proud of, as we continue to offer the most accurate, dependable, high-quality educational content in the field, providing you with everything you need to succeed. No matter where you are on your academic or professional path, you can rely on Peterson s publications and its online information at for the most up-to-date education exploration data, expert test-prep tools, and the highest quality career success resources everything you need to achieve your education more information about Peterson s range of educational products, contact Peterson s, 8740 Lucent Blvd., Suite 400 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129, cqx; 800-338-3282 Ext. 54229; or find us online at 2018 Peterson sALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this work covered by the copyright herein may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, Web distribution, or information storage and retrieval systems without the prior written permission of the permission to use material from this text or product, complete the Permission Request Form at : 978-0-7689-4186-9 Printed in the United States of America10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 19 18 First out our website at to see if there is any new information regarding the test and any revisions or corrections to the content of this book.

2 We ve made sure the information in this book is accurate and up-to-date; however, the test format or content may have changed since the time of , the dsst program provider, has reviewed the contents of Master the dsst exaMs , VoluMe II and found this study guide to be an excellent reflection of the content of the respective dsst tests. However, passing the sample tests provided in any study material does not guarantee you will pass the actual You Begin ..ixHow This Book is Organized ..ixSpecial Study Features ..xiExpand Your dsst Test Prep Arsenal ..xiiYou re Well on Your Way to Success ..xiiGive Us Your Feedback ..xiiAbout dsst ..xiiiWhat Is dsst ? ..xiiiWhy Take a dsst Exam? ..xiiiDSST Test Centers ..xviHow to Register for a dsst Exam ..xviPreparing for a dsst Exam ..xviTest Day ..xvii1 Principles of Advanced English Composition ..1 Test Answer of Advanced English Composition Diagnostic Test ..5 Answer Keys and Explanations ..9 Diagnostic Test Assessment Grid.

3 12 Types of Writing ..13 Elements of Effective Writing ..16 Reading and Writing Arguments ..28 Analyzing Arguments ..31 Using Secondary Sources ..37 Principles of Advanced Composition Post-test ..57 Answer Key and Explanations ..632 Math for Liberal Arts ..71 Test Answer for Liberal Arts Diagnostic Test ..75 Answer Keys and Explanations ..81 Diagnostic Test Assessment Grid ..85 Real Number and Logic ..96 Metric System, Conversions, and Geometry ..104 Algebra, Graphs, and Functions ..113 Linear Systems and Inequalities ..120 Exponents, Logarithms, and Financial Literacy ..126 Math for Liberal Arts Post-test ..147 Answer Key and Explanations ..161viContentsMaster the dsst exaMs , VoluMe II3 Principles of Public Speaking ..171 Test Answer of Advanced English Composition Diagnostic Test ..175 Answer Keys and Explanations ..179 Diagnostic Test Assessment Grid ..182 Ethical, Social, and Theoretical Considerations of Public Speaking ..183 Audience Analysis and Adaptation.

4 184 Speech Topics and Purposes ..187 Research and Content ..189 Organizing Your Speech ..195 Language and Style ..199 Delivering Your Speech ..202 Principles of Public Speaking Post-test ..207 Answer Key and Explanations ..2154 Organizational Behavior ..223 Test Answer Behavior Diagnostic Test ..227 Answer Key and Explanations ..231 Diagnostic Test Assessment Grid ..234 Organizational Behavior Overview ..235 Individual Processes and Characteristics ..237 Interpersonal and Group Process ..247 Organizational Process and Characteristics ..256 Change and Development Processes ..261 Organizational Behavior Post-test ..267 Answer Key and Explanations ..2755 Human Resource Management ..283 Test Answer Resource Management Diagnostic Test ..287 Answer Key and Explanations ..291 Diagnostic Test Assessment Grid ..294An Overview of the Human Resource Management Field ..296 Human Resource Planning ..298 Staffing and Talent Acquisition ..299 Training and Development.

5 302 Performance Management ..305 Compensation, Benefits, and Total Rewards` ..306 Safety and Health ..309 Employment Law ..313 Labor Relations ..314 Current Issues and Trends ..316 Human Resource Management Post-test ..321 Answer Key and Explanations ..3296 Technical Writing ..337 Test Answer Writing Diagnostic Test ..341 Answer Key and Explanations ..345 Diagnostic Test Assessment Grid .. and Practice of Technical Writing ..349 The Purpose of Technical Documents ..355 The Technical Writing Process ..361 Document Design ..366 Revising, Editing, and Final Section ..368 Technical Writing Post-test ..379 Answer Key and Explanations ..3877 Principles of Statistics ..395 Test Answer of Statistics Diagnostic Test ..399 Answer Key and Explanations ..405 Diagnostic Test Assessment Grid ..408 Foundations of Statistics ..409 Probability ..418 Correlation and Regression ..424 Inferential Statistics ..431 Principles of Statistics Post-test ..443 Answer Key and Explanations.

6 4558 Criminal Justice ..465 Test Answer Justice Diagnostic Test ..469 Answer Key and Explanations ..473 Diagnostic Test Assessment Grid ..477 Criminal Behavior ..479 The Criminal Justice System ..488 Law Enforcement ..491 The Court System ..496 Corrections ..501 Criminal Justice Post-test ..511 Answer Key and Explanations ..5189 Environmental Science ..525 Test Answer Science Diagnostic Test ..529 Answer Key and Explanations ..531 Diagnostic Test Assessment Grid ..535 Ecological Concepts ..536 Environmental Impacts ..550 Environmental Management and Conservation ..557 Social Processes and the Environment ..564 Environmental Science Post-test ..571 Answer Key and Explanations ..57910 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity ..589 Test Answer of Cybersecurity Diagnostic Test ..593 Answer Key and Explanations ..597 Diagnostic Test Assessment Grid ..601 Applications and Systems Security ..602 Authentication, Authorization, and Access Controls ..607viiiContentsMaster the dsst exaMs , VoluMe IIPolicies, Compliance, and Governance.

7 610 Operational Security ..611 Network Security ..613 Vulnerability Management ..617 Physical and Environmental Security ..619 Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity ..620 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Post-test ..627 Answer Key and Explanations ..63511 Introduction to Law Enforcement ..645 Test Answer of Cybersecurity Diagnostic Test ..649 Answer Key and Explanations ..653 Diagnostic Test Assessment Grid ..655 History of Law Enforcement ..656 Overview of the Criminal Justice System and Enforcement Systems in the United Enforcement Organization Management, and Issues ..664 Criminal and Constitutional Law and Precedents ..672 Introduction to Law Enforcement Post-test ..681 Answer Key and Explanations ..68912 The Civil War and Reconstruction ..695 Test Answer of Cybersecurity Diagnostic Test ..699 Answer Key and Explanations ..703 Diagnostic Test Assessment Grid ..706 Causes of the War ..7071860 ..7121861 ..7131862 ..7151863 ..7161864 ..7181865.

8 721 Reconstruction ..722 The Civil War and Reconstruction Post-test ..731 Answer Key and Explanations ..739ixBefore You BeginHOW THIS BOOK IS ORGANIZEDP eterson s Master the dsst exaMs , VoluMe II provides diagnostic tests, subject-matter reviews, and post-tests for twelve dsst exaMs . The following table provides a summary of the information covered in each 1: Principles of Advanced CompositionElements of effective writing, reading and writing arguments and using secondary sources. This exam was newly created January 2017 and includes content reviewed by the American Council on Education (ACE).Chapter 2: Math for Liberal ArtsReal number systems, sets and logic, metric system, conversions and geometry, algebra, graphs and functions, linear systems and inequal-ities, exponents and logarithms. This exam was newly created January 2017 and includes content reviewed by the American Council on Education (ACE).

9 Chapter 3: Principles of Public SpeakingPrinciples of Public Speaking, audience analysis, purposes of speeches, structure/organization, content/supporting materials, research, language and style, delivery, commu-nication apprehension, listening and feedback, criticism and evaluation. Record an impromptu persuasive speech that will be 4: Organizational BehaviorScientific approaches, research designs, data collection methods, individual processes and characteristics, interpersonal and group pro-cesses, organizational processes, change and development You BeginMaster the dsst exaMs , VoluMe IIChapter 5: Human Resource ManagementTraining and development, performance appraisals, com-pensation issues, security issues, personnel legislation and regulation, labor relations and current 6: Technical WritingTheory & practice of technical writing, purpose, content, organizational patterns of common types of technical documents, elements of various technical reports, technical 7: Principles of StatisticsPrinciples and concepts underlying higher-order statistics, continuous and discrete distributions, use of predictive statistics using the linear model and confidence 8.

10 Criminal JusticeCriminal behavior, police, the court system, sentencing issues, adult prison systems and juvenile correction 9: Environmental ScienceEcological concepts (ecosystems, global ecology, food chains and webs), environmental impacts, environmental management & conservation, and political processes & the 10: Fundamentals of CybersecurityThis examination includes content related to major topics in cybersecurity including application and systems security, implementing authentication and authorization technologies, compliance, security pertaining to networks and physical environments, and vulnerability 11: Introduction to Law EnforcementOverview of the criminal justice system, police systems in the , police organization, management and law and 12: The Civil War and ReconstructionThe Civil War from pre-secession (1861) through You BeginMaster the dsst exaMs , VoluMe IIEach chapter of the book is organized in the same manner: Diagnostic Test Twenty questions, followed by an answer key and explanations Assessment Grid a chart designed to help you identify areas you need to focus on based on your test results Subject-Matter Review General overview of the exam subject, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the exam Post-Test Sixty questions, followed by an answer key and explanationsThe purpose of the diagnostic test is to help you figure out what you know.