The College Board administers the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), which offers affordable exams that help students receive college credits. This article covers the CLEP Principles of Management exam, which covers essential management and organization topics.
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What is the CLEP Principles of Management Test?
CLEP tests are taken by students every year to earn college credits for the things they already know. If you have learned a substantial amount of information about a particular topic through on-the-job training, previous studies, or simple life experience, you can take this one exam and receive college credit as if you took the one-semester course!
By taking and passing the CLEP Principles of Management test, you can skip certain management classes at college. This will potentially:
- Allow you to earn multiple college credits
- Save you money because the test is cheaper than a semester at college
- Allow you to graduate on time or possibly to graduate ahead of schedule
- Add flexibility to your degree program
You should check with your college before taking this exam to make sure they will accept your CLEP scores.
CLEP Principles of Management Exam Eligibility
The CLEP Principles of Management exam is available for anyone to take whenever they want! There are no age restrictions or educational requirements.
Here are some examples of who takes the CLEP Principles of Management exam:
- College students
- High school students who are preparing to graduate
- Homeschool students
- Adults who are returning to school
- Professionals who want to use the exam results to help advance their careers
- Applicants to master’s degree programs that still have undergraduate prerequisites they need to fulfill
CLEP Principles of Management Test Outline
The test contains 100 multiple-choice questions and has a 90-minute time limit.
You will be tested on your knowledge of four topic categories.
Organization and Human Resources (15%–25%)
The questions in this section assess your knowledge of the following topics:
- Human relations and motivation
- Compensation and benefits
- Collective bargaining
- Training and development
- Performance appraisal
- Organizational development
- Personnel administration
- Workforce diversity
- Recruiting and selecting
- Legal concerns
Operational Aspects of Management (10%–20%)
The questions in this section assess your knowledge of the following topics:
- Operations planning and control
- Work scheduling
- Quality management
- Information processing and management
- Strategic planning and analysis
- Productivity
Functional Aspects of Management (45%–55%)
The questions in this section assess your knowledge of the following topics:
- Planning
- Budgeting
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Change
- Organizing
- Leading
- Controlling
- Authority
- Group dynamics and team functions
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making
- Organization charts
- Leadership
- Organizational structure
- Organizational theory
- Historical aspects
International Management and Contemporary Issues (10%–20%)
The questions in this section assess your knowledge of the following topics:
- Trading alliances
- Value dimensions
- Management theories and theorists
- E-business
- Social responsibilities of business
- Creativity and innovation
- Regional economic integration
- Global environment
- Ethics
- Systems
- Environment
- Government regulation
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CLEP Principles of Management Exam Registration
You can register for the exam online via the College Board website. The CLEP Principles of Management test is administered throughout the year on a very flexible schedule.
During the registration process, you will need to pay the $95 exam fee. You will also choose whether to take the exam at a testing center or remotely. If you are taking the exam in-person, you must ensure that you print out your examination ticket once you have completed the registration process.
Test Day
In-person Testing
You should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes early. When you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and provide a form of valid photo ID, as well as your printed registration ticket.
Once you are checked in, you will be asked to leave all personal items in a provided locker. This includes your cell phone, keys, and wallet.
Once your items have been stored, you will be led to the testing area and be given some instructions on the testing process before your test begins.
Remote Testing
On the day of the test, you should log in to your CLEP account 15-30 minutes before the scheduled exam time. Once you have logged in, you will need to download and install the Proctortrack desktop application.
Within the Proctortrack application, you will be asked to verify your identity by scanning your face and your photo ID and your using your webcam. You will then be instructed to use your webcam to scan your testing room.
Once the verification process is complete, you will need to open the ETS Online Test application. The proctor will then be able to get you set up and begin the exam.
How the Test is Scored
The CLEP Principles of Management test is scored so that one point is awarded for each correct answer, and you will not have points taken away for any incorrect answers. You will also not have points taken away if you skip a question altogether.
The number of correct answers you have will be your raw score. The raw score will be converted into a scaled score, which is typically in numeric form ranging from 20 to about 80.
Your unofficial score report will be available on your screen as soon as you finish the exam, and an official report will be made available the next day when you log in to your CLEP account.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the CLEP Principles of Management test?
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There are 100 multiple-choice questions on the test.
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How long is the CLEP Principles of Management test?
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The time limit for the test is 90 minutes (1.5 hours).
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What is the passing score for the CLEP Principles of Management test?
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There is no set passing score for this exam. Every college has its own scoring standards.
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How much does the CLEP Principles of Management test cost?
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The testing fee is $95.
