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Entrance Examination Explained

Purpose

The entrance exam is to assure that you have the necessary reading comprehension and oral skills in both French and English to successfully complete the RAC Information Technology Support Specialist (ITSS) process. If your skills are not at the required level, we can offer suggestions on how you can improve your skills before being re-evaluated. If needed, this will then allow you to start the RAC process for the AEC – ITSS at a later date.

Format

The exam consist of two parts.

PART I. General IT knowledge:

  1. Consist of 10 questions (mostly multiple choice).
  2. Tests your technical knowledge in hardware, softwares, operating systems, installations and troubleshooting.
  3. Can be taken in French or English.
  4. Duration of the exam – one hour.
  5. You cannot use books, notes, a computer or other electronic device.

Sample Questions, Answers.

PART II. Language:

  1. Part 1: You are given a one page text and then asked 5 vocabulary questions and 5 comprehension questions (multiple choice).
  2. Part 2: You are asked to write a short 2 paragraph composition (about 100 words) on positive/negative features, advantages/disadvantages of a topic.
  3. Parts 1 & 2 are completed in both English and French.
  4. You have 90 minutes for this part of the test.

Sample Questions, Answers.