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    The document provides instructions for using the calculator during the ASNT Computer Based Testing examinations. It includes links to tutorials and practice exams to familiarize test takers with the calculator interface. The calculator button is located in the upper left of the exam screen. Basic math functions like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can be performed by clicking the calculator buttons or using the keyboard. The Alt+Tab keys allow switching between the exam questions and calculator windows during the test.

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    Using the Calculator for the ASNT

    Computer Based Testing


    Examinations
    James Bennett - CTO
    November 2016
    The Calculator
    • The Pearson Vue (PV) system has an interactive
    guide on what to expect during an examination.
    • Includes the use of a practice (non NDT) exam to
    get a familiarized with the different screens and
    settings. Please refer to
    http://www.pearsonvue.com/athena/athena.asp
    • Download the tutorial and practice examination
    • The next slide shows the webpage
    Tutorial Web Page
    The Tutorial
    • To view and
    operate the
    calculator, select
    the Practice
    Exam
    • Follow the
    instructions to
    question 4 which
    requires the
    calculator !! Note that for the ASNT examination, the calculator is available for each and every question
    The Calculator
    • To use the calculator, click on the calculator
    button (shown below) on the upper left of the
    screen
    TI-30XS MultiView
    • To enter numbers in
    the calculator
    • Use the mouse to
    click on the buttons
    or
    • Use the number
    keypad on your
    keyboard.
    Some Basics
    • Clear – Same function as the ‘C’
    function on calculator

    • Enter – Same function as the ‘=‘


    function on a calculator

    • - Answer toggle key for the


    exact decimal answer, when
    using formulas
    Basic Math
    •1 + 2 = 3 •4 x 2 = 8
    • Follow • Follow
    steps 1 - 5 steps 1 - 5
    Basic Math (cont’d)
    • What is the area of a
    circle if the radius is
    12cm? Reminder:
    Area=𝜋r2

    • A=𝜋 x 122
    • A=3.14159 x 144
    • Area = 452.389 cm
    Important Note
    • Clicking the x or close out button
    will close the calculator and the
    calculation will be lost
    • During the examination there is
    not a tab at the bottom of the
    screen to switch between Exam
    question and calculator
    • The solution is Alt and Tab
    What is Alt and Tab?

    • It is a tool used to switch between the ‘windows’


    • Press and hold the ‘Alt’ button followed by
    pressing the ‘Tab’ button once. This will bring up
    all the ‘windows’ opened on the computer.
    Alt-Tab Windows
    • Keep pressing the ‘Tab’ button while holding
    down the ‘Alt’ button. Each time you press the
    tab, the next window is highlighted

    • Once you have reached the window needed,


    release the ‘Alt’ button and the window will pop
    up
    Other useful information
    • Consider buying a TI-30XS Multiview Calculator
    to practice ($12-20)
    • Obtain an electronic copy of the calculator
    manual. For example:
    • http://www.math.wisc.edu/~meyer/math141/TI30XS.pdf
    • Review YouTube demonstration videos. For
    example:
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ_TwTvoEd4
    The American Society for Nondestructive Testing

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