Excellent source of information and test review materials
588537
Excellent source of information and test review materials.  The author puts it into perspective and highlights the skills points needed to excel with any promotional opportunity.
4243335
Wonderful study guide on how to test, how to organize your time, and thorough explanations on all questions.  Over all I wouldn't recommend testing without having used this book to study!
991088
Though this book is not based on Microsofts newer method of Adaptive testing, it is an excellent resource for information. The questions are focused around the objectives and the answers are explained. This is a good  buy if you are looking for a good book to summarize the areas of testing. I  would not however suggest this as your only study material
4912554
One of the problems with studying for the psychiatry boards or the PRITE exam is that there are not many study guides available that are up to date, include detailed explanations to answers, and in the format of the exam. This review manual is an excellent resource in the format of 4 exams each with 150 high yield questions. The CD-ROM that comes with the book has a refreshing updated user interface that reflects the material in the book. This book is recommended to those interested in mastering the material for the PRITE and passing the boards.
1516675
Needed a book to quickly acquaint myself with this test and this turned out to be the perfect book! The tips and tricks are invaluable and come in very handy on the test. The practice tests help get familiar with the test format and pacing for the different portions. Just follow the suggestions and you'll see your test scores improve. I did!
4264445
This book contains groups of questions taken from tests in twenty-six different content areas.  Most of the tests are designed to make hiring or promotion decisions for specific types of jobs.  The answers to the test questions are supplied and many tests include "sidebar" information that explains the test's background and the type of people who usually take it.  There are particularly informative sidebars on Voter Literacy, Personality Profiles, and Physical Skill Testing.

A few of the more interesting sets of test questions:

- Baseball Umpire
- Kitchen Master
- Pilot
- State Trooper
- Taxi Driver

Most questions are multiple-choice, but there are some essays, fill-in-the-blanks, and other less common formats.  None of the question sets constitute a full test and cannot be scored to indicate proficiency in their subject areas.  They are sufficient to communicate the types of questions and answers on each test.  The reader can get a "feel" for what it is like to take such a test.  The book is also useful to an instructor who teaches a course in test development.  There are plenty of questions for students to evaluate--and they will find some that need to be improved.
2657201
This is an absolutely Great study book. This is a comprehensive review that covers all likely areas of content that are going to be on the test. Includes practice test questions with detailed answers that clearly explain how the answer was created. Includes many test taking strategies that even the most experienced test taker can learn from. Up-to-date test questions that really do help prep for the test. Easy to follow flow that helps take in the material. The book keeps the material at the simplest level possible to ensure maximum understanding by all audiences. I felt much more relaxed and prepared for the test knowing that I had studied all the material, plus it is also guaranteed to raise your score or you can apply to get a full refund!

Product was received at a discounted rate in exchange for a fair, unbiased and honest review.
4870604
As I have gone through medical school, now finished with Step 1, I am constantly looking for a way to improve my studying with an emphasis on high yield resources that help me to actually remember the information in a testing setting. The Deja Review Psychiatry book (and the series in general) is a new find for me that I am finding to be particularly helpful. The unique feature of Deja Review is that the whole book is structured in two columns, with questions on one side and their answers on the other. These questions are usually much shorter than standard boards questions, and are more basic recall oriented. I have found that First Aid for the various subjects (including Psychiatry) is the most useful for a first pass at the information, with a written description of various dissorders, with charts etc to compare them to other similar presentations. However, while Deja Review isn't the best at orienting to a condition with all of its intricacies during a first pass review, it is a fantastic last step that I will continue to use in the 1-3 days prior to big exams. It's basically a few thousand questions to run through like flashcards (with well chosen content).

It's question based but faster than doing long questions like USMLE World, it allows a more analytical synthesis of information in a question based format that helps me to learn/remember facts better and is a relatively short book that can be run through completely in a half day or so. The psychiatry specific Deja Review book was accurate, and had excellent questions selected that hit the highlights and nearly all of the questions I faced either with attendings on the wards and also on the exam.

In summary, it's an excellent resource, great for final review but not as helpful as a first step to approach the information.
2032044
Having just passed the 70-350 test today after reading the Blue Book ISA 2004 70-350 leaves me satisfied with the experience.  All chapters are well laid out, grouped by topic with lessons and summaries. I found the Exam Tips scattered throughout very useful, as several popped up in the exam.  If I would have passed the test by only using this book, I would have rated it 5 stars. I used other resources, but this book is well written and the authors know what they are talking about.  Be prepared to spend significant time with it, as it nearly reaches 1000 pages.  It also includes a CD of hundreds of Measure-Up Test Simulation and Study Questions plus a trial copy of ISA 2004 standard.  This is my first Training Kit Blue Books, and I feel it cannot get much better, I highly recommend it!
525409
I have recently begun flight training for my Private Pilot's license.  I made the decision to self-study for the FAA Knowledge Test (AKA - the written) and to take the test before beginning my actual flight lessons.  The Student Pilot's Flight Manual was one of my primary sources of reading and study material during my test preparation.  I took the test in April of 2015 and scored 90%.

The material is generally well-presented, and the reading flows well with occasional jokes and anecdotes to support the learning.  I found the text approachable, easy to understand, broad enough to introduce all areas contained on the knowledge test, and detailed enough to cover most of the material on the knowledge test.  Therefore, this is a decent introduction and study book, but it is not sufficient by itself to prepare you for the exam - in my opinion.  I also used, and highly recommend, supplementing this book with other reference material.  But I am happy I purchased this book, and found it informative from cover to cover.

In addition to this book, I also used:
FAA - Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Chicago Sectional Chart
YouTube videos
4792238
This series of books is the most helpful resources I've found to help pass your CLEP test.  As I've said in other reviews, it might not be the only thing you need to pass, but it's a good comprehensive review of most material found on the test, and the online practice tests are super helpful in determining where you're strong and where you need to study more.  I also researched topics online after using the online practice tests and diagnostics and was able to pass my test in one attempt.
1449965
This page says that the review guide was published in 1998; however, the one I recieved from Amazon was copyright 2003 and printed in 2006.

That said, this is an excellent source for reviewing for the test.  It has three practice tests, with comprehensive explanations for EVERY correct and incorrect answer for each of the tests.  It is also very helpful to listen to the included cds--it gives you a fairly accurate feel of how the real CLEP test will be.

The beginning of the book goes through every part of basic Spanish--everything from pronunciations to verb conjugation.  Though it doesn't have the glitzy pictures of my college textbook (there are no pictures, actually), I feel that it is better organized and easier to follow.  If you really spend the recommended time with this resource, I believe that passing the CLEP exam will not be really difficult.  I passed the exam--but I also used (like I said earlier) a college textbook to augment my studies.  Even so, the practice tests and accompanying explanations are very helpful.  If anything, the CLEP exam I took seemed easier than the practice exams in this guide.

Highly recommended.  I also recommend "501 Spanish Verbs"--that was a good guide for learning verb conjugation.

*I would like to note that the included cds that I received were mis-labeled, meaning that cd A is really cd B and vice-versa.  Obviously not a big deal, just a little bothersome at first.
1069733
This is a fantastic book and one that I would recommend for any nursing student concerned about doing well on the exit HESI. This book is designed to assist the student not only in preparing for Med/Surg exams, and the exit HESI (if your school utilizes it) but also preparing you exceptionally well for the NCLEX licensure test. The questions most closely resemble the HESI format and will definitely prepare you for that exam. The book is divided into 20 chapters, the final chapter contains the comprehensive final exam along with the correct answers and rationales. Each chapter contains keywords, abbreviations, and concepts at the beginning, followed by practice questions covering the specific topic, rationales and correct answers follow. Each chapter concludes with a comprehensive examination covering the content along with the correct answers and rationales. Test taking hints and strategies are found throughout each topic. Chapters 2 through 18 are further divided into disease processes to help you identify specific content and a test-taking hint is provided for every question in the content area. A CD is included with the book containing 265 questions that you can select and prioritize to design additional tests online, another more realistic way to practice for the NCLEX or HESI.Continuous practice coupled with reviewing textbook and lecture material contributed enormously to my confidence in test taking this semester, enabling me to complete the semester with As and Bs for Med/Surg. I will continue to utilize this book as I prepare for next semester's exit HESI and the NCLEX.
2903396
This is a great study guide for anyone interested in studying for the CHST with the most updated information--including portions that have been changed to reflect the 2018 Blueprint changes. There are 134 practice test questions at the end of this guide, along with an answer key that clearly explains the reasoning behind the correct choice for each question. This guide also provides several charts, graphs, and other visual aids throughout so that specific concepts can be more clearly explained. This guide also has some pretty good test taking strategies and review material. I also noticed that this guide had a later publication date than similar study guides and having the most up to date information is important to me, so I thought that was a big plus. I would have no problems in recommending this study guide to other test takers.
786775
I highly recommend this study guide for anyone planning to take the SY0-401 Security+ exam. This was my primary source material for preparing for exam, and I passed on my first attempt. The author has a strong grasp of the subject matter, and this book is very easy to read and maintains reader's interest with interesting anecdotes and analogies. Mr. Gibson provides one of the easier explanations on the sometimes arcane subjects of cryptography, symmetric, and asymmetric encryption. Though I have over 20 years experience in IT, I was still able to learn more about the fascinating security field from this exam guide.

I also recommend that prospective test takers consider the premium online content offered by the author, with many additional practice questions which really help prepare you thoroughly to pass this exam.
3937869
This all-in-one reference will certainly give the exam taker confidence. The book is huge with info on how the exam was designed. how it is scored, how to register for the exam, how to apply to graduate school, etc. All three exam sections are covered: verbal, math, and writing. Sample exam questions are given with explanations given for each in the answer key. The most important thing is strategies to employ for each type of question and how to check your work. I have not registered the book on the website yet which allows you to take two sample tests and watch videos. How to log in is printed on an annoying cardboard insert at page 1 - no other reference to these supplemental materials in the book itself (I couldn't find any).

A well thought out book from an exam-taker's perspective with test taking strategies more than theory.
1446885
The review and testing material is awesome. In addition, there is a real gem in the special reports. One special report talks about test anxiety and how to overcome it, not just deal with it. Another report is a plethora of bonus material, from videos to other beneficial resources.