History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 — Information & Free Practice
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Key exam facts
- Provider
- College Board sponsors CLEP; examinations are delivered at CLEP test centers or by remote proctoring.
- Format
- Computer/internet-delivered examination with multiple-choice questions; test-center and remote-proctored delivery have the same timing, content and format.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 120; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 90 minutes of answering time; tutorials and providing personal information are additional.
- Passing score
- Scores use a 20–80 scaled score. ACE recommends 50 for 3 semester hours; each college determines its own credit-granting score and credit policy, so there is no universal institutional passing threshold.
- Exam fee
- US$97 base examination fee plus the test center's administration fee or US$30 remote-proctoring fee. A US$10 rescheduling fee may apply; eligible funding or vouchers may cover the examination fee.
Topics covered
Political institutions, political developments, and public policy (25%)
Social developments (25%)
Economic developments (15%)
Cultural and intellectual developments (20%)
Diplomacy and transnational interactions (15%)
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
Computer/internet-delivered examination with multiple-choice questions; test-center and remote-proctored delivery have the same timing, content and format.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 120; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
How long is the exam?
90 minutes of answering time; tutorials and providing personal information are additional.
What is the passing score?
Scores use a 20–80 scaled score. ACE recommends 50 for 3 semester hours; each college determines its own credit-granting score and credit policy, so there is no universal institutional passing threshold.
How much does the exam cost?
US$97 base examination fee plus the test center's administration fee or US$30 remote-proctoring fee. A US$10 rescheduling fee may apply; eligible funding or vouchers may cover the examination fee.
Official sources and references
- History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877
Overview
- History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877
Knowledge and Skills Required, complete skills, specifications and survey themes
- History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877
Overview, question count and testing time
- What Your CLEP Score Means
PDF p. 1, calculations 1 and 2
- History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877
Score Information, ACE Recommendation and institutional policy note
- Information for Test Takers
PDF p. 4, Exam Descriptions
- Information for Test Takers
PDF p. 2, Taking CLEP Exams
- History of the United States I Resource Guide and Sample Questions
PDF p. 1, Description of the Exam, timing paragraph
- About Remote Proctoring
Introduction
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Introduction
- Information for Test Takers
PDF p. 3, Step 2, administration charges
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