The Basic Computer Skills Test (BCST) is the Sam Challenge published by Course Technology. This exam is used as a placement test for over 300 universities in the US, and satisfies the prerequisite for CBIS 2220. The exam covers the basics of computing to include a skills based test on the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), a number of True/False and multiple choice questions on technical concepts, and terminology frequently encountered in the workplace.