FastPath Assessment Overview and FAQs

Introduction to Business - BUS100 (4.5 quarter hours)

This FastPath Assessment evaluates the content covered in a 4.5 quarter hour course in introductory business. Topics include the environment of business, the art and science of marketing, successful management of human resources, and the basics of business finance and business investment.

• Test format: 80 multiple choice questions (1 point each)
• Passing score: 70%. Passing scores will post as transfer credit at Strayer University.
• Time limit: 2 hours

What is a FastPath Assessment?

A FastPath Assessment is an opportunity to earn credit for a course by taking a test. It’s basically like taking the final exam of a course without taking the course itself.

Check out this video to learn more.

Who is a good candidate for a FastPath Assessment?

FastPath Assessments are designed for students who already have a significant amount of experience or background knowledge in a particular subject area. Someone who has been working in a business-related field for many years and has a good understanding of the concepts covered on this assessment, would be a good fit for the BUS100 FastPath Assessment. Check out the question below to learn more about the topics covered and to identify if you are a good fit for this assessment.

What topics are covered on the FastPath Assessment?

Check out this video to learn about the different topics covered.

There are four main topics:

1. The Environment of Business: this is all about production and operations. It covers things like assessing customer needs, understanding product life cycles, and understanding methods of production.
2. Marketing: this includes understanding how customers are influenced, persuaded, and informed through the four Ps of marketing.
3. Management of Human Resources: this section is about understanding different management styles, different types of leadership, and what qualities make for effective business leaders and managers.
4. Finance and Investment in Business: this section covers balance sheets, cash flow statements, and ways in which businesses are financed.

For a more detailed outline of the topics covered, see the Sophia course syllabus.

What’s the format of the assessment?

The BUS100 assessment has four sections with 20 multiple choice questions in each section for a total of 80 questions. You have 2 hours to take the assessment and will have access to all sections four the whole time.

The assessment is taken online. Sophia uses a technology called Typing DNA to verify your identify.

Typing DNA uses keyboard biometrics to recognize people by the way they type. It’s like a typing fingerprint – everyone’s is different. TypingDNA identifies your typing pattern and uses this to verify it is you taking the test.

What is a passing score?

You need to earn at least a 70% overall to earn credit for this assessment. If you pass, your score will automatically be sent to the Strayer University Registrar’s Office. Credit will be applied as transfer credit. No specific score will be shown on your transcript.

What happens if I don’t pass?

If you do not earn at least a 70% on your first try, you may retake the assessment one time. There is a 24 hour waiting period before you may start the retake. This is the minimum amount of time you must wait; however, you are strongly encouraged to take as much time as you need to review the topics you have not yet mastered. There is no cost for the retake.

If you do not score at least a 70% overall on the retake, there are still opportunities to earn credit for this course. You may take a self-paced version of the course through Sophia or you may enroll in the course at Strayer.

How much does the assessment cost?

The assessment costs $20. Payment is due when you register for the assessment. If you do not pass, you may re-take the assessment one time at no cost. Financial aid may not be used as a payment type.

How do I get started?

Ready to take the BUS100 FastPath Assessment? Great! Check out this video for how to get started.

1. Talk to your Student Services Coach or Dean to ensure BUS100 is applicable to your degree program and you are eligible to receive transfer credit.
2. If you haven’t already, review the concepts covered on this assessment.
   1. If you’re really familiar with the concepts, then you’re ready for the next step.
   2. If these concepts are not familiar to you, then you may want to consider other options to earn credit such as the self-paced online Sophia course or taking the course at Strayer.
3. Review the suggested study materials here. You will need to log in with your Strayer credentials.
4. When you feel ready to ace the assessment, identify the day and time when you’ll have a quiet place to take it.
5. On that day and time, register here.