Sims 1.5 Software Upgrade for the Uniform CPA Examination August 2006.
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Transcript of Sims 1.5 Software Upgrade for the Uniform CPA Examination August 2006.
Sims 1.5 Roll Out
January 2006 implementation Current simulation interface used until end of October-November
testing window
2006 testing will begin on Jan. 9 to allow for software upgrades in test centers Candidates with appointments on Jan. 2-8 will be rescheduled
Updated tutorial and practice tests placed on CPA Exam web site by October, 2005.
Authoritative literature updates will occur with upgrade.
Why Change?
The goal: to improve the usability and scorability of the simulations.
Not a dramatic departure from the current simulations, but will make navigation more seamless and intuitive
Simulation Usability
New version addresses key candidate complaints – in particular copy / paste.
Usability study conducted and confirmed that upgrade addressed these issues; changes were made as a result.
Simulation Scorability
Current simulations allow candidate to modify responses to research questions in written communication word processor.
These modifications made automatic scoring problematic (required additional hand scoring).
So What’s New in Authoritative Literature?
Authoritative literature embedded in a tab. Enhanced authoritative literature helm.
No more copy/paste confusion “Back button” is added
Simplified search results.
What Else has Changed?
In the Simulations: Vertical screen split. More flexibility in split screen mode. Unified user interface for responding to all research
questions. No copy/paste from the literature to the written
communications word processor.
Vertical Screen Split
The new simulation helm:
New graphic for “Sheet” button.
New graphic for “Sheet” button.
3 buttons for split. (“Split Horz” will be “Split Horiz”)
3 buttons for split. (“Split Horz” will be “Split Horiz”)
Standard/Code button removed from helm.
Standard/Code button removed from helm.
More Flexibility in Split Screen
Any combination of tabs can be viewed in split screen mode - except the same tab.
Unified Research Question Interface
One click response. Candidate cannot edit response(s). Must be answered in split screen mode.
Scroll bars appear as needed. Toolbar does
not move.
Scroll bars appear as needed. Toolbar does
not move.
Sims 1.5 Communication Plan Notice sent to boards, state CPA societies Candidate notices New tutorial and practice tests available at www.cpa-exam.org
URL emailed to review course providers (RCPs), educators, student/ educator groups
Notice posted on Prometric scheduling web site Article in next The CPA Exam Alert Presentations to educators, RCPs
August AAA annual meeting and RCP meeting PowerPoint slides made available to educators Distribution of updated tutorial CDs