Question 1

What are evaluations?

Accepted Answer

Evaluations are multiple-choice questions that gauge the learning process at logical points in the coursework. Every DCA course has three types of evaluations: skills assessments, quizzes, and a final exam. All evaluations are required to complete the course.

Question 2

What are skill assessments?

Accepted Answer

The skill assessments consist of a set of written questions based on the knowledge and skills acquired through the lessons in that section. They are a mandatory part of the course and will be reviewed by DCA staff. Skill assessments do not count as part of your overall course grade. 
 
The skill assessments are completed directly after a section’s quiz.

Question 3

What are quizzes?

Accepted Answer

Quizzes are multiple-choice tests that follow a course section. There are multiple quizzes within each course to ensure knowledge from the lessons is retained. 
 
To pass a quiz, students must score 75% or higher. Quizzes can be retaken as many times as needed to reach the passing grade. Grades percentages are based on the number of correct answers versus the number of questions. For example, 20 correct answers out of 25 questions is an 80% grade.  
 
When a score of 75% or higher is achieved, that grade will be averaged with the quizzes and exams within the course to determine the overall grade for the test.

Question 4

What is the final exam?

Accepted Answer

When all lessons, quizzes, and skills assessments in the course are completed, the final exam is the last step. The final exam can only be taken once all other course work is completed. 
 
The final exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions that cover the entirety of the course. Grade percentages are based on the number of correct answers versus the number of questions. The minimum grade target is 75%.

Question 5

Is there a time limit on the quizzes or final exam?

Accepted Answer

The quizzes and final exam are not timed and can be completed at the student’s own pace.

However, the entirety of the course must be completed within one year of enrollment. For the Diploma Program, each of the four courses must be completed within 90 days.

Question 6

Is there a final exam for the Gem & Jewelry Diploma Program?

Accepted Answer

Since the program is comprised of all four courses, it is necessary to complete each course’s final exam. By the end of the program, the student will have completed 4 final exams. There are no additional exams in the Diploma Program.

Question 7

How will I be notified if I pass the final exam?

Accepted Answer

Final exam results are given immediately upon completion. If the 75% or above grade is achieved, the student will be able to access their Certificate of Completion in the portal.

Question 8

How is my overall grade for the course calculated?

Accepted Answer

The scores from the quizzes are averaged to determine a quiz average. That exam average is then averaged with the score from the final examination to calculate the overall course grade. For example, if the quiz average is 90% and the final exam score is 80%, the overall course grade is 85%.

Question 9

What if I don’t score 75% or higher on the final exam?

Accepted Answer

The final exam can be taken twice to try to achieve the 75% target grade. The grades for both attempts are then averaged to determine the overall grade for the exam.

Question 10

What if I do not receive a 75% or above on my second attempt at the final exam?

Accepted Answer

If a student does not earn a score of 75% or higher on the second attempt at the final exam, re-enrollment in the course will be required. The course must be restarted from the beginning, and a $75.00 re-enrollment fee will apply. Original course payments are not waived.

Question 11

What is a satisfaction survey?

Accepted Answer

This survey asks students to rate the objectives, content, presentation, and service or support within a course. This survey is voluntary and does not count towards the final course grade. There are two satisfaction surveys per course.

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