The placement exam for College Algebra (Math 1021) consists of 25 multiple choice questions taken from the topics listed below.

The TI-30XIIS (solar) or TI-30XIIB (battery) with a two-line display is the only calculator allowed for use on this placement test. No other calculators are allowed.

Formula sheets are not allowed when taking this exam.

Topics

• Linear, rational, quadratic, and absolute value equations
• Linear inequalities
• Distance and midpoint of line segment
• Systems of linear equations
• Graphs and properties of linear, quadratic, root, absolute value, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions
• Function properties and graphs
• Parallel and perpendicular lines
• Polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic equations
• Applications involving quadratic functions
• Applications involving exponential growth and decay
• Inverse functions
• Composite functions
• Piecewise-defined functions