Delmar Expands ASE Test Preparation Leadership to the Internet
6 March 2000
Delmar Expands ASE Test Preparation Leadership to the Internet with the Launch of ATCChallenge.com
Thomson Learning Offers Anywhere, Any Time Access to ASE Test
Preparation Material
ALBANY, N.Y., March 6 Delmar, a division of Thomson
Learning and a leader in educational resources for lifelong learning, today
announced the launch of its newest Automotive Technician Certification test
preparation product, ATCChallenge.com. Developed in conjunction with
WisdomLink, an AlignMark product, ATCChallenge.com contains updated task
lists, questions and content on the most popular Automotive Service Excellence
(ASE) exams including A1-A8, L1 and P2. ATCChallenge.com provides businesses,
colleges, schools and individuals with anywhere, any time access to the most
up-to-date and interactive ASE test preparation tool available.
ATCChallenge.com offers two test preparation modes that allow test takers
to choose their method of study. The Practice Question mode provides hints
and insights into the right and wrong answers as test takers progress through
the exam, plus access to a Spanish and English glossary of over
5,000 automotive terms. The Sample Test mode prepares test takers for exam
day by challenging them with ASE-style questions that are based on the same
task areas and logic they will find on the actual certification exam. An
online demonstration with full functionality is available at ATCChallenge.com.
Through key codes, user names and passwords, users gain access to a
personalized site that tracks their progress each time they sign on. Detailed
student reports provide feedback down to each ASE task level and offer
direction in those areas that should be studied further. If used in a
business or educational department, instructors are also given key codes that
help them track classroom performance and allow them to focus classroom time
on those areas that are the most troubling to their students. These detailed
reporting functions make study time and preparation more efficient and
effective for students and instructors alike.
"ATCChallenge.com combines the most comprehensive, interactive ASE test
preparation available with the power and convenience of the Internet," said
Vern Anthony, acquisition editor for Delmar's automotive products. "This
online solution complements Delmar's full range of ASE test preparation print
and CD-ROM products, allowing test takers the freedom to choose the test
preparation tool that best matches their studying needs."
"ASE certification provides auto technicians with increased employment and
compensation opportunities. Given that approximately one out of three test
takers fails the ASE exam, it becomes critical that test takers study using
the most up-to-date and comprehensive tools available," said Jack Erjavec,
author of Automotive Technology, 3E published by Delmar. "Delmar is a clear
leader in ASE test preparation materials and ATCChallenge.com takes test
takers to the next level in ASE exam preparation."
Access to the secure site is protected by key codes, user names and
passwords, and is available through departmental, corporate or individual
purchase. No installation or set up is needed to run the ATCChallenge.com
because it runs off a computer's Web browser. The site resides on the Thomson
Learning server which is backed up and monitored around the clock. Delmar
provides user support and customer service. For pricing and sales
information, please call 800-874-2383, option 1.
About Delmar
Headquartered in Albany, NY, Delmar, a division of Thomson Learning, is a
leading provider of lifelong learning products and services for the Health
Care, Technology and Trades, and Career Education markets. With annual sales
exceeding $100 million, Delmar's diverse publishing imprints include Autodesk
Press, Bergwall, Milady, OnWord Press, Singular Publishing Group, and West
Legal Studies. For additional information please visit:
http://www.delmar.com.
About Thomson Learning
Thomson Learning (http://www.thomsonlearning.com) is among the world's
largest providers of lifelong learning information. Thomson Learning serves
the needs of individuals, learning institutions and corporations with products
and services for both traditional and distributed learning. These products
and services are sold throughout the world, through direct channels and via a
worldwide network of distributors. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut
with multiple offices worldwide, Thomson Learning is a division of The Thomson
Corporation, one of the world's leading information companies. Thomson has
annual revenues of over US$6 billion. The Corporation's common shares are
listed on the Toronto and London Stock Exchanges. For more information, visit
The Thomson Corporation's Internet address at http://www.thomson.com.