Try TERC

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Do you need…. 

  • In-depth information on college, graduate, and professional programs? 
  • Professional training, scholarships, and entrance tests?  
  • Practice tests for entrance exams, certifications, and licensing exams? 
  • Help with basic skills such as arithmetic or grammar? 
TERC [Testing & Education Reference Center], powered by Peterson's

TERC is for you! 

Use the link from the library’s Articles, Journals, and Databases box on the library homepage (T for TERC) and log in off-campus by using your Durham Tech username and password–the same one you would use for Sakai or Self-Service. 

No matter what kind of student you are, TERC has you covered! 

To get started with TERC, start by choosing the category of student that fits you best.  

What type of student are you? High School, College, Grad School, Career, International, Other

Or if you prefer, you can choose the type of resource you want to explore. 

College Planning Center: Your resource for college preparation. Practice Tests & Courses: Quick access to all online practice tests and courses. Online Books: Quick access to all online books.

Choose a resource (a test, a video, an ebook), then create your account and begin. 

Wow!  TERC sounds great, but I have more questions, such as… 

How exactly do I create a TERC account? 
Choose the resource you would like to use and click “start.” Create your TERC account by making up a username and password. You sign in with your TERC username and password each time you use the database. This is not created for you automatically and can be anything you can remember.

What kind of ebooks are available? 
The ebooks include test preparation and career guide books. All ebooks are organized by topic in the Student Type Menu, or you can search for a particular ebook by title, subject or keyword using the search bar. The book will be available to you in PDF format. 

What type of practice tests are available? 
Accountant, basic skills, firefighter, NCLEX and TEAS, TOEFL, and more–there’s a content list to browse different resources available (from October 2019).

How long are the practice tests? 
Each test varies in length and time. Clicking on the name of the test will provide a description of the test, test topics, and the number of questions and estimated time. 

How many tests can I take? 
You can take any number of tests, any type of tests—it’s up to you, and it’s all free! 

Can I retake a specific practice test? 
No. Practicing taking the test several times helps prepare you for the actual exam, so take advantage of multiple practice tests in TERC and in library study guides. 

What if I don’t have time to finish a test? 
Click on “Save”. You may resume when you log in again. 

How do I get my results? 
At the end of the test, click “Score”. 

Need some help getting started?  Ask us for help! 

Need help or have additional questions? Contact the library and we’ll be glad to work with you. 

You can also use library chat linked under Connect with a Librarian for additional help. Chat reference is available every day from 8:00 a.m. until midnight, with our own librarians available from 8-5 on weekdays.