Screenshots: Get ready for your next exam with one of these five prep tools

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Screenshots: Get ready for your next exam with one of these five prep tools

By Brien Posey May 10, 2016, 8:57 AM PDT

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Introduction

Some of my recent endeavors have required me to spend anrninsane amount of time studying for exams. There has been a lot of pressure tornlearn vast quantities of difficult information as quickly as possible.rnThankfully, a number of apps have helped me in the study process. This articlernlists five general purpose study apps that are useful for anything fromrnstudying for hard core science exams, to IT certifications.

Note: This gallery is also available as an article.

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Knightlite TestMaker

This software not only allows you to create exams, but alsornto quiz yourself using the questions that you have created. KnightliternTestMaker sells for $49.95, but a free trial version is available for download.

CueCard

CueCardrnis another free app for creating electronic flashcards. Although CueCard is arnsomewhat lightweight tool, it does allow you to incorporate pictures and soundsrninto your flashcards.

CueCard

CueCard also enables the printing of single-sided cards,rndouble-sided cards, and study sheets.

StudyMinder Homework System

StudyMinderrnHomework System is completely different from the other apps on this list.rnWhile the other apps are geared toward the act of studying, StudyMinder isrndesigned to help you stay on track with your studies. Think of it as a projectrnmanagement tool for students.

StudyMinder Homework System

On the surface, StudyMinder looks like a calendar app (andrnit is). But the app contains a number of useful features that would never existrnin a generic calendar application. For instance, it contains a study timer, arnGPA calculator, and class and homework schedules.

StudyMinder Homework System sells for $29.95, but a freerntrial is available for download.

Lucubee Study Assistant

Lucubee Study Assistant isrnan electronic flash card tool you can use in English or French mode. It enablesrnyou to create or import questions in a manner similar to that of Anki.

Lucubee Study Assistant

Like some of the other electronic flash card apps, Lucubeernsupports the use of pictures in addition to text.

By Brien Posey

* 1988 - Started teaching myself about computers \ * 1992 - Mainframe programmer for an insurance company \ * 1993 - Network Administrator for a different insurance company \ * 1996 - Author for The Cobb Group \ * 1998 - Network Administrator

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