Sample Placement Test Questions

Review test question samples provided below to determine which level test to take for each subject. Some sample questions are in PDF documents, which require Adobe Reader.

• Biology (Biology 40A) (PDF)
• Calculus (PDF)
• Chemistry (Chemistry1A/Biology6A) (PDF)
• English (non De Anza site)
• English as a Second Language (ESL) (PDF)
• Math (non De Anza site)

Other Review Materials

Other college and commercial websites offer review questions and practice tests that may be used to prepare for placement tests.  For review and practice, students choose their own review books or online web sites.

Accuplacer Study App

The placement tests for English, Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra and College Level Math are College Board  ACCUPLACER  tests.  Students may purchase The Official ACCUPLACER Study App for a small fee on itunes.

Math Preparation/Review Modules:

De Anza's Math Department has arranged for Review Modules to be offered to De Anza students for a minimum fee.

Review pre-algebra or elementary algebra!  Use the modules to review your math skills before you test.

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Practice Math Tests

The following is an online  site that offers free math practice tests:

http://www.lavc.cc.ca.us/math/samples