DSST Computing and IT case studies
DSST Computing and IT · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The DSST Computing and Information Technology exam is a credit-by-examination test offered through the DSST program and classified as a Business exam at the 3 Baccalaureate level. Schools use it to award credit to students for knowledge equivalent to that learned in a college course, so it suits independent learners, adult students, and service members who already understand computing fundamentals and want to convert that knowledge into semester hours rather than sit through an introductory class. The DSST Computing and IT case studies are 5 cases and about 3,386 words.
1Clinic Refresh with a Serial-Only Analyzer
Valley Community Clinic operates 16 exam rooms and 4 administrative desks. Its electronic medical record vendor will stop supporting Windows 10 in nine months and requires Windows 11, TPM 2.0, UEFI Secure Boot, 8 GB RAM, and an SSD on every clinical workstation.
701 words, about 4 min2Open-Source License and Shared Toolchain Audit
Northside Software makes a 25-employee SaaS patient-reminder product. It also sells an on-premises appliance to three hospital customers.
679 words, about 3 min3Fixed-Date Vaccine Scheduler with Moving Eligibility Rules
A state health agency must launch a public vaccine-scheduling portal by October 1 under a statutory deadline, seven months away. The portal must serve 1.2 million residents, integrate with three legacy systems (immunization registry, eligibility rules, identity verification), and meet WCAG 2.1 AA.
658 words, about 3 min4Rural Library Broadband with VoIP and Hotspot Lending
A rural library serves 6,000 residents with 18 public PCs, 6 staff, three VoIP phones, a cloud library system, and video conferencing for distance learning. Its only service is 2 Mbps DSL.
696 words, about 3 min5Law Firm AI Transcription and Cross-Border Subprocessor
A 40-attorney law firm adopts an AI meeting assistant that joins video calls, transcribes audio, and summarizes action items. The vendor is a U.S.
652 words, about 3 min