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Create AccountThe California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) test is used to assess potential teachers on the specified skills necessary to become a teacher in the state of California. All candidates who are looking to become educators in the business field must take and pass this test to become certified. To take the exam, candidates must have earned a high school diploma, GED, or have taken college courses in accordance with a career in education. The CSET Business test is one of the CSET assessments that can be taken, and over three subtests it covers the topics of Business Management, Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Economics, Information Technology, and Business Environment and Communications.
| CSET Business (Combined Test) | CSET Business Subtest I | CSET Business Subtest II | CSET Business Subtest III | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Cost | $297 for all subtests taken together | $99 | $99 | $99 |
| Number of Questions | 120 multiple-choice questions and 6 constructed-response questions total | 40 multiple-choice questions, 2 constructed-response questions | 40 multiple-choice questions, 2 constructed-response questions | 40 multiple-choice questions, 2 constructed-response questions |
| Time Allotted | 5 hours and 15 minutes | 105 min | 90 min | 105 min |
| Test Sections | 1. CSET Business Subtest I (175) 2. CSET Business Subtest II (176) 3. CSET Business Subtest III (177) |
1. Business Management 2. Marketing |
1. Accounting and Finance 2. Economics |
1. Information Technology 2. Business Environment and Communication |
The CSET Business test is divided into three subtests, known as Subtest I (test code 175), Subtest II (test code 176), and Subtest III (test code 177). These tests can be taken individually or all together, but note that even when choosing the session that includes all 3 subtests in conjunction, candidates will not be given the tests at the same time. Test will be given in order and with a specific session length allowed per test. Upon completion of each subtest, candidates will not be allowed to return to previous tests.
When taking the subtests together, candidates are given a total session length of 5 hours, and while subtests can be admitted early, a maximum session length is given to each. For Subtests I and III, candidates are given 1 hour and 45 minutes, and Subtest II gives 1 hour and 30 minutes. When taken together in the 5 hour session length, the CSET format includes 120 multiple-choice questions and 6 constructed-response questions that are extended or short (focused).
Whether taken individually or together, candidates are given an additional 15 minutes to complete a tutorial and a nondisclosure agreement. Any time taken for breaks are considered a part of the session length. Subtest II requires a handwritten portion, and the testing center will provide candidates with the materials and instructions necessary to scan and upload those responses.
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Create AccountWhen taking Subtest I of the CSET Business test, candidates are given a session length of 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete 40 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions. Subtest I covers two domains:
Both domains consist of 9 total subdomains that, in turn, have 40 total embedded topics that will assess the candidate on their understanding. The Business Management domain consists of 6 subdomains:
Overall, the domain of Business Management will assess candidates on their understanding of the function and purpose of management in business, management functions and organizational theory and behavior, the implications and importance of behavior in ethical and legal context, applying successful procedures and processes to make reliable and sensible business decisions, basic procedures and principles of managing organizations that fall under public, nonprofit, service, trade, and manufacturing, and human resource management in effective and successful business organizations.
Within the second main domain, Marketing, candidates will be tested on 3 subdomains, including:
Overall, this main domain will assess candidates on their understanding of marketplace principles, use of marketing tactics to improve service and product sales, the customer-orientated nature of marketing, the impact of marketing activities on economy that falls to the individual, business, society, and the global, distribution roles to providing services and products to consumers, how customer service and promotion will affect sales, and emerging technologies influencing global trade and e-commerce.
To help prepare for this test, candidates are encouraged to undergo a CSET practice test for the Business subtests, and might also consider purchasing an exam study guide for tips.
When taking Subtest II of the CSET business test, candidates are given a session length of 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete 40 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions. Subtest II covers two domains:
Both domains consist of 7 total subdomains that, in turn, have 28 total embedded topics that will assess the candidate on their understanding. The Accounting and Finance domain consists of 3 subdomains:
Overall, the domain of Accounting and Finance will assess candidates on their understanding of financial analysis and its accounting concepts, procedures, and principles, how to make decisions based off of accounting data. It will also test their ability to analyze and communicate financial data, to use finance principles to analyze business situations, and to apply the basic principles of financial management in the personal sense.
The Economics domain consists of 4 subdomains:
Overall, the domain of Economics will assess candidates on their understanding of basic economic principles, basic applications and principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, and their ability to recognize how the concept of economics can and will affect business in international and domestic economies.
Of the three CSET Business subtests, this is the only one that will require candidates to submit a handwritten portion. All materials necessary to complete this part of the assessment will be provided to the candidate on the CSET test dates, and candidates are encouraged to undergo a CSET Business practice test to help prepare.
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When taking Subtest III of the CSET business test, candidates are given a session length of 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete 40 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions. Subtest III covers two domains:
Both domains consist of 9 total subdomains that, in turn, have 33 total embedded topics that will assess the candidate on their understanding. The Information Technology domain consists of 5 subdomains:
Overall, the domain of Information Technology will assess candidates on their understanding of related terminology, procedures, and principles; procedures and principles related to security, ethics, and data integrity for technology systems; communications and networking systems; and their ability to apply basic concepts of systems development and programming in situations related to business.
The Business Environment and Communication domain consists of 4 subdomains:
Overall, this main domain will assess candidates on their understanding of business environments, procedures and principles for business ownership, the communications role in business environments, varying career paths and opportunities to develop skills in careers and employment, and the scope of international business. Be prepared to read text, scenarios, quotes, and other sources and analyze or explain the material, sometimes correcting or changing it to illustrate knowledge.
This test is the most focused on the human resources side of business understanding, and candidates are encouraged to undergo a CSET Business practice test to help prepare.
Upon completion of the CSET Business test as a whole or its individual subtests, the CSET results will be sent to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and to an institution or office that the candidate authorizes, if any. These locations will only receive passing status and scaled scores (if not passed), but candidates will receive the full test results report, which also includes diagnostic feedback.
Any test results will become available for viewing within 7 weeks of testing completion, and these results will be available by 10 p.m. PST on the test score release date, and will be available for viewing for up to 2 years within the account. If requested, candidates can also get these scores sent to them via email.
All CSET tests are scored via a scale. These scaled scores are based on the amount of raw score points that are earned in each section, and then by weighting each section. These raw scores are then converted onto a scale of 100 to 300, with a minimum passing score of 220. This minimum CSET passing score applies to each subtest individually, meaning that if two of the three are met with this score, they do not need to be taken again even if the third does not meet this score.
There is an unlimited number of times that candidates may take any CSET Business test (detailed below are the required fees for testing). Preparation for the CSET Business test is extremely important. There are many online CSET practice test and even study guides that can be purchased to learn tips, tricks, and secrets of the test itself. When working on a CSET Business practice test, the most important thing is for the candidate to be honest with themselves on their knowledge. Using this honesty when studying will help the candidate accurately prepare for the test and receive the minimum passing score of 220 or better!
While some versions of the CSET test are available to take online from home, the CSET Business test has not yet been added to this phase. Therefore, candidates will need to do the CSET registration for an in-person test. Registration for testing can be done on the California Educator Credentialing Assessment website. Candidates must create an account to register and receive a computer-based test (CBT) confirmation, which lists the testing date, time, and center location that the test will be administered.
Although tests may be retaken an unlimited number of times in cases of non-passing results, each time will require a fee. Candidates must also wait a period of 45 days from the last test scheduled, even if the candidate did not complete or attempt the test.
For the CSET Business test, the fee for each individual subtest is $99 when taken separately, and $297 when taking all three together. All registration fees must be paid via credit, debit, or check card, and candidates can expect to see this charge on their statement under the merchant name 'Eval Systems Test Fee'. There is no additional fee to change the registration, but additional copies of test results requested are $10 each.
On the day of the CSET Business test, candidates must report to their testing center location 15 minutes before the test is scheduled to begin. If the candidate arrives later, they may be admitted into testing, but if not, candidates will be considered absent, resulting in inability to take the test or receive any kind of refund or credit. These candidates will need to re-register and repay any fees to test again at least 45 days later.
Only in cases of emergency circumstances (such as injury, hospitalization, illness, or death in the immediate family) will absentees be eligible for a fee voucher that allows them to do the CSET reschedule without repaying any fees. Request these vouchers online within 30 calendar days, along with a written request that describes the emergency situation and written documentation that proves the validity of the emergency (such as a hospital note signed by a physician).
Bring at least one form of government issued ID that bears their photograph and signature (such as a state issued driver license or a passport). Any student or employee issued ID will not be accepted. Candidates are not permitted to bring writing utensils or notebook paper to the testing center; a pencil and booklet of erasable sheets will be provide to take notes in their place (any notes taken will not be scored). Testing centers recommend candidates to dress in comfortable layers and soft-soled shoes for a quiet and comfortable testing environment, as candidates will not be allowed to leave once testing has begun.
Candidates may only leave for restroom breaks as permitted by the testing administrator, but keep in mind that this time is considered a part of the session length. For parents and nursing mothers, note that children will not be allowed into the center, so care arrangement must be made beforehand. The CSET Business test will be monitored by video and audio recording at all times. Communication is not permitted with anyone (either in the testing center or via communication device) other than with the testing administrator. Upon completion of the test or upon the end of the session length, whichever comes first, testing materials will be collected, and candidates will be dismissed.
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Bryan McMahon, M.A. is a high school biology and special education teacher in New Jersey with over 14 years of teaching experience. He has hundreds of hours of experience tutoring aspiring teachers to take the CSET/CBEST exam suite. He has successfully passed the science and special education Praxis exams. Bryan completed a B.S. in Education from Seton Hall University and an M.A. in Teaching from Mangrove College.
The three CSET Business tests are Subtest I, II, and III. Subtest I covers the domains of Business Management and Marketing, Subtest II covers Accounting and Finance and Economics, and Subtest III covers Information Technology and Business Environment and Communication.
While some subjects in the CSET tests can be taken with online proctoring, the CSET Business test is an exception and cannot be taken online. Candidates for the CSET Business test must register at an approved testing center and take the test at the assigned location.
