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PICI - Personal Preparation Test

The test, lasting 50 minutes, consists of a computer-based test with 45 multiple-choice questions formulated with four answer options, among which only one is correct.

The questions will cover the following topics:

  • 15 questions on linguistic contents (L-LIN/01);
  • 15 questions on sociology of communication contents (SPS/08);
  • 15 questions on computer science contents (INF/01).

The reference texts for preparing for the test are:

  • Bentivegna S., 2003, Teorie delle comunicazioni di massa, Laterza (and subsequent reprints)
  • Furini M., 2017, Comunicazioni Multimediali. Fondamenti di informatica per la produzione e la gestione di flussi audio-video nella rete Internet, Franco Angeli
  • Graffi G., Scalise S., 2013, Le lingue e il Linguaggio. Introduzione alla linguistica, Il Mulino (or another edition)

The test result is determined by the number of correct, incorrect, or unanswered questions, resulting in an absolute score derived from:

  • 1 point for each correct answer;
  • 0 points for each incorrect or unanswered question.

The minimum score required to pass is 18/45. In case of failure, the test can be retaken.

Test dates:

  • July 5, 2024, from 8:30 AM, Laboratory 13
  • July 26, 2024, from 8:30 AM, Laboratory 13
  • August 29, 2024, from 8:30 AM, Laboratory 13
  • September 11, 2024, from 8:30 AM, Laboratory 13
  • October 18, 2024, from 1:30 PM, Laboratory 13
  • November 4, 2024, from 8:30 AM, Laboratory 13
  • December 16, 2024, from 1:30 PM (valid only for those already in possession of the curricular requirements), Laboratory 1012

How to register for the test:

  1. Access https://concorsi.unimore.it/course/index.php?categoryid=7 and log in via the Unimore Single SignOn with the credentials provided during registration at Esse3;
  2. Sign up for the "Admission Tests for Master's Degree Courses 2024" page;
  3. Sign up for the chosen test date (registration is possible up to two days before the test date).