What is the best way to begin the test?

a. Ask yourself: "Did I study enough for this test?"

b. Scan the whole test immediately.

c. Find out how much it is worth.

d. Review the directions quickly.

Jermaine has misread the directions on her test, causing her to receive a low grade. What is the best way for Jermaine to avoid this error in the future?

a.
Set aside time during the next test to proofread the answers.

b.
Spend more time solving sample problems.

c.
Look for patterns in the types of test questions asked.

d.
Complete all assigned readings.

 

What is the best way to predict test questions?

a. Focus on the definitions in the text.

b. Try to see things from the instructor's perspective.

c. Ask members of your study group.

d. Rely on past quizzes the instructor may have available.

 

For which subject area would you most benefit from keeping a dictionary handy and creating a list of new words?

a.
social sciences

b.
math and natural sciences

c.
applied sciences

d.
humanities

What do test scores measure?

a.
your ability to be well-accomplished in a course

b.
what you have learned in a course

c.
how well you do on a particular test

d.
your intelligence

Predicting test questions can do more than get you a better grade. What can it also do?

a.
keep you focused on the purpose of a course

b.
remind you to celebrate mistakes

c.
eliminate the need to study

d.
manage job stress and save lots of time

 

What is studying for a test synonymous with?

a.
recollecting

b.
speaking

c.
memorizing

d.
rehearsing

 

How does a study checklist help you review material?

a.
by reviewing all math problems in detail

b.
by using complete descriptions and formulas

c.
by acting as a review sheet

d.
by creating a to-do list for each item to study

 

Rhea is feeling a lot of anxiety about her upcoming test. What is the best way for her to deal with her anxiety?

a.
Agree with the thoughts.

b.
Accept that she will do poorly on the test.

c.
Bring her focus to the present moment.

d.
Focus on the best outcome possible.

Why does cheating lower your self-concept?

a.
It sends you the message that you are not smart enough to make it on your own.

b.
Cheating on tests can make it easier to violate your integrity in the future.

c.
It sends you the message that you haven't developed the skills for a successful career.

d.
Your fear of being caught increases your stress level.

 

What is it important to do when answering multiple-choice questions?

a.
Look for the most unusual answers.

b.
Guess what would obviously NOT be an answer.

c.
Choose the first answer you think is right.

d.
Answer the question in your head before looking at the choices.

 

Which of the following statements is an example of disarming tests?

a.
"I never do well on multiple choice questions."

b.
"How can I complete this test in the shortest time possible?"

c.
"I'll never have enough time to study."

d.
"How can I better manage stress before, during, and after the test?"

 

What is the most important thing to do when answering an essay question?

a.
Include part of the question in your answering.

b.
Use filler words to meet length requirements.

c.
Leave the best points for last.

d.
Use descriptive words.

 

What is the best approach to open-book tests?

a.
Relax and get more sleep since all the material will be at hand.

b.
Rely only on the textbook.

c.
Flag key information and highlight relevant sections in your readings and your notes.

d.
Focus on the notes taken in class, especially formulas.