Deck 9: Test Taking

Question 1

Which should an exam plan include?

A) writing lists of practice questions
B) writing a to-do list of things you need to do to get ready for the test
C) scheduling review time for only the night before an exam
D) having the instructor prep you for the test

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Where should you look in your textbook for information about related websites that offer study tools such as flash cards, videos, and online quizzing?

A) preface
B) table of contents
C) index
D) glossary

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Marcia has an English exam tomorrow morning. In order to get ready and arrive for her exam on time, she needs to get up at 6:00 a.m. Marcia should be in bed tonight no later than what time to ensure she gets the minimum recommendation of sleep?

A) 8:00 p.m.
B) 9:00 p.m.
C) 10:00 p.m.
D) 12:00 a.m.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Dave has a midterm exam later this morning, so he has spent the last few weeks studying, and he got a good night's sleep last night. Now it's time for him to have something to eat before he goes to class. What would be the BEST choice for Dave to have for his breakfast?

A) two cups of coffee and muffin
B) cinnamon swirl muffin
C) chocolate bar with peanuts
D) Greek yogurt with fruit

Question 5

Which questions should you answer first when taking a test?

A) easy questions
B) hard questions
C) essay questions
D) fill-in-the-blank questions

Question 6

You can make the best use of your time while taking a test if you

A) jot down idea starters before the test.
B) answer the most difficult questions first.
C) stop what you are doing when you feel yourself go blank.
D) quickly review the entire test first.

Question 7

What should you do if you feel yourself starting to go blank while taking a test?

A) Continue answering questions as if nothing is wrong.
B) Stop, take a breath, and tell yourself you will be okay.
C) Go back to the beginning of the test, and start over again.
D) Jot down idea starters on a piece of scrap paper.

Question 8

In which type of course are you MOST likely to be given a problem-solving test?

A) statistics
B) social studies
C) physical education
D) psychology

Question 9

Which type of test requires you to fill in a Scantron answer sheet?

A) problem-solving test
B) machine-scored test
C) computerized test
D) laboratory test

Question 10

Unlike an online test, a computerized test usually

A) must be taken in a testing center or computer lab.
B) gives you an unlimited amount of time to complete the exam.
C) allows you to search the Web for answers.
D) will not let you review questions you've already answered.

Question 11

Which is the BEST thing to do when preparing for an open-book or open-note exam?

A) Do the hard questions first.
B) Be careful not to make stray marks on the Scantron answer sheet.
C) Study for the exam as you would for any other exam.
D) Make an appointment at the computer lab.

Question 12

Which is TRUE of take-home exams?

A) They usually have a time limit.
B) They will use multiple Scantrons to complete.
C) They will look more like an in-class essay than a proofread paper.
D) They are usually more difficult than in-class tests.

Question 13

Aimee has a test this afternoon in her cultural anthropology class, and she knows that it will include several essay questions. What is the most useful thing Aimee can do just before she leaves for her test?

A) Put on a watch.
B) Grab a cup of coffee.
C) Create an exam plan.
D) Talk to a tutor.

Question 14

What should you do in your first paragraph when answering an essay question?

A) Make a list of the key task words.
B) Introduce the supporting points.
C) Introduce the main points.
D) Describe the first main point in depth.

Question 15

What should you do if an essay question asks you to compare something?

A) Describe ideas, events, or objects.
B) Identify similarities in ideas, events, or objects.
C) Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of an argument.
D) Give the meaning of a word or expression.

Question 16

Which task word indicates that you should give your opinion about something?

A) "explain"
B) "discuss"
C) "outline"
D) "critique"

Question 17

Grant is taking an American history exam, and one of the essay questions reads "Discuss the causes of the Civil War." What should Grant do when answering this question?

A) State three reasons that the Civil War broke out, and then explain them in detail.
B) Write as many facts as he can remember about the Civil War.
C) Briefly list the reasons that the Civil War was fought in a sentence or two.
D) Give a detailed explanation of what the Civil War was and what it involved.

Question 18

When answering multiple-choice questions, answer choices that use what kind of wording are often incorrect?

A) "which"
B) "how"
C) "always"
D) "if"

Question 19

When answering a fill-in-the-blank question, you must

A) select the best answer from a group of possible answers.
B) decide whether a statement is accurate or inaccurate.
C) connect a term to its corresponding definition or description.
D) provide a missing word or words.

Question 20

Questions containing words such as always, never, and only

A) tend to be true.
B) are always true.
C) tend to be false.
D) are always false.

Question 21

Which types of questions are set up with terms in one column and descriptions or definitions in the other?

A) multiple-choice
B) true/false
C) fill-in-the-blank
D) matching

Question 22

Which is TRUE about test anxiety?

A) Test anxiety might result from putting too much pressure on yourself.
B) It's usually best to manage and overcome test anxiety on your own.
C) You should avoid having any anxiety about taking a test.
D) Analyzing why you've done poorly on tests in the past can reduce test anxiety.

Question 23

Which of these is a common symptom of test anxiety?

A) procrastination
B) forgetting past failures
C) setting high expectations for yourself
D) queasiness

Question 24

Breonia experiences a severe headache when she takes her math tests but not when she takes her history exams. Which is Breonia MOST likely suffering from?

A) negative self-talk
B) positive mental messages
C) subject-specific test anxiety
D) hyperventilation

Question 25

Lena is taking a standardized test this morning, and although she has felt fine in recent weeks, as she arrives at the classroom, she starts to experience some test anxiety. What should she do?

A) Hunch forward when she sits down.
B) Stretch before she goes into the room.
C) Clutch her pen tightly in her fingers.
D) Inhale and exhale quickly for 20 to 30 seconds.

Question 26

Which practice is considered a form of cheating or lying and is commonly prohibited by colleges?

A) submitting the same research paper for credit in two different courses
B) creating an original concept for an experiment
C) helping another student study for an exam in a subject you excel in
D) using the internet to research a paper

Question 27

In which year of college have researchers found that students are more likely to cheat?

A) first
B) second
C) third
D) fourth

Question 28

When you leave your cell phone in your backpack during an exam, you are reducing the likelihood of academic dishonesty by

A) managing your social media use.
B) knowing the rules at your college.
C) improving your time management.
D) setting clear boundaries.

Question 29

The time to begin preparing for test taking is the first day of the course.

Question 30

Most students who receive tutoring are successful in their courses.

Question 31

Jotting down idea starters before the test is good preparation for any test.

Question 32

When taking an exam, if you cannot answer the entire question, leave the question blank.

Question 33

Computerized tests are usually administered over the internet.

Question 34

You should study for an open-book exam the same way you would for any other test.

Question 35

When answering an essay question, it is better to answer thoroughly one aspect of the question in detail than to respond to all parts of the question too briefly.

Question 36

The best way to approach a multiple-choice question is to read the first part of the question and predict your own answer before reading the options.

Question 37

Students who have test anxiety generally feel it in all testing situations.

Question 38

In some schools, studying answers from exams given in the past is considered cheating.

Question 39

List three things you should do to prepare for math and science exams.

Question 40

Describe how and why doing well on exams can depend on physical and emotional preparation.

Question 41

What three things should you do to prepare for a laboratory test?

Question 42

Give three tips for answering essay questions.

Question 43

Give advice to a student who is flunking her exams because of test anxieties. Help this student understand the sources and identify the symptoms of test anxieties, and then offer strategies for combating these anxieties.

Question 44

What should you do when you receive a graded exam? Why should you do this?

Question 45

What are two potential consequences of cheating in an academic setting?