Deck 14: Taking Exams

Question 1

The most effective way to approach an exam is to

A) arrive at least a half hour before the exam begins.
B) sit in the back of the class.
C) assume that there will be trick questions on the exam.
D) preview the exam before you answer any questions.

Answer 1

preview the exam before you answer any questions.

Question 2

If you are taking an exam with a section of true/false questions worth 25 points, a section of multiple-choice questions worth 25 points, and two essay questions worth 50 points, you should plan to spend most of your time

A) previewing and reviewing all the questions.
B) answering the true/false questions.
C) answering the multiple-choice questions.
D) answering the essay questions.

Answer 2

answering the essay questions.

Question 3

If you encounter a difficult question on an objective exam, the best strategy is to

A) leave it blank.
B) leave it blank but mark the question so you can return to it.
C) enter your best guess and mark the question so you can return to it.
D) enter your top two guesses and mark the question so you can return to it.

Answer 3

enter your best guess and mark the question so you can return to it.

Question 4

If you are unable to figure out the answer to a true/false item on an exam, you should probably mark the answer as

A) true if the item is an absolute statement.
B) true if the item contains negative words or word parts.
C) false if the item contains unfamiliar terminology.
D) false if you have to take a guess.

Question 5

When you are taking a matching test, you should

A) choose the first answer you see that seems correct.
B) answer the items you are sure of first.
C) ignore any pattern in the lists.
D) match the first item on one list with the last item on the other.

Question 6

On a multiple-choice test, you probably can rule out an answer that contains the qualifying word

A) often.
B) usually.
C) seldom.
D) never.

Question 7

On a.a standardized test, it is most important to take your time.

A) take your time.
B)finish the test.
C) work quickly but carefully.
D) figure out the point distribution.

Question 8

An effective approach to test anxiety is to

A) answer difficult questions first.
B) take exams on an empty stomach.
C) become familiar with the testing location.
D) avoid practice tests and make-up exams.

Question 9

In the essay question, "Discuss the social and economic consequences of theIndustrial Revolution," the key word or phrase is

A) Discuss.
B) social and economic.
C) consequences.
D) Industrial Revolution.

Question 10

One basic rule for writing effective answers on essay exams is to

A) leave the page blank if you are unsure of the answer.
B) begin your answer with a thesis statement.
C) emphasize your personal reaction to the topic.
D) present your answer in outline form.

Question 11

The least effective approach to taking an exam is

A) sitting in the front of the exam room.
B) arriving at least half an hour before the exam begins.
C) bringing the necessary material, including extra pens and paper.
D) previewing the exam before answering any questions.

Question 12

For an exam consisting of multiple-choice questions worth 40 points and an essay portion worth 60 points, you should plan to spend most of your time

A) previewing the questions.
B) answering the multiple-choice questions.
C) answering the essay questions.
D) reviewing your answers.

Question 13

If you do not know the answer to a question on an objective exam, you should

A) leave the question blank.
B) circle the question number but leave it blank.
C) fill in your best guess and return to the question later.
D) fill in your two best guesses and return to the question later.

Question 14

The word that is not an example of a limiting word in true/false statements is

A) never.
B) always.
C) some.
D) because.

Question 15

When you are trying to answer a difficult true/false question, you should mark as false any items that contain

A) two or more parts.
B) negative words.
C) unfamiliar terminology.
D) a comparison between two items.

Question 16

The least effective strategy for taking a matching test is to

A) get an overview of the subjects before answering any items.
B) try to discover a pattern to what is being matched.
C) choose the first answer that seems correct.
D) answer the items you are sure of first.

Question 17

Toimprove your success on multiple-choice tests, you should

A) always choose the shortest answer.
B) answer the item first in your own words.
C) eliminate choices that seem similar.
D) select answers that use difficult words.

Question 18

Ona standardized test, you should expect to

A) get most of the answers correct.
B) work at a fairly rapid rate.
C) finish the test in the allotted time.
D) be penalized for guessing.

Question 19

In the essay question, "Evaluate the strategies our justice system has used to deal with youthful offenders," the key word or phrase is

A) Evaluate.
B) the strategies.
C) our justice system.
D) youthful offenders.

Question 20

Aneffective answer to an essay question does not need to include

A) a thesis statement.
B) your personal reaction to the topic.
C) sufficient explanation or support.
D) complete, correct sentences.

Question 21

Assume that you have three hours to complete the final exam in one of your classes. Use the following information to estimate the amount of time you should spend on each part of the exam, then answer questions bellow.


-The total amount of time you should spend previewing the exam is

A) 1 minute.
B) 3-5 minutes.
C) 15-20 minutes.
D) at least 30 minutes.

Question 22

Assume that you have three hours to complete the final exam in one of your classes. Use the following information to estimate the amount of time you should spend on each part of the exam, then answer questions bellow.


-The amount of time you should spend on the multiple-choice questions is

A) 10-15 minutes.
B) 30-40 minutes.
C) 60-80 minutes
D) at least 80 minutes.

Question 23

Assume that you have three hours to complete the final exam in one of your classes. Use the following information to estimate the amount of time you should spend on each part of the exam, then answer questions bellow.


-The amount of time you should spend on the true/false questions is

A) 10-15 minutes.
B) 30-40 minutes.
C) 60-80 minutes.
D) at least 80 minutes.

Question 24

Assume that you have three hours to complete the final exam in one of your classes. Use the following information to estimate the amount of time you should spend on each part of the exam, then answer questions bellow.


-The amount of time you should spend on the matching questions is

A) 10-15 minutes.
B) 30-40 minutes.
C) 60-80 minutes.
D) at least 80 minutes.

Question 25

Assume that you have three hours to complete the final exam in one of your classes. Use the following information to estimate the amount of time you should spend on each part of the exam, then answer questions bellow.


-The amount of time you should spend on the essay questions is

A) 10-15 minutes.
B) 30-40 minutes.
C) 60-80 minutes.
D) at least 100 minutes.

Question 26

Use your knowledge of the parts of an essay question (topic, key word, and limiting word) to answer questions bellow.

-In the question, "Discuss the use of symbolism in the novel Beloved, by Toni Morrison," the key word or phrase is

A) Discuss.
B) use of.
C) symbolism.
D) the novel Beloved.

Question 27

Use your knowledge of the parts of an essay question (topic, key word, and limiting word) to answer questions bellow.

-In the question, "Describe the reproductive cycles of angiosperms and gymnosperms," the topic is

A) reproductive cycles.
B) angiosperms.
C) gymnosperms.
D) angiosperms and gymnosperms.

Question 28

Use your knowledge of the parts of an essay question (topic, key word, and limiting word) to answer questions bellow.

-In the question, "Identify and compare the three stages of African literature," the limiting word or phrase is

A) Identify.
B) compare.
C) three stages.
D) African literature.

Question 29

Use your knowledge of the parts of an essay question (topic, key word, and limiting word) to answer questions bellow.

-In the question, "Discuss the reasons why, although tropical plants have very large leaves and most desert plants have very small leaves, cactus grows equally well in both habitats," the topic is

A) tropical plants.
B) desert plants.
C) cactus.
D) habitats.

Question 30

Use your knowledge of the parts of an essay question (topic, key word, and limiting word) to answer questions bellow.

-In the question in number 9, the key word or phrase is

A) Discuss.
B) reasons why.
C) although.
D) equally well.