Deck 9: Taking Tests

Question 1

Tests in your courses usually ask you to do which of the following:

A) remember specific facts.
B) interpret information.
C) apply theories and principles.
D) all of the above.

Answer 1

all of the above.

Question 2

There are numerous reasons why cramming is a bad idea. Which of the following reasons were not discussed in FOCUS?

A) Surge in anxiety level
B) Lack of sleep
C) Increased long-term memory
D) Possibility of oversleeping and missing exam

Answer 2

Increased long-term memory

Question 3

List the four components of test anxiety:

A) cognitive, emotional, behavioral and physiological.
B) physical, mental, social, and spiritual.
C) cognitive, emotional, stress, and behavioral.
D) none of the above.

Answer 3

cognitive, emotional, behavioral and physiological.

Question 4

In which of the following situations would you not use a process of elimination and guess at the

A) time is running out
B) points are not subtracted for wrong answers.
C) points are subtracted for wrong answers.
D) you are able to eliminate two of the four choices.

Question 5

The verb "analyze" when used in a test question requires:

A) finding the differences between two things.
B) breaking into separate parts and examining or discussing each part.
C) providing the meaning.
D) giving a detailed account.

Question 6

Given the statement, "Look for qualifiers; they often make a statement true;" which word serves as the qualifier?

A) Look
B) Often
C) Make
D) True

Question 7

As Tina prepares to take her Chemistry final exam, she begins to have palpitations and can feel an intense headache coming on. Which component of test anxiety is Tina experiencing?

A) Behavioral
B) Therapeutic
C) Emotional
D) Physiological

Question 8

Which of the following word choices best represents absolutes?

A) often, normally, sometimes
B) negative words, qualifiers, positive words
C) always, entirely, never
D) none of the above

Question 9

Ric divides the number of questions on his test by the allotted time. He also factors in time for review and revision. Which of the following terms illustrate what Ric is doing?

A) Determining the TPI.
B) Looking for qualifiers.
C) Using the law of averages.
D) Using the process of elimination.

Question 10

Which of the following are recommendations for essay tests:

A) state your thesis up front.
B) zero in on the verb.
C) read all the questions before starting.
D) all of the above.

Question 11

Becky's friend Julia purchased her history paper from an online web site. Becky wants to confront Julia about cheating and she comes to you for help. Create a checklist of talking points Becky could use with Julia.

Question 12

Avoiding test answers that are true in and of themselves, but not true when attached to the sentence stem or question being asked is best described as:

A) contradictory answers.
B) separating the prepared from the unprepared
C) wary of "all of the above."
D) none of the above.

Question 13

Arturo reviews the entire exam first and notes which questions are easier and which are more difficult. Select the statement that is most correct:

A) Arturo is not managing his time very well.
B) On the easier questions, Arturo should stop to answer them before continuing his review.
C) Arturo should not review the entire exam first; it will cause him to lose focus.
D) Arturo is previewing the exam and it may help him to relax.

Question 14

Fawn engages in negative, unproductive self-talk. She often will say, "If I fail this test, I will be suspended from college, and I will end up a homeless, bag lady." Which indicator of test anxiety is Fawn facing and what word describes what she is doing?

A) cognitive, catastrophizing
B) cognitive, fear mongering
C) emotional, depressing
D) emotional, palpitating

Question 15

FOCUS offers numerous suggestions about what to do before, during and after a test. Construct a plan to prepare for an upcoming test using at least five of the listed suggestions.