Question 1

A good way to gauge whether you're working at an appropriate pace during a test is to look around to see how far along your classmates are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Reviewing your test when you get it back will help you improve your score the next time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Identify three ways to learn from your test mistakes.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but should include three of the following strategies: Check over all your answers to see what you got wrong; go back to the class material and figure out the correct answers; ask your instructor for clarification if you don't know why your answers were marked wrong; if you're going to be tested again on the same material you missed, be sure you fully understand it for the next test; and if you didn't perform as well as you'd like, talk with your instructor about class-specific test preparation tips before the next exam. Other valid responses are also acceptable.

Question 4

If you feel tempted to cheat, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  make sure you don't get caught. 
B)  cheat only as much as necessary. 
C)  ask yourself why. 
D)  withdraw from the course. 
A)  make sure you don't get caught. 
B)  cheat only as much as necessary. 
C)  ask yourself why. 
D)  withdraw from the course.

Question 5

What should you NOT do if you get stuck on a question?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but should indicate t

Question 6

If you finish an exam and find that you still have extra time, you should hand the test in and leave early.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe at least three test-taking strategies you use and explain your reasoning for each. Include examples in your response.

Accepted Answer

1. Time management: One of the test-taki

Question 8

Laurel finished the multiple-choice portion of her biology exam and now just has to answer a few essay questions. Unfortunately, she's running out of time and won't be able to write complete, well-composed answers to all of the questions. It would be most appropriate for Laurel to

Accepted Answer

A)  write complete answers for as many questions as possible. 
B)  leave a question blank. 
C)  use bullet points in her answers. 
D)  ask her instructor for more time. 
A)  write complete answers for as many questions as possible. 
B)  leave a question blank. 
C)  use bullet points in her answers. 
D)  ask her instructor for more time.

Question 9

If you will have an hour during class to complete an exam, how long should you give yourself to complete a comparable practice exam?

Accepted Answer

A)  forty-five minutes 
B)  an hour 
C)  an hour and a half 
D)  as much time as you need 
A)  forty-five minutes 
B)  an hour 
C)  an hour and a half 
D)  as much time as you need

Question 10

If you need to get up at 7:00 am on the day of an exam, what is the latest time you should go to bed?

Accepted Answer

A)  8:00 p.m. 
B)  9:00 p.m. 
C)  1:00 a.m. 
D)  2:00 a.m. 
A)  8:00 p.m. 
B)  9:00 p.m. 
C)  1:00 a.m. 
D)  2:00 a.m.

Question 11

Cramming leaves you with a deep grasp of the material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The more you practice and put yourself in testing situations, the more difficult test taking becomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe what steps you would take immediately after receiving your exam. Include examples to illustrate the reasoning behind your response.

Accepted Answer

Immediately after receiving my exam, I w

Question 14

What should you do if you are confused about the directions on part of a test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Look at a classmate's paper to see what he or she is doing. 
B)  Ask the instructor for clarification. 
C)  Make your best guess and hope you're right. 
D)  Focus instead on the parts of the test that have clear instructions. 
A)  Look at a classmate's paper to see what he or she is doing. 
B)  Ask the instructor for clarification. 
C)  Make your best guess and hope you're right. 
D)  Focus instead on the parts of the test that have clear instructions.

Question 15

_____ will help you reduce your stress on the day of the test.

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoiding overly negative classmates 
B)  Skipping breakfast 
C)  Arriving in class just as the test begins 
D)  Telling yourself the test is extremely important 
A)  Avoiding overly negative classmates 
B)  Skipping breakfast 
C)  Arriving in class just as the test begins 
D)  Telling yourself the test is extremely important

Question 16

If an instructor has reason to believe that you are cheating, you could fail the class, be suspended for a term, or even be expelled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why is it important to arrive early for a test?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but should indicate t

Question 18

It is better to leave a question blank than to give an imperfect answer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Eating something substantial on the day of the test will

Accepted Answer

A)  cause your mind to wander. 
B)  increase your stress level. 
C)  make you feel fatigued. 
D)  help you keep your energy up. 
A)  cause your mind to wander. 
B)  increase your stress level. 
C)  make you feel fatigued. 
D)  help you keep your energy up.

Question 20

Ricky is taking his art history midterm and feels as if he is doing well. He glances up at the clock and notices that his time is halfway up. When he looks at his test, though, he realizes that he's not going to finish the test if he keeps up his current pace. What should Ricky do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Slow down and double check that his answers are correct. 
B)  Skip every other question and then go back to answer them if there's time. 
C)  Keep working at the same pace and ignore the clock. 
D)  Keep going, but try to shorten his answers. 
A)  Slow down and double check that his answers are correct. 
B)  Skip every other question and then go back to answer them if there's time. 
C)  Keep working at the same pace and ignore the clock. 
D)  Keep going, but try to shorten his answers.

A good way to gauge whether you're working at an appropriate pace during a test is to look around to see how far along your classmates are.

Reviewing your test when you get it back will help you improve your score the next time.

Identify three ways to learn from your test mistakes.

If you feel tempted to cheat, you should

What should you NOT do if you get stuck on a question?

If you finish an exam and find that you still have extra time, you should hand the test in and leave early.

Describe at least three test-taking strategies you use and explain your reasoning for each. Include examples in your response.

Laurel finished the multiple-choice portion of her biology exam and now just has to answer a few essay questions. Unfortunately, she's running out of time and won't be able to write complete, well-composed answers to all of the questions. It would be most appropriate for Laurel to

If you will have an hour during class to complete an exam, how long should you give yourself to complete a comparable practice exam?

If you need to get up at 7:00 am on the day of an exam, what is the latest time you should go to bed?

Cramming leaves you with a deep grasp of the material.

The more you practice and put yourself in testing situations, the more difficult test taking becomes.

Describe what steps you would take immediately after receiving your exam. Include examples to illustrate the reasoning behind your response.

What should you do if you are confused about the directions on part of a test?

_____ will help you reduce your stress on the day of the test.

If an instructor has reason to believe that you are cheating, you could fail the class, be suspended for a term, or even be expelled.

Why is it important to arrive early for a test?

It is better to leave a question blank than to give an imperfect answer.

Eating something substantial on the day of the test will

Ricky is taking his art history midterm and feels as if he is doing well. He glances up at the clock and notices that his time is halfway up. When he looks at his test, though, he realizes that he's not going to finish the test if he keeps up his current pace. What should Ricky do?

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Exam 9: Test Taking

A good way to gauge whether you're working at an appropriate pace during a test is to look around to see how far along your classmates are.

Reviewing your test when you get it back will help you improve your score the next time.

Identify three ways to learn from your test mistakes.

If you feel tempted to cheat, you should

What should you NOT do if you get stuck on a question?

If you finish an exam and find that you still have extra time, you should hand the test in and leave early.

Describe at least three test-taking strategies you use and explain your reasoning for each. Include examples in your response.

Laurel finished the multiple-choice portion of her biology exam and now just has to answer a few essay questions. Unfortunately, she's running out of time and won't be able to write complete, well-composed answers to all of the questions. It would be most appropriate for Laurel to

If you will have an hour during class to complete an exam, how long should you give yourself to complete a comparable practice exam?

If you need to get up at 7:00 am on the day of an exam, what is the latest time you should go to bed?

Cramming leaves you with a deep grasp of the material.

The more you practice and put yourself in testing situations, the more difficult test taking becomes.

Describe what steps you would take immediately after receiving your exam. Include examples to illustrate the reasoning behind your response.

What should you do if you are confused about the directions on part of a test?

_____ will help you reduce your stress on the day of the test.

If an instructor has reason to believe that you are cheating, you could fail the class, be suspended for a term, or even be expelled.

Why is it important to arrive early for a test?

It is better to leave a question blank than to give an imperfect answer.

Eating something substantial on the day of the test will

Ricky is taking his art history midterm and feels as if he is doing well. He glances up at the clock and notices that his time is halfway up. When he looks at his test, though, he realizes that he's not going to finish the test if he keeps up his current pace. What should Ricky do?

Beginning Your College Journey

Finding Support on Campus

Motivation and Goal Setting

Using Time Wisely

Learning Preferences and Studying

Critical Thinking

Note Taking

Reading Effectively

Writing and Information Literacy

Academic Planning and Choosing Your Degree

Managing Your Money

Experiencing Difference

Staying Healthy and Reducing Stress

Starting Your Career Journey

College Success: Tips and Strategies

Filters