Question 1

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.

Accepted Answer

The plan should include at least five of the following:
• Begin preparing for an exam on the first day of class.
• Identify the days and times of all your exams for the whole term in your planner, cell
phone, online calendar, or PDA
• Find out exactly what the test will cover.
• Understand that specific types of preparation are required for specific types of tests.
• Make a study schedule.
• Begin serious reviewing several days before the test.
• Maximize your memory.
• Get everything ready the night before.
• Manage your energy.
• Don't give in to nonproductive, negative attitude.
• Study with other students.
• Remind yourself of your long-term goals
• Arrive at the classroom early, but not too early.
• Don't pop pills to stay awake.
• Don't let open-book or take-home tests lull you into a false sense of security.
• Don't mess with success.

Question 2

Which of the following are recommendations for essay tests:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

List the four components of test anxiety:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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.

Accepted Answer

Talking points could include:

Question 13

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:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 15

Which of the following word choices best represents absolutes?

Accepted Answer

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

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.

Which of the following are recommendations for essay tests:

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

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?

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?

List the four components of test anxiety:

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

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:

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

Which of the following word choices best represents absolutes?

Building Dreams, Setting Goals

Learning About Learning

Managing Your Time and Energy

Thinking Critically and Creatively

Developing Information Literacy, Writing, and Speaking Skills

Engaging, Listening, and Note-Taking in Class

Developing Your Memory

Reading and Studying

Building Relationships, Valuing Diversity

Choosing a College Major and Career

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Exam 9: Taking Tests

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.

Which of the following are recommendations for essay tests:

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

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?

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?

List the four components of test anxiety:

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

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:

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

Which of the following word choices best represents absolutes?

Building Dreams, Setting Goals

Learning About Learning

Managing Your Time and Energy

Thinking Critically and Creatively

Developing Information Literacy, Writing, and Speaking Skills

Engaging, Listening, and Note-Taking in Class

Developing Your Memory

Reading and Studying

Building Relationships, Valuing Diversity

Choosing a College Major and Career

Filters