Deck 5: Taking Tests

Question 1

Learn relaxation techniques to

A)decrease your test score.
B)increase your test score.
C)reduce test anxiety.
D)increase test anxiety.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

When you're studying, you can't afford to overlook anything. You read and review important facts and even use index cards. It's test day. You look over your test and the information is presented in two lists, arranged in columns. What type of test are you taking?

A)multiple choice
B)essay
C)true/false
D)matching

Answer 2

D

Question 3

All of the following are useful strategies for dealing with math anxiety except

A)practicing math problems under pressure, using a timer.
B)reviewing math fundamentals before moving on to more advanced topics.
C)avoiding negative self-talk.
D)keeping in mind that math is harder for women than for men.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What type of question requires you to recall specific detailed information?

A)multiple choice
B)essay
C)short answer
D)true/false

Question 5

Advantages of study groups include all of the following except

A)they help members organize and structure the material.
B)they work well for all students, regardless of learning style.
C)they help motivate members to do their best.
D)they decrease students' chances of overlooking important material.

Question 6

Hurried, last-minute studying is referred to as

A)tutoring.
B)fast-paced studying.
C)cramming.
D)grouping.

Question 7

Test anxiety is a

A)permanent condition characterized by a sense of calmness when taking a test.
B)temporary condition characterized by a sense of calmness when taking a test.
C)permanent condition characterized by fears and concerns about taking a test.
D)temporary condition characterized by fears and concerns about taking a test.

Question 8

What type of question gives you a number of possible answers to select from?

A)multiple choice
B)essay
C)matching
D)true/false

Question 9

An educated guessing strategy can be most effective when answering what type of question?

A)matching
B)multiple choice
C)essay
D)true/false

Question 10

Eliminating obviously false multiple-choice answers and selecting the most likely answer from the remaining choices is

A)practical answering.
B)answer removal.
C)educated guessing.
D)random guessing.

Question 11

Juan is part of a study group that

A)meets the night before a test.
B)sits together the day of the test.
C)helps members organize and structure the material to approach it logically.
D)helps even out intelligence differences between students.

Question 12

Using the educated guessing strategy, which of the following would you automatically eliminate?

A)Study groups benefit everyone as a test-preparation strategy.
B)A thoughtful approach to each essay question is frequently beneficial to the overall test score since essay questions are commonly weighted more than other types of questions.
C)Students who are able to reduce their text anxiety generally do better on tests.
D)A test-taking strategy that many students find helpful is to answer the questions you feel certain about first.

Question 13

A small, informal group of students whose purpose is to help members work together and prepare for a test is referred to as a

A)motivation team.
B)study group.
C)structure squad.
D)test club.

Question 14

The more you prepare for your test, the less

A)sleep you'll get.
B)test anxiety you'll experience.
C)you'll be able to eat healthy.
D)mental preparation will occur.

Question 15

An effective way to manage test anxiety is to

A)write important facts on index cards.
B)prepare thoroughly.
C)do most of your studying the night before the test.
D)know what you are preparing for.

Question 16

Which of the following properly lists the terms in order from least to most substantial?

A)exams, quizzes, tests
B)quizzes, exams, tests
C)tests, quizzes, exams
D)quizzes, tests, exams

Question 17

Of the options below, which type of questions typically ask for brief responses that require you to recall key pieces of information?

A)multiple choice
B)matching
C)true/false
D)short answer

Question 18

Although there may be times when you can't study properly, in the long run it can also be said that

A)cramming reduces test anxiety.
B)cramming often ends up taking more time for worse results.
C)the need to cram never happens to good students.
D)cramming aids long-term retention of material.

Question 19

What type of question tends to focus on the big picture?

A)multiple choice
B)essay
C)matching
D)true/false

Question 20

Tests including short-answer and fill-in questions can be very difficult for some students because

A)there can be multiple correct answers.
B)they require recognition of information rather than recall.
C)unlike multiple choice and matching tests, the answers are not right on the page.
D)they require the student to compare and contrast the information.

Question 21

List three strategies you can use to answer essay questions.

Question 22

When writing an answer to an essay question, it is important to

A)identify key words in the question so that all parts of the question are answered in the essay.
B)be verbose and have long sentences.
C)compare but not contrast two sets of data.
D)include your personal opinion even when it isn't asked for in the question.

Question 23

You are taking an honors course that you and your classmates find quite challenging. Four of you decide to form a study group in order to prepare for a midterm exam. Briefly describe how you would set up and use the study group to improve your chances in the upcoming test. What are some of the benefits of a study group?

Question 24

If an essay question asks you to evaluate a concept, your answer will

A)use evidence and arguments to convince the reader of a particular point.
B)provide the pros and cons, and an opinion and justification.
C)track how events have evolved in a timeline.
D)judge and analyze, explaining what is wrong and right about a concept.

Question 25

What are the possible consequences of academic dishonesty?

Question 26

It is important to depend on your first response to a test question and avoid changing your answer.
It is important to check over the test for obvious errors. You may have learned an answer from another question on the exam.

Question 27

If an essay question asks you to critique a statement or a concept, your answer will

A)use evidence and arguments to convince the reader of a particular point.
B)show how things fit together and provide analogies.
C)track how events have evolved in a timeline.
D)judge and analyze, explaining what is wrong and right about a concept.

Question 28

Explain in your own words what the term "academic honesty" means and why it is important.

Question 29

The easiest questions on the test should be answered first.
Answering the easy questions first leaves more time for the difficult questions, builds confidence, and ensures that you get points for answers that you know.

Question 30

If an essay question asks you to outline a concept, your answer will

A)describe and explain similarities and differences.
B)provide the pros and cons, and an opinion and justification.
C)track how events have evolved in a timeline.
D)provide an overarching framework or explanation.

Question 31

Before answering the questions on a test, you should read the instructions and skim through the entire test.
By skimming through the entire exam first, you will be able to determine the weight of each question, verify that you have every page of the test, and gain intra-test knowledge.

Question 32

Math tests do not appear to provoke any more anxiety than tests for other subjects.
Math seems to cause a great deal of anxiety either because of the absolute right or wrong answers or because of negative self-concepts relative to mathematical understanding.

Question 33

It is best to wait until after you do badly on a test to visit your campus learning or tutorial center.
Tutoring can help "B" students become "A" students. It may even be a good idea to visit the tutoring center prior to your first test.

Question 34

If an essay question asks you to trace a concept, your answer will

A)describe and explain similarities and differences.
B)track or sketch how events evolved.
C)track how events have evolved in a timeline.
D)provide an overarching framework or explanation.

Question 35

The first step in educated guessing is to eliminate any obviously false answers.
Eliminating obviously false answers helps narrow your margin of error.

Question 36

If an essay question asks you to compare and contrast a concept, your answer will

A)describe and explain similarities and differences.
B)provide the pros and cons, and an opinion and justification.
C)track how events have evolved in a timeline.
D)judge and analyze, explaining what is wrong and right about a concept.

Question 37

A well-constructed test determines your fundamental abilities and potential.
A well-constructed test simply identifies what you know and what you still need to learn. It is not an indication of your worth, abilities, or potential.

Question 38

To do well on multiple-choice, true/false, and matching tests, you need to guess well and understand general ideas.
To do well on these tests, you must put your memory into high gear and master a great many facts.

Question 39

Academic honesty means

A)always telling the professor when someone is cheating.
B)never having to say you're sorry.
C)only turning in your own work.
D)staying out of trouble to avoid being placed on academic probation.

Question 40

Please list four examples of behavior that violate academic honesty.

Question 41

In the "Prepare" section of Chapter 5, the text discusses a number of ways that you can prepare for tests. Please discuss, in your own words and with examples, three of the recommended strategies.