Deck 8: Test Taking: Showing What You Know

Question 1

Cramming includes all of the following EXCEPT

A)plagiarizing for an open-book test.
B)reviewing flash cards.
C)creating a last-minute study sheet.
D)writing helpful information on a piece of scrap paper at the start of the test.

Answer 1

plagiarizing for an open-book test.

Question 2

A typical test given in one of your courses measures

A)your self-worth.
B)how much you will ever know about a topic.
C)your proficiency at a moment in time.
D)general IQ.

Answer 2

your proficiency at a moment in time.

Question 3

When taking a test it is a bad idea to

A)rush.
B)watch the clock.
C)guess.
D)use critical thinking skills.
Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.

Answer 3

rush.

Question 4

Being prepared physically for a test often can be just as important as being prepared mentally.Which of the following is the best advice for physically preparing for an exam?

A)Make the most of your study time by reviewing notes late the night before an exam.
B)Realize that your true worth as an individual is based on your test performance.
C)Eat a quick-energy snack (banana,orange juice,or granola bar)before the exam.
D)Stay up late the night before an exam to watch your favorite movie with friends.

Question 5

On an essay test,if the question requires you to give and justify your opinion about the value or worth of something,you are being asked to

A)evaluate.
B)summarize.
C)define.
D)analyze.

Question 6

What will help you prepare effectively for an essay test?

A)Set an organized study schedule.
B)Take a pretest.
C)Use SQ3R to review your reading materials.
D)all of the above

Question 7

Spending a few minutes at the start of a test getting an overview is important because

A)you're certain to have plenty of time to complete the exam.
B)you can get a general sense of whether you will probably pass or fail.
C)you can get an idea of the type of questions you face and how to approach them.
D)you can decide which questions you have no hope of answering.

Question 8

To achieve a positive attitude before a test,you should

A)see the test as an opportunity to learn and experience success.
B)tell yourself that the grade you get doesn't matter.
C)get yourself keyed up for the test by cramming and drinking a lot of coffee.
D)realize that once you take a test the results are final and you can't do anything about them.

Question 9

Which of the following would NOT be a good source to use when developing pretest questions?

A)your textbook
B)your class notes
C)assigned outside readings
D)the course description you received at the start of the semester

Question 10

What is a good strategy when starting an exam?

A)Divide the number of questions into the allotted test time and determine exactly how much time you can spend on each question.
B)Start at the beginning and work until the end,taking your time and not rushing.
C)Go over the test,read the directions carefully,and determine the point value of each section;answer the easiest part first.
D)Start with the last section first;the easiest section is always last.

Question 11

When you pay attention to words such as always,never,or every in test questions,you are staying aware of

A)how qualifiers modify the meaning of a phrase.
B)how transitions help move readers to a new idea.
C)how critical thinking helps avoid errors.
D)how ideas are linked to examples.

Question 12

A(n)__________ test question is one where you create an original written response of at least one paragraph.

Question 13

A(n)__________ is a word that affects the meaning of another word or word group.

Question 14

Multiple choice,true/false,and sentence completion are __________ test questions.

Question 15

How can you find out what material will be on a test and what the test's format will be?

A)Look over old tests left on reserve by an instructor.
B)Talk with students who already took the course and did well.
C)Ask the instructor about what topics and format to expect.
D)all of the above

Question 16

To identify patterns in your mistakes on a test,keep an eye out for

A)questions that you have time to rework.
B)subjective and objective questions.
C)evidence that the test was incorrectly graded.
D)both careless and conceptual errors.

Question 17

Last-minute studying is also called ___________ .

Question 18

An unusual amount of nervousness,stress,and perhaps physical symptoms during preparation and test taking indicates test __________ .

Question 19

The most important test preparation tool you have comes from all of the following EXCEPT

A)participating in class discussions.
B)attending class regularly.
C)cramming.
D)finishing assigned readings and projects.

Question 20

Test anxiety refers to the

A)uncertainty you feel when you haven't studied for a test.
B)uncertainty you feel when you have to take a test with a teacher you don't like.
C)uncertainty you feel when you don't like the course work on which the test is based.
D)mental and physical symptoms of stress that appear before a test.

Question 21

___________ test questions are worth more points than other questions on the same test.

Question 22

The reading method __________ is an excellent structure to use when reviewing reading materials prior to a test.

Question 23

___________ _____________ is using what you already know to figure out what you don't.

Question 24

The most basic defense against test anxiety is __________.

Question 25

Certain __________ __________ in essay questions can help you figure out how to think.