Test Skills Quiz

What is the first thing you should do when you receive your test paper?

• Start answering the questions immediately to save time.

• Read through all the instructions carefully.

• Write your name and date on the paper.

• Check how many pages the test has.

If you have 1 hour to complete a test with 20 questions, how much time should you ideally spend on each question?

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

What is a good strategy to manage test anxiety before starting a test?

• Skip breakfast to save time for studying.

• Do some light exercise or deep breathing.

• Cram all the information last minute.

• Avoid talking to anyone about the test.

When you're unsure about an answer, what is a strategic guessing technique you can use?

• Always choose the longest answer.

• Pick the same letter for all guesses.

• Eliminate answers you know are wrong first.

• Choose the answer that you haven't picked in a while.

What is a critical reading skill that can help you understand test questions better?

• Reading the questions very quickly to save time.

• Focusing only on the keywords and ignoring the rest.

• Reading the questions and all possible answers thoroughly before choosing.

• Skipping difficult words to avoid getting confused.

How should you allocate your time for a test with both multiple-choice and essay questions?

• Spend most of the time on multiple-choice questions.

• Divide the time equally between both types of questions.

• Start with essay questions and use leftover time for multiple-choice.

• Assess the points value of each section and allocate time proportionally.

What is an effective way to reduce test anxiety during the test?

• Rush through the test to finish as quickly as possible.

• Take short breaks to breathe deeply and refocus.

• Focus on how much time is left constantly.

• Skip eating before the test to avoid feeling sluggish.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategic guessing technique?

• Choosing an answer that seems familiar.

• Making an educated guess after eliminating known wrong answers.

• Guessing based on the pattern of previous answers.

• Considering the context of the question to infer the answer.

Why is it important to practice critical reading skills before the test?

• To learn to read faster.

• To avoid having to read the questions.

• To better understand and interpret the questions and instructions.

• To memorize the content more easily.

What should you do if you finish the test early?

• Leave the test room immediately.

• Start distracting others.

• Review your answers and instructions.

• Draw on the test paper.