KEY METHODS WHEN ANSWERING EXAM QUESTIONS

  1. Skip-it System (SIS)

The Skip-it System allows us to pass over questions that we don’t know how to answer or where to look and come back to those questions later on the next round or the next round or the last round – answer the questions we know the answer to first.

  1. Read the Full Question (RTFQ)

When we read a question we often spot the clue and answer the question based only on the clue – read the whole question and read it carefully.

  1. All Speed and No Control (ASNC)

We don’t just want to get the exam over with- we’re in control of ourselves and control of this exam; and therefore, we’re going to control our time and control the job performance.

  1. Don’t Confuse Me with the Facts (DCMF)

If the question looks too easy and the answer looks too obvious, then watch out – the facts guide you to the right answer – don’t ignore them – follow the facts to their logical conclusion.

  1. Stop Read & Think (SR&T)

We are not in production mode – an exam requires the patience to spends a moment thinking about what the question means and what the best answer is.

  1. Answer Is in the Question and the Question Is in the Answer (AIQQIA)

Hints, clues, directions and sometimes even the answer can be found in the question -remember upon first reading of the question the answer choices are really part of the question.

  1. The Best Preparation Is Over-preparation (TBPIO)

The more prepared we are the better prepared we are – prepare by being prepared to win.

  1. Measure Twice Cut Once (MTCO)

So many calculation questions as are word questions very complex – double check.

  1. Best-Fit System (BFS)

Of the four answer choices, which answer choice is the most logical choice and therefore the best fit to answer the question? If it is not answer choice a) and it is not answer choice b), then which of the two remaining answer choices is the best fit to answer the question?

  1. We Have Read Before (WHRB)

1rst reading passes over many important words and ideas. 2nd. reading we spot many of the ideas we missed on the 1rst reading. 3rd reading we are old friends with the words and ideas.
When we get to the exam we know what the question is referring to.