Studying and Taking Tests Quiz

Good essay answers are based on your thoughts, and do not have to include examples from class or the course materials. True False

F

Short answer questions require what kind of response? General Similar Specific Ambiguous

Specific

Words like "always," "never," and "every" are words that are rarely found in a correct option. True False

True

All of the following are considered effective study strategies, except: Study in a quiet, welllit place. Take short breaks if you are studying for a long time. Schedule a consistent studyreview time for each course at least once a week. Consume sugary foods or drinks to avoid fatigue.

Consume sugary foods or drinks to avoid fatigue.

Match the following words with their meaning: C. Analyze A. Define B. Discuss D. Summarize A. Describe the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept B. Explain or review C. Break the concept into key parts D. Give a brief, precise description of an idea or concept

C. Analyze C. Break the concept into key parts A. Define A. Describe the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept B. Discuss B. Explain or review D. Summarize D. Give a brief, precise description of an idea or concept

Match the testing error example with the appropriate corrective step: A. I did not study the material for that question. C. I confused terms or concepts that I actually know well. B. I confused terms or concepts. D. I forgot to go back to a question I had skipped over. A. Practice predicting possible questions better. B. Check and practice your active reading and listening skills. C. Give yourself time to read carefully and think before answering a question. D. Don't rush through the exam. Take the time to do things right the first time.

A. I did not study the material for that question. A. Practice predicting possible questions better. C. I confused terms or concepts that I actually know well. C. Give yourself time to read carefully and think before answering a question. B. I confused terms or concepts. B. Check and practice your active reading and listening skills. D. I forgot to go back to a question I had skipped over. D. Don't rush through the exam. Take the time to do things right the first time.

Which of the following is considered a strategy in answering multiple choices questions: Eliminate the wrong answer or the distractor. Choose the answer that would make the statement true. Turn the stem around into an openended question. All of the above.

All of the above.

Effective studying is an ongoing process and should be done throughout the semester; not just before exams. True False

True

It is best to try to answer a multiple choice question in your own words, rather than relying on the choices. True False

True

To avoid running out of time on a test, you should spend time reviewing the entire test before you start to budget your time. write quickly, even if it's not so neat. stick with a difficult question until you get a right answer so that you don't have to come back to it. frequently ask your instructor to tell you how much time is left.

spend time reviewing the entire test before you start to budget your time.