ATI Achieve Test-Taking skills
Which of the following words tends to make statements incorrect in a multiple-choice question? A. all B. some C. a few D. Many
A. all
Which of the following verbs found in an essay questions means that you should separate an idea into several parts and examine each part? A. analyze B.justify C.compare D.summarize
A. analyze
Which of the verbs found in an essay question means that you should describe the main events, characteristics, or events? A. diagram B.evaluate C.outline D.prove
A. outline
After reading a four-option multiple choice question, you are able to eliminate one option. What are your chances of guessing the correct response after this elimination? A. 25% B. 33% C. 50% D. 66%
B. 33%
Which of the following verbs in an essay question means that you should write about different points of view? A. define B. discuss C. illustrate D. trace
B. discuss
Which of the following verbs found in an essay question means that you should explain a concept as accurately and precisely as possible? A. criticize B. describe C. state D. enumerate
C. state
Which of the following selected-response questions are most commonly used in college classrooms? A. fill in the blank B. true/false C. matching D. multiple choice
D. multiple choice
Most students read the directions and scoring procedures on a test. true or false?
false
Spelling and grammar are not important when writing an essay. true or false?
false
Test anxiety is rare among students. true or false?
false
Anxiety can affect our ability to recall memory. true or false?
true
Anxiety can influence our ability to concentrate true or false?
true
It is possible to identify the symptoms of test anxiety. true or false
true
Questions worth more points should be allotted more time. true or false
true
Students can learn to become better test takers. true or false?
true
