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