KAPLAN Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. A student keeps running out of time on the math section. According to Kaplan, the BEST immediate fix is to do what? → Skip hard questions, complete easier ones first, then return if time permits
2. Why is continuing education important in Time Management? → To stay current with evolving standards and practices
3. What is the process of elimination in multiple-choice testing? → Ruling out obviously incorrect answers to improve odds
4. In Kaplan's academic framework, what is 'spaced repetition' designed to combat? → The forgetting curve by reviewing material at increasing intervals
5. What is the process of elimination in multiple-choice testing? → Ruling out obviously incorrect answers to improve odds
6. Which of the following is a key element of Kaplan’s test skills workshops? → Test-taking strategies and time management techniques
7. When two answer choices both seem correct on a reading comprehension question, the best way to choose between them is to: → Select the answer that is most directly supported by specific evidence in the passage
8. A company argues: 'Our product has been used for 50 years, so it must be the best option.' This is an example of: → Appeal to tradition
9. Why is reading the question carefully important? → To avoid misinterpreting what is being asked
10. The Uniform CPA Examination is developed and scored by which organization? → American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and NASBA
11. How does documentation support quality in Critical Thinking? → It creates records, ensures consistency, and enables improvement
12. A student's ACT composite score is the average of which four section scores? → English, Math, Reading, Science
13. In Kaplan's ACT Science strategy, what does the term 'Research Summary' passage refer to? → A passage describing one or more experiments and their results
14. Kaplan's bar exam MBE content review identifies which area of law as testing the most questions related to contracts? → Contracts (Common Law and UCC)
15. In real estate licensing, the term 'dual agency' refers to a situation where: → One agent or brokerage represents both buyer and seller in the same transaction
16. A politician says: 'Senator Jones opposes the new highway bill, but he was convicted of a minor traffic violation ten years ago.' This is an example of: → Ad hominem
17. What should you do when encountering a difficult question? → Mark it, move on, and return to it later
18. What is the process of elimination in multiple-choice testing? → Ruling out obviously incorrect answers to improve odds
19. When using the Process of Elimination (POE) on reading comprehension questions, what is the most reliable criterion for eliminating an answer choice? → The answer choice introduces information not supported by the passage
20. How should you manage time during a timed test? → Divide total time by questions and pace yourself, spending less on easy ones
21. For the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, which of the following is permitted during the exam? → NCEES-provided reference handbook and on-screen calculator only
22. When facing a math word problem, what does Kaplan's 'Translate and Simplify' approach recommend as the first action? → Convert words into algebraic expressions or equations before solving
23. In Kaplan's SAT Math content, which formula must students know to solve problems involving distance, rate, and time? → d = r × t
24. A Kaplan report flags that a student's error rate increases sharply on questions appearing in the last 20% of each section. What is the most likely diagnosis? → Test fatigue or running out of time, causing rushed or random responses near the end
25. Kaplan recommends that after completing a practice test, students should do what with their results? → Analyze wrong answers in detail to identify patterns in their errors
26. What is the primary benefit of reviewing both correct AND incorrect answers after a practice set? → It confirms lucky guesses and reveals shaky reasoning on correct answers
27. What subjects are typically covered in Kaplan’s academic tutoring for high school students? → Algebra, biology, English, and history
28. Which of the following best describes the Kaplan Method for approaching a difficult question? → Read, identify the question type, use a strategy, then check your work
29. What does Kaplan recommend doing in the final 48 hours before a high-stakes standardized exam? → Avoid learning new material, do light review, rest, and prepare logistics
30. What is the Kaplan recommended approach when you miss a scheduled study session? → Adjust the plan going forward rather than trying to make up all missed time at once