LSAT Preparation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many scored sections does the LSAT contain?
- 2 scored sections
- 3 scored sections (Correct answer)
- 4 scored sections
- 5 scored sections
Correct answer: 3 scored sections
The LSAT contains 3 scored sections: two Logical Reasoning sections and one Logic Games (Analytical Reasoning) section, plus one unscored variable section.
Question 2: Which LSAT section type was officially eliminated from the test starting August 2024?
- Logical Reasoning
- Reading Comprehension
- Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games) (Correct answer)
- Writing Sample
Correct answer: Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games)
LSAC announced that Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games) would be removed from the scored LSAT sections starting with the August 2024 test.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of the LSAT Writing section?
- To test grammar and punctuation skills
- To evaluate persuasive writing and reasoning ability (Correct answer)
- To assess vocabulary range
- To measure citation and research skills
Correct answer: To evaluate persuasive writing and reasoning ability
LSAT Writing asks you to defend a decision between two options, evaluating your ability to construct a persuasive argument under real conditions.
Question 4: What score range does the LSAT use?
- 100–170
- 120–180 (Correct answer)
- 100–200
- 0–100
Correct answer: 120–180
LSAT scores range from 120 (minimum) to 180 (perfect), with the median around 150.
Question 5: Approximately how many raw points separate a 150 from a 160 on the LSAT?
- About 3–4 questions
- About 8–10 questions (Correct answer)
- About 15–20 questions
- About 25–30 questions
Correct answer: About 8–10 questions
Moving from a 150 to a 160 typically requires answering roughly 8–10 additional raw questions correctly, reflecting the test's steep scaling curve.
Question 6: Which resource is officially published by LSAC and considered the gold standard for LSAT practice material?
- Kaplan LSAT Prep books
- Princeton Review LSAT guides
- Official PrepTests published by LSAC (Correct answer)
- Khan Academy unofficial practice exams
Correct answer: Official PrepTests published by LSAC
LSAC's Official PrepTests are real retired LSAT exams and are universally regarded as the most authentic and reliable practice material.
Question 7: What does 'blind review' mean in the context of LSAT preparation?
- Taking a practice test without timing yourself
- Reviewing questions you skipped without looking at your original answers
- Reworking every question without a time limit after a timed practice test (Correct answer)
- Studying sections you have not yet covered
Correct answer: Reworking every question without a time limit after a timed practice test
Blind review involves reattempting every question untimed after a timed section to discover what your 'best thinking' score would be versus your actual timed score.
LSAT Preparation 2
How many scored sections does the LSAT contain?