OAA OAA Test-Taking Strategies & Academic Skills

Question 1

When answering a multiple-choice question on the OAA, what is the BEST strategy if you are unsure of the answer?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate obviously wrong answers, then choose the best remaining option

Answer

Leave it blank

Answer

Choose the longest answer

Answer

Always pick answer C

Question 2

On the OAA, how should you manage your time during a timed test section?

Accepted Answer

Answer easier questions first, then return to harder ones

Answer

Spend equal time on every question regardless of difficulty

Answer

Skip the entire test and come back

Answer

Only answer questions you are 100% sure about

Question 3

What should you do BEFORE answering an extended response question on the OAA?

Accepted Answer

Read the prompt carefully and plan your response

Answer

Start writing immediately to save time

Answer

Count the lines on the answer page

Answer

Skip to the next question

Question 4

Which test-taking habit helps you avoid careless mistakes on the OAA?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing your answers if time permits

Answer

Rushing through questions

Answer

Changing every answer at the last minute

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Skipping all the hard questions

Question 5

When reading a passage on the OAA, what is an effective active reading strategy?

Accepted Answer

Underline or annotate key ideas while reading

Answer

Read only the first and last sentences

Answer

Skip the passage and go straight to questions

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Read the passage three times before looking at questions

Question 6

How many points is a short answer question typically worth compared to an extended response on the OAA?

Accepted Answer

Extended responses are generally worth more points

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Short answer is worth more points

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They are always worth the same

Answer

Neither is scored — only multiple choice counts