OAA Study Guide 2026
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📋 OAA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 OAA Topics to Study (37)
✍️ Sample OAA Questions & Answers
1. What does the term 'digital footprint' mean?
A digital footprint is the record of all the data and traces a person leaves behind when using the internet.
2. In fiction, the SETTING refers to:
The setting of a story includes both the time period and the location where the events take place.
3. Which expression represents 'seven less than twice a number n'?
'Twice a number n' is 2n, and 'seven less than' means subtract 7, giving 2n – 7.
4. What does 'point of view' mean in a written text?
Point of view refers to who is narrating the story — first person (I/me), third person (he/she/they), etc.
5. What is the PURPOSE of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph, which the supporting sentences then explain or prove.
6. When answering a multiple-choice question on the OAA, what is the BEST strategy if you are unsure of the answer?
Process of elimination narrows your choices and increases the probability of selecting the correct answer.