Time Management & Test Strategies Flashcards
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The PERT is an untimed test. What is the best strategy this allows test-takers to use?
Answer: Work carefully and review difficult questions without time pressure
Because the PERT is untimed, you can work at a steady, careful pace and review tough questions thoroughly.
On a computer-adaptive test like the PERT, why is it important to answer each question carefully?
Answer: Each answer determines the difficulty of the next question
The PERT adapts, selecting the next question's difficulty based on whether your previous answer was correct.
What should you do if you encounter a question on the PERT that you find confusing?
Answer: Read it again slowly and eliminate wrong choices
Re-reading carefully and using elimination improves your odds since the PERT has no time limit.
Why is process of elimination an effective strategy on PERT multiple-choice questions?
Answer: It increases the probability of choosing correctly by removing clearly wrong options
Eliminating obviously incorrect choices raises your chances when you must choose among the remaining options.
Can you skip a question and return to it later on the PERT?
Answer: No, you must answer each question before moving on
The PERT requires you to answer each question before advancing, so you cannot return to skipped items.
What is a smart way to prepare the night before the PERT?
Answer: Get a full night's sleep and review key concepts lightly
Adequate rest and light review keep your mind sharp and reduce test-day anxiety.
How many questions does each section of the PERT typically contain?
Answer: About 30 questions (25 scored plus 5 field-test)
Each PERT subject area generally has 30 questions, with 25 scored and 5 unscored field-test items.