Time Management & Test Strategies Flashcards
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Which item is typically NOT permitted during the PERT?
Answer: Your personal cell phone
Personal electronic devices like cell phones are not allowed during the PERT.
When is a calculator available on the PERT mathematics section?
Answer: Only an on-screen calculator appears for specific questions that allow it
An on-screen calculator is provided automatically for certain math questions that permit its use.
What is the best first step when starting a PERT math word problem?
Answer: Identify what the question is asking before calculating
Understanding what the problem asks prevents solving for the wrong value.
How should you treat the field-test (unscored) questions you cannot identify on the PERT?
Answer: Answer every question carefully since you can't tell which are scored
Because unscored field-test items are indistinguishable, you should give full effort to every question.
Why is reviewing basic math facts useful before the PERT even though a calculator may appear?
Answer: Many questions require mental setup and the calculator is only sometimes available
The on-screen calculator appears only for some questions, so solid math fundamentals remain essential.
What is a good strategy for the PERT writing section's grammar questions?
Answer: Read the sentence aloud in your head to catch errors
Mentally reading a sentence helps you hear awkward or incorrect grammar and choose the best correction.
After completing the PERT, when are results typically available?
Answer: Usually immediately or shortly after, since it is computer-scored
Because the PERT is computer-based, scores are generally available immediately after finishing.