PERT Time Management & Test Strategies 2

Question 1

The PERT is an untimed test. What is the best strategy this allows test-takers to use?

Accepted Answer

Work carefully and review difficult questions without time pressure

Answer

Because the PERT is untimed, you can work at a steady, careful pace and review tough questions thoroughly.

Question 2

On a computer-adaptive test like the PERT, why is it important to answer each question carefully?

Accepted Answer

Each answer determines the difficulty of the next question

Answer

The PERT adapts, selecting the next question's difficulty based on whether your previous answer was correct.

Question 3

What should you do if you encounter a question on the PERT that you find confusing?

Accepted Answer

Read it again slowly and eliminate wrong choices

Answer

Re-reading carefully and using elimination improves your odds since the PERT has no time limit.

Question 4

Why is process of elimination an effective strategy on PERT multiple-choice questions?

Accepted Answer

It increases the probability of choosing correctly by removing clearly wrong options

Answer

Eliminating obviously incorrect choices raises your chances when you must choose among the remaining options.

Question 5

Can you skip a question and return to it later on the PERT?

Accepted Answer

No, you must answer each question before moving on

Answer

The PERT requires you to answer each question before advancing, so you cannot return to skipped items.

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