Taking Tests Test Questions & Answers Chapter.5

1.

Which of the following properly lists the terms in order from least to most substantial? 
 

2.

What type of question tends to focus on the big picture? 
 

3.

What type of question requires you to recall specific detailed information? 
 

4.

What type of question gives you a number of possible answers to select from? 
 

5.

When you're studying, you can't afford to overlook anything. You read and review important facts and even use index cards. It's test day. You look over your test and the information is presented in two lists, arranged in columns. What type of test are you taking? 
 

6.

Of the options below, which type of questions typically ask for brief responses that require you to recall key pieces of information? 
 

7.

Tests including short-answer and fill-in questions can be very difficult for some students because 
 

8.

An effective way to manage test anxiety is to 
 

9.

Test anxiety is a 
 

10.

Learn relaxation techniques to 
 

11.

The more you prepare for your test, the less 
 

12.

A small, informal group of students whose purpose is to help members work together and prepare for a test is referred to as a 
 

13.

Advantages of study groups include all of the following except 
 

14.

Juan is part of a study group that 
 

15.

All of the following are useful strategies for dealing with math anxiety except 
 

16.

Hurried, last-minute studying is referred to as 
 

17.

Although there may be times when you can't study properly, in the long run it can also be said that 
 

18.

An educated guessing strategy can be most effective when answering what type of question? 
 

19.

Eliminating obviously false multiple-choice answers and selecting the most likely answer from the remaining choices is 
 

20.

Using the educated guessing strategy, which of the following would you automatically eliminate? 
 

21.

If an essay question asks you to critique a statement or a concept, your answer will 
 

22.

If an essay question asks you to evaluate a concept, your answer will 
 

23.

If an essay question asks you to compare and contrast a concept, your answer will 
 

24.

If an essay question asks you to outline a concept, your answer will 
 

25.

If an essay question asks you to trace a concept, your answer will 
 

26.

When writing an answer to an essay question, it is important to 
 

27.

Academic honesty means 
 

28.

Which of the following statements about test anxiety are true? Click all that apply. 
 
____  It is a debilitating condition.
____  It is characterized by fears and concerns about test-taking.
____  It is a condition that almost everyone experiences to some degree.
____  It is more of a problem for some people than for others.
____  It usually requires taking calming drugs before the test.

29.

As you look at the test in front of you, you notice that you're required to recall key pieces of information; however, you aren't required to compare different types of information. Which two types of questions are on the exam? Click all that apply. 
 
____  fill in the blank
____  essay
____  matching
____  short answer
____  true/false

30.

What techniques can you follow to reduce any test anxiety you may experience? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Focus on exciting and intense events.
____  Eat right and get enough sleep.
____  Prepare thoroughly.
____  Breathe rapidly.
____  Visualize success.

31.

What does a test measure? Click all that apply. 
 
____  your worth as an individual
____  the length and effectiveness of your studying
____  your test-taking skills
____  your aptitude for being a college student
____  your understanding of the kind of test and what it will cover

32.

There are a number of ways you can prepare for a test. Click all that apply. 
 
____  Make flash cards.
____  Form a study group.
____  Guess what materials will be covered.
____  Manage test anxiety.
____  Drink coffee to stay awake and study longer.

33.

You have been ill all week and unable to study for your test in literature tomorrow. Since you have only one evening to study, what are your best strategies? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Stay up as late as necessary to review all the material.
____  Review the main focus of your notes and reading material.
____  Study only for an hour and then get plenty of rest.
____  Prepare a one-page summary sheet with hard-to-remember information.
____  Skim the literature that will be on the test to refresh your memory, but don't try to reread each piece.

34.

Students who feel organized on test day may demonstrate these behaviors. Click all that apply. 
 
____  They may feel panic.
____  They may check the time so as to pace themselves during the test.
____  They may come prepared with pencil, pens, and paper.
____  They may wear a "lucky shirt" or other charm.
____  They may avoid asking for clarification on questions they don't understand.

35.

Prior to starting a test, students should do which of the following? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Focus all attention on the paper in front of them.
____  Listen carefully to the instructor's comments about the test.
____  Check out the point weighting of each section.
____  Begin answering questions while the instructor is still giving directions.
____  Do an initial read-through of the test to assure that there are no missing or illegible pages.

36.

When getting organized for a test, you should do which of the following? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Visit an anxiety counselor.
____  Bring a watch.
____  Listen carefully to the instructions.
____  Bring at least two pens.
____  Assume that the instructor will provide the supplies needed to take the test.

37.

When dealing with math anxiety, what special techniques can you follow to ease yourself? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Avoid negative self-talk.
____  Review math fundamentals prior to moving on to more advanced topics.
____  Remember that there is only one way to solve a math problem.
____  Practice math problems under pressure, using a timer.
____  Focus on the fact that you have a "math gene" and are naturally good at math.

38.

You receive your test back and learn that you have received a C letter grade. What should you do? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Talk to your instructor and ask for help.
____  Recognize that this is not a subject you can do well in.
____  Look at your mistakes and try to figure out what went wrong.
____  Forget about it and move on to your next task.
____  Rethink your study strategies and make adjustments for future tests.

39.

A well-constructed test determines your fundamental abilities and potential. 
 
True    False

40.

To do well on multiple-choice, true/false, and matching tests, you need to guess well and understand general ideas. 
 
True    False

41.

The easiest questions on the test should be answered first. 
 
True    False

42.

Math tests do not appear to provoke any more anxiety than tests for other subjects. 
 
True    False

43.

Before answering the questions on a test, you should read the instructions and skim through the entire test. 
 
True    False

44.

The first step in educated guessing is to eliminate any obviously false answers. 
 
True    False

45.

It is important to depend on your first response to a test question and avoid changing your answer. 
 
True    False

46.

It is best to wait until after you do badly on a test to visit your campus learning or tutorial center. 
 
True    False

47.

List three strategies you can use to answer essay questions. 
 

48.

You are taking an honors course that you and your classmates find quite challenging. Four of you decide to form a study group in order to prepare for a midterm exam. Briefly describe how you would set up and use the study group to improve your chances in the upcoming test. What are some of the benefits of a study group? 
 

49.

Explain in your own words what the term "academic honesty" means and why it is important. 
 

50.

Please list four examples of behavior that violate academic honesty. 
 

51.

What are the possible consequences of academic dishonesty? 
 

52.

In the "Prepare" section of Chapter 5, the text discusses a number of ways that you can prepare for tests. Please discuss, in your own words and with examples, three of the recommended strategies.