STUDY TIPS FROM SACC

Taking Multiple Choice Exams

• Remember to read the directions before you begin
• Attempt to answer the question without looking at the options
• Eliminate the distracters
• Never be afraid to use common sense in determining your answer
• Answer the questions you know first
• When guessing, do not change answers
• When guessing, choose answers that are not the first or last option
• Answer all questions
• If the first option is a correct one, look at the last option to make sure it is not an "all of the above" option
• If options appear similar, chances are one of them is the correct answer
• Allow time at the end to check for carelessness

• Remember to read the directions carefully before you begin
• Do learn main ideas, key terms, steps in an argument, stages in a process, etc.
• Do anticipate exam questions
• Read through the entire test first
• Budget your time
• Answer the questions you know first
• Don't panic. Stay calm.
• Take time to structure your answer, even if you’re in a hurry
• Come straight to the point in your answer
• Take time at the end to reread the exam making sure you have answered all parts of the question
• Qualify answers when in doubt
• Don't study for total recall of names, dates, facts, and figures as you might for an objective test and don't merely memorize material