SAT Prep INTRO

Question 1

In what year was the first SAT administered?

Accepted Answer

1926

Question 2

Which of the following tips HELPS students as they take the test?

Accepted Answer

read only parts of passages that relate to reading questions

Question 3

Which types of questions should test-takers answer first in the reading section?

Accepted Answer

self-contained questions

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding the SAT is accurate?

Accepted Answer

students can use calculators on some math problems on the SAT

Question 5

How many answer stems appear in the SAT multiple-choice questions?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 6

What is the highest score you can earn on the SAT?

Accepted Answer

1600

Question 7

Science and social studies knowledge is not addressed at all in the SAT.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

How many points are deducted on the SAT for each incorrect response?

Accepted Answer

0

Question 9

Which of the following statements about the SAT essay prompt is inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

it is persuasive

Question 10

The Reading and Writing & Language sections consist solely of multiple-choice questions.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

The math section consists solely of multiple-choice questions.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

How many sections, in all, does the SAT feature?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 13

About how long is the SAT testing session (without the essay)?

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding writing the SAT essay?

Accepted Answer

writing in third person shows expected formality

Question 15

What does the abbreviation SAT stand for?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't stand for anything.

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