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1
What type of test allows students to use multiple resources to locate answers?
short essay
open book
multiple choice
closed note
2
Statements that contain
absolute
words tend to be true.
False
True
3
Response tests include all except...
short answer
fill in the blank
short essay
matching
4
What is the standard number of paragraphs in an essay response, assuming there are 3 supporting details?
3
5
6
4
5
It is good practice to first answer essay questions that are worth the most points.
False
True
6
In one's notes, data and formulas for open book tests should be listed...
in each notes section
with the other notes
separately for easy access
in the table of contents
7
Absolute terms...
have few exceptions.
have many exceptions.
have no exceptions.
do not exist.
8
What do open book tests typically test for?
understanding of content
memorization of key vocabulary
lower learning of content
recall of information
9
The first step to writing essays is to...
apply the 5 paragraph form
find supporting details
outline your answer
write a summary
10
If time runs out, it is okay to outline your response to questions you didn't have time to answer.
True
False
11
A good strategy for matching tests includes...
ask the student next to you
first match those you know for sure
guess to the best of your ability
match the hardest terms first
12
Short answer test questions generally ask for...
one specific response.
choose the best option
a list or several choices
a 5 paragraph essay format
13
Incomplete essay question responses and outlines may result in partial credit.
False
True
14
Essay tests are often used for...
rote memorization of concepts and ideas
testing vocabulary
explaining simple contepts
debate or testing knowledge
15
When answering essay questions, the special guidance given to direct responses is called the...
instructive
instructions
directive
directions
16
Identifying special instructions is part of which testing tactic?
underline
read
eliminate
think
17
It is
not
ethical to use one test question to get an idea of possible answers to another test question.
False
True
18
It is best practice to
read all choices
in a multiple choice test before choosing an answer.
True
False
19
Common directives include all
except
...
compare & contrast
list and define
summarize
describe, explain, discuss
20
The last paragraph of an essay response should...
introduce the essay
summarize the essay
explain each support in detail
introduce new evidence
21
What are the three basic test taking tactics?
Think, Accept, Answer
Read, Understand, Answer
Read, Underline, Eliminate
Think, Underline, Answer
22
Statements with
qualified words
tend to be true.
False
True
23
Details are not usually required for essay question responses.
False
True
24
Which type of test is
NOT
a best answer test?
matching
multiple choice
short answer
true-false
25
Qualified terms include all except...
all
often
few
most
26
In a multiple choice test, each option should be...
treated as a true-false question
proven beyond a reasonable doubt
pondered for at least 30 seconds
ignored if you see the answer you think is correct
27
Every detail of a true-false question must be true for the statement to be correctly answered true.
False
True
28
A short essay should contain 1-2 sentences with supporting details.
False
True
29
_______________ is key when taking an open book test.
memorization
preparation
at least 8 hours of sleep
a balanced breakfast
30
Open book test prep includes organizing one's materials.
False
True
