Multiple Choice Questions or MCQ tests are analogous to tests for a driving licence. The test for a driving licence is not about- if you know how to start an engine or bike your foot reach the pedals, or if you know the functioning of each part of the bike. In fact, the test is about a broader level of understanding of the bike itself (Pattern of the MCQ test), control on the overall drive (when to increase the pace, when to slow down, having control and not losing it), giving way to drivers who look to be dangerous (skipping the time-consuming questions and coming back to them later), watching out for bad patches on the road or slippery turns and driving accordingly (i.e. looking out for confusing questions and recognising the distracters), following the test examiner instructions fully (following the instructions given for the MCQ test ) and so on. Given the above context, here are a few useful tips for any MCQ test:
- During the preparation:-
- Understand the exam pattern completely and practice many mock tests.
- Understand the type of questions that would take more time and the ones that can be solved within one minute.
- Develop your accuracy first and then start to work on the speed.
- Train yourself to finish at least 10 minutes before the time.
- Re-look at the answers and correct mistakes
- While studying for the memory-based questions, make use of mnemonics extensively. You can personally make up to funny and easy to remember.
- During the exams:-
- Read the instructions very carefully, maybe twice and make a note of it.
- Scan the paper and the sections and develop a broad framework of how you will attempt the test.
- Start with the answers you are sure of and mark the questions for which you need more time to answer for later.
- In case of negative marking, leave the questions which you are not sure bout.
- Skip the time-consuming question and move ahead to the others.
- Keep a track of time and do not hurry up at the cost of accuracy.
- Remember accuracy is rewarded, not speed!!
Remember that hard work is the path to success.
All the best for exams!
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