Question 1

Tests in your courses usually ask you to do which of the following:
A) remember specific facts.
B) interpret information.
C) apply theories and principles.
D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Tests in courses often encompass a variety of question types that assess different cognitive skills, including remembering specific facts, interpreting information, and applying theories and principles.

Question 2

There are numerous reasons why cramming is a bad idea. Which of the following reasons were not discussed in FOCUS?
A) Surge in anxiety level
B) Lack of sleep
C) Increased long-term memory
D) Possibility of oversleeping and missing exam

Accepted Answer

Increased long-term memory is not a reason why cramming is considered a bad idea; cramming typically leads to poor long-term retention of information.

Question 3

List the four components of test anxiety:
A) cognitive, emotional, behavioral and physiological.
B) physical, mental, social, and spiritual.
C) cognitive, emotional, stress, and behavioral.
D) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

Test anxiety typically encompasses four components: cognitive (worry about performance), emotional (feelings of fear or dread), behavioral (avoidance actions), and physiological (physical symptoms like increased heart rate).

Question 4

In which of the following situations would you not use a process of elimination and guess at the
A) time is running out
B) points are not subtracted for wrong answers.
C) points are subtracted for wrong answers.
D) you are able to eliminate two of the four choices.

Accepted Answer

When points are subtracted for wrong answers, guessing without eliminating any options can result in a net loss of points, making it a situation where you would ideally not want to guess without using a process of elimination.

Question 5

The verb "analyze" when used in a test question requires:
A) finding the differences between two things.
B) breaking into separate parts and examining or discussing each part.
C) providing the meaning.
D) giving a detailed account.

Accepted Answer

Analyzing something means breaking it into its component parts to understand it better, which is what option B describes.

Question 6

Given the statement, "Look for qualifiers; they often make a statement true;" which word serves as the qualifier?
A) Look
B) Often
C) Make
D) True

Accepted Answer

The word "often" serves as the qualifier in the statement because it modifies or limits the extent to which the statement applies, indicating that the rule does not always apply but does so frequently.

Question 7

As Tina prepares to take her Chemistry final exam, she begins to have palpitations and can feel an intense headache coming on. Which component of test anxiety is Tina experiencing?
A) Behavioral
B) Therapeutic
C) Emotional
D) Physiological

Accepted Answer

Tina is experiencing physiological components of test anxiety, as indicated by her physical symptoms such as palpitations and an intense headache. These are bodily responses to stress.

Question 8

Which of the following word choices best represents absolutes?
A) often, normally, sometimes
B) negative words, qualifiers, positive words
C) always, entirely, never
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Absolutes are words that express a total degree of something, without any room for variation or exception. "Always," "entirely," and "never" are examples of absolutes because they indicate a complete state or condition, leaving no room for middle ground or partiality.

Question 9

Ric divides the number of questions on his test by the allotted time. He also factors in time for review and revision. Which of the following terms illustrate what Ric is doing?
A) Determining the TPI.
B) Looking for qualifiers.
C) Using the law of averages.
D) Using the process of elimination.

Accepted Answer

Ric is determining the TPI, which stands for "Test Question per Minute." This involves calculating how many questions he needs to answer per minute to manage his time effectively during the test, including time for review and revision.

Question 10

Which of the following are recommendations for essay tests:
A) state your thesis up front.
B) zero in on the verb.
C) read all the questions before starting.
D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the recommendations are valid for essay tests.

Question 11

Becky's friend Julia purchased her history paper from an online web site. Becky wants to confront Julia about cheating and she comes to you for help. Create a checklist of talking points Becky could use with Julia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Becky's friend Julia purchased her history paper...

Question 12

Avoiding test answers that are true in and of themselves, but not true when attached to the sentence stem or question being asked is best described as:
A) contradictory answers.
B) separating the prepared from the unprepared
C) wary of "all of the above."
D) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Avoiding test answers that are true in...

Question 13

Arturo reviews the entire exam first and notes which questions are easier and which are more difficult. Select the statement that is most correct:
A) Arturo is not managing his time very well.
B) On the easier questions, Arturo should stop to answer them before continuing his review.
C) Arturo should not review the entire exam first; it will cause him to lose focus.
D) Arturo is previewing the exam and it may help him to relax.

Accepted Answer

Previewing the exam can help students to manage their time more effectively by allowing them to allocate their time based on the difficulty of the questions. It can also help reduce anxiety by making the exam seem more manageable.

Question 14

Fawn engages in negative, unproductive self-talk. She often will say, "If I fail this test, I will be suspended from college, and I will end up a homeless, bag lady." Which indicator of test anxiety is Fawn facing and what word describes what she is doing?
A) cognitive, catastrophizing
B) cognitive, fear mongering
C) emotional, depressing
D) emotional, palpitating

Accepted Answer

Fawn is experiencing cognitive test anxiety, as she is engaging in catastrophizing, which means she is imagining the worst possible outcome from a situation, far beyond its actual potential impact.

Question 15

FOCUS offers numerous suggestions about what to do before, during and after a test. Construct a plan to prepare for an upcoming test using at least five of the listed suggestions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of FOCUS offers numerous suggestions about what to...

Quiz 9: Taking Tests

Tests in your courses usually ask you to do which of the following:

There are numerous reasons why cramming is a bad idea. Which of the following reasons were not discussed in FOCUS?

List the four components of test anxiety:

In which of the following situations would you not use a process of elimination and guess at the

The verb "analyze" when used in a test question requires:

Given the statement, "Look for qualifiers; they often make a statement true;" which word serves as the qualifier?

As Tina prepares to take her Chemistry final exam, she begins to have palpitations and can feel an intense headache coming on. Which component of test anxiety is Tina experiencing?

Which of the following word choices best represents absolutes?

Ric divides the number of questions on his test by the allotted time. He also factors in time for review and revision. Which of the following terms illustrate what Ric is doing?

Which of the following are recommendations for essay tests:

Becky's friend Julia purchased her history paper from an online web site. Becky wants to confront Julia about cheating and she comes to you for help. Create a checklist of talking points Becky could use with Julia.

Avoiding test answers that are true in and of themselves, but not true when attached to the sentence stem or question being asked is best described as:

Arturo reviews the entire exam first and notes which questions are easier and which are more difficult. Select the statement that is most correct:

Fawn engages in negative, unproductive self-talk. She often will say, "If I fail this test, I will be suspended from college, and I will end up a homeless, bag lady." Which indicator of test anxiety is Fawn facing and what word describes what she is doing?

FOCUS offers numerous suggestions about what to do before, during and after a test. Construct a plan to prepare for an upcoming test using at least five of the listed suggestions.